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Bali, Japan Seek Deeper Cooperation In Tourism, Education

  • Category:Tourism
ANTARA NEWS
 
Bali Governor Wayan Koster, on Thursday, received a visit from Japanese Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Akiko Ikuina in Denpasar City, where they explored more avenues to strengthen cooperation in tourism and education.
In a statement from his office, the governor no...

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Trump Announces ‘Massive’ Trade Agreement With Japan

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CNN
 
President Donald Trump announced a long-awaited trade agreement with Japan on Tuesday night, a framework between allies and major trading partners that appeared elusive just weeks ago.
“I just signed the largest trade deal in history; I think maybe the largest deal in history with Japan,” T...

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Zelenskyy Taps Fluent Japanese Speaker As New Envoy To Tokyo

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JAPAN TIMES
 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Yuriy Lutovinov, former minister-counselor at the Ukrainian Embassy in Japan, as ambassador to Japan.
The appointment was announced on Monday.
Of the Group of Seven major powers, which have led assistance to Ukraine amid the Russ...

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Tamiya Chairman Shunsaku Tamiya Passes Away at 90; Helped Japanese Company Transition to Making World-Class Plastic Models

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JAPAN NEWS
 
Shunsaku Tamiya, the Chairman of Tamiya, Inc., died on Friday at age 90, it has been learned.
A funeral was held for close relatives only. A farewell party will be held at a later date.
He joined Tamiya (then called Tamiya Shoji) in 1958, and became its president, the second since it...

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PM Ishiba Faces Resignation Calls From Within LDP After Election Loss

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JAPAN TODAY
 
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday faced mounting pressure from within his Liberal Democratic Party to step down and take responsibility for the ruling coalition's bruising setback in the House of Councillors election.
Ishiba has expressed his intention to stay on to ...

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Onosato Dealt Stunning 3rd Loss At Nagoya Grand Tournament

  • Category:Event
JAPAN NEWS
 
Yokozuna Onosato’s bid to commemorate his debut at sumo’s highest rank with a third consecutive title was dealt a major setback when he was handed his third loss at the Nagoya Grand Tournament on Tuesday, the 10th day of the competition at IG Arena.
Veteran No. 4 maegashira Tamawashi...

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Ex-Residents of Japan-Claimed Isles Hold Memorial at Sea

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NIPPON
 
Former residents of Russian-held islands claimed by Japan have held a memorial service at sea for their ancestors for the fourth straight year because they remain unable to land on the northwestern Pacific islands.
The event, held Sunday, was the first among the seven such functions set ...

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Ishiba’s Coalition Loses Majority In Japan’s Upper House Election

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AP NEWS
 
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ’s ruling coalition failed Monday to secure a majority in the 248-seat upper house in a crucial parliamentary election, further shaking the stability of his government as Japan faces challenges such as rising prices and high U.S. tariffs.
Ishiba’s ...

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Japan's Coalition Loses Majority, Yen Higher

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MARKET PLUS
 
The Japanese yen has started the week with strong gains. In the European session, USD/JPY is trading at 147.71, down 0.73% on the day
Japanese PM on shaky ground after election drubbing
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba's ruling coalition failed to win a majority in the election for t...

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Japan Enacts First Law To Promote Sign Language Ahead Of Deaflympics

  • Category:Event
MALAY MAIL
 
Japan’s central and local governments are required under a new law to take steps to promote the use of sign language, aiming to build momentum ahead of hosting the Deaflympics in November, Kyodo News Agency reported.
The law took effect on June 25 following the approval in parliament...

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