Why Japanese Oscar Contender ‘Black Box Diaries’ Isn’t Being Shown in Japan
Shiori Ito’s searing indictment of Japan’s justice system in handling sexual assault cases is nominated for best documentary feature at Sunday’s Academy Awards.
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South Korean Police Investigate Japanese Woman for Kissing BTS Star Jin
The woman was accused of kissing him without his consent during an event the K-pop idol held in Seoul last year.
Japan Births Fall To Lowest in 125 Years
The number of babies born in Japan last year fell to the lowest level since records began 125 years ago as the country’s demographic crisis deepens and government efforts to reverse the decline continue to fail. Financial Times [non-paywalled source]: …
India and Japan Flex Military Muscle with Expanded Exercise Dharma Guardian 2025 Amid China’s Rising Aggression
India and Japan have launched the sixth edition of their joint military exercise, Dharma Guardian 2025, at the East Fuji Training Area in Japan, commencing on February 24 and running until March 9, 2025. This year’s exercise is notable for its expanded scale, featuring company-strength contingents from both nations for the first time, which signifies a significant enhancement in their military
Tokyo Is Turning To a 4-Day Workweek To Shed ‘World’s Oldest Population’ Title
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Fortune: Starting in April, the Tokyo Metropolitan government, one of the country’s largest employers, is set to allow its employees to work only four days a week. It is also adding a new “childcare partial leav…
Japan targets weapons sales through Indo-Pacific, as industrial ties lag strategic ones
In the last year Japan has moved from making its first appearance at an international air show, the 2024 Singapore event, to providing radars to the Philippines and engaging in a full court press to sell the Mogami frigate to Australia.
In A Dig At China, India’s Approach To Africa Is About Building, Not Extracting: Jaishankar At Japan-India-Africa Forum
At the Japan-India-Africa Business Forum, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasised India’s commitment to fostering mutually beneficial ties with Africa, contrasting this approach with extractive models often seen in other international engagements.Jaishankar highlighted that India’s strategy focuses on capacity-building, skill development, and technology transfer, ensuring that African
India, Japan Kickstart Two-Week Mega Wargame
India and Japan have commenced a significant two-week mega wargame, known as Exercise Dharma Guardian 2025, at a military base in the foothills of Mount Fuji.This exercise marks a major milestone in bilateral defence cooperation, with the participation of troops expanded to a company-strength level for the first time. The drills will focus on counter-terror operations in urban terrain and
India’s Bullet Train Project Faces More Delays
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train project, which aims to introduce Shinkansen trains to India, is facing significant delays due to several challenges. Here are the key points regarding the delays and ongoing negotiations:Delays In The Bullet Train ProjectOriginal Timeline vs. Current Status: The project was initially expected to be operational by 2023, then by 2026, but it has now been delayed to
Indian Army Contingent Departs For India-Japan Joint Military Exercise Dharma Guardian
An Indian Army contingent of 120 personnel has departed for Japan to participate in the 6th edition of the India-Japan Joint Military Exercise "Dharma Guardian". This exercise is scheduled to take place from February 24 to March 9, 2025.The Indian contingent will be represented mainly by troops from a battalion of the MADRAS Regiment, along with troops from other arms and services. The Japanese