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Struggling Japan narrowly avoids technical recession
Gross domestic product inched up 0.1 percent between October and December from the previous three months
NEWS REPORT / Manga on Bangabandhu wins bronze medal at 17th Japan International Manga Award
On 5 March 2024, at the 17th Japan International Manga Awards, a manga portraying the life and struggle of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman received a bronze medaeruml, making it the first Bangladeshi manga to be featured in and to have won such a prestigious award
Organisers keen on cricket in 2026 Asian Games despite venue woes
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) is eager to have cricket at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan and is exploring the idea of converting a baseball stadium in Nagoya for this purpose.
Tokyo pledges a further $4.9 billion to help TSMC expand Japan production
TSMC, which is also expanding in the US and Germany, plans to ramp up to mass production in Japan before the end of the year
5 must-visit places in the world during spring season
In spring, the world is an exquisite place. The days are longer with endless opportunities for adventure, the flowers are in full bloom, and the sun is beaming. So, there is no doubt that it is one of the finest seasons for vacations. While there are many destinations to visit in spring, a few stand out. So, take a look at these 5 best places in the world, which are ideal for springtime travel!
Japan man gets death sentence for killing 36 in anime studio arson
A Japanese court handed down a death sentence Thursday to the perpetrator of a 2019 arson attack on an animation studio that killed 36 people, local media reported
Sony sends termination letter to Zee over $10 billion India merger
Sony has called off a $10 billion dollar merger with India's Zee Entertainment
Hundreds cut off after Japan quake that killed 78
The powerful main tremor, followed by hundreds of aftershocks, injured at least 330 people, local authorities said.
Bangladesh on track to complete deal with Japan to retain duty-free access: official
Bangladesh looks to conclude the signing of the economic partnership agreement (EPA) with Japan by December 2025, as scheduled, to retain the duty-free market access to the third largest economy, Senior Commerce Secretary Tapan Kanti Ghosh said.
China upset Japan to win women's Asia Cup title
Giant centre Han Xu sank 26 points as China stunned five-time defending champions Japan 73-71 Sunday to win their first women's Asia Cup basketball title in more than a decade.
Exploring nostalgia over coffee
Although the story doesn’t talk about how this particular cafe became a time-travelling spot to begin with, reading through to the last page made me feel that the café was always there-since the beginning of time.
Barcelona beat Kobe in Iniesta send-off
Spanish champions Barcelona cruised past Andres Iniesta's Vissel Kobe 2-0 in a friendly in Tokyo on Tuesday, less than 48 hours after completing their domestic season.
Vinland Saga is a Viking classic for the ages
Vinland Saga builds on top of the central war motif by taking the viewers on a spell-bounding journey of revenge, redemption, and self-discovery.
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.
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.
Japanese ideologies to help improve one’s life philosophy
Adopting Japanese ideologies to improve one's outlook on life.
