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Keep an eye on Japan. Its new prime minister is pushing the country into its most assertive era since World War II

November 19, 2025 11:57 am

Perhaps the clearest sign of Takaichi’s new brand of politics is her willingness to speak openly about the Taiwan Strait, a longstanding taboo for Japanese leaders

Japan Mobility Show: Toyota marks its ultra premium push with new ‘Century’ brand; frees up Lexus to compete harder in luxury segment

October 29, 2025 1:08 pm

At the Japan Mobility Show, TMC also showcased its new Corolla and introduced the IMV concept, where the company will ship out unfinished cars from the factory.

3 days of ‘Momijigari’: experiencing Japan’s fiery autumn foliage

September 21, 2025 2:50 pm

An alternative to taking the standard three-hour Tokaido Shinkansen, or bullet train, from Tokyo to Kyoto is to take a three-day scenic detour through the mountains, where you can escape the pace of the cities.

Mount Fuji, made famous in ukiyoe, or woodblock prints, of 18th and 19th Century Edo Era masters Katsushika Hokusai and Utagawa Hiroshige, is a popular tourist destination. (Representational Photo / Wikimedia Commons)

Tokyo is preparing for a Mt Fuji eruption and an AI video is here to show what if

August 28, 2025 8:55 pm

The AI video, released by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s Disaster Prevention Division, shows a woman in a busy street receiving an alert on her phone that the volcano has erupted.

Hachiko grew from a frail puppy into a sturdy, devoted companion

Hachiko, the Akita dog who waited 10 years for his deceased owner, remains Japan’s most moving symbol of loyalty

August 26, 2025 5:30 pm

Despite being relocated multiple times after Professor Ueno's death, Hachi never abandoned his mission.

Top 10 cities for your next workation: Mumbai makes debut at this place on global list

August 14, 2025 5:49 pm

Top 10 cities for your next workation 2025: Topping the list is Tokyo, praised for lightning-fast broadband, world-class transport, safety, and cultural richness.

China 'fights back', Europe still consulting: Markets rise worldwide as Trump's tariffs to kick in tomorrow

April 08, 2025 7:48 pm

Despite some of the rebounds, there remains a heightened level of uncertainty among investors in Asia.

Japanese youtuber stabbed during livestream, suspect arrested

March 14, 2025 11:57 am

Japan has strict gun control laws, making violent crimes rare, but in recent years, the country has seen several high-profile knife attacks and incidents involving handmade weapons.

In February, Waymo recalled 444 self-driving vehicles after two minor collisions in quick succession in Arizona,

Waymo steers toward Japan as it eyes international debut of self-driving taxi service

December 18, 2024 1:27 pm

As part of its efforts to lay the groundwork, Waymo’s cars will be used to map out certain areas of Tokyo and collect data.

As Tokyo takes this bold step, the outcomes of this experiment will be closely watched.

Tokyo to make 4 day work week legal; how can it help keep mental, physical health in check

December 16, 2024 6:35 pm

The four-day workweek is gaining traction worldwide as countries and corporations explore ways to balance productivity with employee well-being

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Typhoon Faxai makes landfall near Tokyo, causes transport chaos

September 10, 2019 7:49 am

More than 130 flights were canceled and scores of train lines were closed for hours, snarling the morning commute for millions in a greater Tokyo area that has a population of some 36 million.

TOKYO VIDEOS

21st Century will be Asian Century: Rijiju in Tokyo

January 20, 2016 7:13 am

Tokyo, Jan 20 (ANI): Addressing a symposium in Tokyo, Japan, Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Kiren Rijiju said the 21st century will be the Asian Century as the world look to countries in Asia the for upliftment of the global economy.He said Asia would provide ideas and leadership for a harmonious global relationship.The theme of the symposium was 'Shared Values and Democracy in Asia'.

We aim to provide 24x7 electricity access: Piyush Goyal

January 14, 2016 10:03 am

Tokyo, Jan 14 (ANI): Minister of State (MoS) for Renewable Energy Piyush Goyal, who is presently in Tokyo to attend the eighth India-Japan Energy Dialogue, said on Thursday that the primary objective of the government is to make Japanese power firms invest in ‘Make in India’ to further provide 24x7 electricity access to the people of the country. Goyal said that he discussed and understood the challenges the Indian grids will face, particularly with the infusion of large amount of renewable energy. Goyal further assured that this engagement with the Japanese power companies will be taken to the next level in India.

Japan looks towards ASEAN and India for business expansion

December 22, 2015 12:26 pm

Thailand/Singapore, Dec 04 (ANI): Tokyo-based leading manufacturing company of consumer electronics, Casio Computer established subsidiary in Thailand - the largest market in ASEAN. Casio has strengthened relationship with Thailand with the introduction of Casio Marketing Thailand. Casio Marketing Thailand was established in July last year, as the fourth subsidiary of Casio in the ASEAN region. The company first established ASEAN regional headquarter in Singapore in 2001 and expanded its sales offices to Indonesia in 2011 and Malaysia in 2014. Casio has been promoting its products and brands through its distributor networks in Thailand since the 1970s. Casio brand are most famous for its best selling G-SHOCK, with total sales of over 80 million units since its first sales in 1983. Casio introduced the new model of G-SHOCK MTG series, which added to Casio’s “Global Time Sync” collection, featuring world’s first “GPS Hybrid Wave Ceptor Technology” which utilizes radio wave time calibration and GPS signals for instant and precise timekeeping across the changing time zones. Casio is also a market pioneer for the next generation projector.