DARK SECRETS: 6 - The Real Truth

Japan brushes off Australian PM's melon drama

TOKYO - Tokyo has played down comments by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese about melons gifted to him by his Japanese counterpart that have triggered a row Down Under, stressing the leaders' good relationship.

Bangkok Post · Aug 12

Kutch Is Where the Rann Ends and the Artisans Begin: Crafts That Belong to No Other Place

The Rann Is the Threshold, Not the DestinationYou arrive at the white desert and think you have arrived at Kutch. The Rann of Kutch is enormous and genuinely strange, a seasonal salt marsh that turns solid and blinding white in winter, stretching toward Pakistan in one direction and the Arabian…

Times Life · Aug 12

Nine-way Formula E title fight goes down to the wire in London

Jake Dennis leads a nine-way fight as Formula E heads to London for the season finale, but who is best-placed to take the title?

Motorsport · Aug 11

Japan nuclear debate unnerves proponents of pacifism

TOKYO - As Japan marks the anniversary of the 1945 atomic bombs, its leaders are pushing for a renewed debate on nuclear weapons in a challenge to the nation's long-time pacifist stance.

Bangkok Post · Aug 9

Typhoon Dolphin hits Okinawa, China shuts ports

TOKYO - Typhoon Dolphin lashed southern Okinawa prefecture in Japan on Saturday, injuring five people and cutting power to 14,000 buildings, while China shut ports and ferry routes ahead of the storm’s expected arrival on its east coast.

Bangkok Post · Aug 8

‘There’s something appealing about your watch not knowing everything about you’: My 10 days in Japan with a Casio’s ‘dumbwatch’ MUDMASTER

Sometimes, the best travel watch is the one that tracks less, lasts longer, and simply feels right on your wrist

T3 · Aug 8

In 1915, Japan planned a forest designed to mature over 150 years; 110,000 volunteers later planted 100,000 donated trees

Nestled in Tokyo, the Meiji Jingu Shrine boasts a sprawling forest that was thoughtfully cultivated over a century ago. This verdant space, nurtured by volunteers who planted 100,000 trees, thrives independently from human interference, promoting biodiversity and supporting urban wildlife. Its existence highlights the importance of sustainable ecological efforts and…

The Times of India · Aug 7

IRCTC launches 10-day all-inclusive Japan tour package from Delhi starting around Rs 3.46 lakh

IRCTC offers a ten-day escorted tour package to Japan departing September sixth. This all-inclusive holiday covers flights, accommodation, visa, meals, and sightseeing across key cities. Travellers will experience Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima, including a bullet train journey. The package starts at ₹3,45,999 per person for triple-sharing accommodation. This tour…

The Economic Times · Aug 7

Air India plots Sept flight comeback, to add frequencies to New York, Tokyo, Milan

Air India will restore most curtailed flights starting September 1. The airline is also adding frequencies on several international routes including Additional services will go to Milan, Frankfurt, and Zurich. Melbourne, Tokyo, and New York. These changes follow a sharp rise in fuel prices earlier.

The Economic Times · Aug 7

Railways Japan Tour Package 2026: Explore Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Mount Fuji & Hiroshima for Rs 3.5 lakh with flights, hotels, buses, meals, guide and insurance included

IRCTC offers meticulously crafted tour packages to Japan specifically designed for Indian travelers. The all-inclusive packages encompass flights, accommodations, meals, and guided tours. Notable upcoming tours feature an extensive 8-night itinerary departing from Delhi and a 9-night adventure starting from Ahmedabad, highlighting iconic locations such as Tokyo, Kyoto, and Mount…

The Economic Times · Aug 7