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'Serene co-existence': Heartwarming video shows herd of deer seeking shelter alongside humans 

Nara in Japan hit headlines in 2019 after plastic bags killed multiple deer. Following the unfortunate event, efforts have since been increased to protect wildlife.

Karaage Grand Prix: The hunt for Japan's best fried chicken

'Karaage' is a national obsession in Japan; winners of the Karaage Grand Prix, an annual competition to find Japan's finest chunks, can see their sales triple if their chicken wins an award

Japan’s Diet passes bill to track defendants out on bail with GPS

The bill to revise the Criminal Procedure Code was approved at a plenary meeting of the Lower House and was then sent to the House of Councillors and is expected to be enacted during the ongoing ordinary session of the Diet.

Japan has a candidate shortage for local elections due to declining population

At 1.3, Japan has one of the lowest fertility rates in the world. This is well below the rate of 2.1 which is the “replacement level” required to ensure a stable population.

Japan-China soon to launch a direct communication line for security

Japan told China that violations of its airspace by unmanned surveillance balloons were unacceptable, Kyodo news agency reported, citing a Japanese defence ministry source

Japan to launch agency to deter spread of disinformation, fake news

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno Hirokazu said spreading fake information not only threatens universal values but could also affect security, reported National broadcaster NHK

Watch: Harsh Goenka shares video showing things that can happen only in Japan

In a video shared by Harsh Goenka, we can see a number of activities that can only happen in Japan. Shared on 14 December 2022, the video has gone viral and grabbed the attention of people

PM Modi in Japan for Shinzo Abe's state funeral: A look back at their bromance

Shinzo Abe, the former prime minister of Japan, shared a close bond with Narendra Modi and their friendship helped elevate bilateral ties to a new high

Before Shinzo Abe, the last assassination of a Japanese prime minister took place 90 years ago

Political violence in Japan is rare. There have been three instances when the country’s leader has been killed while in office — Takashi Hara in 1921, Osachi Hamaguchi in 1930 and Tsuyoshi Inukai in 1932

Fumio Kishida overcomes first political test but trying times unlikely to get over soon

His longevity now hinges on the coronavirus situation, economic revitalisation and strengthening of Japan's defense capability