Japan
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Japan to dispatch its own troops to Strait of Hormuz
TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Japan will send its own self-defense troops to the Strait of Hormuz instead of joining the US-coalition to protect commercial vessels passing through key Middle Eastern waterways, the Asahi newspaper reported.
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Iran commiserates with Japan over deadly Typhoon
TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – Iran has extended a message of condolence to the Japanese government and nation over a deadly typhoon that has left dozens of people killed and wounded.
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VIDEO: Typhoon Hagibis in Japan leaves 18 dead
TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – Typhoon Hagibis, one of the worst typhoons to hit Japan in recent history, has left 18 people dead several others missing. The typhoon has caused landslides and floods and left almost half a million homes without power.
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VIDEO: Strong winds hit Japan's east coast as Typhoon Hagibis approaches
TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Strong winds hit the Japanese city of Ichihara on Saturday, leaving one man dead after his car overturned and dozens of homes wrecked, as the whole country braces for the arrival of Typhoon Hagibis.
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VIDEO: Iran vs Russia highlights at 2019 FIVB World Cup
TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Iran national volleyball team suffered a 3-1 (25-21, 25-18, 24-26, 25-22) defeat against Russia on Tuesday in its first game at 2019 edition of FIVB Men’s World Cup underway in Japan.
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Iran falls short against Russia in 2019 FIVB World Cup
TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Iran national volleyball team started its campaign in the 2019 FIVB World Cup with a 3-1 (25-21, 25-18, 24-26, 25-22) defeat against the most decorated team of the event, Russia.
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By: Mohammad Ali Haqshenas
Time to change Iran volleyball main squad?
TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iran national volleyball team is going to take part in the 2019 FIVB World Cup with its main players while experts are worried about consequences of Igor kolakovic’s decision to use the same squad in successive events.
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Saudi Arabia tells Japan's biggest refiner about possible shipment change: report
TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Saudi state oil firm Aramco has told Japanese refiner JXTG Nippon Oil & Energy about a possible change in shipment, raising concern about the kingdom’s ability to supply crude oil a week after attacks on its refineries.
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By: Mohammadreza Abbasi
Trophy ceremony of 2019 Asian Volleyball C’ship
TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Iran national team gained a three-set win over Australia on Saturday in the final to lift the trophy of Asian Senior Men’s Volleyball Championship in Tehran. Japan came third with a 3-1 win over South Korea.
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Iranian canoeing president meets ACC officials in Tokyo
TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) –President of Iran’s Canoe Federation met President and Secretary General of Asian Canoe Confederation (ACC) in Tokyo, Japan.
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VIDEO: Tokyo 2020 Olympic tests artificial snow to beat heat
TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) –Tokyo 2020 organizers tested spraying artificial snow on Friday to tackle the expected summer heat during the Olympic Games.
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Iran's Mirhashem Hosseini gains gold medal at 2019 World Taekwondo Grand Prix
TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Iranian taekwondo practitioner Mirhashem Hosseini has won a gold medal at 2019 World Taekwondo Grand Prix series 2 underway in Japan.
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Iranian girl wins gold at 2019 Karate 1-Premier League
TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Iranian athlete Sara Bahmanyar won the gold medal at 2019 Karate 1-Premier League, Tokyo, Japan.
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Iran national taekwondo team departs Tehran for Tokyo
TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – Iran’s national taekwondo team will leave Iran for Japan on Monday to take part in 2019 World Taekwondo Grand Prix series 2.
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Japan to dispatch forces to Hormuz Strait if Iran gives consent: report
TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Japan is considering sending a Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer separately from the US-led coalition to the Persian Gulf and it will perform a mission in the Strait of Hormuz if Iran gives its consent, a Japanese newspaper reported.
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Iran wheelchair basketball wins 2019 World Challenge Cup
TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Iranian men’s wheelchair basketball team claimed the title of Mitsubishi Electric World Challenge Cup 2019 in Japan on Sunday.
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FM Zarif meets with Malaysian counterpart in Kuala Lumpur
TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met and held talks with his Malaysian counterpart Saifuddin Abdullah in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.
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FM Zarif, Japanese PM Abe discuss bilateral ties, intl. developments
TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met and held talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Wednesday.
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Despite differences PG states able to preserve regional dynamics: Turkish expert
TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) –Emphasizing significance of the role of regional countries in ensuring the the Persian Gulf security, Dr. Bilgahan Alagoz says Despite all the problems between Iran and the Arab countries of the Persian Gulf, this region has always been able to preserve its own unique dynamics.
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Japan to continue its diplomatic efforts with Iran: report
TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe stressed on Japan's determination to continue diplomatic efforts with Iran at the G7 summit in France.
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Indonesian Ambassador:
Indonesia interested in exchanging information, defense equipment with Iran
TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Indonesian Ambassador Octavino Alimudin in an exclusive interview with Mehr News Agency said Indonesia is interested in exchanging information and defense equipment with Iran to fight terrorism.
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FM Zarif to visit China, Japan, Malaysia
TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, heading a delegation, will travel to China, Japan, and Malaysia as part of an Asian tour staring on Sunday, said Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi.
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Nobody can stop Iran's diplomacy in action: FM assistant
TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – An assistant to Iran's foreign minister referred to the country’s policy of holding high-level dialogues with other countries over international issues, saying no one can stop the Islamic Republic’s active diplomacy.
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By: Majid Asgaripour
FM Zarif’s meeting with Japanese Deputy FM
TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran Foreign Minister, held a meeting with Japanese Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Takeo Mori in Tehran on Saturday.
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Iran’s rep. runner-up at 2019 AFC Futsal Club C’ship
TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Iran’s Mes Sungun failed to defend its title in the final match of 2019 AFC Futsal Club Championship in Thailand on Saturday.
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26th round of Iran-Japan political talks held in Tehran
TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – High-ranking diplomats of Iran and Japan held a meeting in Tehran on Saturday to discuss bilateral relations, as well as regional developments.
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Iran’s Mes Sungun advances to final of 2019 AFC Futsal Club C’ship
TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – The reigning champion Mes Sungun hammered Uzbekistan’s AGMK FC 7-3 on Thursday in their semi-final of 2019 AFC Futsal Club Championship underway in Thailand.
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VIDEO: Typhoon Lekima hits Japan before heading to China
TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Lekima briefly strengthened into a super typhoon on Thursday as it passed across the southern Ryuku islands of Japan, before weakening on its trajectory toward China, according to CNN. With powerful winds of 220 kph (134 mph), the storm is no longer "super" but it is still very strong -- the equivalent of a Category 4 hurricane.
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VIDEO: Producing 2020 Olympic medals from recycled materials
TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Japan is the first country to produce all the required medals for the upcoming 2020 Olympics using recycled materials. A total of 78,985 tons of discarded devices were collected in a nation-wide campaign to gain the 30.3kg of gold, 4,100kg of silver and 2,700kg of bronze needed for the event’s all 5000 medals.
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By: Babak Borzouyeh
Japan displays 3D-lighting at Golestan Palace in Tehran
TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – The Golestan Palace in the Iranian capital lit up in 3D-lighting courtesy of the Japanese embassy in Tehran on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.