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Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 17, 2022
NGO urges Japan to halt training for officers from coup-hit Myanmar
Human Rights Watch suggested that the Japanese government investigate whether program participants have been involved in operations violating the laws of war.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 28, 2021
Firm led by former Japan minister in joint venture linked with Myanmar military
With the ministry and the Southeast Asian country's ruling military acting as one body, there are concerns such business projects may become sources of income for the junta.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 25, 2018
Activist for Rohingya Muslims calls on Tokyo to speak out over refugee crisis
A leader of a global network of activists for Rohingya Muslims on Thursday called on Japan to actively speak out against the alleged abuse and genocide against Myanmar's ethnic minority by the country's military and strongly criticized Tokyo for its relative silence on a crisis that has become a major international concern.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 23, 2018
Japan considers doubling number of refugees to 60 starting in 2020
The government will review its policy of receiving refugees only from Myanmar under the program led by the UNHCR, while also promoting their settlement in areas beyond Tokyo.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 24, 2017
Taro Kono to discuss Rohingya crisis during Myanmar visit in January
Foreign Minister Taro Kono is set to visit Myanmar next month to hold talks with leader Aung San Suu Kyi and express concerns over the ongoing Rohingya crisis.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 10, 2013
Myanmar to get Japan Post model of efficient, fast mail
An initiative has been launched to modernize Myanmar's postal system by introducing Japan's fast, efficient and precise services, in line with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's economic revitalization plans featuring exports of advanced technologies and services, especially to developing countries in Asia.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 13, 2013
Suu Kyi visiting to drum up support
Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi will arrive in Japan on Saturday for her first visit in 27 years to discuss support for her fast-reforming nation, government officials said.

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A statue of "Dragon Ball" character Goku stands outside the offices of Bandai Namco in Tokyo. The figure is now as recognizable as such characters as Mickey Mouse and Spider-Man.
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