Pakistan to get better weather monitoring system from Japan
The Pakistani government has finalised an agreement with Japan for the procurement and installation of telemetry stations and automatic weather stations for improved flood forecasting and weather monitoring system.
Japanese man slept 30 minutes a day for 12 years—is it possible?
Imagine sleeping only 30 minutes a day for over a decade and still functioning effectively. This is the extraordinary claim of Daisuke Hori, a 40-year-old entrepreneur from Hyogo, Japan, who has adhered to this extreme sleep schedule for the past 12 years. Moreover, Hori views this minimal sleep routine as
Japan introduces electronic visa system for short-term tourism
The Japan government has launched an electronic visa (e-visa) system for short-term tourism, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed. This new system, effective from July 23, aims to streamline the visa application process for eligible foreign nationals from various countries. The e-visa system is available to applicants from Australia,
Japan urgently seeks English language teachers from Pakistan
The Overseas Employment Corporation (OEC), operating under Pakistan’s Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, is preparing to send 30 Assistant English Language Teachers to public schools in Japan. Here’s what you need to know: Ready to Apply? Head over to the OEC website (https://oec.gov.pk/) and submit your online
Two Japanese climbers fell while trying to summit K2
Two Japanese mountain climbers, Kazuya Hiraide and Kenro Nakajima, fell from a height of 7,500 metres on Pakistan’s K2 and officials have reported no sign of movement from the site. “Upon close inspection, the bodies of the two climbers were spotted, and it was determined that there was no movement.
Indonesia to extend visa-free entry to citizens from 20 countries
WEB DESK: Indonesian authorities have announced plans to allow citizens from 20 additional countries to visit without needing a visa, aiming to boost tourism and economic growth. The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy revealed that this new policy will come into effect in October this year. The selection of
Which country mandates daily laughter by law?
Laughing and smiling not only improve the mood but also provide significant health benefits. But did you know that there is a country in the world where it is mandatory by law to laugh at least once a day? In Japan’s Yamagata Prefecture, this unique law has been implemented. According
Karachi ranked as least liveable city in global survey
KARACHI: The bustling port city, Karachi, once renowned for its state-of-the-art infrastructure and modern education, has been ranked as the least liveable city in a global survey for the second consecutive year. The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), a sister organisation to The Economist, evaluated 173 cities worldwide based on several
Japan excludes Israel from Nagasaki peace ceremony
WEB DESK: Mayor Shirō Suzuki of Nagasaki announced on Monday that he’s postponing Israel’s invitation to the annual peace ceremony marking the 1945 U.S. nuclear attack on the city. Notably Palestine’s envoy is invited, despite Japan not officially recognising Palestine as a state. Russia and Belarus, due to their respective
Friendship-marriage relationships gain popularity in Japan
A new relationship trend called “friendship marriage” is gaining popularity in Japan. As per reports, under this relationship, people are becoming platonic partners without falling in love with eachother. According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP), this cohabitating relationship trend based on shared values and interests is also seen as an
