Japan has made a significant contribution to regional development, especially in managing lucrative fish stocks SYDNEY, 11 OCTOBER 2019 (THE INTERPRETER) — In the varied debates about influence in the Pacific, rarely does Japan’s position in the region feature prominently. On the off chance that Japan’s presence in the Pacific is discussed, its “aid diplomacy” […]
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Rescue efforts underway after typhoon rains flood Japan
TOKYO (AP) — Helicopters plucked people from their flooded homes on Sunday as rescue efforts went into full force in wide areas of Japan, including Tokyo, after a powerful typhoon unleashed heavy rainfall, leaving at least four dead and 17 missing. Typhoon Hagibis made landfall south of Tokyo Saturday and moved northward. More than 100 […]
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Former Palau Minister conferred with Japan’s Spring Imperial Decoration
Palau’s former State and Education Minister Billy Godfried Kuartei was conferred with Japan’s Spring Imperial Decoration at the Ngarachamayong Cultural Center on October 9. Japan Ambassador to Palau Akira Karasawa handed over to the former State Minister the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun during one of the events for the celebration […]
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Air, sea Japanese self-defense force vessels in Palau for the first time
Japanese air and sea vessels had visited Palau for the first time as part of the celebration of its 25 years of diplomatic relationship with Palau. Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF)ships JS Kashima and JS Inazuma arrived in the country on October 8, after embarking on an international cruise that began on May 21 this […]
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Japan self-defense squadron spar with Palau judo federation
Through the help of Japan Embassy, Some members of Japan’s self-defense squadron had a sparring practice with Palau Judo Federation on October 8 that took place in the national gym at 6:30 PM. Led by Jen Anson, both the groups engaged in various judo techniques and exercises. The learning experience is a cultural exchange between […]
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Japan Host Towns for Tokyo 2020 Olympics donate sports equipment to Palau
Zao Town and Hitachiomiya City of Japan, host towns for for Palau National Olympic Team to Tokyo 2020 Olympics donated sports equipment to Palau National Olympic Committee on 9th October 2019. Sports equipment’s includes Baseball equipment’s, Athletics uniforms, Basketball Balls, soccer Balls, Volleyball Balls, Judo Judogi. This sport equipment will be disseminated to each Sports […]