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Japan runs record current account deficit in January

Japan logged its largest current account deficit ever in January as a combination of global slowdown and China's Lunar New Year holidays undermined the country's ability to earn from trade.

GoPro Mitoma studied way to Premier League stardom

Brighton signed Mitoma for a bargain £2.5 million ($3 million) from Kawasaki Frontale in 2021 and he arrived in England a virtual unknown last summer following a loan spell in Belgium.

In conversation with Fournetsha Bangladesh – the company behind Bangladesh’s latest original manga magazine

SHOUT sat down with the team behind “Source?” to discuss the future of the magazine and the potential it has for cultivating manga culture in Bangladesh.

Anime / One Piece is an ideal embodiment of freedom in anime

One Piece has become one of the most coveted series of all time.

7 most beautiful lakes in the world

Lakes come in colours, terrains, and flows so diverse that it becomes hard for anyone to believe in the magic until they have seen it with their own eyes. So, if you crave the peacefulness of sitting by the bank, the game of watching your reflections in the water, or simply discovering the adventurous thrill of mother nature, be sure to bookmark and add to your bucket list the 7 most beautiful lakes in the world.

Reader Submission / Japanese ideologies to help improve one’s life philosophy

Adopting Japanese ideologies to improve one's outlook on life.

'Alice In Borderland' becomes Netflix's most watched Japanese series

Netflix sci-fi thriller "Alice In Borderland" has become the most watched Japanese series on the streaming platform.

Japan 2-1 Croatia: What's your prediction?

Croatia have performed wonders to punch above their weight for so long in international football and are determined to keep their reputation going against Japan in their last-16 match at the World Cup on Monday, coach Zlatko Dalic said.

Mature tactics help Japan grow up at World Cup

Japan were labelled naive when they exited the World Cup four years ago against Belgium. Now their canny tactics have upset Germany and Spain and taken them to the last 16.

December 1, 2022
December 1, 2022

Group E and F permutations: Germany on the brink, Croatia edge three-way race

No wins in their opening two matches, including a 2-1 shock against Japan, have left Germany reeling at bottom of Group E, meaning they must win against Costa Rica and then rely on 2010 champions Spain to beat Japan in order to remain in contention for qualification.

December 1, 2022
December 1, 2022

Spain won't count chickens, must beat Japan: Luis Enrique

Luis Enrique said Spain will not count their chickens before they are hatched when they face Japan on Thursday, aiming to win and qualify for the World Cup knockout phase.

November 24, 2022
November 24, 2022

Germany-Japan a big draw for viewers in Japan, less so in Germany

The Germany-Japan World Cup match on Wednesday prompted record access numbers for Japanese online streaming platform Abema, while viewership in Germany more than halved from the national team's opening match four years ago, data showed.

November 24, 2022
November 24, 2022

Germany shocked by Japan after World Cup armband protest, Spain hit seven

Japan produced a stunning comeback to shock Germany in their World Cup opener on Wednesday after the four-time champions staged a powerful protest against FIFA's refusal to allow rainbow-themed armbands, while Spain started in style by putting seven past Costa Rica.

November 23, 2022
November 23, 2022

Japanese give Germans a taste of their own Bundesliga medicine

Japan's Bundesliga players took matters into their own hands in their 2-1 comeback win over Germany in Group E of the World Cup on Wednesday, giving their opponents a taste of their own medicine.

November 23, 2022
November 23, 2022

Joint venture appointed for MRT-1 depot development

Metro rail authorities today appointed a Japan-Bangladesh joint-venture firm to develop the depot area for the country's first-ever underground metro rail, formally known as Mass Rapid Transit (MRT Line-1)

November 23, 2022
November 23, 2022

Germany 2-0 Japan: What’s your prediction?

Four-times world champions Germany will kick-off their World Cup campaign against Japan desperate to put the 2018 debacle behind them when the 2014 champions lost their first group match and crashed out in the first round, their earliest exit in over 80 years.

November 14, 2022
November 14, 2022

Bangladeshi sprinters ‘learn’ from Japanese Olympian

Shota Iizuka, a Rio Olympic silver medallist from Japan’s 4X100 relay team, today spent an hour with some 30 primary students of Sunnydale Junior School in the capital on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relationship between Japan and Bangladesh.

November 5, 2022
November 5, 2022

Japan banking on ‘classy’ Minamino to rediscover sparkle

If Asian giants Japan are to finally make their mark at the World Cup in their seventh successive tournament they will need the myriad talents of Takumi Minamino in the toughest group.

October 19, 2022
October 19, 2022

7 most beautiful temples around the world

Temples have historically played a vital part in not only the fabric of many religions but also the livelihoods of communities, dating back to the dawn of civilization. These amazing buildings are safe places for people who want to grow spiritually or learn more about a certain religion. Ancient and revered temples are both reminders of a region's past and towering examples of its traditional architectural styles. Whether it's an all-white, quirky temple in Thailand or a Doric sanctuary above Athens, these stunning temples are worth a visit on your next trip.