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Japan's company closes all 8 convenience stores in occupied Palestinian territories

Tehran, IRNA—Japanese Seven & I Holdings closed all eight of its convenience stores in the occupied Palestinian territories by the end of July, Japanese media reported, citing informed sources.

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Japan’s ambassador: Mainstream media’s negative image of Iran not true

Tehran, IRNA – Japanese Ambassador to Tehran Tamaki Tsukada has said that many Japanese people do not have a good impression of Iran due to the negative image created by the mainstream media.

Iran FM hails welcome given to his diaries in Japan

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has praised Japanese readers for the welcome they have given to a book containing diaries from his time as Iran’s ambassador to the East Asian country.

Japan envoy calls for further development of ties with Iran

Tehran, IRNA – Japanese Ambassador to Tehran Tamaki Tsukada has called for development of cooperation with Iran, while referring to the existence of good grounds for deepening bilateral relations in various areas.

Photo exhibition launched in Tehran Metro to take a look at Japan’s culture

Tehran, IRNA – The subway of Iran's capital has held a photo exhibition to showcase the culture of Japan.

Iranian, Japanese FMs stress continuation of talks

Tehran, IRNA - The foreign ministers of Iran and Japan, in a telephone conversation, have emphasized the need for joint meetings to enhance overall relations between the two countries.

FM says Iran's new policy is to expand ties with all countries

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that the Islamic Republic’s new policy is to expand ties with all countries in the world, especially east Asian nations.

Iran to manage tensions with US, rebuild ties with Europe if they abandon 'hostile approach': FM

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Abbas Araghchi has said the Islamic Republic will seek to manage tensions with the US and rebuild ties with European countries only if they abandon their "hostile approach".

Iran qualify for final at Asian U18 Volleyball Championship

Tehran, IRNA – Iran has defeated Japan to qualify for the final at the 15th Asian Men’s U18 Volleyball Championship in Manama, Bahrain.

Pezeshkian says Iran, Japan always have friendly ties

Tehran, IRNA – The new Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has described Tehran-Tokyo ties as friendly and called for not allowing some problems created by certain foreign powers to get in the way of bilateral relations.

Iran President-elect, Japan PM hold phone talks

Tehran, IRNA - Iran's President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida have discussed strengthening mutual ties in a telephone conversation.

Arab League urges Japan to recognize State of Palestine

Tehran, IRNA – Secretary General of the Arab League Ahmed Aboul Gheit called on Japan to recognize the State of Palestine.

US-Japan jointly developed telescope's door fails to open: Report

Tehran, IRNA — A space telescope jointly developed by the Japanese and American experts has malfunctioned, media outlets have reported.

FM: Iran targeted origin of attack on Iran's diplomatic mission in Syria

Tehran, IRNA - In a phone call with his Japanese counterpart, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said that Iran's very precise and calculated military action against military and intelligence bases was the source of the attack on Iran's diplomatic mission in Damascus.

Japan says ready to pay $35 million to UNRWA

Tehran, IRNA - Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa said her country has prepared a $35 million aid package for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA).

Japan and necessity of change in diplomacy

Tehran, IRNA – A change in diplomacy would help Japan play a more influential role in international arena and manage the regional tensions it faces.

Iran’s Astan Quds, Japan’s Tokyo University libraries sign MoU

Mashhad, IRNA - The Organization of Libraries, Museums, and Document Center of Iran's Astan Quds Razavi and the Asian Research Library of the University of Tokyo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to exchange information and experiences for promoting and updating library services.

OANA acting actively on int’l developments: IRNA CEO

Tokyo, IRNA – Managing Director of the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) Ali Naderi has said that the Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies, known as OANA, acts actively when it comes to international developments including those in Palestine.

Iranian FM visits Japanese ambassador

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has visited Tamaki Tsukada, the Japanese Ambassador to Iran, and both sides stressed the importance of boosting mutual ties on bilateral and regional sides.

North Korea raps Japan plan to buy US cruise missiles

Tehran, IRNA – North Korea has criticized Tokyo for its intentions to purchase Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States, describing Japan the worst threatening country in the region.

Japan embassy extends congratulations to Iranian football team

Tehran, IRNA – The Japanese embassy in Tehran has sent a congratulatory message to the Iranian national football team on its victory in the elimination stage of the AFC Asian Cup in Qatar.

Raisi phones team members after Iran’s football victory over Japan

Tehran, IRNA - Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has spoken over phone with head coach and one of the players of the Iranian national football team after the team clinched a long-anticipated victory over Japan in the AFC Asian Cup in Doha, Qatar.

Iran beats Japan to progress to AFC Asian Cup semifinals

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s national football team has defeated Japan in a thrilling match in the quarterfinals of the AFC Asian Cup.

Iran’s Tokyo embassy opens book of condolences for Kerman attack victims

Tehran, IRNA – The memorial book of condolences in honor of victims of the Kerman terrorist attacks that took place in Iran's southeastern province on Wednesday was opened for two days in the Iranian embassy in the Japanese capital city of Tokyo.

Iran’s Bagheri in Japan for bilateral talks

Tehran, IRNA – Deputy Iranian Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Ali Bagheri arrived in Tokyo on Monday to hold talks with Japanese officials.

FM says Iran ready to boost cooperation with Japan

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has announced the Islamic Republic’s readiness to boost bilateral and international cooperation with Japan and increase trade between the two countries.

Iran, Japan parliamentary groups cooperate fruitfully: Envoy

Tabriz, IRNA – Japan’s ambassador to Tehran has appreciated the Iranian parliamentarians for their cooperation with their Japanese counterparts, noting that parliamentary friendship groups from both nations pursue fruitful collaborations and that Tokyo welcomes the development of these relations.

Iran national field hockey team advances to quarter-finals of Asian Championship

Tehran, IRNA - Iran's national field hockey team advanced to the quarterfinals of the Asian Championship for the first time.