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This app has an ‘AI solution’ to Japan’s big dating problem | – Times of India

A new Japanese dating app is offering an unconventional solution to the country's ongoing loneliness crisis and declining birth rates: artificial intelligence partners. Loverse, launched just two months ago, has already attracted over 5,000 users who are turning to AI for companionship, dating, and even "marriage."The app, created by startup Samansa Co., allows users to interact exclusively with generative AI chatbots. It comes as Japan grapples with a significant decline in real-life romantic relationships, especially among younger generations.Japan’s dating delimmaAccording to government data reported by Bloomberg, two-thirds of Japanese men in their 20s do not have a partner, and 40 percent have never been on a date. For women in the same age group, 51 percent are single, and 25 perc...
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14 Students Hospitalised In Japan After Eating Chips Made With Indian Bhut Jolokia

Fourteen high school students in Tokyo were hospitalised after consuming super-spicy potato chips made from Bhut Jolokia, one of the hottest chili peppers in the world. A student had brought the chips to school "for fun," despite a warning from the manufacturer that the product was not made for those who are under 18. Bhut Jolokia, also known as Raja Mirchi, King Chilli, Naga Jolokia, Ghost Pepper, and Ghost Chilli Pepper, is renowned as one of the hottest chilli peppers in the world. According to the BBC, around 30 students tasted the R 18+ curry chips, and out of them a total of 14, including 13 girls and a boy, were hospitalised on July 16. One student became so ill that they had to be transported to the hospital in a wheelchair, as reported by The In...
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Laugh a day for health benefits: Japan’s Yamagata passes bill to reduce risk of heart disease – Times of India

Laugh a day and keeps the doctor away, would be the appropriate phrase for Japan's Yamagata prefecture as the lawmakers passed an ordinance asking citizens to giggle at least once a day for the sake of their health. In the Yamagata prefecture in northern Japan, an ordinance was passed last week based on research from Yamagata University’s Faculty of Medicine which found that laughter can reduce the risk of heart disease. The Conservative Liberal Democratic Party proposed and also passed the ordinance but the opposition lawmakers from parties including the Japanese Communist Party (JCP) raised voice against this, citing a violation of human rights of those who may have difficulty laughing due to illness or injury, The Strait Times reported.One state assemblyman said the government should...
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Amid SCS tensions, Quad foreign ministers may meet in Japan this month – Times of India

Japan may host a meeting of Quad foreign ministers later this month, amid escalating tensions in South China Sea and the threat of a military confrontation between China and the Philippines. Australia, India, Japan and the US are looking to finalise a date in the latter half of this month for the meeting in which the foreign ministers will be expected to strongly reaffirm their commitment to rules-based international order and free and open Indo-Pacific. They will also review cooperation on Quad initiatives for the Indo-Pacific announced during the Hiroshima summit last year, including in climate change, clean energy supply chains, and infrastructure.It’s India’s turn to host the summit this year but the meeting is now expected to take place only after the US elections. India had propos...
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US Air Force soldier charged with kidnapping and raping minor in Japan – Times of India

A US Air Force soldier, aged 25, has been charged with kidnapping and raping a teenage girl under the age of 16 in Okinawa, Japan, where the largest American military base in the region is located, BBC reported.The alleged assault took place on December 24, and the soldier was identified through security camera footage after the girl's family reported the incident.He has been in the custody of Japanese authorities since late March.The case has reignited long-standing opposition to the US military presence in Okinawa, which hosts more than half of the 54,000 US soldiers serving in Japan. Sexual assault cases involving US service personnel have fueled anger in the past, with one of the most high-profile incidents occurring in 1995 when a 12-year-old girl was raped by three US service pers...
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Rare ‘Flesh-Eating Bacterial’ Disease That Can Kill In 48 Hours Spreads In Japan

A rare disease caused by a "flesh-eating bacteria" that can kill people within 48 hours is spreading in Japan. For the second consecutive year, Japan has reported record-high numbers of the casualties and infections caused by this bacterial illness. The Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) can kill a person in just 48 hours of being infected, giving the person no time to even understand what went wrong. Although the experts are yet to figure out the reason behind the sudden surge in the STSS cases in Japan, here's all what you need to know about the deadly rare bacterial illness. Rapid Surge In STSS Cases & Deaths In Japan According to Japan Times, the Japan Health Ministry reported 977 cases of STSS as of June 2nd. This figure is the highest ev...
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China accuses Philippine supply ship of hitting Chinese vessel in South China Sea – Times of India

