JAPAN

Squirrel With Big Boobs Goes Viral, View Pic of Voluptuous Squirrel From a Zoo in Japan

This squirrel had comparatively large breasts and that became an attraction to the online community.

Holidays in Japan for 2019: Know the Golden Week Vacation Dates for 10-Day Long Holiday Due to Imperial Accession

The country is gearing up to welcome the new era after Emperor Akihito abdicates on April 30 owing to his advanced age and failing health.

Defence Min's 5-day US Tour Concludes

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Friday concluded her five-day visit to the United States, which officials said was aimed at "accelerating the momentum" of India-US defence ties -- from enhancing India's naval capabilities in the Indian Ocean region, to increasing the footprint of American companies in Make in India programme, and substantially increasing bilateral defence trade.

Cancer-hit Lee Eyes Badminton Return, Olympic Qualifying

Malaysia's former world number one Lee Chong Wei could return to the badminton training court within a fortnight after fighting back from nose cancer, an official told AFP on Thursday.

2 US Marine Aircraft Crash off Japanese Coast

The United States Marine Corps on Wednesday confirmed that two Marine planes crashed off the coast of Japan.

U.S. Sends Naval Ship to Sea of Japan, Challenges Russia's Territorial Claims

After carrying out multiple ‘freedom of navigation’ operations in waters contested by China, the U.S. has now sent a destroyer in to the contested waters in the Sea of Japan.

Frozen Fish Comes Back to Life in Warm Water! (Watch Video)

The video shot in a market in Japan shows a man placing the fish in a tub of crushed ice.

G20: Trump to Hold Informal Talks with Erdogan, Moon Jae-in

The White House on Thursday announced that President Donald Trump will hold informal meetings with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan and South Korean President Moon Jae-in on the sidelines of G20 summit in Argentina instead of the previously scheduled bilateral meetings.

Honda Riders All Set for Asia Road Racing Championship Finale

IDEMITSU Honda Racing rider Taiga Hada of Japan will be eyeing a podium finish in the SuperSport 600cc class final round of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship at the Chang International Circuit here Saturday.

Extreme Weather 'major' Issue for Tokyo 2020

The possibility of extreme summer heat and typhoons in Tokyo is a "major issue" for the 2020 Olympics, a top official said Thursday, admitting there would be a knock-on effect on the budget.

Defending Champion Azimeraw Faces Kiplagat Challenge

Defending champion Degitu Azimeraw will be seen in action against Kenya's two-time world champion Florence Kiplagat in the women's event of the Tata Steel Kolkata 25K run on December 16.

IOC President Praises Preparations for Tokyo Olympic 2020

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach on Wednesday stated that he is impressed with the progress in the preparations of the 2020 Summer Olympics (Tokyo 2020).

IOC Chief: Tokyo 'best-prepared' City for Olympics

IOC chief Thomas Bach said Wednesday that Tokyo was the best-prepared host Olympic city he could remember, with just more than 600 days to go until the 2020 Opening Ceremony.

Robot Waiters To Serve People At Restaurant Run By The Disabled in Japan (Watch Video)

The cafe opened on Monday on a trial with one of the robots cutting the ribbon during the inauguration ceremony.

Japan Generates Electricity by Recycling Waste Food

Japan has introduced a new technology to generate electricity by recycling waste food. JFE Engineering Corporation has established a new company called "J Bio Food Recycle" with the cooperation of wholly-owned subsidiary, JFE Kankyo Corporation, also in joint project with East Japan Railway Company and JR East Environment Access.

PGA Tour Adds Japan to Asian Swing

America's PGA Tour on Tuesday announced its first annual tournament in Japan with a purse of nearly USD 10 million, as it rejigs its Asian swing.

Nissan Chairman Held for Suspected 'financial Misconduct'

Carlos Ghosn, the chairman of the alliance of Nissan Motor Company, Mitsubishi Motors Corp. and Renault was on Monday arrested for allegedly violating financial laws.

Auto Titan Ghosn Under Arrest, Faces Ouster at Nissan

Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn is under arrest in Japan over allegations of financial misconduct and faces being fired this week, the firm said Monday, in a stunning fall from grace for one of the world's best-known businessmen.