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A powerful 7.5 earthquake struck off northern Japan late Monday, injuring 23 people and triggering a small tsunami along the Pacific coast. Authorities warned of aftershocks and a slight rise in megaquake risk as trains halted and safety checks began at nuclear facilities.

Lakshya Sen’s impressive run ended at the Kumamoto Masters Japan after a semifinal defeat to Japan’s Kenta Nishimoto. The Indian shuttler fought hard in a three-game battle but fell short, losing 19-21, 21-14, 12-21 in 77 minutes

Anti-war and anti-base groups from Okinawa held a seminar in Tokyo to oppose Japan’s growing military build-up. Leaders and citizens warned that Okinawa and nearby islands risk becoming frontlines in a conflict, urging the government to prevent further militarisation and protect civilians

Lakshya Sen advanced to the quarterfinals of the Kumamoto Masters Japan with a straight-game win over Singapore’s Jason Teh, while HS Prannoy exited after losing to Denmark’s Rasmus Gemke. Sen will face Loh Kean Yew in the next round

India have been drawn in Group C alongside Japan, Australia and Chinese Taipei for the AFC Under-20 Women’s Asian Cup Thailand 2026. The Young Tigresses return to the continental tournament after 20 years and will open their campaign against Japan

In a historic milestone, Senkoukai Karate, founded by Indian martial arts legend Soke Hanshi Shaswat Kumar, has received official international recognition from Japan’s International Bujutsu Karate Association (IBKA), becoming the first Indian-developed Karate style formally acknowledged by Japan.

The HTV-X is the successor to JAXA's unmanned H-II Transfer Vehicle, known as Kounotori, or stork in Japanese, which flew nine missions to the ISS between 2009 and 2020. The new freighter can carry a bigger payload and supply power during flight

The ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur will welcome East Timor as the 11th member and host US President Donald Trump’s first Asia trip in his second term. Leaders will discuss security, trade resilience, maritime disputes, and regional economic partnership

Sanae Takaichi became Japan’s first female Prime Minister after being elected by the Upper House. A former TV anchor and long-serving LDP politician, she now faces the challenge of uniting a divided party and restoring public confidence amid economic pressures.

Every 20 years, Japan's Ise Jingu shrine is entirely rebuilt using sacred cypress trees in a 1,300-year-old ritual. This spiritual renewal blends tradition, craftsmanship, and Shinto belief, symbolizing continuity, reverence for nature, and connection across generations

The US has lowered tariffs on Japanese cars to 15% under a bilateral deal, but South Korean autos remain subject to a 25% levy. Seoul is pressing Washington to implement a similar cut under their July trade agreement.

India and Japan played out a 1-1 draw in the Women’s Asia Cup Super 4s in Hangzhou. Beauty Dung Dung scored for India before Shiho Kobayakawa equalised late for Japan

India came from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Japan in their Pool B game at the Women’s Asia Cup 2025, with goals from Rutuja Pisal and Navneet Kaur

US President Donald Trump “no longer has plans” to attend the Quad Summit in New Delhi this November, The New York Times reported, citing strained ties with Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid disputes over Pakistan, trade tariffs and Trump’s Nobel ambitions

India and Japan on Monday agreed to deepen cooperation in the energy sector, focusing on carbon capture, biofuels, green chemicals, and advanced technologies. At the ministerial-level Energy Dialogue, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to energy security, clean transition, and climate action

Japan commemorates 80 years since World War II surrender, paying tribute to over 3 million war dead. National ceremony contrasts with visits to the controversial Yasukuni Shrine, raising tensions with Asian neighbours and highlighting concerns over fading historical memory.

Japan’s weather agency has issued its highest-level heavy rain warning for Kumamoto Prefecture, with landslides and flooding reported across Kyushu. Four people are missing as torrential downpours continue, prompting urgent evacuation warnings in multiple cities and towns.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Japan and China later this month. The trip includes summit talks in Japan and potential participation in the SCO summit in China, marking his first visit there since the Ladakh standoff

Japan experienced its hottest July on record, with average temperatures 2.89°C above normal, the highest since 1898. Authorities issued widespread heatstroke alerts as extreme heat and low rainfall affected several regions, including Tamba, Hokkaido, and Hokuriku

A massive 8.7-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula triggered tsunami waves up to 4 metres, with alerts issued across the Pacific, including Japan, the US, and New Zealand. Minor waves struck Japan’s Hokkaido. No serious casualties were reported.