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Japanese 9 prefecture's governors declared to accelerate friendship and mu
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Declaration ceremony of Japan-India Governors' Network for Friendship and Exchange was held at Indian embassy in Tokyo. Japanese 9 prefecture's governors declared with participation of Indian ambassador Ms. Nagma Mohamed Mallic. It aims to be a gateway to connect Japanese prefectures and Ind
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Volcano in Japan's Sakurajima erupts, creating 4,400m high plume
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The eruption continued after the initial event, prompting the agency to issue an ashfall forecast for parts of Kagoshima, Kumamoto and Miyazaki prefectures. No injuries or damage to buildings have been reported.
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PM Modi meets Japan's Governors of 16 prefectures, highlights areas of col
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The MEA said that PM Modi highlighted the potential of greater collaboration in various sectors between India and Japan.
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Japan: Shiga Prefecture strengthens global partnerships for regional growt
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Japanese prefectures are focusing on enhancing ties with Asian countries and India to accelerate regional revitalization.
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Japan: Tokushima prefecture Governor eyes stronger India-Japan partnership
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Located on Shikoku Island, one of Japan's four main islands, Tokushima has emerged as the most proactive of the island's four prefectures in advancing global engagement.
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India expresses solidarity with Japan in wake of earthquake, tsunami
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
"Deeply saddened to learn of the damage caused by the earthquake and tsunami that occurred in Ishikawa and other nearby prefectures of Japan. Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected. India stands in solidarity with Japan and its people in these challenging times," posted the Indi
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Over 60 injured as Typhoon Lan moves north Japan
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
According to a Fire and Disaster Management Agency tally, 64 people across nine prefectures suffered injuries and many of them were the residents of Hyogo and Osaka prefectures.
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It's 12 years since massive earthquake-tsunami struck Japan that killed 15
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Recovery from the magnitude-9.0 earthquake and resultant tsunami that devastated Fukushima, Iwate and Miyagi prefectures has progressed in the ensuing years, but some 31,000 people remained displaced as of November 2022, Kyodo News said. Cleanup plans at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear complex
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China rations electricity to factories as heatwave affect economy
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Beijing [China], August 16 (ANI): Chinese Sichuan province, which is home to over 80 million people, announced on Monday that their factories and prefectures would halt operations until Saturday, as the heatwave sends power demands soaring and dries up reservoirs.
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Earthquake of magnitude 5.8 Richter scale hits Japan
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], May 22 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 5.8 Richter scale hit Fukushima and other prefectures in Japan's east and northeast at 12.24 pm (local time) on Sunday, the Japan Times reported.
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Japan to extend COVID-19 emergency measures in half of prefectures under r
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], March 3 (ANI/Xinhua): The Japanese government on Thursday is set to announce that the current COVID-19 quasi-emergency measures in place will be extended beyond the Sunday deadline in roughly half of the 31 prefectures where enhanced antiviral measures are in place.
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Japan's COVID-19 advisory panel approves extension of emergency measures a
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], February 10 (ANI/Xinhua): The Japanese government's advisory panel on COVID-19 measures has approved the extension of quasi-emergency restrictions currently in place in 13 prefectures that are set to expire on Sunday amid concerns over a new virus sub-variant.
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