Palau and Japan’s Flag carried by Palauan law enforcers in a ceremony in Palau. (File Photo/ Rhealyn C. Pojas) Palau and Japan are going to co-host an international yacht race as part of the 25th anniversary celebration of Palau’s Independence and the 160th anniversary of the opening of Japan’s Yokohama Port this year. A website […]
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Order of the Rising Sun awardee honored by family, friends
Former Palau Ambassador to Japan Minoru Francisco Xavier Ueki (left) shared a photo with a guest during the dinner party organized by his family and friends to honor recognition bestowed upin him by the Japan government through the Order of the Rising Sun award. (Rhealyn C. Pojas) Family and friends of former Palau Ambassador to […]
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Remengesau confirms Japan’s wishes to fish beyond 2020
President Tommy Remengesau Jr. said talks regarding Japan’s request to fish in Palau waters beyond the implementation of the Marine Sanctuary is still underway. The president however noted that under the law, 20 percent would remain open for fishing. “Don’t forget we have 20 percent fishing allowed zone. That is another option to look at […]
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Japan wishes to continue fishing in Palau after 2020
Saying it will impact small scale fishermen in Okinawa, Japan is requesting the government of Palau to allow the vessels to continue fishing even after the implementation of the Palau National Marine Sanctuary after 2020. At the sidelines of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission last week in Honolulu, Hawaii, Japan’s Head of Shingo […]
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2019 is very important year for Palau and Japan: Japan Parliamentary Vice Minister
Japan Parliamentary Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Norikazu Suzuki told the media during his visit to Palau last week that 2019 will be a very important year for both countries as it will mark the 25th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. “We would like to establish a win-win relationship for the future and I would […]
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Japanese Parliamentary Vice Minister vows to help bring back direct flight between Palau, Japan
Japanese Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Norikazu Suzuki told the media that he will help in bringing back the regular direct flights between Palau and Japan after realizing its importance. Suzuki, who visited Palau for the first time to attend the Palau-Japan Trade, Investment, and Tourism Seminar that was held on December 4 at the […]