Japan

Durian Sukegawa’s ‘Sweet Bean Paste’: On second chances and the plight of leprosy patients

Sweet Bean Paste (2013) by Durian Sukegawa is a tale of friendship and redemption in an unforgiving society.
30 June 2022, 10:43 AM

Neymar strikes from penalty spot to see off Japan

Neymar's penalty 13 minutes from time earned Brazil a 1-0 win over fellow World Cup qualifiers Japan at Tokyo's National Stadium on Monday as the Paris St Germain striker moved to within three goals of Pele's all-time national scoring record.
6 June 2022, 12:17 PM

5 international travel destinations to visit in summer 2022

Here are 5 international destinations to visit this summer to get away from your hectic daily life.
16 May 2022, 11:19 AM

Why Haruki Murakami resonates with young readers

Haruki Murakami is perhaps one of the most celebrated and well known writers of not only Japan but all of contemporary literature. His writing is humorous, hypnotic,
12 January 2022, 18:00 PM

The Art of Musical Storytelling with YOASOBI

YOASOBI is currently revolutionising this artform.
1 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Appreciating Hiroyuki Sawano, The Hans Zimmer of the Anime Industry

Sawano’s works have been featured in various pieces of media.
7 September 2021, 16:01 PM

The Anime and Video Game Hype at the Tokyo Olympics

Imagine playing volleyball to the soundtrack of Haikyuu!!
5 August 2021, 11:57 AM

Japanese Artists Put Bangladeshi Heritage on a Kimono for Tokyo Olympics

The design is part of The Kimono Project, centered around idea of "Golden Bengal."
26 July 2021, 08:54 AM

How Neon Genesis Evangelion is Still Relevant

A series that remains critically acclaimed yet controversial even today.
25 July 2021, 15:03 PM

Japan signs $5 million grant for promoting primary education in Bangladesh

Japan has signed a grant agreement of $5 million with Bangladesh for promoting quality primary education in the country, the Japanese Embassy in Dhaka said today.
27 August 2020, 12:01 PM

Japan includes Bangladesh in widened entry ban

Japan has tightened border control and widened the ban on entry of people from countries, including Bangladesh, India and Pakistan, to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
26 May 2020, 15:37 PM

Japan sends in troops after massive typhoon hammers Tokyo, kills 23

Japan sends tens of thousands of troops and rescue workers to save stranded residents and fight floods caused by one of the worst typhoons to hit the country in recent history, which kills 23 people and briefly paralyses Tokyo.
13 October 2019, 03:21 AM

Dhaka, Tokyo sign MoC for recruiting skilled workers to Japan

Bangladesh and Japan sign a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) on accepting specified skilled workers by Japan from Bangladesh.
27 August 2019, 11:25 AM

Japan's cabinet approves removal of S Korea from favoured trade list

Japan's cabinet approves a plan to remove South Korea from a list of countries that enjoy minimum export controls, a move likely to escalate tensions fuelled by a dispute over compensation for wartime forced labourers.
2 August 2019, 04:46 AM

Holders Chile thrash Japan

Chile began their Copa America defence in emphatic fashion with a thumping 4-0 win over tournament guests Japan on Monday with Manchester United misfit Alexis Sanchez scoring for the first time in five months.
18 June 2019, 05:20 AM

Man with knife attacks schoolgirls in Japan; 3 dead

A man carrying a knife in each hand and screaming “I will kill you” attacked schoolgirls waiting at a bus stop just outside Tokyo on Tuesday, wounding 16 people and leaving three dead, including the attacker, Japanese authorities and media said.
28 May 2019, 05:08 AM

Japan starts $9 departure tax for travellers

Japan on Monday started levying a 1,000 yen ($9.22) departure tax on each person leaving the country, a measure aimed at raising funds to further boost tourism.
7 January 2019, 09:16 AM

Travellers leaving Japan to pay 1,000 yen departure tax from Jan 7

TOKYO - Visitors to Japan will have to pay a 1,000 yen (S$12.50) levy when leaving the country from next Monday (Jan 7), Japanese media reported.
2 January 2019, 05:12 AM

Blast at Japan restaurant injures 42

A powerful blast that ripped through a restaurant in northern Japan injured 42 people and caused serious damage to neighbouring buildings, forcing some residents into shelters, officials say.
17 December 2018, 05:58 AM

Career and educational opportunities for Bangladeshis in the Land of the Rising Sun

Japan, the Land of the Rising Sun is not only a popular travel destination, it is increasingly becoming an educational hub for Bangladeshi students who want to pursue tertiary-level study abroad.
11 October 2018, 18:00 PM