Japan’s parliament passed a law that marks an important shift in the defence policy of the country. According to the newly passed law, Japan now…
Emperor Akihito expressed “deep remorse” for Japan’s wartime actions
Emperor Akihito of Japan expressed “deep remorse” for wartime actions of Japan during WW-II. Japan is marking the 70th anniversary of the end of the second world war.
Japan marks 70th anniversary of Hiroshima atomic bombing
Japan marked 70th anniversary of Hiroshima atomic bombing. On occasion of this event a ceremony, attended by PM Shinzo Abe, was held at Hiroshima’s memorial park before thousands of lanterns are released on the city’s Motoyasu river.
World’s largest flower Amorphophallus Titanum blossomed in Tokyo
World’s largest flower Amorphophallus Titanum blossomed for the first time in 5 years at the Jindai botanical gardens in Tokyo, Japan. The flower Titan arum measuring 2-meter (6.5 feet) in height rarely flowers and is notoriously difficult to propagate.