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Japan's population down by record 644,000 people

The population decreased in 46 of 47 prefectures, with southernmost Okinawa prefecture alone showing growth, according to the report published by the bureau

Japan lifts power outage warning in Tokyo, but supply outlook fragile

Japan lifted a warning of potential blackouts for the Tokyo region as weather and conservation efforts improved, but the supply outlook still appears fragile with several coal-fired plants offline

Tokyo area warned of power outages due to cold, earthquake damage

Japan's government alerted the Tokyo region of potential blackouts because power supplies were low after several coal-fired plants temporarily stopped generating electricity

Tokyo denounces Moscow as Russia stops peace treaty talks with Japan

Japan denounced Russia over its decision to discontinue peace treaty talks over the disputed Kuril islands and withdraw from joint economic projects

PM Modi, Japan PM Kishida address India-Japan Economic Forum

The Summit will provide an opportunity for both sides to review and strengthen the bilateral cooperation in diverse areas as well as exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest

Asian stocks rally as fears ease over Ukraine peace talks, Fed and China

US stock futures indicated a slightly lower restart, but followed a 2.2% surge for the S&P 500 overnight

Tokyo court to rule whether deputy helped former Nissan chief hide $80 mn

A Japanese court will deliver its verdict on former Nissan Motor director Kelly who is accused of helping the automaker's ousted chairman, Carlos Ghosn, hide $80 mn of income from financial regulators

Tokyo's consumer inflation seen picking up in February on high fuel costs

While many analysts forecast Japan's consumer inflation will accelerate in coming months, price rises are still seen modest compared to those in other economies such as the United States

Tokyo reports record coronavirus cases as Japan tightens measures

Tokyo on Tuesday reported a record high of Covid-19 cases, as Japan prepared to implement new anti-virus measures amid surging infections led by Omicron

Japan ready to expand coronavirus restrictions as infections surge

Japan's government is preparing social restrictions in Tokyo and other regions as the omicron variant of the coronavirus infects more people. Japan has never had a lockdown during the pandemic but has focused instead on asking restaurants and bars to close early. Crowds are back in many parts of Japan, with people packing stores and events, while COVID-19 cases jump. The order will be finalised this week and is likely to take effect Friday, the government spokesman said Tuesday. The measures are expected to last for about three weeks in 16 regions, including Okinawa, Yamaguchi and Hiroshima, which were already placed under some restrictions earlier this month. Other areas seeing surging infections, such as Osaka, may be added later. The infections are rising at an unprecedented speed, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno told reporters. Worries are growing about infections spreading so quickly that hospital systems may get stretched thin, he said. He acknowledged additional

Tokyo confirms first case of Omicron in traveller from United States

The infected individual's friend, whom she saw immediately after arrival, has since tested positive after going to a soccer game.

Japan's new PM Kishida sends offering to controversial Tokyo shrine

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida donated ritual offerings Sunday viewed by Chinese and Koreans as a symbol of Japanese wartime aggression

Magnitude 6.1 quake shakes Tokyo area; no danger of tsunami, say officials

A powerful earthquake registering a preliminary 6.1 magnitude shook the Tokyo area on Thursday night, but officials said there was no danger of a tsunami.

Soft-spoken consensus builder Fumio Kishida to become Japan's PM

Likely to be voted to the top post on Monday; has called for stimulus of over 30 trillion yen

Japan extends Covid emergency in Tokyo and 18 other areas until Sept 30

Japan announced Thursday it is extending a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and 18 other areas until the end of September as health care systems remain under severe strain

Paralympics: Avani Lekhara leads Indian contingent at Closing Ceremony

A total of 54 para-athletes from India across nine sports disciplines were featured in the Paralympic Games

Krishna Nagar wins gold in men's singles SH6 class at Tokyo Paralympics

Krishna Nagar secured India's second gold medal in badminton at Tokyo Paralympics after notching a thrilling three-game win over Hong Kong's Chu Man Kai in the men's singles SH6 class final here.

Tokyo Paralympics: India's Suhas claims silver in badminton

India's Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj ended his campaign with a historic silver after going down fighting against top seed Lucas Mazur of France in the men's singles SL4 class final at the Paralympics

Tokyo Paralympics: China takes medal haul to 200, leads table

China claimed seven more gold medals on Saturday to remain a runaway leader on the Paralympic standings -- with 200 medals including 93 gold.

Paralympics bronze medallist archer Harvinder wants to crack UPSC: Coach

Harvinder Singh, who on Friday became the first Indian to win a Paralympics medal in archery, is a man of many parts. Pursuing Ph.D. in economics, the 31-year-old, whose legs stopped functioning properly due to adverse effect from an injection during his childhood, loves history, is a painter and dreams of cracking the UPSC examination some day, according to his coach Gaurav Sharma. Having taken up archery in the compound section after getting inspired from watching the 2012 London Paralympics, Singh almost quit the sport after he did not make it to the 2014 Incheon Asian Para Games Indian team. "He was completely demoralised and was telling archery was not his domain," his childhood coach Sharma told PTI. Sharma, however, did not want to let his effort go in vain and "wanted to take a risk". In the bronze playoff, Singh was leading 5-3 before Kim Min Su clinched the fifth set, shooting a perfect 10 to force a shoot-off where the Indian responded in style with a perfect 10 against