Japan contains one of its biggest wildfires in decades after 11-day battleJapan forest fire: After a grueling 11-day fight, firefighters and military forces in Japan's Iwate region have finally brought wildfires u...
03 May, 2026, 08.19 AM IST
Enormous octopuses dominated Earth's prehistoric seas over 100 million years agoAncient oceans were once ruled by enormous octopus relatives. New research reveals these early creatures were massive, dominant hunters. Fo...
01 May, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Magnitude 6.2 earthquake shakes part of northern JapanA strong earthquake has rattled northern Japan. The magnitude 6.2 tremor was felt across Hokkaido. Fortunately, no damage or injuries have ...
27 Apr, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
Magnitude 6.2 earthquake shakes part of northern JapanA strong earthquake has rattled northern Japan. The tremor measured 6.2 magnitude. It struck Hokkaido island early Monday. Fortunately, no ...
27 Apr, 2026, 07.28 AM IST
How often should you get a haircut for healthy hair growth?Hair growth originates from follicles beneath the scalp, not the ends. While trimming doesn't accelerate growth, it's crucial for preventin...
25 Apr, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
‘Kraken-Like’ giant octopuses as large as semi-trucks ruled oceans 100 million years ago, study findsNew research reveals giant octopuses were powerful ocean predators around 100 million years ago. These creatures, some reaching 19 meters, ...
24 Apr, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
Japan issues advisory for northern coastal areas for slightly increased risk of mega-quakeJapan has issued an advisory for its northern coast. This follows a powerful earthquake earlier today. There is a small chance of a mega-qu...
20 Apr, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
Japan Earthquake: Bullet train services halted between Tokyo–AomoriEarthquake Today in Japan: A magnitude 7.5 quake off Japan's coast has halted bullet train services between Tokyo and Aomori. The powerful ...
20 Apr, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
Tsunami warning issued after powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake strikes off JapanA powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake off Japan's northeast coast triggered tsunami warnings, with waves potentially reaching 3 meters. Evacu...
20 Apr, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
Visiting Japan this year? Here are the new costs you should know aboutJapan's travel costs are rising in 2026 due to new taxes and price hikes across accommodation, transport, and departure fees. Kyoto and oth...
16 Apr, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
Japan to raise rail pass fares for foreign tourists from October 2026Foreign tourists planning trips to Japan will face higher costs for the Japan Rail Pass starting October 1st. The popular unlimited travel ...
13 Apr, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 hits Japan's HokkaidoA magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck off the east coast of Hokkaido, Japan, on Saturday afternoon, according to the Japan Meteorological Agenc...
31 May, 2025, 02.58 PM IST
How a pair of scissors sparked mayhem at Japan’s airport and grounded over 36 flightsA security scare at Hokkaido's New Chitose Airport over the weekend caused significant disruption when a pair of missing scissors prompted ...
21 Aug, 2024, 12.06 PM IST
At least 19 missing, 120 injured as powerful quake hits Japan's HokkaidoEfforts to restore power to 2.95 million households were underway but it was not clear when supplies would be restored, a company spokesman...
06 Sep, 2018, 07.27 AM IST
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Hokkaido: Exploring Japan’s great white northThough most small towns in the region are raw, quiet and peaceful, bigger cities like Sapporo, with a growing population of nearly 2 millio...
24 Feb, 2018, 11.00 PM IST
- A secluded setting for world's top leaders in Japan
The world's most powerful leaders were gathering for talks in the mountains of Japan's northern island of Hokkaido, an area which is as sec...
06 Jul, 2008, 03.13 PM IST