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Twenty Years Of Mail Under The Sea: Underwater postbox transforms Susami; divers send 38,000 postcards

In 1999, the coastal town of Susami, Japan, unveiled an extraordinary underwater mailbox to lure tourists into its depths. This innovative postbox soon gained recognition from Guinness World Records for its remarkable submersion. Adventurous divers flock to the site to send waterproof postcards, contributing to an impressive total of nearly…

The Times of India · Sep 13

Quote of the day by Natsume Soseki: ‘I believe that words uttered in passion contain a greater living…’ – Japanese literary giant on the power of emotion

Natsume Soseki's novel "Kokoro" explores the profound impact of emotional expression in literature. The Japanese author believed passionate words carried greater living truth than rational thoughts. Soseki, a celebrated modern novelist, studied English literature and taught before focusing on writing. His works, including "I Am a Cat" and "Kokoro," examined…

The Economic Times · Sep 13

Judo: Middleweights light up Day Two of the Hungary Grand Slam

Day two in Budapest delivered four thrilling champions. Megu Danno claimed Japan’s second gold, Rashid Mammadaliyev earned his first Grand Slam title, Elisavet Teltsidou celebrated her fifth, while Yoshito Hojo secured another gold for Japan.

Euronews · Sep 13

North Korea fires ballistic missiles toward sea after rivals' military drill it sees as provocation

Amid joint military exercises by the United States, South Korea, and Japan, North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles into the sea on Saturday. South Korean defense officials reported that the missiles launched from the eastern coastal area of Wonsan traveled around 250 kilometers. The United States assessed that the…

The Economic Times · Sep 12

Doctors Blamed a Fish Parasite for Her Nighttime Anaphylaxis, but the Real Trigger Was Her Partner's Semen

A Japanese woman's repeated nighttime anaphylaxis was blamed on a fish parasite. Tests revealed a semen allergy, and IVF led to a healthy birth.

Medical Daily · Sep 11

A Baby's Brown Eyes Turned Bright Blue 18 Hours After He Started a COVID Antiviral

An infant's corneas turned bright blue 18 hours after receiving favipiravir for COVID-19. The drug is now approved in Japan for a tick-borne virus.

Medical Daily · Sep 11

The Week Ahead (Sept. 14-20): Federal Reserve Prepares for Critical Interest Rate Decision

Bank of Japan meets to weigh a potential rate hike, China expands its cross-border fund pooling pilot nationwide

Caixin Global · Sep 11

Great North Run 2026 schedule, times and how to watch half marathon on TV

Everything you need to know as 63,000 runners take to the streets for the world’s biggest half marathon on Sunday

The Independent UK · Sep 11

The art of disciplined engineering: Jacob Jose on systems, scale, and the power of purpose-led innovation

Marking National Engineers’ Day, Methods India’s Jacob Jose unpacks Indo-Japanese synergies, heavy engineering breakthroughs, and why the ultimate test for modern builders is creating solutions that serve humanity.

The Economic Times · Sep 11

Hormuz crisis has forced Japan into rethinking – and domesticating – its energy security needs

Japan’s Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu phoned his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, on Sept. 8, 2026, to express concern over the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz. It was reportedly the ninth such phone call between the pair since March.

The Conversation · Sep 11