Japan to evacuate 200 citizens from war-struck Iran as US battle deepens

Japan to evacuate 200 citizens from war-struck Iran as US battle deepens

The Japanese government has announced on Saturday, February 28, 2026, that it will move out all of its citizens in Iran as coordinated air strikes from the United States of America and Israel continue to create chaos in the Middle East country. According to official figures released by the Japanese government, there are about 200 Japanese citizens living in Iran with no official injuries or casualties confirmed. The Japanese Foreign […]

February 28, 2026

Ghanaian-Romanian musician Wanluv the Kubolor

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Ghanaian musician Wanluv reveals details about his Japanese son

Ghanaian-Romanian musician Emmanuel Owusu-Bonsu, known by his stage name Wanluv the Kubolor, has revealed that he has a son with a Japanese woman. Kubolor, 45, has been talking to Ghanaian broadcaster Kafui Dey in an exclusive interview in which he has revealed details about his life beginning from his childhood days. The 2006 WCS International Song Contest winner was born to a Ghanaian father and a Romanian father and holds […]

February 26, 2026

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GALLERY: Exclusive photos from the Ghana Day at the 2025 Osaka Expo

September 13, 2025

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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