Nobel Prize honours Kagan, Soai for solving century-old mystery of life’s…
The Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to French scientist Henri B. Kagan and Japan's Kenso Soai for providing a solution…
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Japan raises residency fee for foreign nationals by twenty-fold
Japan has raised fees for foreigners looking to reside in the country, with the cost of permanent residency going up 20 times to…
JAPA: 10 things all visitors to Japan should know
In Japan, small gestures matter. From how to hold your bowl to what to do with rubbish, our local expert explores…
‘Unprecedented’ rains in Japan kill four people
At least four people have died and five others are wounded in eastern Japan as record rainfall pummelled the Chiba prefecture near…
Japan earthquake death toll hikes to 30
The number of people who have died after a powerful earthquake hit southwestern Japan has risen to 30, Prime Minister Sanae…
Japan earthquake kills at least 13 as rescuers race to find survivors
The death toll from a powerful earthquake in south-west Japan has risen to 13, as rescue workers race to find more survivors from…
World Cup: Martinelli late goal helps Brazil defeat Japan
Gabriel Martinelli scored a dramatic 95th-minute winner as Brazil came from behind to beat Japan and set up a World Cup last-16…
Martinelli rescues Brazil with 96th-minute winner against Japan
Gabriel Martinelli struck a dramatic 96th-minute winner as Brazil came from behind to book their place in the World Cup round of…
World Cup: Elanga’s stunner sends Sweden into knockout stage after draw…
Anthony Elanga scored a second-half stunner to secure a last-32 spot for Sweden as they came from behind to earn a point…
Japan raises visa fees fivefold in first hike in nearly 50 years
Japan has implemented a five-fold increase to visa fees for all foreigners, marking the first price hike in nearly 50 years…