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Japanese envoy visits Rohingya camp in Cox’s Bazar

Japan will continue to support resolving the Rohingya issue, including funding assistance and cooperation with the government of Bangladesh and relevant agencies. Ambassador of Japan to Bangladesh SAIDA Shinichi stated this during his three-day visit from April 15 to 17 to the forcibly displaced...

Japanese driver steals $7, loses $84,000 pension

A Japanese bus driver was fired and lost his $84,000 retirement package after 29 years of service for stealing $7 in passenger fares, reports AFP. Kyoto City sacked the man, who was not named, after he was filmed by the security camera of his bus pilfering 1,000 yen ($7) in 2022. After he was...

Japan unveils world’s first 3D-printed train station

Remarkable developments are unfolding in Japan, the country known for introducing karaoke bars, sushi conveyor belts, square watermelons, and advanced high-tech toilets. Its also a world leader in public infrastructure, sporting wonders like the lofty Tokyo Sky Tree, the immense Metropolitan...

Why do Japanese people drink vinegar before every meal?

The Japanese consume vinegar before meals for its many health benefits, such as better digestion, weight control, blood sugar regulation, and detoxification. This practice enhances metabolism, strengthens immunity, and promotes overall well-being, making it a key dietary habit. Optimal vinegar...

Japan PM Ishiba says Trump tariffs 'national crisis'

Tariffs imposed on Japanese goods by US President Donald Trumps administration are a national crisis, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Friday as he prepared to hold cross-party talks on mitigating the impact, reports AFP/ BSS. Japanese firms are the biggest investors into the United...

Japan PM vows to support business hit by US tariffs

Japanese Prime Minister (PM) Shigeru Ishiba said that it will set up around 1,000 consultation centres for businesses hit by US tariffs, reports AFP. He made the statement on Tuesday as he vowed to keep pushing to secure an exemption from the levies. Tokyo is one of Washingtons closest...

Japan estimates feared megaquake could cause $1.8 trln in damage, kill 300,000 people

Japans economy could lose as much as $1.81 trillion in the event of a long-anticipated megaquake off its Pacific coast, which could trigger devastating tsunamis, the collapse of hundreds of buildings and potentially killing about 300,000 people, a government report said on Monday (March 31). The...

Japanese researchers develop eco-friendly plastic that dissolves in sea water

Plastics are strong and durable, which makes them great for everyday use. But this durability becomes a problem when they end up in nature. Traditional plastics take a long time to break downsometimes hundreds of yearsand during that time, they can harm wildlife and humans through tiny plastic...

Japan sends survey team with disaster relief to earthquake-hit Myanmar

The Foreign Ministry of Japan on Sunday dispatched a survey team made up of officials from the Japan International Cooperation Agency and medical experts to assess damage in Myanmar, following a massive earthquake that struck the center of the country, reports JN. The team will help to examine...

Japan issues mid-level volcano warning

Japanese authorities issued a mid-level warning Sunday (March 30) for a volcano in the southwestern Kyushu region, telling people not to approach and that an eruption may occur. There was, however, no evacuation order for local residents near the Shinmoedake volcano, part of the Kirishimayama...

Japan's imperial family to start YouTube account

Japans ancient imperial family will launch a YouTube account next week, the government said Friday (March 28), in the latest attempt at public outreach by the tradition-bound monarchy. Last year the royals made their social media debut with an Instagram account which now has nearly two million...

Japan awards longest-serving death row inmate $1.4 million

A Japanese man wrongly convicted of murder who was the worlds longest-serving death row inmate has been awarded $1.4 million in compensation, an official said Tuesday (March 25). The payout represents 12,500 yen ($83) for each day of the more than four decades that Iwao Hakamada spent in...

Can machines really wash humans? Osaka’s evolved ‘human washing machine’ says yes

Can a machine really wash a human? The answer might just be yes, thanks to the evolved human washing machine unveiled at the Osaka Healthcare Pavilion on Sunday. First introduced at the 1970 Osaka Expo, the original machine automatically cleaned and dried a persons body inside a capsule. But the...

Exclusive Anime previews, announcements at AnimeJapan 2025

Netflix continues to solidify its presence in the anime industry, with more than half of its global subscribers having watched at least one anime title in 2024. At this years AnimeJapan, the streaming giant showcased an impressive slate of anime content, revealing new details about upcoming...

