Iran-Japan

Moscow worries about Joint Tokyo-US drill near Russian border

TEHRAN, Dec. 2 (MNA) – The Russian side expressed concern over the Japanese-US joint military drills near the Russian border, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Friday.

"World Northrern Hemisphere" shines at Tokyo Intl. FilmFest.

TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – The Iranian feature film "World Northern Hemisphere" by Hossein Tehrani has been awarded as the best future film in Asia at the 34th Tokyo International Film Festival.

Iran thrash Japan at Intercontinental Beach Soccer Cup

TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – National Iranian men's soccer beach trounced the team of Japan at the 2021 Intercontinental Beach Soccer Cup on Wednesday.

In order to fight against COVID-19;

Japan supports Iran with $ 6.3 mn grant aid via WHO

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Japan has renewed its long-standing solidarity with Iran by signing a project agreement with the WHO Country Office to support the consolidation of national efforts to respond to the COVID-19 emergency across the nation.

18th round of Persian language course commenced in Japan

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – With cooperation between Saadi Foundation and Iran's cultural attache office in Japan, the 18th round of the Persian language course commenced in Japan.

Iran national volleyball team to depart for Japan

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – Iran's national volleyball team will depart for Japan on Tuesday to participate in the 2021 Asian Men's Volleyball Championship.

Japanese FM felicitates Iranian counterpart on inauguration

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – Japanese FM Toshimitsu Motegi felicitated Iran's FM Amir-Abdollahian for starting his services in the position.

Iranian children winners of Japan’s JQA drawing contest

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Iranian children won prizes at the international section of the 21st JQA International Environmental Children's Drawing Contest in Japan.

Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on August 23

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – Mehr News Agency takes a look at the headlines of Iran’s Persian-language dailies on Monday, August 23.

Parl. Speaker:

Japan must take serious steps for unfreezing Iranian assets

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker called on Japanese government to take serious action in releasing Iran’s assets blocked in this country.

Zarif's last meeting with a counterpart as Iran’s FM

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – In a tweet, Iranian FM Zarif announced that his Sun. meeting with the visiting Japanese counterpart is his last meeting as the Iranian FM.

Japanese FM holds talks with Shamkhani

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – The visitng Japanese FM met and held talks with the Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) in Tehran on Sun.

Zarif to host Japanese FM in Tehran tomorrow

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif will host his Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi on Sunday.

Japanese FM stresses friendship, exchange of views with Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – The Japanese FM, who is scheduled to visit Iran in the next few days, stated that Japan can openly exchange views with Iran by taking advantage of its long-standing friendship with the country.

Tokyo ready to cooperate with Tehran under Raeisi admin.

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – The Japanese Foreign Minister, who is scheduled to travel to Cairo, Tehran, Tel Aviv, Amman, Doha, and Ankara on August 24, announced Tokyo's readiness to cooperate with the administration of Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi.

Embassy:

Motegi visit to Iran a new chapter in Tehran-Tokyo relations

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Tokyo described the visit of the Japanese Foreign Minister to Tehran as the opening of a new chapter in the deepening and expansion of bilateral relations.

Japan FM to visit Iran in mid August

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Toshimitsu Motegi, the foreign minister of Japan will visit Iran in the middle of August as part of a 10-day visit to the Middle East region.

Japanese PM felicitates Raeisi

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – In a message, Japanese Prime minister Yoshihide Suga congratulated President Raeisi on his inauguration.

Iran volleyball narrowly lose to Japan to leave Olympics

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – Iranian national men's volleyball team suffered a narrow defeat against the hosts at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games on Sunday.

IRICA:

Iran receives 3rd shipment of COVID-19 vaccine from Japan

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – The Technical Deputy President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) said that the 3rd shipment of AstraZeneca vaccine was dispatched fom Japan to Iran via Qatari Airways.

Iran receives 2nd batch of AstraZeneca vaccine from Japan

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – Japan has dispatched its second shipment of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines to Iran and the flight carrying the shipment landed in Tehran early on Friday.

Iranian official:

Japan min. apologized twice for holding athletes at airport

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – Head of the National Olympic Committee of Iran said on Monday that the Japanese sports minister had apologized to him over holding the Iranian athletes at the Tokyo airport for hours upon their arrival.

"Beautiful Iran Exhibition" inaugurated in Japan

TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – The opening ceremony of the "Beautiful Iran Exhibition" was held in Japan on the sidelines of the Tokyo Olympic Games.

Araghchi appreciates Japan on vaccine donation

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – Following the arrival of the first consignment of the Japan-donated AstraZeneca vaccine, the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs sincerely thanked the Japanese government and people.

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games inaugurated amid pandemic

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – The 32nd edition of 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games and first Olympics without spectators was opened formally in Tokyo, Japan on Friday despite a surge in COVID-19 cases in this Asian country.

Japan to donate 2.9mn doses of vaccine to Iran

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – The Japanese Foreign Minister announced his country's decision to donate 2,900,000 doses of Japanese-made “AstraZeneca” vaccine to the Islamic Republic of Iran within the framework of WHO’s COVAX facility.

Japan seeks to strengthen ties with Iran in new admin.

TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – Tokyo is seeking to strengthen and broaden ties with Tehran in new administration under presidency of Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi, according to sources.