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Japan PM Abe officially announced resignation

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – Citing health issues, Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has officially announced his resignation in a press conference on Friday.

Japanese PM Abe set to resign

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – As speculations about the health issues of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is increasing, he has told Japan’s ruling coalition that he is set to resign.

Iranian ‘Crab’ wins Special Jury Prize at Hiroshima Filmfest.

TEHRAN, Aug, 25 (MNA) – Iranian short animation ‘Crab’ directed by Shiva Sadegh Asadi won the Special Jury Prize in the 18th Hiroshima International Animation Festival 2020.

Iranian students win 4 medals at Intl. Biology Olympiad

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Iranian students won 3 silver and one bronze in the 31st International Biology Olympiad (IBO) which has been hosted by Japan virtually.

Iranian film 'Am I a Wolf?' wins at Hiroshima IntI. FilmFest.

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – The Iranian short film 'Am I a Wolf?' directed by Amir Houshang Moein won the award of the 18th Hiroshima International Animation Festival in Japan.

WHO Equips Iran’s Hospitals with 100 Ultrasound Machines

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – In an effort to strengthen the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) delivered 100 ultrasound imaging machines to Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education.

Iranian Film Week to open in Japan

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – The third Iranian Film Week, organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Iran in Japan, is set to open in the Japanese city of Minato.

Iranian short film wins at Japan Media Arts Fest.

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – Solmaz Etemad won the Best Short Film Screenplay Award at the Japan Media Arts Festival for her work "Cellmate."

"Persian Simurgh" live session goes on Instagram

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – A live session on Instagram, titled as "Persian Simurgh", about issues and perspectives of Persian language teaching in Japan, was held by Cultural attache of Embassy of Iran in Japan and participation of two other experts.

Parl. Speaker condoles Japan over recent floods

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf expressed condolences over the loss of a number of Japanese citizens in the recent flood in the country.

Iran sympathizes with Japan over deadly flood: spox

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – Iran has voiced its deepest sympathies to Japanese government and nation over the loss of lives and damages caused by flood in the country.

'The Visit' to take part in 4 intl. film festivals

TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – Iranian short film, 'The Visit' by Azadeh Mousavi will take part in four international film festivals in Europe and East Asia.

Japan seeking to use military force in Middle East waters: report

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – A Japanese media outlet says Tokyo has come to believe that using military force to protect cargo ships in Middle East waters is not contradictory to Article 9 of the country’s constitution.

‘Am I a Wolf?’ to take par in Hiroshima Intl. Animation Festival

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Iranian short animated piece ‘Am I A Wolf?’, directed by Amir Houshang Moein, will take part in the 18th edition of Hiroshima International Animation Festival.

ASEAN Plus Three countries pledge to jointly fight COVID-19

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, China, Japan and South Korea (ASEAN Plus Three or APT) on Tuesday pledged to enhance cooperation in jointly fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and stabilizing and invigorating the regional economy.

Iranians voice solidarity with Japanese amid pandemic

TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) – A number of Iranian university students and healthcare personnel have sent messages of support to the Japanese nation in the battle against the coronavirus (COVID-19) disease.

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Japan to offer anti-flue Avigan to Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Tuesday that his country plans to provide for free the anti-flu drug Avigan to 20 countries, including Iran, hoping to use it to treat coronavirus patients

Iran never to forget friends of hardship: Mousavi

TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi appreciated the efforts of some countries sending humanitarian aids to Iran to counter the coronavirus outbreak, saying that Iran never forgets its friends of hardship.

Rouhani felicitates Japan on National Day

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani sent a message to the Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe felicitate him on the country's National Day.

Iran women’s 3x3 schedule at OQT released

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Iran will start the FIBA 3x3 Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) with a match against Japan.

Iran, regional countries responsible for maritime security in region

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – In reaction to the departure of Japanese destroyer to the Persian Gulf, Iranian Embassy in Japan said that the maritime security should be provided by the countries of the region and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran confirmed in Tokyo volleyball Pool A

TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – The pool composition for the men's and women’s volleyball tournaments at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games has been confirmed, where Iranian men’s national volleyball team has been placed in Pool A.

Iran ready for talks if P5+1 honor their JCPOA commitments: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that Tehran has not closed the window of dialogue and will be ready for talks if other parties fulfill their past commitments.

Japanese PM receives Pres. Rouhani in Tokyo

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – Shinzo Abe formally received Iranian President Hassan Rouhani at the Prime Minister's Official Residence in Tokyo on Friday.

Abe to brief Rouhani on SDF objective before dispatch to ME: report

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is reportedly set to brief Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on the mission objective of the 'Self-Defense Forces' before the Cabinet approves of the dispatch of the fleet to the Middle East.

Mutual visits of Iranian, Japanese officials sign of amicable ties: Deputy FM

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the mutual diplomatic visits of the Iranian and Japanese top authorities in the past couple of months indicate friendly ties between the two countries, which would benefit both nations.

Iran goalball into final of Asian c’ships

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Iranian men’s team defeated Japan in the semifinal of IBSA Goalball Asia-Pacific Championships to raise hopes for a Paralympics berth.