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Tsunami wave of 80 cm strikes northern Japan after powerful 7.4 earthquake

JMA earlier said a 70-centimetre wave had struck at 5:32 pm (local time).

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Updated on Apr 20, 2026 03:51 pm IST

Tsunami heads for Japan coast after massive 7.4-magnitude earthquake

Emergency services are on alert as officials assess potential damage from the earthquake.

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Updated on Apr 20, 2026 02:39 pm IST

Japan, South Korea on high alert after North Korea's ballistic missile launch

A man watches a television screen showing a news broadcast with file footage of a North Korean missile test, at a train station in Seoul on April 19, 2026.

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Published on Apr 19, 2026 09:49 am IST

'Cruelly hot': Japan devises new term for heatwave days

Coming in second was "super-extremely hot day" or "cho-mosho-bi" while "sauna day", "stay-at-home day" and "boiling day" were also among the choices.

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Published on Apr 17, 2026 10:07 pm IST

Chinese Embassy in Japan says no action after knife-wielding officer intrusion

The concerns intensified after a 23-year-old serving officer allegedly entered the Chinese Embassy compound in Tokyo with a knife last month.

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Published on Apr 17, 2026 09:00 am IST

What started as a kimono day out ended with police for Indian tourists in Japan

Cops were called on a group of Indian tourists in Japan

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Updated on Apr 16, 2026 08:33 am IST

Indian woman details cost of living in Tokyo for family of 3, sparks debate

An Indian woman revealed spending ₹2.9 lakh monthly in Tokyo for a family of three.

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Published on Apr 13, 2026 05:45 pm IST

North Korea fires two rounds of ballistic missile towards East Sea

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff in a statement, said that the military is closely monitoring North Korea’s movements

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Published on Apr 08, 2026 09:00 pm IST

Tourists cut line at Hachiko statue, viral video draws anti-India comments

Three tourists skipped the line at the Hachiko statue in Japan to take pictures.

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Updated on Apr 07, 2026 06:00 pm IST

A little bit of Japan in the lives of Indians

For Indians, Japan is a unique country to visit. Almost unknowingly, we have prepared all our lives for that Japan trip. (Shutterstock)

opinion

Published on Apr 04, 2026 09:56 pm IST

Alexandersson stresses \"mindset\" as India gear up for Australia challenge in U20 Women’s Asian Cup

others

Updated on Apr 04, 2026 05:03 pm IST

Top 6 flower festivals to visit in April 2026 across the world

Cherry Blossom festival in Japan in the month of April 2026.

travel

Published on Apr 02, 2026 04:13 pm IST

Football: India face tough Japan test in U-20 Women's Asian Cup

football

Updated on Apr 01, 2026 03:31 pm IST

Bengaluru woman says Japan’s civic sense stood out over technology

A Bengaluru woman shared how Japan’s civic sense, not technology, was the biggest culture shock during her two week visit.

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Published on Mar 29, 2026 10:42 am IST

Viral baby macaque Punch turns 8 months, thriving as he ditches toy

Punch was born on July 26, 2025, but was abandoned by his mother soon after birth.

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Updated on Mar 27, 2026 02:02 pm IST

Inside Japan's Aoniyoshi Limited Express: A reasonably priced luxury experience

A look inside the luxurious seating area of the Aoniyoshi Limited Express.

travel

Published on Mar 27, 2026 11:56 am IST

Spice of Life | Tokyo trip: Lessons in thoughtful living

In Japan, the implicit rule is: Hang on to your rubbish, there are no dustbins anywhere. (File)

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Updated on Mar 29, 2026 07:22 am IST

Woman killed after knife attack at Pokémon shop in Tokyo, suspect takes own life

Rescue workers walk in front of a commercial complex where a female employee at a Pokemon merchandise shop was stabbed to death at Ikebukuro district in Tokyo, Japan

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Published on Mar 26, 2026 09:48 pm IST

Japan hit by earthquake of magnitude 6.5 off Sanriku coast

The quake, felt widely, raised concerns about potential aftershocks and safety measures in the region.

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Updated on Mar 26, 2026 09:00 pm IST

Japan PM Takaichi asks IEA chief for further oil stockpile release

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Published on Mar 25, 2026 02:20 pm IST

Japan could consider Hormuz minesweeping if ceasefire reached: Minister

The Callisto tanker sits anchored as the traffic is down in the Strait of Hormuz, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Muscat, Oman.

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Updated on Mar 22, 2026 01:13 pm IST

Trump's Pearl Harbor joke catches Japan PM off guard. Her reaction is viral

US President Donald Trump and Sanae Takaichi, Japan's prime minister, during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House.

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Published on Mar 20, 2026 01:41 pm IST

‘Was Trump born then?’: Pearl Harbor joke at Japan PM meeting goes off track

Donald Trump and Sanae Takaichi, Japan's prime minister, during a meeting in the Oval Office on Thursday.

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Updated on Mar 20, 2026 12:26 am IST

Trump makes awkward Pearl Harbor joke in front of Japanese PM - Watch

Donald Trump meets with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in the Oval Office at the White House

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Published on Mar 19, 2026 10:20 pm IST

Japan's Nikkei share average slides again as Iran-US war threatens economy

A man walks past a screen displaying Japan's Nikkei share average outside a brokerage in Tokyo, Japan.

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Published on Mar 16, 2026 09:01 am IST

Emergency alert: Japan activates crisis team as North Korea launches suspected ballistic missile

Tensions flared in East Asia on Saturday as the Japanese government issued an urgent warning following military activity from Pyongyang (Reuters/ Representative photo)

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Published on Mar 15, 2026 12:01 am IST