December 02, 2019: Koror, Palau— On November 13, Japanese company Sojitz Corporation invited key members of the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) to Japan to meet with representatives from Japan’s NEC company, a global leader in technological advances, to explore options through which MOJ can augment its efforts to keep Palau safe at the border and […]
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Japan looking for big ‘medal bounce’ as Olympic host nation
TOKYO (AP) — Countries playing host to the Olympics usually get a medal “bounce,” pushed by cheering fans and the advantage of being at home. Mitsugi Ogata also brought up the opposite possibility — the “home-field disadvantage.” Otaga was named Tuesday as the deputy head of the Japanese delegation for the Tokyo Games next year, […]
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Oka Midori rekindles enka music in Palau
The Embassy of Japan in collaboration with Palau Visitors Authority (PVA) organized the first Enka Concert in Palau by enka singer, Ms. Oka Midori on November 24, to celebrate 25 years since Japan and Palau established diplomatic ties. Many Palauan songs originated from melodies of Japanese music especially enka such as, “Kimeta” which is originally […]
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Japanese Enka Singer graces the stage at Ngarachamayong Cultural Center
Japanese Enka Singer Oka Midori sang in front of a packed Ngarachamayong on Sunday November 23rd. Possessing a voice that filled the room and a star quality that glued the audience’s eyes to her, she was able to put on a memorable show. Midori not only sang from her own musical catalogue, but she also […]
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Pm Abe’s speech at Palau reception
As introduced, I am Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan. Your Excellency Remengesau, President of Palau; Your Excellency Panuelo, President of Micronesia, ladies and gentlemen, I’m absolutely delighted today that I am able to attend this wonderful event together with my close friend President Remengesau to celebrate the 25th anniversary of our diplomatic relations between […]
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Palau president appoints renowned Japanese Enka singer as goodwill ambassador
Koror, Palau – President Tommy Remengesau, Jr. has formally appointed famous Japanese Enka singer Oka Midori as Palau’s goodwill ambassador on culture and music. In a letter addressed to the Japanese singer dated November 21, 2019, president Remengesau expressed his appreciation to the artist for introducing Enka to the Palauan people. Enka, according to Japan […]