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Japan's Storm Jangmi knocks out power to 60,000 homes; 370,000 urged to evacuate

A man cycles past the Tama river amid heavy rain brought by severe tropical storm Jangmi in Tokyo on June 3, 2026.
Updated on Jun 03, 2026 11:24 am IST

These 7 escapes promise chilly mornings, landscapes, and a break from heat

Coolcation destinationa to escape India's heat.
Published on May 16, 2026 06:04 pm 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.
Published on Apr 13, 2026 05:45 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)
Published on Apr 04, 2026 09:56 pm 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)
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
Published on Mar 26, 2026 09:48 pm IST

MoUs worth 11,000 crore signed on first day of Yogi Adityanath’s Japan visit

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath with Japan external trade organization chairman and CEO Norihiko Ishiguro and others during a meeting on the sidelines of Uttar Pradesh Investment Roadshow, in Japan on Wednesday. (ANI)
Published on Feb 26, 2026 06:42 am IST

IIT Mandi graduate bags Japan job via campus placement, reveals annual income

Jain currently works at Tokyo-based firm Rakuten.
Published on Feb 20, 2026 12:00 am IST

Indian woman’s Tokyo video shows restaurant staff cleaning vomit by hand

An Indian woman posted a Tokyo video where restaurant staff cleaned vomit without hesitation.
Published on Jan 24, 2026 05:59 pm IST

This cafe in Tokyo delivers wrong orders, on purpose!

The Cafe of Mistaken Orders, Tokyo
Published on Jan 20, 2026 10:15 pm IST

Indian man in Tokyo helps injured elderly Japanese local

Rohan Ranaa, an Indian man from Uttarakhand, shared a video describing the incident.
Published on Jan 19, 2026 03:31 pm IST

‘Never faced any toxicity’: IIT Delhi graduate in Japan on Tokyo work culture

An IIT Delhi graduate discussed living in Tokyo, highlighting work culture, expenses and how life in Japan felt different and exciting.
Updated on Jan 17, 2026 05:59 pm IST

Snap election speculation grows in Japan as PM Takaichi hints at ‘new stage’

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi
Updated on Jan 11, 2026 02:52 pm IST

Japan to restart world's biggest nuclear plant, 15 years after Fukushima tragedy

A security officer holds a placard that reads, "Silence please" near auitors seated as Niigata Prefectural Assembly lawmakers take part in a vote of confidence in the prefectural governor's decisions on a partial restart of the Tokyo Electric Power Company's (TEPCO) Kashiwazaki Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant, one of the world's largest nuclear power plants and which was among the reactors shut after a massive earthquake and tsunami in 2011 crippled TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi plant.
Updated on Dec 22, 2025 10:24 am IST

Stabbing at entertainment complex in southern Japan leaves two injured

Police guard near the site of a stabbing at a facility in Fukuoka, western Japan, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025.
Published on Dec 15, 2025 09:39 am IST

98-ft tsunami, can kill 1,99,000: What's behind Japan's rare ‘megaquake’ caution

Photo taken from a Kyodo News airplane on December 9, 2025, shows a collapsed road in Tohoku in Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, following a strong earthquake that struck the region the previous night in this photo taken by Kyodo.
Updated on Dec 10, 2025 12:00 pm IST

Indian woman in Tokyo recounts terrifying experience during Japan earthquake

An Indian woman in Tokyo described her fear as a powerful quake hit Japan.
Published on Dec 09, 2025 11:07 am IST

As row with Japan escalates, China vows to 'protect safety of foreigners'

Beijing on Tuesday vowed to "protect the safety" of foreigners in China after Tokyo warned Japanese visitors to be careful in the country amid a diplomatic row.
Updated on Nov 18, 2025 02:42 pm IST

Japan issues tsunami advisory for Iwate after Magnitude 6.8 earthquake

The earthquake struck around 5:03 pm (local time) in waters off Iwate
Updated on Nov 09, 2025 09:01 pm IST

Japan tops Global Travel Rankings 2025: The ultimate winter travel guide

You can check the 'Japlanning' off your list for hotspots Tokyo and Kyoto!
Updated on Nov 05, 2025 06:43 pm IST

Indian CEO shares what amazed him in Tokyo: 'Perfectly managed traffic, no dirt'

Sunderdeep Singh, the CEO of Volklub, shared what impressed him the most about Tokyo.
Published on Oct 30, 2025 09:00 pm IST

Japan's first woman PM's husband happy to stay in the kitchen: ‘Unlike in West…’

Taku Yamamoto, husband of Japan's first female Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi
Updated on Oct 22, 2025 07:43 pm IST

Tomonobu Itagaki, creator of Dead or Alive dies at 58: All on his family

Tomonobu Itagaki's death was announced in a social media post with farewell message the game designer penned earlier.
Published on Oct 16, 2025 07:53 pm IST

Japan to get first female PM but women aren’t happy

Newly-elected leader of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Sanae Takaichi celebrates after winning the LDP leadership election in Tokyo, Japan, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025.
Updated on Oct 09, 2025 06:59 am IST

Nationalist Sanae Takaichi set to be Japan’s first female premier

A vote in parliament to choose a replacement for outgoing Shigeru Ishiba is expected to be held on October 15. Takaichi is favoured as the ruling coalition has the largest number of seats. (REUTERS)
Published on Oct 04, 2025 01:11 pm IST

Chebet beats Kipyegon in sprint finish to win 5,000m showdown

Kenyans Beatrice Chebet , left, and Faith Kipyegon celebrate after the women's 5,000 metres final. (AP)
Updated on Sept 21, 2025 12:06 am IST

Neeraj isn’t just my inspiration, but a hero also: Sachin Yadav

India's Sachin Yadav finished fourth in men's javelin throw final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. (AP)
Published on Sept 19, 2025 09:19 pm IST

New Zealand's historic athletics worlds a decade in the making

New Zealand's historic athletics worlds a decade in the making
Updated on Sept 17, 2025 03:15 pm IST

Kipyegon reigns, high jumper Kushare sixth in final

Kenya's Faith Kipyegon celebrates winning the gold in the women's 1,500 meters final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Tuesday. (AP)
Published on Sept 17, 2025 12:03 am IST