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What is Hikikomori?

Hikikomori is a social phenomenon affecting people of all ages in Japan, where individuals withdraw from society and remain isolated for extended periods. Origins and Definition of Hikikomori...

April 12, 2023

Hay Fever in Japan

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has recently vowed to tackle hay fever, a pollen allergy that affects a significant portion of the Japanese population. In a recent parliamentary...

April 12, 2023

7th India-Japan Defence Policy Dialogue

India and Japan have been working together to strengthen their defense and security cooperation. The latest development in this regard was the 7th India-Japan Defense Policy Dialogue, which...

April 10, 2023

Japan’s Overseas Security Assistance (OSA) Programme

On April 5, 2023, Japan announced its decision to provide financial support to help nations strengthen their defences. This announcement marked a radical departure from the regulations that...

April 10, 2023

P-270 Moskit Missile

The Russian Navy, on March 28, test-fired supersonic anti-ship missiles at a mock target in the Sea of Japan. The missiles, identified as Moskit cruise missiles, were fired...

March 31, 2023

Japan’s Plan for Free & Open Indo-Pacific

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida recently introduced a new plan to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific region during his visit to India. The plan is aimed at...

March 22, 2023

Spiranthes hachijoensis

Researchers in Japan have made an exciting discovery in the field of botany. A new species of orchid has been identified growing in parks, gardens, and even on...

March 20, 2023

Japan-South Korea Summit: Key Outcomes

Japan and South Korea are two of the world’s most important economies and play critical roles in ensuring regional peace and stability. However, their relationship has been fraught...

March 17, 2023

Fact Sheet: Sika Deer

The Sika deer, also known as the Japanese deer or Northern spotted deer, is a species of deer native to much of East Asia, including Japan, Taiwan, and...

March 15, 2023

Who is Kenzaburō Ōe?

Kenzaburō Ōe, the Nobel Prize-winning Japanese author, passed away on March 10, 2023, at the age of 88. His death marks the end of an era in Japanese...

March 15, 2023

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