Tag: Japan
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Pope Francis to visit Thailand and Japan in November
The motto of the first stage of the Apostolic Journey is "Disciples of Christ, Missionary Disciples", and is a reference to an important anniversary.
September 13, 2019 -
US man in same-sex marriage sues Japan government for long-term visa
According to Japanese law, foreign nationals married to Japanese in heterosexual marriages are granted long-term residence status upon arrival in Japan, but those in same-sex marriages are not.
September 12, 2019 -
17,000 passengers stranded at Tokyo’s Narita airport after Typhoon Faxai hits Japan
The typhoon caused more than 100 flights to be scrapped and road and rail links to the airport were also badly affected, leaving many with no transport options to the city -- 70 kilometres (45 miles) to the west.
September 10, 2019 -
Typhoon Faxai leaves a million without power in Japan
The power outage forced a Sony Corporation unit to suspend operations of a plant in Kisarazu where the company produces PlayStation 4.
September 9, 2019 -
Speedy Japan defeats unorganized Paraguay 2-0 in friendly
Japan scored both goals within a seven-minute stretch during the first half, as the hosts dominated play against a Paraguayan team that was slow in its reaction. Its midfield was its weakest line.
September 6, 2019 -
PM Modi meets Shinzo Abe in Russia to strengthen trade and cultural relations
PM Modi arrived in Russia on Wednesday to participate in the 20th India-Russia annual summit and the fifth meeting of the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF).
September 5, 2019 -
Rajnath Singh in South Korea to ‘enhance defence engagements’
The defence minister is also scheduled to have a bilateral dialogue with his Korean counterpart Jeong Kyeong-Doo, besides calling on South Korean Prime Minister Lee Nak-Yon.
September 4, 2019 -
6.1-magnitude earthquake hits Japan’s Aomori prefecture, no tsunami warning issued
There have been no reports of major damage or injuries as a result of the offshore quake.
August 29, 2019 -
Tiger Woods seeks October return after fifth knee injury
Woods is optimistic about participating in the PGA Tour’s new event scheduled in Japan named as the ZOZO Championship. The event will take place from 24-27 October.
August 28, 2019 -
Jharkhand’s Komalika Bari is recurve cadet world champion
Komalika showed great composure to take a 4-0 lead and went on to finish the contest 7-3.
August 26, 2019 -
Thaw in the Frost~II
Washington has other issues to be worried about as well. Seoul has threatened to terminate a military intelligence-sharing pact with Tokyo. If implemented, this would undermine trilateral cooperation with Washington and decrease the US presence in the region. It is unfortunate that new irritants are bedevilling the security environment in the region when better trilateral cooperation is needed.
August 26, 2019 -
Thaw in the Frost~I
It is desirable that Japan responds to Moon's peace overtures and works to keep bilateral ties in order. Moon has the support of the people as South Koreans rallied behind him. Gas stations in South Korea put up signs saying Japanese cars are unwelcome. Yet, it is possible that Moon realised both the countries are locked in ‘a game with no winners‘ and that the emotional overtone should not be allowed to cloud diplomacy.
August 25, 2019 -
S.Korea’s military launches maritime defense drills in East Sea after ending GSOMIA with Japan
The South Korean navy said in a statement that it would stage the "territory defense exercises" in the East Sea from Sunday to Monday.
August 25, 2019 -
Praneeth settles for bronze after defeat to relentless Momota
Praneeth was completely out of his depth in the second game with Momota relentlessly ticking away the points.
August 24, 2019 -
Indian men thrash Japan to enter Olympic Test Event final
Japan managed to open their account through a field goal by Kentaro Fukuda in the 25th minute, but Mandeep scored two field goals in quick succession to help India take a massive lead at 5-1.
August 20, 2019 -
China warns of counter-measures if US puts missiles on its ‘doorstep’
The United States Study Centre document also warned, "This growing arsenal of accurate long-range missiles poses a major threat to almost all American, allied and partner bases, airstrips, ports and military installations in the Western Pacific.
August 20, 2019 -
Gurjit Kaur’s brace helps Indian eves beat Japan 2-1 in Olympic test event
It was in the ninth minute that India found themselves on the front-foot, and ended up winning a penalty corner. The resulting drag-flick from Gurjit was struck beautifully and beat the Japanese goalkeeper Megumi Kageyama to give India an early lead.
August 17, 2019