Japan

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

12:57 PM
PM Narendra Modi departs for Japan for annual summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday left for a two-day visit to Japan for the 13th India-Japan Annual Summit. He will arrive in the East Asian country in the evening.

01:09 PM
PM Modi to visit Japan on Oct 28-29

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay an official working visit to Japan on 28-29 October 2018 for the 13th India-Japan Annual Summit.

10:44 AM
Typhoon Trami hits Japan mainland, 2 killed

At least two people were killed and 100 injured as Typhoon Trami hit the Japanese mainland.

03:14 PM
Shinzo Abe re-elected as LDP head, may become Japan's longest-serving PM

Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was re-elected as the president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on Thursday for the third term.

04:00 PM
US Open: Serena eyes 24th Grand Slam title

American tennis star Serena Williams will look to clinch her 24th Grand Slam title while taking on Naomi Osaka of Japan in the final of the ongoing US Open at the Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday.

08:51 AM
US Open: Djokovic beats Nishikori to enter final

A clinical performance by World No. 6 Novak Djokovic helped him ease past Japan's Kei Nishikori in the semi-finals of men's singles in the ongoing US Open and book his place in the final of the Grand Slam.

11:46 AM
US Open: Djokovic beats John Millman to reach semi final

Novak Djokovic sweated it out from behind the baseline to beat Australian John Millman at the U.S. Open and set up a semi-final with Japan’s Kei Nishikori.

01:11 PM
Director plans Tokyo 2020 ceremonies 'rich in Japanese spirit'

The opening and closing ceremonies at Tokyo's 2020 Olympics Games will showcase Japan's ancient and modern sides, the traditional theatre actor newly appointed to direct the events said today.

04:46 PM
Japan floods: Death toll mounts to 176

The death toll in the deadly flash floods in Japan has risen to 176, Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said.

09:48 AM
Japan flood: Death toll mounts to 88

At least 88 people have died so far and over 50 others are still missing as torrential rains in parts of Japan unleashed flood and landslide.