Japan

02:38 PM
India reaches final of Olympic Test Event after 6-3 win over Japan

The Indian men's hockey team registered a 6-3 win over Japan in their third match of the Olympic Test Event at the Olympic Hockey.

12:03 PM
Sai Praneeth loses Japan Open's semis

Indian shuttler Sai Praneeth was knocked out of the Japan Open on Saturday as he lost his semi-final match against Japan's Kento Momota 18-21, 12-21.

12:33 PM
Japan Open: Sai Praneeth enters semi-finals

Indian shuttler Sai Praneeth entered the semi-finals of the ongoing Japan Open as he defeated Indonesia's Tommy Sugiarto 21-12, 21-15 in the quarter-final match on Friday.

02:21 PM
India will perform better at Tokyo Olympics, says Rijiju

India will send a good contingent for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, Union minister Kiren Rijiju said on Thursday, expressing confidence that the country's performance at the games will be better.

11:57 AM
US extends support to S Korea, Japan over alleged airspace violation by China, Russia

The United States extended support to both South Korea and Japan over the alleged "airspace incursions" by Chinese and Russian warplanes.

10:01 AM
Japan Open: HS Prannoy stuns Kidambi Srikanth

In an all Indian affair, HS Prannoy stunned Kidambi Srikanth, as he defeated him 13-21, 21-11, 22-20 in the first round of Japan Open on Wednesday.

09:30 AM
Heavy rains lash SW Japan, triggering mudslides

Bracing for mudslides and flooding, over a million people have been ordered to evacuate as heavy rains continue to lash the southwestern Japanese region of Kyushu on Thursday.

10:53 AM
In Osaka, Modi says terrorism the 'biggest threat' to humanity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that terrorism is the "biggest threat" to humanity, and urged BRICS member countries to contribute in ending all mediums of support to terrorism and racism.

01:05 PM
Modi, Abe meet ahead of G20, Japanese PM's India visit announced

Speaking at the Indo-Japanese delegation meeting on the sidelines of G-20 Summit on Thursday, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on storming back to power and also announced his visit to India later this year.

09:31 AM
PM Modi to meet his Japanese counterpart Abe today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to meet his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe in Osaka Japan on Thursday.

10:51 AM
Japan: 16 injured in mass stabbing in Kawasaki

At least 16 people, including eight primary school children, suffered injuries in a suspected stabbing attack in the Japanese city of Kawasaki on early Tuesday, state media said.

01:35 PM
Ness Wadia controversy: COA to discuss the issue on May 3

IPL franchise Kings XI Punjab co-owner Ness Wadia's suspended jail sentence of two years for illegal possession of drugs in Japan is likely to come up for discussion during the Committee of Administrators' next meeting in Mumbai on Friday.

09:51 AM
Japan's new Emperor promises to carry out duties in accordance with constitution

Japan's New Emperor Naruhito vowed on Wednesday to carry out his duties as the nation's symbol in accordance with the constitution, expressing hope for the happiness of Japanese people and peace.

10:44 AM
Nissan Motors donates EUR100,000 to Notre Dame, seeks to repair alliance with France

Japan-based Nissan Motors Corporation will donate 100,000 euros for the restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris, which suffered major fire damage on April 15 causing its famous spire to collapse.

02:19 PM
Aamir Khan bumps into Chiranjeevi at Kyoto Airport, shares heartwarming pic

Bollywood actor Aamir Khan recently posted a picture with Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi Garu on Twitter, after the two bumped into each other at Kyoto Airport in Japan.

04:24 PM
WTA rankings: Simona Halep closes on world no.1 Naomi Osaka

Romanian tennis player Simona Halep has moved up to close on world number one Naomi Osaka of Japan in the latest updated Women's Tennis Association (WTA) rankings.

09:33 AM
Japan: At least 80 injured after boat collides with ‘marine creature’

As many as 80 people were injured when a high-speed boat collided with a "marine creature" off the northwest coast of Japan.

01:46 PM
Japan condemns Pulwama terror attack, calls on India and Pakistan to hold dialogue amid rising tensions

Japan on Thursday expressed concerns about the deteriorating situation in Kashmir after the death of 40 security personnel in Pulwama and urged Pakistan to take stringent measures to curb the menace of terrorism.

04:02 PM
Nehwal beats Okuhara to enter Malaysia Masters semi-final

Former world number one Saina Nehwal defeated Nozomi Okuhara of Japan to make it to the semi-final round of the ongoing Malaysian Masters here on Friday.

09:37 AM
New Delhi: Japan Foreign Minister Meets EAM Sushma Swaraj

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Taro Kono met with Sushma Swaraj here on Monday.

01:25 PM
PM Modi invites Japanese businessmen to invest in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged the business community to boost investment in India.

12:38 PM
PM Modi urges Japanese businessmen to engage more with India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with top business leaders from India and Japan at the Business Leaders Forum here on Monday.

09:26 AM
PM Modi: Make in India has emerged as a global brand

Hailing the various development projects in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the central government’s Make in India initiative has emerged as a global brand today.

11:40 AM
Asian Hockey Champions Trophy: India edge Japan 3-2 to seal final berth

The defending champions started the match on the front-foot, creating a number of opportunities inside the first 10 minutes, although, failing to convert them to a score. World number 16 Japan played well to deny the Indians and ended the first quart