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Visit of Chinese Foreign Minister to Afghanistan and India
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited India for the first time since the deadly clash…
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The Guam Visitors Bureau has several promotional campaigns to help kick-start the recovery of the…
Kishida condemns North Korean missile launch
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has strongly condemned North Korea’s firing of a ballistic missile…
Transcript of Zelenskyy’s speech to the Japanese Diet
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy became the first foreign leader to address members of the Japanese…
Myanmar’s education system goes underground
Many teachers and students in Myanmar have moved the educational process underground since the military…
Opening of the AIE ministerial meeting in Paris
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Bilingual tour guides prepare for the post-pandemic era
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Japan and Cambodia agree to cooperate on Ukraine
The leaders of Japan and Cambodia exchanged views on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and agreed…
Increase in civilian deaths in Ukraine
The Russian army intensifies its offensive to counter the fierce resistance in Ukraine. Civilian casualties…
Japanese students hold mock conference on nuclear abolition
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Civilians in Ukraine find few places to hide
The Ukrainians rushed for cover when they saw and heard the approach of Russian forces.…
Southeast Asian countries ease restrictions on foreign travelers
Southeast Asian countries are easing coronavirus travel restrictions to support their economies. Vietnam has reopened…
Police send Osaka clinic arson case to prosecutors
Japanese police on Wednesday handed prosecutors the case of a suspect for arson and murder…
5 things to do in New Zealand to curb your Japan travel cravings
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Hayashi, Minister of Foreign Affairs: Japan will ask for a reform of the UN
Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa said the country would seek reform of the United Nations,…
Economic relations between Japan and Russia are entering a difficult period
Japanese companies continue to suspend operations in Russia as the country faces mounting sanctions. An…
Kishi: Japan will provide additional aid to Ukraine
Japanese Defense Minister Kishi Nobuo said the country would provide additional aid to Ukraine in…
Russia’s claims draw criticism from international community
The UN Security Council met to discuss Russian claims about biological labs in Ukraine and…
Attacks on civilians escalate in Ukraine
Russian forces are stepping up their attacks on Ukraine as they advance towards the capital…
Japan’s favorite anti-piracy mascots become models【Video】
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China condemns US ban on Russian energy imports
China has condemned the US ban on energy imports from Russia as a further sanction…
Kishi tells Ukrainian envoy Japan’s support
Japanese Defense Minister Kishi Nobuo told the Ukrainian ambassador that Japan would continue to provide…
Safe passage in Ukraine prevented by bombings
In Ukraine, Russian forces continued to shell despite a proposal from Moscow to create safe…
Survey: 2011 disaster still impacting community ties and livelihoods
An NHK opinion poll reveals that a majority of survivors of the 2011 earthquake, tsunami…
The UNSC denounces the attack on a reactor | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
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ASEAN calls for ceasefire in Ukraine
Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have called for an immediate ceasefire…
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Japan will accept Ukrainian refugees
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Denmark COVID cases drop after restrictions end
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ASEAN envoy to visit Myanmar from March 20
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Japan will accept Ukrainian refugees and work for ceasefire
Japan will accept refugees fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio…
Neutral countries break with tradition on Ukraine
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Global criticism of Russia grows
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UN Panel: Climate Change Causes Widespread Disruption
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India plays balancing act against Russian invasion
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Japanese government and BOJ hold emergency talks on Ukraine
Japan’s financial authorities and central banks have gathered for urgent discussions on how the Ukraine…
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Intense fighting is ongoing across Ukraine. Russian forces attack the capital as they attack towns…
Removal of SWIFT could drive up global oil prices
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Public universities in Afghanistan fully reopen
