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What is Hikikomori?

April 12, 2023

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 The term Hikikomori was coined in the 1990s in Japan to describe ..

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Hay Fever in Japan

April 12, 2023

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 committee, Kishida referred to hay fever as a “social problem” and pledged ..

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7th India-Japan Defence Policy Dialogue

April 10, 2023

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 was co-chaired by the defense secretaries of both countries on April 6, ..

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Japan’s Overseas Security Assistance (OSA) Programme

April 10, 2023

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 have been preventing the use of foreign aid for military objectives. The ..

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P-270 Moskit Missile

March 31, 2023

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 at a target located approximately 100 kilometers away from the missile ships ..

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Japan’s Plan for Free & Open Indo-Pacific

March 22, 2023

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 forging stronger ties with countries in South and Southeast Asia to counter ..

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Spiranthes hachijoensis

March 20, 2023

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 balconies throughout the country. The delicate pink-and-white blooms of this orchid are ..

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Japan-South Korea Summit: Key Outcomes

March 17, 2023

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 with tensions and historical grievances that date back to the colonial era. ..

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Fact Sheet: Sika Deer

March 15, 2023

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 eastern parts of China. The species has also been introduced to various ..

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Who is Kenzaburō Ōe?

March 15, 2023

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 literature, as Ōe was widely regarded as one of the most important ..

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