Japan, China, South Korea meet at geopolitical 'turning point in history'

The top diplomats from Japan, China and South Korea met in Tokyo on Saturday, seeking common ground on East Asian security and economic issues amid escalating global uncertainty. Given the increasingly severe international situation, I believe we may truly be at a turning point in history,...

'Relieved' 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 (March 20). The runaway Asian Group C leaders failed to sparkle on a chilly night in Saitama until Crystal Palace forward Kamada...

7th Bangladesh-Japan Joint Public Private Partnership meeting held in Tokyo

The Seventh Bangladesh-Japan Joint Public Private Partnership meeting was held in Tokyo on Tuesday (March 11). The Bangladesh delegation was led by Principal Secretary to the Chief Advisor M Siraz Uddin Miah. The Japanese delegation included Japans Vice Minister for Land, Infrastructure and...

Japan's trade minister lobbies for US tariff exemption

Tokyos trade minister said Monday he had asked US government officials to exempt Japan from vehicle and metal tariffs, but there was no sign Washington would agree to the request. President Donald Trumps administration is preparing to impose a 25 percent levy on steel and aluminum this week as...

Massive Fukushima cleanup exposes workers to high radiation, stress

Fourteen years after the catastrophic Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, radiation levels at the plant have dropped significantly, allowing workers to operate in many areas with minimal protective gear. However, inside the reactor buildingsparticularly the three damaged in the 2011 earthquake and...

Japan, UNDP ink deal to improve waste management in Cox’s Bazar

Japan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed an agreement on Monday to launch the Sustainable Solid Waste Management project in Coxs Bazar. This initiative aims to enhance waste management systems, improve health and hygiene, and create economic opportunities for both...

Japanese barber, 108, crowned world's oldest

A 108-year-old Japanese woman has beencertified the worlds oldest barber, Guinness World Records said -- and shehas pledged to keep working until at least 110. Shitsui Hakoishi, born in 1916, decided to become a barber at the age of 14when a friends mother asked if she wanted to become an...

Japan, UNICEF ink $3.3m deal to strengthen support for Rohingya children

The government of Japan has allocated approximately USD 3.3 million (JPY 500 million) to support UNICEFs response to the humanitarian needs of Rohingya refugees. Through this grant, 65,000 Rohingya refugees, including 41,000 children, will receive access to education, WASH, health, and nutrition...

Japan's worst wildfire in half a century spreads

Firefighters were Tuesday battling Japans worst wildfire in half a century, which has left one dead and forced the evacuation of nearly 4,000 local residents. White smoke billowed from a forested area around the northern city of Ofunato, aerial TV footage showed, five days after the blaze began...

Japan's Prince Hisahito discusses royal duties at maiden press conference

Japanese Prince Hisahito, who could one day become emperor if the countrys succession laws remain unchanged, held his first press conference on Monday, stating that he would strive to fulfill his royal duties. He is second in line to the throne after his father, Crown Prince Akishino, the...

Japan express support to Yunus to establish a new govt

Saida Shinichi on Monday expressed his commitment to support the establishment of a new government by Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus and the interim government, reports UNB. Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Saida Shinichi also expressed his commitment to advancing the bilateral relations...

Japan pledges $3.2 m to support flood and cyclone recovery efforts in Bangladesh

Japan will provide $3.2 million to boost food security for communities impacted by Cyclone Remal and consecutive floods in 2024. Welcoming the contribution of Japan, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said that it would greatly help the vulnerable people in their recovery efforts....

Worst wildfire in decades jeopardizes Japan

Awildfirein the northernJapaneseprefectureof Iwate has forcedthe evacuation of more than athousand people and killed at least one, with some 2,500firefighters from around the country battling the blaze on Saturday, backed by 17 helicopters. The fire is estimated to have spread across some 1,400...

AI robots: A potential solution to Japan’s aged care crisis

In Tokyo, an AI-driven robot named AIREC demonstrated its caregiving abilities by assisting with patient movementsa crucial task in elderly care. Developed with government funding, AIREC is a potential solution to Japans rapidly aging population and severe caregiver shortage. Japan faces a...