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TICAD

Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Jun 4, 2013
Japan urged to play more visible role on continent
The mood of hope at the end of TICAD V is mingled with uncertainty about the steps in store for the conference and Japan-Africa relations as a whole, especially regarding political exchanges at the highest levels.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 4, 2013
Cote d'Ivoire leader makes case for broader ties
Pledges to assist African development show "lots of generosity" but Japan can benefit from extending assistance in a variety of fields, Cote d'Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara said Monday.
JAPAN
Jun 4, 2013
China’s leaders frequent visitors to Africa, unlike Japan’s
During the three-day fifth Tokyo International Conference on African Development that ended Monday, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made full use of a once in five years chance to bolster ties with African countries by vigorously holding bilateral talks with the leaders of about 40 nations from the continent.
JAPAN
Jun 4, 2013
On TICAD sidelines, Ugandan land mine activist calls for more support for victims
Ugandan land mine survivor and activist Margaret Arech Orech is calling for more international action to support people crippled by the explosive devices in Africa.
EDITORIALS
Jun 4, 2013
Spurring balanced African growth
Japan should make serious efforts to increase trade with and investment in Africa, but not in China's footsteps.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 3, 2013
Africa also has stake in UNSC reform: Abe
Japan and African nations must cooperate to push forward United Nations Security Council reform in order to realize better global governance, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Monday at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 17, 2013
2,000 attend Africa resources confab
A two-day meeting to discuss how to utilize African natural resources started in Tokyo on Thursday, with around 2,000 people, including natural resources ministers from 15 African nations, attending.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 9, 2013
TICAD to redefine Japan aid to Africa
When the first Tokyo International Conference on African Development was held 20 years ago, circumstances in Japan and Africa were vastly different than they are today.
Tokuryū, a new crime menace in Japan, emerges from the shadows
The National Police Agency coined the term "tokuryū" to classify individuals involved in dark part time jobs and quasi-gangsters, using the words "tokumei" (anonymous) and "ryūdo" (fluid) to reflect their characteristics.
Is Modi’s party heading for a stunning election loss?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign tactics have escalated, including anti-Muslim rhetoric and fearmongering, reflecting his ruling party's desperation.
Japan's labor crunch persists despite slight improvement
Over 300 companies went out of business in fiscal 2023 due to labor shortages, according to Teikoku Databank.
Excitement returns to tourist spots in Japan one year on
On May 2, the streets of Arashiyama, a well-known tourist destination in Kyoto, were filled with tourists, including many from abroad, ahead of the four-day weekend.
Many banks in Japan raise deposit rates after BOJ action
Major banks as well as regional banks have raised their ordinary deposit rates to 0.02% per annum from 0.001%.
How a Japanese scientist is turning the climate crisis into music
A screencap of a performance of Hiroto Nagai's “String Quartet No. 1 ‘Polar Energy Budget’” by the PRT Quartet
Japan’s tween skateboarders get head start on preparations for 2028 Olympics
Ibuki Matsumoto competes at an event in Osaka on April 21.
Pentagon reveals drone types for Replicator program to counter China
A U.S. Naval Special Warfare Operator fires a Switchblade 300 loitering munition during training exercises in Fallon, Nevada, last July. The U.S. Defense Department plans to use small drones — known in the Pentagon as “all-domain attritable autonomous systems” — to help counter Chinese military systems and tactics.
As visitors surge, Japan seeks ways to make tourism eco-friendly
Much like other hot spots across Okinawa, Onna has diligently strived to captivate both domestic and international tourists, while at the same time grappling with the environmental strain induced by the influx of visitors.

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