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Iranpress: Head of Tokyo Olympics says games will not be cancelled

Head of Tokyo Olympics says games will not be cancelled

Saturday, 17 April 2021 02:46

The head of the Tokyo Olympics on Friday was again forced to assure the world that the postponed games will open in just over three months and not be canceled despite surging COVID-19 cases in Japan.

Iranpress: Olympic torch relay goes through empty Osaka park as COVID-19 cases rise

Olympic torch relay goes through empty Osaka park as COVID-19 cases rise

Tuesday, 13 April 2021 16:54

The torch relay for the Tokyo Olympics ran through a mostly empty Osaka city park on Tuesday, showing the risks of trying to hold the postponed games during a pandemic.

Iranpress: 5.3 magnitude earthquake jolts Kagoshima, Japan

5.3 magnitude earthquake jolts Kagoshima, Japan

Saturday, 10 April 2021 05:40

An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale hit Kagoshima province in southwestern Japan on Saturday morning.

Iranpress: Iran, Japan underline need to expand friendly relations

Iran, Japan underline need to expand friendly relations

Sunday, 04 April 2021 01:16

During a meeting with his Japanese counterpart in Tehran, the Iranian ambassador to Japan stressed the need to promote bilateral and friendly relations between Tehran and Tokyo.

Iranpress: Japan holds seminar on Introducing Iranian Nowruz

Japan holds seminar on Introducing Iranian Nowruz

Sunday, 28 March 2021 23:05

A specialized seminar 'Introducing Iranian Nowruz' was held in Japan with the participation of culture advocates.

Iranpress: Tokyo Olympic torch relay begins amid coronavirus

Tokyo Olympic torch relay begins amid coronavirus

Thursday, 25 March 2021 16:21

The torch relay for the postponed Tokyo Olympics began its journey across Japan on Thursday amid COVID curbs.

Iranpress: US holds naval drill with Belgium, France, Japan in West Asia

US holds naval drill with Belgium, France, Japan in West Asia

Monday, 22 March 2021 05:46

The US Navy's Fifth Fleet announced it will hold a major naval exercise alongside Belgium, France and Japan in West Asia.

Iranpress: Japan says suicide rate increased in 2020

Japan says suicide rate increased in 2020

Monday, 22 March 2021 01:20

Health sources in Japan have reported an increase in suicide rates in the country in 2020

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