Japan
Sony sends termination letter to Zee over $10 billion India merger
Sony has called off a $10 billion dollar merger with India's Zee Entertainment
22 January 2024, 05:25 AM
Hundreds cut off after Japan quake that killed 78
The powerful main tremor, followed by hundreds of aftershocks, injured at least 330 people, local authorities said.
4 January 2024, 05:02 AM
Bangladesh on track to complete deal with Japan to retain duty-free access: official
Bangladesh looks to conclude the signing of the economic partnership agreement (EPA) with Japan by December 2025, as scheduled, to retain the duty-free market access to the third largest economy, Senior Commerce Secretary Tapan Kanti Ghosh said.
27 December 2023, 06:40 AM
A Traveller’s Delight: 3 Places to Visit in Asia to Enjoy Snowfall
Here are 3 destinations with extraordinary snowfall views and a soothing ambience that you will cherish for the rest of your life.
14 December 2023, 09:35 AM
Bangladesh crush Japan in U19 Asia Cup
This is Bangladesh’s second straight win as they had earlier defeated the UAE by 61 runs on Saturday.
11 December 2023, 10:11 AM
Japanese football great Shinji 'Genius' Ono retires at 44
Japanese great Shinji Ono retired from football at the age of 44 on Sunday, ending a career that saw him become the first player from his country to win a European club trophy.
3 December 2023, 10:21 AM
US military bulk buys Japanese seafood to counter China ban
China, which had been the biggest buyer of Japanese seafood, says its ban is due to food safety fears.
31 October 2023, 07:02 AM
Japan announces sanctions on Hamas-related individuals, company
It is the first set of sanctions Japan has imposed on Hamas since its deadly rampage on Oct. 7 that Israeli authorities say killed over 1,400 people.
31 October 2023, 04:40 AM
Japan women hand Bangladesh a tough lesson
The difference in women's football between Bangladesh and Japan –one of the best in Asia as well as the world – has seemingly not reduced over the last few years as the women in red and green were handed an 8-0 thrashing by the former World champions in their debut match of the Asian Games at Wenzhou Olympic Sports Centre yesterday.
22 September 2023, 14:51 PM
Sweden end Japan run to set up World Cup semifinal with Spain
Amanda Ilestedt scored her fourth goal of the tournament and Filippa Angeldal netted a penalty as Sweden hung on to beat Japan 2-1 on Friday and set up a Women's World Cup semi-final with Spain.
11 August 2023, 09:43 AM
Oppenheimer Paradox: Power of Science and the Weakness of Scientists
The atomic bomb represented multiple ruptures in society – not just at the level of war, but also the recognition in society that science was no longer the concern of the scientists alone but of all of us.
10 August 2023, 09:47 AM
7 minutes to midnight
In exchange for the presidential suites at the Ritz and so on, the men holding our city keys have already opened our skies to all that may come.
9 August 2023, 13:55 PM
Ronaldo's Al Nassr draw with Inter in Osaka friendly
Cristiano Ronaldo was replaced at half-time as Al Nassr drew 1-1 with Champions League finalists Inter Milan in the second game of their pre-season tour in Japan on Thursday.
27 July 2023, 13:26 PM
Japan: a growing source of trade, investment
It all started in early 2008 when the Japanese government announced the “China Plus One Strategy” to cut its over-reliance on the manufacturing behemoth by setting up business operations in other countries.
22 July 2023, 18:00 PM
China upset Japan to win women's Asia Cup title
Giant centre Han Xu sank 26 points as China stunned five-time defending champions Japan 73-71 Sunday to win their first women's Asia Cup basketball title in more than a decade.
2 July 2023, 07:38 AM
Exploring nostalgia over coffee
Although the story doesn’t talk about how this particular cafe became a time-travelling spot to begin with, reading through to the last page made me feel that the café was always there-since the beginning of time.
9 June 2023, 13:00 PM
Barcelona beat Kobe in Iniesta send-off
Spanish champions Barcelona cruised past Andres Iniesta's Vissel Kobe 2-0 in a friendly in Tokyo on Tuesday, less than 48 hours after completing their domestic season.
6 June 2023, 13:54 PM
Vinland Saga is a Viking classic for the ages
Vinland Saga builds on top of the central war motif by taking the viewers on a spell-bounding journey of revenge, redemption, and self-discovery.
18 May 2023, 08:31 AM
Japan runs record current account deficit in January
Japan logged its largest current account deficit ever in January as a combination of global slowdown and China's Lunar New Year holidays undermined the country's ability to earn from trade.
8 March 2023, 05:59 AM
GoPro Mitoma studied way to Premier League stardom
Brighton signed Mitoma for a bargain £2.5 million ($3 million) from Kawasaki Frontale in 2021 and he arrived in England a virtual unknown last summer following a loan spell in Belgium.
14 February 2023, 07:52 AM