Japan

Ghana aims at improving road infrastructure

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

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

Vissel Kobe suffered a loss to Barcelona

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Barcelona edge Vissel Kobe in international club friendly

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Managing Editor) Spanish giants Barcelona recorded a 3-1 victory over Japanese side Vissel Kobe in an international friendly game on Sunday evening in Japanese Standard Time. The two-time J1 League title winners hosted the Catalan club for the third in their head-to-head meetings and were hoping to improve their records against the La Liga giants. However, their dream of causing an upset started on a rough note […]

July 27, 2025

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2025 Upper House Elections: Eight NGOs issue joint-statement against Japanese political parties targeting foreigners on campaign platforms

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Managing Editor) Eight Human Rights non-governmental organisations have issued a joint-statement to condemn the alarming uptick in anti-immigrant rhetoric by political parties ahead of the July 20 Upper House election. The organisation says it the situation is causing major concerns among foreign nationals living in the East Asian country. In the statement which has been by Jafriq Radio, sound bites such as “Japanese First” and “revision of […]

July 15, 2025

Africa

This is the Japanese political party that favours foreigners’ presence in Japan 2025 Upper House Elections

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Managing Editor) Various political parties in Japan have expressed their opinions and policies regarding the presence of foreign nationals in countries as they seek to convince voters in their bid to secure power. One of the key focuses of the July 20, 2025 Upper House Elections in the East Asian country is the numerous problems caused by the record number of foreigners in the country. The situation […]

July 14, 2025

Africa

Japan’s Prime Minister Ishiba vows NOT to allow these people into Japan

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Managing Editor) Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has pledged to the Japanese people that his administration will introduce much stricter immigration policies if his political party wins the July 20 the national Upper House elections. In his latest address at the Japan National Press Club, he stated that some people with 'certain history' will not be allowed into the country. According to the President, his government wants […]

July 9, 2025

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s son debuts as Portugal U15 hammer Japan counterparts 4-1 in Croatian tournament

By Emmanuel Akyereko (Manding Editor) Cristiano Ronaldo's first son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., officially made his debut for Portugal's U15 side in a 4-1 triumph over Japan on Tuesday afternoon. The 14-year-old, who wore his father's iconic No.7 jersey, lasted 54 minutes in the game which took place in the Croatian town of Sveti Martin na Muri. He started the match from the bench before coming on in the second half as a left […]

May 13, 2025

Africa

Ghanaian songster Gyakie, Nigerian superstars Rema, Ruger to rock Tokyo, Osaka in July

Nigerian superstars Rema and Ruger are leading the charge as Afrobeat icons are set to thrill millions of music lovers in Japan in July 2025. Afrobeats stars Rema and Ruger are heading to Japan this July for Afro Jam Festival 2025, a celebration of African, Caribbean, and global sounds. The festival, known for bringing together artists from around the world, will feature performances across multiple cities. Rema, the hitmaker behind […]

April 10, 2025

Africa

Japan commits to offer technical support to Ghana to boost rice production

By Emmanuel Akyereko Ghana's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has disclosed that Japan has committed to offer Ghana technical support to boost rice production in the West African nation. The Minister made the announcement after holding a bilateral engagement with the Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, Her Excellency Suzuki Momoko and Chief Representative of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Ghana. The sector Minister further disclosed that Ghana will explore […]

April 7, 2025

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

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

Barcelona edge Vissel Kobe in international club friendly

2025 Upper House Elections: Eight NGOs issue joint-statement against Japanese political parties targeting foreigners on campaign platforms

This is the Japanese political party that favours foreigners’ presence in Japan 2025 Upper House Elections

Japan’s Prime Minister Ishiba vows NOT to allow these people into Japan

Cristiano Ronaldo’s son debuts as Portugal U15 hammer Japan counterparts 4-1 in Croatian tournament

Ghanaian songster Gyakie, Nigerian superstars Rema, Ruger to rock Tokyo, Osaka in July

Japan commits to offer technical support to Ghana to boost rice production

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