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Japan sets foreign tourists’ record in 2024

Published on: January 16, 2025
13:08

Tokyo, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) The number of foreign tourists in Japan grew to a record level in 2024, surpassing 36.80 million visitors, the Japan National Tourism Organization announced on Thursday.

Japan welcomes Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

Published on: January 16, 2025
11:36

Tokyo, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) Japan on Thursday welcomed the ceasefire deal reached between Israel and the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), describing it as an important step towards tackling the humanitarian situation in the region.

Malaysia, Japan PMs for strengthening cooperation

Published on: January 10, 2025
08:13

Kuala Lumpur, Jan 10 (Prensa Latina) Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his Japanese counterpart, Shigeru Ishiba, on Friday exchanged views on strengthening cooperation to ensure stability in supply chains, among other issues.

Japanese PM travels to Malaysia to strengthen ties with ASEAN

Published on: January 9, 2025
10:13

Tokyo, Jan 9 (Prensa Latina) Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba traveled to Malaysia on Thursday to strengthen economic and security alliances with the countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

China and Japan to expand cooperation and strengthen political ties

Published on: December 25, 2024
09:33

Beijing, Dec 25 (Prensa Latina) Japan's Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya arrived in China for an official visit to strengthen cooperation and address outstanding issues.

Cuba and Japan celebrate 95 years of diplomatic relations

Published on: December 21, 2024
13:05

Havana, Dec 21 (Prensa Latina) Cuba has reaffirmed its will to keep on developing relations with Japan on the occasion of the 95th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, its Foreign Ministry stressed today.

Tough hand in Japan to curb recreational cannabis consumption

Published on: December 12, 2024
11:27

Tokyo, Dec 12 (Prensa Latina) Japan will punish recreational cannabis consumption with up to seven years in prison, although it will allow the use of medicines made from marijuana derivatives, authorities announced today.

Japan urges halt to violence in Syria

Published on: December 9, 2024
14:53

Tokyo, Dec 9 (Prensa Latina) The Japanese government on Monday voiced concern over the worsening humanitarian situation in Syria and urged all parties involved to stop the violence.

Vietnam calls Japan a long-term and main partner

Published on: December 6, 2024
07:41

Hanoi, Dec 6 (Prensa Latina) The President of the National Assembly of Vietnam, Tran Thanh Man, praised Japan as a long-term and main partner.

Japan praises sake’s declaration as intangible cultural heritage

Published on: December 5, 2024
11:42

Tokyo, Dec 5 (Prensa Latina) Japan is celebrating on Thursday a decision by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to include Japan's knowledge and traditional techniques for the production of sake and other alcoholic beverages in the Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

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