Japan

Around 100 dead cats found at Japan woman's home

Twelve live cats have been saved from the home so far

AIUB inaugurates Japan Corner

The Japan Corner, a dedicated space in the university library that aims to foster cultural exchange, academic collaboration, and mutual understanding between Japan and Bangladesh.

Shoji Morimoto: The Japanese man who gets paid to do nothing!

No deliverables. No KPIs. Just vibes and presence.

Japan’s population declining faster than anticipated

The percentage of those age 65 or older also reached a record high.

Would you pay Tk 8 lakh for a scoop of ice cream?

Cellato’s Byakuya is the world’s most expensive ice cream, blending rare white truffle, Parmigiano Reggiano, and sake lees into a $6,696 luxury dessert. This artisanal, East-meets-West creation redefines premium culinary indulgence and fine dining.

Japan develops 3D-printed train station

West Japan Railway (JR West) has recently unveiled what they claim to be the world’s first 3D-printed train station, a sleek, curved-roof structure that took just two and a half hours to assemble on-site—a fraction of the time required for traditional construction.

Japan first team to qualify for 2026 World Cup

Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after second-half goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo gave them a 2-0 win over Bahrain on Thursday.

Japan deploys nearly 1,700 firefighters to tackle forest blaze

One person died last week in the blaze in the northern region of Iwate

Japan births fall to new historic low

In 2024, 720,988 babies were born in Japan, including to foreign nationals, down five percent from 758,631 in 2023

August 27, 2022
August 27, 2022

Bangladeshi filmmaker to travel to Japan for int'l competition

He received the Gold Prize and air ticket for his short film "Limbo".

July 18, 2022
July 18, 2022

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

June 30, 2022
June 30, 2022

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.

June 6, 2022
June 6, 2022

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.

May 16, 2022
May 16, 2022

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.

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."