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Japan eases foreign tourism ban, allows guided package tours as cases dip

Japan on Friday eased its borders for foreign tourists and began accepting applications, but only for those on guided package tours who are willing to follow mask-wearing and other measures

Japanese PM Kishida to join online G7 summit amid Ukraine tensions

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida will take part in an online meeting of the G7 countries and the talks will be aimed at measures to de-escalate tensions between Russia and Ukraine

Japan biz community seeks relaxation of border controls as Covid curbs ease

Japan began a phased reopening to tourists on Friday after a more than two-year ban

Cabinet approves MoU for research work on air quality, climate change

Some of the possible activities under MoU are joint use and operation of scientific instruments, exchange of scientific and technical information

Japan criticises Russia for suspending fishing pact amid worsening ties

Japan criticised Russia's announcement suspending an agreement that allows Japanese to fish in waters near disputed islands, as relations between the countries deteriorate over the war in Ukraine

Japan's Q1 GDP falls less than first thought on stronger consumption

On a quarter-on-quarter basis, GDP lost 0.1%, beating median market expectations for a 0.3% drop

Tension at Toshiba erupts into public row as directors trade barbs

The rift is the latest in a long-running crisis that has seen management and shareholders locked in a dispute over the future of the company

Japan planning to resume tourism discount as Covid eases: Report

A revived "Go To Travel" campaign would likely serve as a core measure to stimulate consumer demand, a media report said

With China in sight, Japan, US hold first strategic talks on ASEAN

Japan and the US held their first strategic dialogue Wednesday on Southeast Asian affairs as part of broader policy coordination amid increasing Chinese influence in the region

India beat Japan 1-0 to clinch Asia Cup bronze, Korea win record 5th title

South Korea clinched a record fifth Asia Cup title by beating Malaysia 2-1 in the summit clash.

Heartbreak for India, draw 4-4 with Korea to go out of Asia Cup title race

Both India, Malaysia and Korea finished on five points each in the Super 4 stage but the Birendra Lakra-side fell behind on goal difference.

Japan's Chubu Electric to buy 20% stake in India's OMC Power for $39 mn

Japan's Chubu Electric Power Co Inc said it will spend up to 5 billion yen ($39 million) to buy a 20% stake in India's rural renewable energy service company, OMC Power Private Ltd

Japan's giant deep ocean turbine trial offers hope of endless green power

For more than a decade, Japan's IHI Corp. has been developing a subsea turbine that harnesses the energy in deep ocean currents and converts it into a steady and reliable source of electricity

Japan carmakers output falls 21% in April, hit by China lockdowns

Procuring car parts became difficult as strict lockdowns were imposed in Shanghai and other cities

Asia Cup hockey: India beat Japan 2-1 in first Super 4 league match

The Indian men's hockey team scored two fantastic field goals to beat Japan 2-1 in its first Super 4 league match and avenge its loss in the pool stage of the Asia Cup here on Saturday.

Japan aiming to 'drastically strengthen' military capability: Report

Japan aims to "drastically strengthen" its military capabilities, according to an economic policy draft, as officials worry that Russia's invasion of Ukraine could prompt instability in East Asia

India eye revenge against Japan in Super 4 match of Asia Cup Hockey

A rejuvenated Indian men's hockey team would like to put up a much-improved performance when it takes on Japan in its first 'Super 4' match of the Asia Cup

Helped by weak yen, Japan remains top creditor as net external assets grow

Japan's net external assets hit a record amount in 2021, retaining its position as the top creditor for 31 years in a row, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said

Japanese lender MUFG Bank to set up a branch in GIFT City, sixth in India

In March 2022, Japanese lender MUFG announced the setting up of an investment fund totaling $300 million for start-ups in India

Japan to resume tourism facilities in June; only packaged tour for now

Japan will open its borders to foreign tourists in June for the first time since imposing pandemic travel restrictions about two years ago, but only for package tours for now, the prim minister