Why Christmas in Japan Feels Like a Second Valentine's Day: Romantic Traditions, Festive Lights, and Unique CelebrationsIn Japan, Christmas has become an anniversary of love and romance, which thus feels closer to a second Valentine's holiday.
24 Dec, 2024, 10.19 PM IST
India-Japan strengthen collaboration in science & tech to mark 70 years of diplomatic relationsIndia and Japan see increased collaboration and engagement on the fronts of science, technology and innovation at the universities' levels ...
03 Oct, 2024, 07.34 PM IST
Japan offers $300 million backing for chip research organisationUnderpinned by billions of dollars in subsidies, Rapidus aims to mass manufacture 2-nanometre logic chips in Hokkaido and compete with lead...
09 Feb, 2024, 05.31 PM IST
- Compound in some mouthwashes may suppress COVID-19, study finds
One of these, cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) has been shown to reduce the viral load of SARS-CoV-2 in the mouth, primarily by disrupting th...
06 Oct, 2022, 12.26 PM IST
Google honours Japanese biochemist Michiyo Tsujimura with doodle on her 133rd birth anniversaryTsujimura began researching the biochemistry of green tea at the Tokyo Imperial University.
17 Sep, 2021, 12.38 PM IST
Japan approves bill to oversee land deals near defence bases, border islandsJapanese policymakers are particularly concerned about Chinese acquisitions; citizens of that country have been buying forests in resort ar...
26 Mar, 2021, 04.21 PM IST
Japan declares state of emergency for Tokyo area as COVID-19 cases surgeThe government said the emergency would run from Jan. 8 to Feb. 7 in Tokyo and Saitama, Kanagawa and Chiba prefectures, covering about 30% ...
07 Jan, 2021, 03.48 PM IST
Your age may not contribute to Covid-19 infection risk, shows studyWhile susceptibility to the disease is independent of age, the severity and mortality is likely dependent on age.
13 Oct, 2020, 01.09 PM IST
Did Japan just beat the virus without lockdowns or mass testing?No restrictions were placed on residents’ movements, and businesses from restaurants to hairdressers stayed open. No high-tech apps that tr...
23 May, 2020, 05.00 PM IST
Please send us home, say 220 Indians stranded in JapanA research scholar waiting to meet his newborn baby, a graduate worried about the job offer in Bangalore and a pregnant woman whose four-da...
21 Apr, 2020, 01.41 PM IST
Tune differences between bird species linked to genes: StudyThe researchers, including those from Hokkaido University in Japan, said species-specific songs by birds were dependent on differences in t...
14 Nov, 2019, 10.45 AM IST
Spring or winter, Japan's myriad offerings make it the perfect destination for every seasonCelebrate attractive family-friendly highlights in every season.
01 Feb, 2018, 05.19 AM IST
- Scientists develop new therapeutic antibody for dog cancers
Tokyo, Aug 26 (IANS) Japanese researchers have developed an antibody that induces immune responses, which significantly suppresses malignan...
26 Aug, 2017, 02.32 PM IST
- Cell phones distract less frequent internet users more
Tokyo, Jan 8 (IANS) If you are an infrequent internet user, then mere presence of a smartphone can adversely affect your cognitive performa...
08 Jan, 2017, 02.20 PM IST
Common cold medicine can prevent bladder cancer riskBladder cancer is the seventh most common cancer in males worldwide.
19 Oct, 2016, 12.11 PM IST
- Cheap drug for common cold can stop spread of cancer
Tokyo, Oct 18 (IANS) A non-steroid, anti-inflammatory drug used for treating common cold has the potential to suppress the spread of bladde...
18 Oct, 2016, 05.42 PM IST
Stem cells may help treat spinal cord injuriesThe stem cells, called neural progenitor cells, were taken from rat embryos and directed to develop as spinal cord tissue.
18 Apr, 2016, 04.10 PM IST