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Japan: Island country in East Asia
Japan is an island country in East Asia. It is in the northwest Pacific Ocean and is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan, extending from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north toward the East China Sea, Philippine Sea, and Taiwan in the south. Japan is a part of the Ring of Fire, and spans an archipelago of 14,125 islands, with the five main islands being Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa. Tokyo is the country's capital and largest city, followed by Yokohama, Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, Fukuoka, Kobe, and Kyoto.

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Japan approves plan to sell fighter jets to other nations in latest break from pacifist principles [Video]

Japan approves plan to sell fighter jets to other nations in latest break from pacifist principles

A plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets, developed by Japan in collaboration with Britain and Italy, to other countries was approved by Japan’s Cabinet, marking a departure from the..

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Keoyoung Sun: South Korea-flagged tanker capsizes off west coast of Japan | Oneindia [Video]

Keoyoung Sun: South Korea-flagged tanker capsizes off west coast of Japan | Oneindia

Eight sailors have been successfully rescued following the overturning of a South Korean-flagged tanker off the western coast of Japan. Tragically, three crew members remain missing. The incident..

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Climate Change Impacting Cherry Blossom Season Around the World [Video]

Climate Change Impacting Cherry Blossom Season Around the World

Climate Change Impacting , Cherry Blossom Season , Around the World. 'Time' reports that cherry blossom trees around the world are blooming earlier as a result of increasing temperatures due to..

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North Korea Launches Ballistic Missiles During US’ Blinken's Visits Seoul | Oneindia News [Video]

North Korea Launches Ballistic Missiles During US’ Blinken's Visits Seoul | Oneindia News

North Korea fired ballistic missiles into the sea as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Seoul for a democracy-focused conference. South Korea reported the launches, prompting condemnation..

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McDonald’s Suffers Global Tech Outage [Video]

McDonald’s Suffers Global Tech Outage

McDonald’s Suffers , Global Tech Outage. On March 15, McDonald's stores around the world either shut down or paused online ordering due to a technology outage, NBC News reports. Locations that..

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McDonald's Hit with Global Tech Outage, Services Unavailable in Several Countries | Oneindia News [Video]

McDonald's Hit with Global Tech Outage, Services Unavailable in Several Countries | Oneindia News

McDonald's experienced a global technology outage affecting operations in Japan, the UK, and Australia, disrupting in-person and mobile orders. The company ruled out a cybersecurity incident. Despite..

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WATCH: Japanese space rocket explodes straight after launch [Video]

WATCH: Japanese space rocket explodes straight after launch

The rocket was touted as Japan’s first private sector venture to go into orbit.

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Japan's Space One Kairos rocket explodes after lift-off on inaugural flight [Video]

Japan's Space One Kairos rocket explodes after lift-off on inaugural flight

Japan's Space One Kairos rocket exploded after lift-off, leaving a plume of smoke, fire and fragments of machinery in its wake.

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FDA to Outlaw Soda Ingredient Already Banned Around the World [Video]

FDA to Outlaw Soda Ingredient Already Banned Around the World

FDA to Outlaw Soda Ingredient , Already Banned Around the World. Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO) has been used as an emulsifier in various products since the 1930s, ScienceAlert reports. . Countries..

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PM says economy is on the ‘right track’ during Swindon visit [Video]

PM says economy is on the ‘right track’ during Swindon visit

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak claims the UK economy is getting "on the right track" as he visits the site of the former Honda car factory. The Japanese car giant's plant in Swindon closed in 2021 with the..

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Pondicherry University: 77-Year-Old Japanese Executive Sings Rajinikanth's Tamil Song |Oneindia News [Video]

Pondicherry University: 77-Year-Old Japanese Executive Sings Rajinikanth's Tamil Song |Oneindia News

Witness an unforgettable moment as a 77-year-old Mitsubishi executive from Japan serenades the audience with a Tamil song from Rajinikanth's iconic 1995 movie 'Muthu'. His heartfelt performance..

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Japan: Moon lander 'SLIM' defies odds as it survives freezing lunar night | Oneindia News [Video]

Japan: Moon lander 'SLIM' defies odds as it survives freezing lunar night | Oneindia News

On Monday, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) announced the successful revival of its Moon lander following a challenging two-week lunar night. The unmanned Smart Lander for Investigating..

