Mongolia

Olympics May 1, 2020

Mongolian athletes stranded in Japan remain hopeful for Paralympics

by Ayano Shimizu

Mongolian athletes and para athletes have continued to train in their Japanese host cities in preparation for the delayed Tokyo Games.

Asia Pacific / Science & Health Jan 28, 2020

Global efforts to curb coronavirus intensify as deaths top 100

Governments, global companies and international health organizations rushed to contain the spread of a SARS-like coronavirus that has claimed more than 100 lives in China, with the number of cases soaring. As containment efforts intensify, the likelihood of the virus disrupting global businesses and the ...

Soccer Oct 10, 2019

Samurai Blue rout Mongolia 6-0 in 2022 World Cup qualifier

by Dan Orlowitz

In the sumo ring, wrestlers from Mongolia rule the roost against their Japanese opponents. On the soccer pitch, Japan is clearly still king. Takumi Minamino scored in his third straight match, veteran defender Yuto Nagatomo netted his first international goal in 10 years and Junya Ito ...

National Jul 25, 2019

Japan to conduct tests for prospective caregivers in four Asian nations this fall

Japan will conduct tests in Cambodia, Nepal, Myanmar and Mongolia this fall for prospective caregivers who want to work in Japan under a new visa program, according to government officials. The labor ministry said last week that the exams, aimed at securing more workers in ...

Sumo Oct 30, 2018

Takanoiwa drops lawsuit against ex-yokozuna Harumafuji over assault

Wrestler Takanoiwa on Tuesday dropped a damages suit filed against former yokozuna Harumafuji for an assault last year, saying his family in Mongolia has been subject to abuse over the legal action. In the civil suit filed earlier this month, Takanoiwa sought ¥24 million ($213,000) ...

National / Politics Oct 19, 2018

Japan and North Korea intelligence officials held secret meeting in Mongolia in October

The meeting could be consistent with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s stated desire to arrange a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Asia Pacific May 3, 2018

Urban nomads: Mongolian herders migrate to cities as climate change erodes the steppe's abundance

by Max Baring

With about 100 sheep and goats Jugder Samdan makes just enough to scrape by as a nomadic herder in Mongolia, basking in the sun as he watches over his animals. But he worries about the future. Samdan has seen major changes during his 70 plus ...

National Mar 6, 2018

Publisher Shogakukan withdraws and apologizes for comic that mocks Genghis Khan

After it drew a barrage of criticism from Mongolians, Japanese publisher Shogakukan Inc. said Tuesday it is withdrawing the latest issue of a monthly cartoon magazine featuring an insulting picture of Mongolia's national hero, Genghis Khan. The March edition of "Korokoro Comic," which went on ...