Japan

In conversation with Fournetsha Bangladesh – the company behind Bangladesh’s latest original manga magazine

SHOUT sat down with the team behind “Source?” to discuss the future of the magazine and the potential it has for cultivating manga culture in Bangladesh.
12 February 2023, 14:56 PM

One Piece is an ideal embodiment of freedom in anime

One Piece has become one of the most coveted series of all time.
26 January 2023, 00:00 AM

7 most beautiful lakes in the world

Lakes come in colours, terrains, and flows so diverse that it becomes hard for anyone to believe in the magic until they have seen it with their own eyes. So, if you crave the peacefulness of sitting by the bank, the game of watching your reflections in the water, or simply discovering the adventurous thrill of mother nature, be sure to bookmark and add to your bucket list the 7 most beautiful lakes in the world.
18 January 2023, 09:01 AM

Japanese ideologies to help improve one’s life philosophy

Adopting Japanese ideologies to improve one's outlook on life.
16 January 2023, 14:37 PM

'Alice In Borderland' becomes Netflix's most watched Japanese series

Netflix sci-fi thriller "Alice In Borderland" has become the most watched Japanese series on the streaming platform.
28 December 2022, 09:47 AM

Japan 2-1 Croatia: What's your prediction?

Croatia have performed wonders to punch above their weight for so long in international football and are determined to keep their reputation going against Japan in their last-16 match at the World Cup on Monday, coach Zlatko Dalic said.
5 December 2022, 13:29 PM

Mature tactics help Japan grow up at World Cup

Japan were labelled naive when they exited the World Cup four years ago against Belgium. Now their canny tactics have upset Germany and Spain and taken them to the last 16.
2 December 2022, 14:05 PM

Japan explodes with World Cup joy

Japan erupted in cheers and tears after the national team's 2-1 win over Spain early on Friday, with crowds packing public viewing areas in the pre-dawn cold shrieking with joy as they stunned another global football power at the World Cup.
2 December 2022, 02:39 AM

Group E and F permutations: Germany on the brink, Croatia edge three-way race

No wins in their opening two matches, including a 2-1 shock against Japan, have left Germany reeling at bottom of Group E, meaning they must win against Costa Rica and then rely on 2010 champions Spain to beat Japan in order to remain in contention for qualification.
1 December 2022, 13:38 PM

Spain won't count chickens, must beat Japan: Luis Enrique

Luis Enrique said Spain will not count their chickens before they are hatched when they face Japan on Thursday, aiming to win and qualify for the World Cup knockout phase.
1 December 2022, 04:00 AM

Germany-Japan a big draw for viewers in Japan, less so in Germany

The Germany-Japan World Cup match on Wednesday prompted record access numbers for Japanese online streaming platform Abema, while viewership in Germany more than halved from the national team's opening match four years ago, data showed.
24 November 2022, 10:09 AM

Germany shocked by Japan after World Cup armband protest, Spain hit seven

Japan produced a stunning comeback to shock Germany in their World Cup opener on Wednesday after the four-time champions staged a powerful protest against FIFA's refusal to allow rainbow-themed armbands, while Spain started in style by putting seven past Costa Rica.
24 November 2022, 01:35 AM

Japanese give Germans a taste of their own Bundesliga medicine

Japan's Bundesliga players took matters into their own hands in their 2-1 comeback win over Germany in Group E of the World Cup on Wednesday, giving their opponents a taste of their own medicine.
23 November 2022, 16:09 PM

Joint venture appointed for MRT-1 depot development

Metro rail authorities today appointed a Japan-Bangladesh joint-venture firm to develop the depot area for the country's first-ever underground metro rail, formally known as Mass Rapid Transit (MRT Line-1)
23 November 2022, 07:29 AM

Germany 2-0 Japan: What’s your prediction?

Four-times world champions Germany will kick-off their World Cup campaign against Japan desperate to put the 2018 debacle behind them when the 2014 champions lost their first group match and crashed out in the first round, their earliest exit in over 80 years.
23 November 2022, 06:03 AM

Bangladeshi sprinters ‘learn’ from Japanese Olympian

Shota Iizuka, a Rio Olympic silver medallist from Japan’s 4X100 relay team, today spent an hour with some 30 primary students of Sunnydale Junior School in the capital on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relationship between Japan and Bangladesh.
14 November 2022, 13:50 PM

Japan banking on ‘classy’ Minamino to rediscover sparkle

If Asian giants Japan are to finally make their mark at the World Cup in their seventh successive tournament they will need the myriad talents of Takumi Minamino in the toughest group.
4 November 2022, 18:09 PM

7 most beautiful temples around the world

Temples have historically played a vital part in not only the fabric of many religions but also the livelihoods of communities, dating back to the dawn of civilization. These amazing buildings are safe places for people who want to grow spiritually or learn more about a certain religion. Ancient and revered temples are both reminders of a region's past and towering examples of its traditional architectural styles. Whether it's an all-white, quirky temple in Thailand or a Doric sanctuary above Athens, these stunning temples are worth a visit on your next trip.
19 October 2022, 11:12 AM

Bangladeshi filmmaker to travel to Japan for int'l competition

He received the Gold Prize and air ticket for his short film "Limbo".
27 August 2022, 16:10 PM

Messi, Mbappe and other PSG stars draw thousands at Tokyo training

Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe drew gasps from a crowd of thousands in Tokyo on Monday as Paris Saint-Germain held the first training session of their Japanese tour
18 July 2022, 12:01 PM