Japanese media says Iran planning to seek Tokyo’s mediation in potential talks with U.S.

TEHRAN – Sources within the Iranian government have allegedly told Japan’s Kyodo News that Iranian officials are considering approaching Japan for assistance in facilitating negotiations with the upcoming U.S. administration under Donald Trump. Tehran has not yet reacted to the report. 

Iran, Japan reaffirm commitment to regional stability through continued dialogue

TEHRAN – Iran and Japan have reiterated their commitment to ongoing consultations to address regional and international issues, with a particular focus on developments in Syria.

UNDP welcomes contribution from Japan to strengthen wetland management, climate resilience in Iran

TEHRAN – The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the Islamic Republic of Iran has received a generous contribution of JPY 690,000,000 from the Government of Japan to enhance wetland management and strengthen climate resilience in Lake Urmia, Shadegan, Parishan, and Anzali wetlands.

Wafa: Japan examining recognition of Palestinian state

Japan is studying the possibility of recognizing Palestine as a state, Wafa news agency cited Japan’s ambassador to the State of Palestine as saying.

WHO, Japan further support Iran in eradicating malaria

TEHRAN -In an effort to enhance the capacity of the health ministry to address the prevalence of malaria in southeastern regions, the World Health Organization (WHO) in cooperation with the Government of Japan has procured 50,000 malaria rapid diagnostic tests as well as 4,902 mosquito dome tents.

Tehran seeks to boost environmental ties with Tokyo

TEHRAN –The head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, has announced Iran's willingness to boost cooperation with Japan in the field of environment.

Iran's good neighborliness policy to continue under Pezeshkian’s administration: FM

TEHRAN – Iranian foreign minister says the policy of good neighborliness that had been championed by Iran’s late President Ebrahim Raisi will continue under the leadership of current President Masoud Pezeshkian.

Japan’s expertise to help Iran improve medical services

TEHRAN – The health ministry in cooperation with Japan has held an online elderly care course within the framework of a former agreement aiming to improve medical services in Iran through Japan’s medical management models.

Iran, Japan to bolster ties in health sector

TEHRAN –Health Minister, Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi, and Japanese Ambassador to Iran, Tamaki Tsukada, in a meeting in Tehran on Sunday, discussed ways to boost cooperation in the field of health.

Iran, Japan underscore need to expand sci-tech co-op

TEHRAN –Iranian Science, Research and Technology Minister, Hossein Sarraf, and Japanese Ambassador to Tehran, Tamaki Tsukada, have discussed avenues for boosting scientific and technological collaborations between the two countries.

China denies intention to breach Japan’s airspace

China said it is investigating a report from Japan that a Chinese army aircraft violated Japanese airspace, China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Tuesday in Beijing.

Araqchi highlights potential for cooperation with Japan amid illegal U.S. sanctions

TEHRAN – There are significant opportunities for cooperation between Iran and Japan, particularly in the energy and economic sectors, said Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi during an interview with Japanese media. 

Iranian handicrafts make their mark on intl. markets

TEHRAN — Iranian handicrafts continue to gain recognition in global markets, with exports to countries around the world, according to the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.

US faces protests in Japan for opposing Nagasaki refusal to invite Israel

Scores of pro-Palestine protesters gathered outside Washington’s diplomatic mission in Tokyo to protest the US’ opposition to Nagasaki government’s decision to keep Israel away from an event to commemorate the 1945 nuclear bombing of Japan, Anadolu reported.

Japanese slam Israeli presence at Hiroshima nuclear bombing anniversary

Japanese people have staged a protest to denounce the diplomatic presence of Israel at an annual peace event in Hiroshima to mark the US nuclear bombing of the city.

Japan, UNODC contribute to enhancing Iran’s drug detection capacity

TEHRAN –Modern drug detection devices procured by the government of Japan and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) aim to strengthen the capacity of the Iranian anti-narcotics police to handle drug-related issues.

Japan hopes to develop bilateral relations with Iran: PM

TEHRAN- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan announced that Fumio Kishida had a telephone conversation with the Iranian president-elect in which the two sides expressed their desire to develop bilateral relations.

Japan, UNHCR enhance healthcare, education for refugees in Iran

TEHRAN –Japan’s contribution to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Iran boosts the country’s policies that allow Afghan refugees access to education and healthcare services.

Patients benefit from life-saving services of Japan-funded MRI

TEHRAN –Since the successful installation of the state-of-the-art magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine, funded by Japan, many patients in Hajar Hospital in the city of Shahrekord have benefited from life-saving early diagnosis for various diseases.

Iran unchanged in FIFA World Ranking

TEHRAN – Iran remained unchanged in 20th place in the latest FIFA World Rankings released on Thursday.

Japan Parliament calls for ceasefire in Gaza

The Japanese Parliament, Thursday, adopted a resolution, calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Palestinian-besieged enclave of Gaza, Anadolu Agency reports.

Iran, Japan set to bolster ties in fight against narcotics

TEHRAN –Iranian and Japanese anti-narcotics police are ready to expand their bilateral relations in the war on drugs.

Japan's Nagasaki holds off inviting Israel to peace ceremony

The Israeli ambassador to Japan has not yet been invited to Nagasaki's annual peace ceremony, said city officials who instead sent the embassy a letter calling for a Gaza ceasefire.

Japanese protest in solidarity with Palestine

Hundreds of Japanese people organized a demonstration in front of the US embassy in Tokyo, to protest Washington's support for Israel and its supply of weapons that kill Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, according to "Russia Today".

By Zeinab Bahrami

Japan and the recent tragedy of Iran

KYOTO, JAPAN - From the early hours of broadcasting news about the potential accident involving the helicopter carrying the President of Iran, Japanese TV and media have provided meticulous, moment-by-moment updates.