Japan's economy limps back to scant growth in Q4, raises test for PM Sanae TakaichiJapan's economy experienced a sluggish expansion in the fourth quarter, disappointing many market forecasts. This development poses a subst...
16 Feb, 2026, 07.53 AM IST
Last Samurai Standing Season 2 renewal update begins next chapter of Japanese period-action series on NetflixLast Samurai Standing Season 2 renewal update confirms Netflix has renewed the Japanese series for a second season. The Meiji-era survival ...
19 Dec, 2025, 04.48 PM IST
India and China were the world’s richest nations — rice grew their wealth: Francesca Bray, University of EdinburghFrancesca Bray's research highlights rice's unique position in global commodity networks, resisting industrial monoculture and supporting s...
13 Jul, 2025, 11.21 AM IST
Japan's Q1 GDP contraction narrows on consumption improvement, revised figure showsJapan's economy contracted less than initially feared in the first quarter, with revised consumption figures offering a glimmer of hope ami...
09 Jun, 2025, 07.45 AM IST
Assassin’s Creed Shadows: Catch all the important details hereAssassin’s Creed Shadows will be available from November 15. The players will get to traverse across Japan even as they get to wage battles.
17 May, 2024, 01.44 AM IST
Monkeypox outbreak may boost the shares of these companies“At the moment, the world is relying on one manufacturer, Bavarian Nordic, for the monkeypox vaccine,” said Manish Bhargava, a fund manager...
31 Jul, 2022, 09.56 AM IST
Japanese researchers develop smart chopsticks to enhance taste & reduce sodium intakeExcess sodium intake is related to an increased incidence of high blood pressure, strokes and other ailments.
19 Apr, 2022, 05.28 PM IST
'Bright: Samurai Soul': Will Smith-starrer 'Bright' returns after four years, but as Netflix anime filmSimu Liu has voiced the lead in this English-language version of 'Bright: Samurai Soul'.
16 Sep, 2021, 01.54 PM IST
2,887 days: Abe becomes Japan's longest-serving premierThe 65-year-old is also the second-longest-serving leader of the Group of Seven major economies behind only German Chancellor Angela Merkel...
20 Nov, 2019, 10.30 AM IST
Japanese Princess Ayako gives up royal status for love, marries commonerThe 32-year-old commoner, Kei Moriya, is an employee of a shipping company.
29 Oct, 2018, 03.40 PM IST
N K Singh gets Japan's prestigious national awardN K Singh will be honoured with Japan's second highest national decoration for his contribution in boosting Indo-Japan economic relations o...
29 Apr, 2016, 02.30 PM IST
Corner offices vacant in pharma industryMeiji Holdings of Japan, which closed the $290-million acquisition of domestic company Medreich this year, is scouting for a person to head...
27 Aug, 2015, 11.28 AM IST
Japan’s Meiji Holdings acquires Medreich for Rs 1,720 crore“The Meiji Group wants to enter the global generics field, particularly in Asia and emerging countries,” said the company press release.
12 Jun, 2014, 09.47 AM IST
Japan's Meiji acquires Bangalore-based Medreich for $290 millionThe acquisition is through the operating subsidiaries, Meiji Seika Pharma Co Ltd, the company said in a filing to the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
11 Jun, 2014, 09.09 PM IST
Christie's plans Japanese and Korean art department to focus on curated theme salesChristie’s has planned a Japanese and Korean art department which will focus on curated theme sales, both online and at auction in New York...
19 Apr, 2014, 08.27 PM IST
From Starbucks to Audi, China clamps down on foreign companiesScrutiny of overseas firms by regulators & state media follows a jump in labour costs that may diminish the lure of investing in the $8.2-t...
27 Dec, 2013, 01.34 PM IST
- Tokyo varsity beckons Indians to study in Japan
The University of Tokyo has opened its first-of-its-kind office in technology hub Bangalore to facilitate and encourage Indians to study in...
27 Feb, 2012, 08.40 PM IST