Japan eases travel restrictions for Iran

TEHRAN – Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan has revised its travel advisory for Iran, upgrading it from "avoid unnecessary travels" to "travel with caution", ISNA reported on Friday.

Exhibit of Iranian handicrafts, arts opens in Tokyo

TEHRAN – On Monday, an exhibition of Iranian handicrafts and arts opened at the Iranian embassy in Tokyo.

Iranian athletes depart for Tokyo

TEHRAN – The first batch of Iranian athletes left Tehran for Tokyo on Sunday.

Iranian artists weave exquisite rug specially for Tokyo Olympics

TEHRAN – For the first time, an elegant and luxury carpet has been produced by Iranian artists aiming to showcase the history of the Olympics at the 2020 Tokyo games.

Iranian cultural festival opens in Tokyo 

TEHRAN – Iran is organizing a cultural festival in Tokyo, which opened at the Japan International Cooperation Agency on Monday.

Iran basketball depart for Japan

TEHRAN – Iran national basketball team will play Japan three friendly matches as part of preparation for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.

59 athletes to represent Iran at 2020 Paralympics

TEHRAN - Iranian Chef de Mission Hadi Rezaei says that they will send 59 athletes to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

Iranian, Japanese museums discuss preservation, exploitation of cultural heritage

TEHRAN - Experts from the National Museum of Iran and the Museum of Teikyo University of Japan have explored ways to enhance cooperation in various museology arenas during a webinar on Wednesday.

Wrestler Hassan Yazdani turns 26

TEHRAN – Iranian freestyle wrestler Hassan Yazdani turned 26 on Saturday.

Iranian, Japanese archaeologists hold conference online

TEHRAN – The 20th Iran-Japan archaeological conference has been held online with over 100 experts, students and researchers were in attendance.

“Villa Dwellers” opens Iranian Film Festival in Tokyo

TEHRAN – The Japanese capital of Tokyo is hosting the 3rd Iranian Film Festival, which opened on Monday at the Akasaka Civic Hall in Minato City with screening Monir Qeidi’s debut feature film “Villa Dwellers” on the Iran-Iraq 1980-1988 war.

Iranian freestyler Hadi aims Olympic medal

TEHRAN – Iranian heavyweight wrestler Parviz Hadi is going to win a medal at the next year’s Olympic Games.

Tokyo to host 3rd Iranian Film Festival 

TEHRAN – The 3rd Iranian Film Festival in Tokyo will open in Minato City on August 10 by screening “Villa Dwellers”, Monir Qeidi’s debut feature film on the Iran-Iraq 1980-1988 war.

Father of Iran wrestling Abolmolooki dies

TEHRAN – Kyoomars Abolmolooki, the father of Iran’s modern wrestling, passed away on Sunday.

Hadadi assures of winning second Olympics medal

TEHRAN – Iranian discus thrower Ehsan Hadadi says that he can win his second medal in the Olympic Games.

Japan, Austria downgrade Iran travel warning

TEHRAN – Japan and Austria have significantly downgraded their travel warnings on Iran, a caution they, amongst some other countries, issued following the deadly crash of a Ukrainian plane near Tehran last month.

Tokyo exhibit features ancient Iran-Japan cultural ties

TEHRAN – Sets of valuable historical relics from ancient Iran have been recently put on show by International Network for Japanese Art at Tokyo National Museum along with exquisite objects from the formative Asuka and Nara periods (593–794), showcasing the deep cultural ties of the two countries rooted in the historical past.

Iran, Japan to continue close consultations on key issues: Araqchi

TEHRAN – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi announced on Saturday that Tehran and Tokyo are resolved to continue their consultations over key international and regional issues more closely than ever. 

Ex-Iran wrestler Khodabandeh passes away

TEHRAN – Former Iran freestyle wrestler Abdollah Khodabandeh passed away at the age of 83 on Wednesday.

Iran’s Araqchi attends international summit in Tokyo

TEHRAN – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Abbas Araqchi visited Japan on Monday to participate in the 1st Tokyo Global Dialogue Summit.   

Iran expresses sympathy with Japan over deadly typhoon

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has issued a message expressing sympathy with the Japanese government and people over destructive typhoon which has left at least 42 people dead.

Senior Japanese diplomat says Tokyo attaches great importance to ties with Tehran

TEHRAN – Japanese Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Takeo Mori said on Saturday that his country highly prioritizes ties and consultations with Iran.

Iran, Japan discuss legal co-op in Tokyo

TEHRAN – Iran and Japan have held legal consultations in Tokyo, where the two sides highlighted the need to forge closer cooperation on major issues related to international law, According to the Foreign Ministry website reported on Tuesday.

Abe’s high-profile visit to Tehran

TEHRAN – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited Tehran on Wednesday afternoon for talks with top Iranian leaders.  

By Chen Yang 

Bluebook reflects Tokyo fine-tuning diplomacy

According to Asahi Shimbun, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA) released the 2019 Diplomatic Bluebook on April 23. As the last bluebook of the Heisei period, it uses new expressions such as playing down the significance of Japan-South Korea relations, sending friendly signals to North Korea and showing a proactive attitude on ties with Russia. Positive statement over the China-Japan relationship also emerged in the Bluebook.

Japanese tour operators weighing Iran’s Kerman as a new destination

TEHRAN – A number of Japanese tour operators and ecotourism associates have recently visited natural attractions in Iran’s Kerman province, mulling over it to become a new destination.

Ambassador hails tourism for stronger Tehran-Tokyo ties

TEHRAN - Iranian Ambassador to Japan Morteza Rahmani-Movahed has welcomed development of tourism as a way to boost ties between Tehran and Tokyo.

Envoy lauds historic Iran-Japan ties

TEHRAN – Iranian ambassador to Tokyo Morteza Rahmani-Movahed has lauded Iran’s historical relations with Japan, saying the two nations’ ties date back to a thousand years ago.

Iran, Japan to boost economic co-op: Larijani

TEHRAN – Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said on Monday that his trip to Japan is aimed to boost economic cooperation between Tehran and Tokyo, Mehr reported.