Iran-Japan

Japan to help Iran resolve differences with FATF: Official

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Japan has vowed to carry out efforts to help Iran advance its case in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), according to an Iranian deputy finance minister.

Japanese FM urges restraint amid escalating tensions in WA

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – The Japanese foreign minister has held a phone call with his Iranian counterpart, urging Tehran to exercise restraint amid the Israeli regime war on Gaza and Lebanon as well as the entire region.

Freestyler Rahman Amouzad wins silver in Paris Olympics

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – The Iranian freestyle wrestler claimed a silver medal in the final of 65 kg in Paris Olympics on Sunday.

Iran volleyball beaten by Japan at FIVB VNL 2024

TEHRAN, Jun. 04 (MNA) – Iran lost to Japan in straight sets (25-23, 25-22, 25-17) in their opening match in Week 2 of 2024 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) on Tuesday.

Raeisi thanks football team for making people happy

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – President Ebrahim Raeisi called the head coach of the Iranian national men's football team to thank the team for making people happy after the team's victory against Japan in the Asian Cup quarterfinal.

Iran offers cooperation with Japan over Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-َbdollahian expressed Iran’s readiness to work with Japan on joint projects on the improvement of situation in Afghanistan.

Raeisi:

People support for Palestine can be seen after referendums

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – The Iranian president has proposed countries including Japan hold referendums to find out how much their people support the rights of the Palestinian people.

Raeisi meets with Iraqi, Japanese PMs in New York

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – In continuation of his talks in New York, President Ebrahim Raeisi held a meeting with the prime ministers of Iraq and Japan.

Japan down Iran to win 2023 Asian Volleyball Championship

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Japan defeated Iran in straight sets (25-20, 25-18, 25-18) on Saturday to win the title of the 2023 Asian Volleyball Championship.

Tokyo backs sanctions removal talks to revive JCPOA: Japan PM

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Monday that his country supports the continuation of the sanctions removal talks to revive the JCPOA and the parties returning to their commitments under the deal.

Iran begin VNL 2023 with defat against Japan

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – Iran lost to Japan in three straight sets at the 2023 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) opener on Tuesday.

Senior diplomat:

Promoting Tehran-Tokyo cooperation to help peace, stability

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Ali Bagheri Kani says that promoting Tehran-Tokyo cooperation, in addition to securing the interests of the two nations, will help to establish peace and stability.

Five Iranian children win in intl. painting contest in Japan

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – Five Iranian students have won awards at the 13th Kao International Environment Painting Contest for Children.

Tehran, Tokyo promote port, maritime coop. in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Tehran and Tokyo discuss port and maritime cooperation in a bilateral meeting.

Japan approves long-range weapons to counter growing threats

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – Japan on Friday unveiled a new national security plan that signals the country’s biggest military buildup since World War II, doubling defense spending and veering from its pacifist constitution, western media have reported.

Iran, Japan stress boosting parl. research cooperation

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – The Head of Iranian Parliament Research Center (IPRC) said that cooperation of research centers of Iran and Japan can improve the links between theoretical and practical policies between the two countries.

Football fans supporting Palestine in 2022 Qatar World Cup

TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – Palestinian news sources on Tuesday reported that the massive support of football fans of different teams, participating in the Qatar 2022 World Cup, for the Palestinian people still continues.

Japan stuns Germany by comeback in 2022 World Cup

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Japan caused another huge upset at the 2022 World Cup as a thrilling comeback saw them stun Germany 2-1 in Qatar.

UK, Japan plan to sign new defense pact

TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – The United Kingdom plans to sign a new defense agreement with Japan next month, which will enable the two countries to boost cooperation with the United States in the Indo-Pacific region.

Iran defeats Japan at 2022 Intercontinental Beach Soccer Cup

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – Iran defeated Japan 4-3 to advance to the semifinals round of the 2022 Intercontinental Beach Soccer Cup as the group winner.

Japanese PM says his country will hold joint drill with US

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Tuesday that the nation and the United States will hold joint exercises, media have reported.

Iran, Japan discuss developing economic cooperation

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji and Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi in a meeting stressed the need for enhancing Tehran-Tokyo cooperation.

Iran oil minister holds talks with major Japan oil, gas firms

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji held meetings with the executives of top Japanese oil and gas firms in Tokyo.

Oil min.:

Sanctions against Iran jeopardized world’s energy security

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – The unilateral and cruel sanctions imposed against Iran, which holds the first place in total oil and gas reserves and world's most important energy producer, have endangered the energy security of the entire world.

Iran U17 edges past Niigata in Japan tournament

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Iran defeated Niigata 2-1 in the 24th International Youth Soccer on Sunday thanks to a brace from Mohammad Askari.

Iran loses to Japan at 24th International Youth Soccer

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Iran U17 football team lost to Japan 2-1 in the 24th International Youth Soccer on Saturday.

Japan trade with Russia up by 31% due to growing fuel prices

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Japan’s trade with Russia increased by 31% in August as compared with the same period last year largely due to the growth of global prices on fuels, figures released by the Japanese finance ministry said Thursday.