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Japanese Emperor delivers emotional birthday statement before abdication
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], Dec 23 (ANI): As Japan's Emperor Akihito celebrated his 85th birthday on Sunday, he gave a final, yet emotional and heart-touching, statement before stepping down from the throne in April next year.
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Detention of Nissan's ex-chairman extended by 10 days
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], Dec 23 (ANI): A Tokyo court on Sunday extended the detention of former chairman of Nissan Motors Carlos Ghosn for another 10 days till January 1, 2019, on charges of financial misconduct in the Japanese automobile manufacturing company.
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A medal in Olympics is my dream: Bajrang Punia
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Tbilisi [Georgia], Dec 21 (ANI): Star Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia has had a terrific 2018. Apart from becoming the world's top-ranked freestyle wrestler in the 65 kg category, the 24-year dominated some of the top competitions that were held in 2018, and the next thing on his mind is a med
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Sushil Kumar sets his eyes on 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 20 (ANI): Two-time Olympic medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar has set his sight on the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. He says the year 2019 will mark the start of the preparations for the prestigious tournament, for which "I am working really hard."
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Manika Batra, Saurabh Chaudhary among those approved by SAI for TOPS schem
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 13 (ANI): The Sports Authority of India's Mission Olympic Cell approved the names of 29 athletes, including Asian Games gold medallist shooter Saurabh Chaudhary and ace table tennis player Manika Batra, for its Target Olympics Mission Scheme (TOPS). The performance of
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US Marine aircraft crash: Marines declared dead
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], Dec 11 (ANI): Almost a week after two Marine planes crashed off the coast of Japan, the United States military called off the search and rescue operation, declaring five marines dead.
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Tokyo Metropolitan Govt undertakes steps to recycle wastewater
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], Dec 6 (ANI): The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau is making sincere efforts to recycle wastewater and keep the city clean.
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Japanese airline introduces traditional food for passengers
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], Dec 6(ANI): Japanese airline All Nippon Airways (ANA) has recently announced its new in-flight menu which consists of many local dishes.
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Shimizu Corporation building safe stadium for Tokyo 2020
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], Nov 30 (ANI): The Tokyo Olympic and Paralympics Games Organising Committee recently invited media persons to observe lifting of a large roof of Olympic Gymnastic Centre, which will be the venue for gymnastics.
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Tokyo Met takes consistent efforts to keep city pollution-free
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], Nov 30 (ANI): Tokyo is one of the largest cities in the world. Half a century ago, it faced serious air pollution. Rapid economic growth in the 1950s turned the sky of the megacity hazy due to industrial pollution. In some areas, the sun was not even visible.
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IOC president praises preparations for Tokyo Olympic 2020
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], Nov 28 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach on Wednesday stated that he is impressed with the progress in the preparations of the 2020 Summer Olympics (Tokyo 2020).
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Japan to resume oil imports from Iran
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], Nov 28 (ANI): Japan is all set to resume its oil imports from Iran by the end of the year following an exemption from United States sanctions which will last for 180 days.
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