Culture Desk Renowned filmmaker Tanvir Mokammel has been invited to Japan where his feature film ‘Jibondhuli’ and documentary film ‘Bastra Baalika’ will be screened at an event, scheduled to take place on January in 2020.
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Japan looking for big ‘medal bounce’ as Olympic host nation
Tokyo (AP/UNB) — Countries playing host to the Olympics usually get a medal “bounce,” pushed by cheering fans and the advantage of being at home.
Bangladesh eyes sending more skilled workforce to Japan
Bangladesh has said the recently signed Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) on recruiting ‘Specified Skilled Workers’ will help Japan receive more skilled workforce from Bangladesh benefiting both the countries.
Japan emperor greets public in parade marking enthronement
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako waved and smiled from an open car in a motorcade marking his enthronement Sunday before hundreds of thousands of delighted well-wishers who cheered, waved small flags and took photos from both sides of packed sidewalks.
Woods shrugs off shaky start to lead in Japan
Inzai City, Oct 25 (AP/UNB) — Tiger Woods couldn’t have scripted a better scenario for the PGA Tour’s first tournament in Japan despite his shaky start.
Boks reach World Cup semis with win over Japan
Tokyo (AP/UNB) — There was no great shock this time, regardless of how much Japan threw at the Springboks. South Africa advanced to the semifinals with a grinding 26-3 win over Japan on Sunday, bringing an end to the home…
Traveling fans head to Japan for Rugby World Cup 2019
Langley, United Kingdom, Thursday 19 September 2019: Advanced flight bookings to Japan suggest rugby fans from the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Ireland will be on the ground in force to support their teams during this year’s Rugby World Cup…
Japan ex-empress undergoes breast cancer surgery
Japan’s former empress Michiko underwent surgery on Sunday after the 84-year-old was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, the Imperial Household Agency said.
Japan will help double Africa’s rice output by 2030: PM Abe
By Nafissatou Diouf Yokohama, Japan, Aug 28 2019 – The Sasakawa Association will work with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), to help double rice production to 50 million tonnes by 2030. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made the announcement…
Japan to help Gazipur City produce power from waste
Dhaka, Aug 28 – Japan will help Gazipur City Corporation (GCC) to produce electricity from wastage, said mayor Md Jahangir Alam.
Take “more strenuous efforts” to take Rohingyas back: Japan
Dhaka, Aug 2 (UNB) – Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono has urged the Myanmar government to take “more strenuous efforts” to take Rohingyas back from Bangladesh to their place of origin in Rakhine State. During his recent meeting with Myanmar…
Japan boyband star-maker Johnny Kitagawa dead
Japan’s leading boyband star-maker Johnny Kitagawa, who built an entertainment empire and broke records with his acts, has died of a stroke, his company said. He was 87. Kitagawa was behind the birth of J-pop groups including SMAP, TOKIO and…
Japan’s government must exit coal
by Jan Erik Saugestad OSLO – Following the abdication of Emperor Akihito, Japan announced that its new imperial era would be called Reiwa (“beautiful harmony”). But if the Reiwa era is to live up to its name, Japan’s government must…
Summit Group signs MoU with Japan’s Energy for New Era
Tokyo, May 29 (UNB) – Summit Group of Bangladesh and Japan’s Energy for New Era (JERA) signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday to initiate a mega energy infrastructure project. The project will have the capacity to handle 20 million…
Japan gets a new emperor as Naruhito vows to pursue peace
Tokyo, May 1 (AP/UNB) — Emperor Naruhito inherited the sacred sword and jewel Wednesday that signaled his succession as the 126th member of his family to rule Japan, pledging in his first public address to follow his father’s example by…
Japan for safe repatriation of Rohingyas with UN cooperation
Dhaka, April 17 (UNB) – Japan has laid emphasis on safe, voluntary repatriation of Rohingyas with dignity under the cooperation of the United Nations (UN) noting that there is no “enough” support for them. “We’ve tremendous tasks to help the…
Nuclear fuel removed from crippled Japan plant
The operator of Japan’s crippled Fukushima power plant today began removing atomic fuel from inside a building housing one of the reactors that melted down in 2011. The delicate operation represents the first time the Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO)…
Japan’s gender gap
CHICAGO, Illinois, Mar 27 2019 (IPS) – Japan is not making progress in gender equality, at least relative to the rest of the world. Despite the Japanese government’s attempts in recent years to pass legislation promoting the economic activity of women,…
Japan probe Hayabusa2 makes asteroid landing
A Japanese probe sent to examine an asteroid 300 million kilometres from the Earth for clues about the origin of life and the solar system landed successfully. Data from the probe, Hayabusa2, showed changes in speed and direction, indicating it…
Japan assures support for uplift, regrets matters of concern
Dhaka, Jan 6 – Japan has said it intends to continuously support Bangladesh’s efforts for its development and prosperity, and further develop the relationship between the two countries.
Japan to resume commercial whaling activity
Japan is considering pulling out of the International Whaling Commission (IWC), officials told AFP on Thursday as Tokyo reportedly gears up to resume commercial whaling activity next year.
China, Japan, South Korea agree on North’s nukes
Tokyo, Apr 09 (AP/UNB) — China, Japan and South Korea have agreed to work together to get North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons and on a three-way and regional free trade agreements.
Why is Japan populist-free?
By Ian Buruma Contemporary Japan may have its flaws, but it is now much more egalitarian than the United States, India, or many countries in Europe. By remaining a country of, by, and for the middle class, where the most…
Abe promises to deal firmly with North Korea threat
apanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has promised to “deal firmly” with North Korea after exit polls suggested he won a clear victory in Sunday’s election. Mr Abe had called an early election for an increased mandate to deal with “crises”…
Typhoon drenches Japan as country heads to polls
A typhoon has been drenching parts of Japan as the country heads to the polls after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called a snap election in the face of the rising threat from North Korea. Mr Abe called the election amid…
Japan, Uchimura deliver Olympic gold in men’s gymnastics
Dhaka- Kohei Uchimura stepped off the floor, saluted the crowd inside Rio Olympic Arena and bent over.Symbolically, it looked as if the Japanese gymnast was overcome by the moment after clinching the Olympic team gold he’s pursued during his otherwise…
Japan pledges $2.1 bln for metro rail
Japan has made about $ 2.1 billion aid commitment for the Mass Rapid Transit Development (MRT) project aimed at easing the Dhaka’s nagging traffic gridlock. “The total cost of the project is $2.7 billion and Japan will provide us $2.1…