CONTROVERSY: Teen soccer player of mixed parentage in Japan registered as a foreigner despite holding Japanese nationality since birth

A photo of the Japanese junior high school student who was mistakenly registered as having U.S. nationality (Provided by his mother) - The Asahi Shimbun

CONTROVERSY: Teen soccer player of mixed parentage in Japan registered as a foreigner despite holding Japanese nationality since birth

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Managing Editor) A Japanese teenager with an American father has been controversially registered by his local soccer club as a foreigner despite holding Japanese nationality since birth. The issue has sparked a huge controversy between the mother of the teenager, whose identity has not been disclosed, the soccer club and the Japan Football Association (JFA). According to details reported by The Asahi Shimbun portal, the soccer club […]

August 28, 2025

Africa

The Gambia promotes cultural dynamism and investment at Japan’s Expo 2025

West African nation, The Gambia, marked its national day at the Japan International Expo in Osaka with cultural displays and investment pitches aimed at strengthening ties with Japan. Representing President Adama Barrow, Trade Minister Babucarr O. Joof was welcomed by Vice Commissioner General Ikeyama Shigetoshi. Hon. Joof highlighted The Gambia’s Economic Transformation Agenda, outlining new industrial policies, plans for a Trans-Gambia Special Economic Zone, and efforts to boost competitiveness in […]

August 24, 2025

Nigerians to live and work in Kisarazu City in Chiba

Africa

Japan announces strategic partnership to allow Nigerian citizens to live and work in this city in new immigration policy

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Managing Editor) The Government of Japan has named Kisarazu City as the hometown for all Nigerian nationals who are willing to relocate and work in Japan. This latest move forms part of the East Asian country’s new strategy to deepen cultural diplomacy, promote economic growth with these African countries while enhancing the workforce and productivity of Japan. Japan has been experiencing a decline in birth rate and […]

August 24, 2025

Africa

Ghanaians willing to live and work in Japan can now relocate to this city – Check out more details

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Managing Editor) The Government of Japan has launched a new Immigration policy which will allow Ghanaian nationals willing to live and work in Japan to relocate to Sanjo City in the Niigata Prefecture. This latest move forms part of the East Asian country's new strategy to deepen cultural diplomacy, promote economic growth and enhance workforce productivity. Japan has been experiencing a decline in birth rate and is […]

August 24, 2025

Africa

GALLERY: Check out top 25 photos of President Mahama’s meeting with the leadership of the Ghana Association in Japan

The President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, held a meeting with the top executives of the Ghana Residents Association of Japan on Friday, August 22, 2025, at the Okura Hotel in Tokyo, Japan. President Mahama has been on a working visit to Japan since August 18, 2025, and participated in the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD-9) which was at the Hyatt Regency Yokohama, […]

August 24, 2025

President Mahama with top executives of the Ghana Residents Association in Japan

Africa

Ghana President Mahama holds crucial meeting with leadership of Ghanaian Residents Association of Japan

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Managing Editor) The President of the Republic of Ghana, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, held a meeting with the top executives of the Ghana Residents Association of Japan on Friday, August 22, 2025, at the Okura Hotel in Tokyo, Japan. President Mahama has been on a working visit to Japan since August 18, 2025, and participated in the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD-9) which was […]

August 23, 2025

Ghana aims at improving road infrastructure

Africa

Ghana commits $1.3b to road infrastructure development – President Mahama via TICAD-9 in Yokohama

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Managing Editor) Ghana has committed a total of $1.3 billion to improve road infrastructure in the West African nation, according to President John Mahama. President Mahama was the keynote speaker at the Forum of the 2025 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD-9) held at the Hyatt Regency Yokohama, Japan on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. The forum which marks a pivotal moment in the enduring partnership […]

August 20, 2025

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Japan defender Endo Wataru provides crucial assist as Liverpool rallies to late victory over Bournemouth in Premier League opener

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Managing Editor) Japan international defender Endo Wataru climbed off the substitute bench to provide a crucial assist for Mohammed Salah to cement the victory for Liverpool needed last-gasp goals from Federico Chiesa and Salah to record a 4-2 triumph over Bournemouth in the 2025/26 Premier League opener at the Anfield on Friday night. The 32-year-old took the place of Dutch-born Ghanaian right-back Jeremie Frimpong on the hour […]

August 15, 2025

Africa

Ghanaian baseball wunderkind Jayden Afful wins major silverware in Kanagawa schools competition

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Managing Editor) Ghanaian-Filipino baseball sensation Jeorge Jayden Afful has made a remarkable impact after excelling with Sagamihara Little Senior High School at the 2025 Summer Kanagawa Prefecture Schools Baseball Competition. Afful, 14, was a key member of his school's squad throughout the competition which drew 44 schools across the Kanagawa region. In his role as a center fielder, Afful displayed gallantry performances as his team reached the […]

August 12, 2025

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