Public universities in Afghanistan have fully reopened to all students for the first time in…
Russia vetoes UN resolution condemning its invasion of Ukraine
Russia has vetoed a draft UN Security Council resolution condemning its invasion of Ukraine. Eleven…
Southeast Asia adds to opposition voices
The peoples and governments of Southeast Asia are adding their voices of opposition to the…
A cat becomes the high priest of a Japanese shrine
The feline station master takes on a new role in a special ceremony. In Japan,…
Japanese PM condemns Russian invasion
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has joined the chorus of global condemnation of Russia’s invasion…
Kishida condemns Russia and announces additional sanctions
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio strongly condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine. He also announced…
Japan Society to Host Shomyo Buddhist Ritual Chanting Performances – NYS Music – NYS Music
From Thursday, February 24 until Sunday, February 27, the Buddhist ritual chanting Shomyo: The Spiral…
Chelmsford Primary School Plants Japan Society Sakura Cherry Blossom Tree
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Japanese Crypto Exchanges Tighten Overseas Payment Rules
Japanese crypto exchanges are set to tighten rules for transferring funds overseas as part of…
Taiwan’s Tsai orders increased surveillance around the strait
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen has asked the military and relevant agencies to increase their monitoring…
Japan announces sanctions against Russia
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio announced sanctions against Russia for its unilateral recognition of the…
Background to the Japanese government’s response to Russia’s action
The Japanese government has condemned Russia’s recognition of two breakaway regions of Ukraine as independent.…
Email Spam Fair Held Online by Japanese Telecom Giant
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Japan travel rules: When will entry ban be lifted as minister hints at reopening
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CDC to unveil new anti-coronavirus guidelines
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plans to unveil new guidelines to…
Does the Japanese “Hai, Cheese!” the photo culture becomes obsolete?
More and more young Japanese women are saying “peace” to the old photo-taking customs. If…
Japan’s travel restrictions could be eased in time for cherry blossom season
Japan’s borders could reopen in March after being closed to tourists for two years.Europeans are…
Japan Society presents WAVES ACROSS TIME in March
On the 50th anniversary of Okinawa’s return to Japan after American occupation after World War…
South Korea’s presidential candidates kick off their election campaign
Presidential candidates in South Korea began an intense effort to woo voters as the official…
KMT caucus urges restriction of more Japanese foods
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Doctor’s murder highlights home care challenges
Suzuki Junichi was a familiar face throughout his community in Saitama Prefecture, north of Tokyo.…
French presidential candidate Pecresse organizes his first big rally
An opposition candidate vying to become France’s first female president has held her first mass…
US Releases Indo-Pacific Strategy | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
The United States said it will strengthen cooperation with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific…
Sunrise anime studio, home to Gundam, is renamed
The new name refers to the parent companies, but ‘Sunrise’ will always have its moments…
Snow removal begins on Japan’s famous Alpine Road
Snow removal has started on a scenic mountain road through the northern Alps in central…
US again criticizes China for its human rights record
The United States has again criticized the Chinese government over the human rights situation in…
Taiwan to lift import bans on certain Japanese foods
Taiwan has announced that it will soon lift import bans on certain Japanese foods that…
Myanmar coup: one year later, the resistance continues
The coup in Myanmar that took place a year ago shattered lives and destroyed a…
Passionate Players Bring Tokyo’s Hockey Scene to Life
Hockey is one of the most watched sports at the Winter Olympics, but in Japan…
UNSC and ASEAN call for end to violence in Myanmar
The UN Security Council has called for an end to the ongoing violence in Myanmar,…
Multicultural works of art on display at Saga
An art exhibition in the city of Saga in southwestern Japan features works by people…
Entry ban leaves Japanese language school in limbo
NHK has learned that a Japanese language school in the city of Toyama in central…
Hayashi and Blinken reaffirm their close cooperation on North Korea
Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reaffirmed that they…
Activists question Beijing’s suitability as Olympics host
As some of the world’s top athletes gather in Beijing for the Winter Olympics, activists…
Japan travel advice – GOV.UK
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Yokohama Chinatown to reduce Spring Festival
Organizers of events to celebrate the Lunar New Year in Yokohama’s Chinatown, near Tokyo, plan…