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August 28, 2025 4:43 PM

Japan’s trade negotiator cancels US visit over tariff deal snag

Japan's top trade negotiator cancelled a visit to the United States at the last minute on Thursday, further delaying talks designed to finalise a $550 billion investment package offered by Tokyo in exchange for relief on punishing tariffs. Ryosei Ak...

August 22, 2025 9:52 PM

PM Modi to visit Japan and China from August 29 to September 1

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a four-day visit to Japan and China later this month, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Friday. At the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Modi will visit Japan from August 29–30...

August 20, 2025 11:05 AM

The solar surge: India’s bold leap towards net-zero future

India has officially surpassed Japan to become the world’s third-largest producer of solar panels. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), India generated 108,494 GWh of solar energy, leaving behind Japan's 96,459 GWh. Nota...

August 5, 2025 12:44 PM

Japan sets record temperatures, worries mount over rice crops

Japan recorded its highest-ever temperature of 41.8 degrees Celsius (107.2 degrees Fahrenheit) on Tuesday, prompting the government to advise residents to stay indoors and promise steps to ease weather-related damage to rice crops. The eastern city ...

July 21, 2025 10:04 AM

Japan’s shaky government loses upper house control

Japan's ruling coalition lost control of the upper house in an election on Sunday, further weakening Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's grip on power even as he vowed to remain party leader, citing a looming tariff deadline with the United States. Whil...

July 3, 2025 2:01 PM

Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes southwestern Japan

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.5 hit a remote island in southwestern Japan on Thursday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The earthquake's epicentre was off the coast of the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima prefecture nearly 1,2...

July 3, 2025 12:35 PM

Manga doomsday prediction spooks tourists to Japan

Viral rumours of impending disaster stemming from a comic book prediction have taken the sheen off Japan's tourism boom, with some airlines cancelling flights from Hong Kong where passengers numbers have plunged. Japan has seen record numbers of...

 

Last updated on: 28th Aug 2025