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14 Aug 2026

Japan: Record rainfall in Chiba killed at least four people and stranded thousands, including travellers at Narita Airport, as flooding disrupted roads and rail services. #Japan #Weather

Post by James

0 likes0 comments#japan #weather

4 Jul 2026

China criticises India-Japan Indo-Pacific stance, rejects wider support. #China #India #Japan #Diplomacy #World #News

Post by Faisal

1 likes1 comments#diplomacy #news #world #china #japan

3 Jul 2026

Modi, Takaichi discuss West Asia, Ukraine and condemn cross-border terror. #India #Japan #Diplomacy #Modi #News #World

Post by Faisal

1 likes1 comments#modi #diplomacy #news #world #japan

3 Jul 2026

Japanese mayor’s maternity leave ignites nationwide debate on working mothers. #Japan #Maternity #Politics #Women #World #News

Post by Jacob Smith

2 likes1 comments#maternity #women #news #world #japan

2 Jul 2026

India, Japan aim to deepen strategic ties amid global uncertainty. #India #Japan #Diplomacy #Trade #World #News

Post by Faisal

2 likes2 comments#diplomacy #news #world #japan #india

27 Jun 2026

Japan’s Prime Minister Takaichi will visit New Delhi from July 1 to 3 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the annual India-Japan summit. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties, expand strategic cooperation and enhance collaboration across economic, technological and regional security sectors. #India #Japan #Diplomacy #NarendraMo

Post by Faisal

2 likes1 comments#narendramodi #internationalrelations #diplomacy #japan #india

23 Jun 2026

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to visit India from July 1 to 3 on her first official trip since taking office, with Guwahati likely to feature on her itinerary. The city is being considered because of Japan’s growing involvement in development projects across India’s North-East under the Act East policy. The visit is expected to further strengthen strategic, economic and infras

Post by Faisal

3 likes2 comments#sanaetakaichi #diploma #japan #india #acteastpolicy

22 Jun 2026

Japan has announced a five-fold increase in visa fees for foreign visitors, marking the first revision in nearly five decades. Beginning July 1, the cost of a single-entry visa will rise from 3,000 yen to 15,000 yen, while multi-entry visas will increase from 6,000 yen to 30,000 yen. Officials say the changes are necessary to account for inflation and currency fluctuations. Despite the sharp rise,

Post by Jacob Smith

3 likes2 comments#travelnews #japan #visa

18 Jun 2026

Japan’s competition watchdog has launched an investigation into several major ice cream manufacturers over allegations of price-fixing. Companies including Meiji and Ezaki Glico confirmed they were subjected to inspections by regulators. Authorities suspect firms may have coordinated frozen dessert prices, potentially violating competition laws. The probe could have significant implications for Ja

Post by Jacob Smith

3 likes3 comments#japan #business

16 Jun 2026

Japan’s central bank has raised its benchmark interest rate to 1 percent, the highest level in more than three decades. The move follows rising global energy prices and growing inflationary pressures linked to international tensions. The decision marks a significant shift for Japan, which maintained extremely low interest rates for years to combat economic stagnation and deflation. Economists will

Post by Jacob Smith

3 likes3 comments#inflation #japan #economy #interestrates

15 Jun 2026

Japan fought back twice to earn an entertaining 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in their opening World Cup match. The Dutch appeared on course for victory after Virgil van Dijk’s second-half goal, but Japan refused to surrender. Koki Ogawa’s late header, which took a slight deflection, secured a valuable point and ensured both sides began their Group F campaigns with plenty still to play for. #Wo

Post by Jacob Smith

5 likes4 comments#japan #netherlands #football #worldcup2026

15 Jun 2026

The United Kingdom and Japan have agreed to a major investment partnership worth billions of pounds, aimed at boosting infrastructure, financial services and renewable energy projects. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the agreement as the beginning of a new era of cooperation between the two countries. Officials said the investments could create thousands of jobs while strengthening e

Post by Jacob Smith

5 likes4 comments#japan #investment #economy #uk