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Five in hospital after man accidentally sets off anti-bear spray in Japan post office

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The Independent UK · Jul 3

Beyond China, beyond tariffs: India, Japan look to MSMEs to turn strategic ties into factory-floor partnerships

As Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visits India, industry sees the biggest opportunity not in tariff concessions but in supplier ecosystems, technology transfer, and MSME-to-MSME partnerships that can reshape manufacturing.

The Economic Times · Jul 3

Chipmaker Kioxia ships next-gen memory samples as AI boom fuels dramatic comeback

The growth of AI has fueled a remarkable ​turnaround for Kioxia, which was previously seen as an example of Japan's chipmaking struggles but whose stock price has surged more than sevenfold this year to a market capitalisation over $250 billion, exceeding Toyota Motor's.

The Economic Times · Jul 3

Four-member team set for historic Asian Games debut

Thailand will send four padel athletes to compete at the 20th Asian Games in Japan as the sport has been included as a medal event in the regional tournament for the first time.

Bangkok Post · Jul 2

Haruki Murakami’s first novel with female protagonist released at midnight launch in Tokyo

The novel is currently only available in the Japanese language

The Independent UK · Jul 2

Japanese Proverb of the Day: “Those who are strong with the blade are good at… — Life lessons on strength, discipline, character, self-control and why mastery means control

Japanese proverb of the day highlights the meaning of “Those who are strong with the blade are good at courtesy.” This saying reflects the traditional idea that true strength is not defined only by physical skill or power, but also by discipline, humility, and respectful behavior toward others. It suggests…

The Economic Times · Jul 2

Japan deploys bear cameras in mountains as attacks surge

TOKYO - Japan has begun installing hundreds of cameras in its northern mountains as part of a nationwide survey of the bear population following a surge in maulings, an official told AFP on Thursday.

Bangkok Post · Jul 2

India, Japan deepen AI cooperation across full tech stack; agree on safe, secure, human-centric AI ecosystem

India and Japan have forged a significant partnership to build a "safe, secure, trustworthy, and inclusive" AI ecosystem. This collaboration spans the entire technology stack, from governance and infrastructure to model development and talent exchange. Both nations aim to leverage AI for innovation, economic security, and societal benefit, aligning with…

The Economic Times · Jul 2

98 Hilarious Examples Of Getting Lost In Translation That People Saw In Japan (New Pics)

Every country has its strengths and weaknesses. Japan, for example, perfectly blends old traditions with modern innovation and has become one of the strongest nations on Earth. But it does seem to struggle with English. The Facebook group 'Engrish in Japan' is dedicated to all of the unintentionally offensive product…

Bored Panda · Jul 2

Maruti Suzuki's Kharkhoda facility inaugurated by PM Modi, Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi virtually inaugurated Maruti Suzuki's advanced fourth manufacturing facility in Kharkhoda, Haryana. This plant, set to become one of the world's largest with a capacity of one million units, signifies a major boost for the 'Make-in-India' initiative and the India-Japan partnership. Suzuki…

The Economic Times · Jul 2