Updated as of September 16, 2019| 10:33am Some Japanese men who survived the fierce World War 2 battle in Palau, including their relatives, will arrive in the country by the end of the month to donate an ambulance and fire truck to the Ministry of Justice (MOJ). MOJ Chief of Staff Earnest Ongidobel said in […]
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Release of “Japanese Originated Palauan Words” Movie
In Palauan language, there are approximately 1,000 Japanese originated words, which are used as Palauan even today. Japan and Palau are celebrating its 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year. The two countries are tied with its long history, and various Japanese influences can be seen in Palauan language and culture. On […]
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Japanese professionals conduct cultural exchange in Palau
A group of Japanese professionals called the Kinouken Group was in Palau last week to conduct a cultural exchange program at the Senior Citizen’s Center in Koror on August 27. Fourteen members of the Kinouken Group headed by their president, Sachiko Ariizumi, performed several Japanese cultural dance, songs, and games to entertain the Palauan seniors. […]
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Belau Modekngei High School students to participate in summit on “World Tsunami Awareness Day” in Japan
The Embassy of Japan is pleased to announce this year’s Youth Ambassadors from Palau to attend the High School Students Summit on “World Tsunami Awareness Day” 2019 in Hokkaido, which will be held from September 10 to 11 in Japan. Since 2016, one high school in Palau is provided the opportunity to participate in the […]
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Japan’s move to lower South Korea trade status takes effect
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s downgrading of South Korea’s trade status took effect Wednesday, a decision that has already set off a series of reactions hurting bilateral relations. Japanese manufacturers now must apply for approval for each technology-related contract for South Korean export, rather than the simpler checks granted a preferential trade partner, which is still […]
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Japan gives new school bus to MOE
The Japanese government has yet again donated a brand new school bus to the Ministry of Education (MOE) to improve ease of transportation of Palauan students. The handover ceremony was attended by the Special Advisor to Prime Minister of Japan Kentaro Sonoura, Japan Ambassador to Palau Akira Karasawa, House of Representatives member Kosaburo Nishime, and […]