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Japan’s Nikkei Stock Index Surges to an All-Time High [Video]

Japan’s Nikkei Stock Index Surges to an All-Time High

Japan’s Nikkei Stock Index , Surges to an All-Time High. The Nikkei 225 reached an all-time high on Feb. 22, AP reports. . It closed at 39,098.68, surpassing the record of 38,915.87 that was set..

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Japan’s Yakuza leader Takeshi Ebisawa accused of selling nuclear materials from Myanmar | Oneindia [Video]

Japan’s Yakuza leader Takeshi Ebisawa accused of selling nuclear materials from Myanmar | Oneindia

A leader of the notorious Japanese organised crime syndicate Yakuza, Takeshi Ebisawa, has been charged by US prosecutors with conspiring to traffic nuclear materials, including uranium and..

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Japan allocates 232.209 billion yen for nine projects spanning various sectors in India | Oneindia [Video]

Japan allocates 232.209 billion yen for nine projects spanning various sectors in India | Oneindia

Japan has just committed a whopping 232.209 billion yen for nine groundbreaking projects across various sectors in India. These projects span a diverse range of areas, from infrastructure development..

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Japan pledges its support to Ukraine during reconstruction conference [Video]

Japan pledges its support to Ukraine during reconstruction conference

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday reaffirmed his nation's commitment to Ukraine's reconstruction, framing it as a strategic investment for the future.

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Japan: JAXA's Triumph, H3 Rocket Launch Succeeds on Third Attempt After Past Failures |Oneindia News [Video]

Japan: JAXA's Triumph, H3 Rocket Launch Succeeds on Third Attempt After Past Failures |Oneindia News

Witness Japan's monumental achievement as the H3 rocket takes flight successfully on its third attempt, marking a significant milestone in space exploration. Developed jointly by JAXA and Mitsubishi..

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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Seeks Summit with North Korean Leader Kim Jong-Un | Oneindia [Video]

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Seeks Summit with North Korean Leader Kim Jong-Un | Oneindia

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida seeks a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un amidst internal turmoil and escalating regional tensions. Tokyo aims to address the abduction of Japanese..

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US House Approves New QUAD Bill in a Bid to Enhance Cooperation Among Member Nations | Oneindia News [Video]

US House Approves New QUAD Bill in a Bid to Enhance Cooperation Among Member Nations | Oneindia News

The US House of Representatives overwhelmingly passes the Quad bill, aiming to strengthen cooperation with Australia, India, and Japan. It mandates the establishment of a Quad Intra-Parliamentary..

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How is Japan using its expertise to help Ukraine recover? [Video]

How is Japan using its expertise to help Ukraine recover?

Recovery and reconstruction are part of Japan’s DNA. The Asian country is aiding war-torn Ukraine in several ways that include managing the disposal of debris, building infrastructure, and providing..

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Japan's Economy Slips, Loses Third Spot in World Rankings Amid Recession| Oneindia News [Video]

Japan's Economy Slips, Loses Third Spot in World Rankings Amid Recession| Oneindia News

Japan falls to the fourth-largest economy, yielding to Germany, as it plunges into recession due to a weak yen and ageing population. Structural reforms are urged by Yoshitaka Shindo to spur growth...

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Switch Reaches 139.36 Million Sales Globally [Video]

Switch Reaches 139.36 Million Sales Globally

Switch Reaches , 139.36 Million Sales Globally. Nintendo released its Q3 results for fiscal year 2024 on Feb. 6. According to the explanatory material, Nintendo Switch has sold 139.36 million units..

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Japan Haneda Airport Crash: Air Traffic Controllers Demand 'Significant' Staff Increase | Oneindia [Video]

Japan Haneda Airport Crash: Air Traffic Controllers Demand 'Significant' Staff Increase | Oneindia

In the aftermath of the Japan Airlines crash at Tokyo's Haneda airport, air traffic controllers advocate for a substantial boost in staffing levels to enhance airport safety. Learn more about the call..

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Miss Japan gives up title after affair with married man [Video]

Miss Japan gives up title after affair with married man

The scandal raised questions about what it means to be Japanese in a country where homogeneity and conformity are still valued.

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US and Japan conduct joint military exercise; designates China as hypothetical enemy | Oneindia News [Video]

US and Japan conduct joint military exercise; designates China as hypothetical enemy | Oneindia News

A joint military exercise was conducted by Japan and the United States. In a historic move, China has been designated as a hypothetical enemy for the first time in a joint command post exercise,..

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