BEIJING: China and the Philippines traded accusations over a maritime collision in the South China Sea on Monday, the latest in an increasingly testy series of confrontations over the disputed waters. Meanwhile, hours later, the United States said in a statement it had completed joint naval exercises in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone (EEZ) with its treaty ally as well as Japan and Canada. China's Coast Guard said a Philippine supply ship "deliberately and dangerously" approached a Chinese ship resulting in a slight collision after it "illegally intruded" into waters near Second Thomas Shoal, a charge that Manila rejected as "deceptive and misleading". Manila declined to comment directly on the incident, but lashed out at Beijing after a Chinese coast guard statement said the P...
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New Zealand Prime Minister’s plane breaks down on way to Japan – Times of India

WELLINGTON: The New Zealand defence force plane flying New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to Japan broke down on Sunday, forcing the Prime Minister to take a commercial flight, his office confirmed on Monday. Luxon is spending four days in Japan, where he is expected to meet with Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and spend time promoting New Zealand business. New Zealand media reported that the Boeing 757 broke down during a refuelling stop in Papua New Guinea, leaving the business delegation and journalists stranded in Port Moresby, while Luxon flew commercial to Japan. The New Zealand Defence Force's two 757s are more than 30 years old and their age has made them increasingly unreliable. New Zealand Defence Minister Judith Collins told radio station Newstalk ZB on Monda...
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6 eye care tips inspired by Japanese people – Times of India

Japanese culture is known for its all-encompassing approach to health, which blends conventional wisdom with some research. Eye care is no different, and there are a number of distinctive Japanese customs that can support and enhance eye health. These 6 Japanese-inspired eye care suggestions include both useful guidance and scientific support. Follow them to take care of your precious vision.Image: CanvaShiatsu eye massageShiatsu, is a traditional Japanese massage technique which involves applying gentle pressure to specific points on the body, including the eye area.This method is highly regarded for its ability to rejuvenate the skin around the eyes and reduce fatigue.Shiatsu, which translates to "finger pressure," focuses on stimulating the flow of blood and lymphatic fluids to enhan...
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Quad summit in India this year, grouping not aimed at any single country, says MEA official
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Quad summit in India this year, grouping not aimed at any single country, says MEA official

New Delhi: India is preparing to host the Quad Leaders’ Summit later this year, while preparations are underway for the Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Japan in the second half of 2024 as well, said Nagaraj Naidu Kakanur, Joint Secretary (Americas) at the Ministry of External Affairs, and Takashi Ariyoshi, the Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Japan, India.“India is looking forward to holding a very successful Quad Leaders’ Summit later in the year,” said Kakanur Friday at the launch of a report titled “Two Decades of the Quad: Diplomacy & Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific”, published by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) and the East-West Center. The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue — commonly referred to as the Quad — consists of India, Japan, the US and Australia as members and ...
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US, Ukraine To Sign 10-Yr Security Agreement At G7, Zelenskyy-Japan Sign Similar Pact On Summit

As the countries gather to attend the G7 Summit in Italy, Ukraine is all set to sign a 10-year bilateral security agreement with the United States. On the sidelines of the G7 Summit, Kyiv has also signed a 10-year security agreement with Japan, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed in a post on X. This comes after Zelenskyy and Biden's recent meeting on June 7, where the latter apologised to Kyiv for holding up military aid. Kyiv has signed fifteen bilateral security agreements with several countries including with the UK, France, Germany and Italy since the war broke out with Russia in 2022. US-Ukraine's 10-Year Security Agreement Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his US counterpart, Joe Biden, are slated to sign a 10-year bilateral security...
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Tokyo govt to launch dating app to boost its birth rate – Times of India

Japan’s capital will launch its own dating app as early as this summer as part of govt efforts to boost the plunging national birth rate, a Tokyo official said Tuesday. Users will be required to submit documentation proving they are single and sign a letter stating they are willing to get married. It’s not unusual for municipalities to organise matchmaking events in Japan, where births dropped to a new low in 2023, but it is rare for a local govt to develop an app.!(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { function loadFBEvents(isFBCampaignActive) { if (!isFBCampaignActive) { return; } (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { if (f.fbq) return; n = f.fbq = function() { n.callMethod ? n.callMethod(...arguments) : n.queue.push(arguments); }...
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