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Struggling Japan narrowly avoids technical recession

Gross domestic product inched up 0.1 percent between October and December from the previous three months

NEWS REPORT / Manga on Bangabandhu wins bronze medal at 17th Japan International Manga Award

On 5 March 2024, at the 17th Japan International Manga Awards, a manga portraying the life and struggle of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman received a bronze medaeruml, making it the first Bangladeshi manga to be featured in and to have won such a prestigious award

Organisers keen on cricket in 2026 Asian Games despite venue woes

The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) is eager to have cricket at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan and is exploring the idea of converting a baseball stadium in Nagoya for this purpose.

Tokyo pledges a further $4.9 billion to help TSMC expand Japan production

TSMC, which is also expanding in the US and Germany, plans to ramp up to mass production in Japan before the end of the year

5 must-visit places in the world during spring season

In spring, the world is an exquisite place. The days are longer with endless opportunities for adventure, the flowers are in full bloom, and the sun is beaming. So, there is no doubt that it is one of the finest seasons for vacations. While there are many destinations to visit in spring, a few stand out. So, take a look at these 5 best places in the world, which are ideal for springtime travel!

Japan man gets death sentence for killing 36 in anime studio arson

A Japanese court handed down a death sentence Thursday to the perpetrator of a 2019 arson attack on an animation studio that killed 36 people, local media reported

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

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.

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.

December 11, 2023
December 11, 2023

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.

December 3, 2023
December 3, 2023

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.

October 31, 2023
October 31, 2023

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.

October 31, 2023
October 31, 2023

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.

September 22, 2023
September 22, 2023

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.

August 11, 2023
August 11, 2023

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.

August 10, 2023
August 10, 2023

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.

August 9, 2023
August 9, 2023

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.

July 27, 2023
July 27, 2023

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.

July 23, 2023
July 23, 2023

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.

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