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Japan warns against 'escalation' on Korean peninsula

The North blew up the roads and railways on Tuesday, Seoul's military said, adding it had conducted a "counter-fire" operation in response.

Seeking thrills? These 7 Halloween destinations will haunt your dreams!

If you are ready to spice up your spooky seasons, here is a guide to some of the best Halloween experiences around the world. No matter your Halloween style, each destination mentioned offers a unique way to celebrate the spooky season, combining tradition, thrill, and festivity. Pick your adventure and be prepared for a Halloween like no other!

Japan's incoming PM Ishiba fills cabinet posts ahead of likely election

That poll, which will decide which party controls parliament's powerful lower house, will come on Oct 27, Kyodo reported.

Japan warship asserts right to sail through Taiwan Strait: media

Japan's top government spokesman Yoshimasa Hayashi declined to comment on the reports at a regular briefing because they concern military operations.

Back to death row? Retrial verdict due in Japan murder saga

Iwao Hakamada, 88, was jailed under the death penalty for 46 years until he was freed in 2014 pending a retrial.

More than 95,000 Japanese aged over 100, most of them women

Japan is currently home to the world's oldest living person Tomiko Itooka, who was born on May 23, 1908 and is 116 years old, according to the US-based Gerontology Research Group.

5 places in Asia to experience autumn like never before (No, really)

With the scorching summer heat behind and the chill of winter yet to arrive, autumn in Asia is the perfect season for delving into the tranquillity of nature.

Japan shows first commercial fin whale catch in 48 years

Fin whales are the world's second-biggest animal after the blue whale.

January 13, 2022
January 13, 2022

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,

December 2, 2021
December 2, 2021

The Art of Musical Storytelling with YOASOBI

YOASOBI is currently revolutionising this artform.

September 7, 2021
September 7, 2021

Appreciating Hiroyuki Sawano, The Hans Zimmer of the Anime Industry

Sawano’s works have been featured in various pieces of media.

August 5, 2021
August 5, 2021

The Anime and Video Game Hype at the Tokyo Olympics

Imagine playing volleyball to the soundtrack of Haikyuu!!

July 26, 2021
July 26, 2021

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."

July 25, 2021
July 25, 2021

How Neon Genesis Evangelion is Still Relevant

A series that remains critically acclaimed yet controversial even today.

August 27, 2020
August 27, 2020

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.

May 26, 2020
May 26, 2020

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.

October 13, 2019
October 13, 2019

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.

August 27, 2019
August 27, 2019

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.