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Japan’s royal family makes formal debut on Instagram as world’s oldest monarchy tries to draw youth

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‘Oppenheimer’ finally premieres in Japan to mixed reactions and high emotions TOKYO: “Oppenheimer” finally premiered Friday in the nation where two cities were obliterated 79 years ago by the nuclear weapons invented by the American scientist who was the subject of the Oscar-winning film. Japanese filmgoers’ reactions understandably were mixed and highly emotional.Toshiyuki Mimaki, who … Read more

Kingdom’s deputy minister for political affairs discusses developments in the Middle East with Japan’s peace envoy

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JEDDAH: The inaugural Ramadan Nights at Jeddah’s Hayy Jameel cultural center features a range of activities including workshops, film screenings, dining experiences, and shopping options. Highlighting the importance of community, culture, and well-being, the event will take place every Wednesday to Saturday over 14 nights during Ramadan catering for all ages and backgrounds. Ramadan Nights … Read more

Japan’s Ito leaves Asian Cup after sexual assault allegation

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Cristiano Ronaldo is ‘visionary’ that changed Saudi football, says Al-Nassr CEO Guido Fienga JEDDAH: On Jan. 19, 2023, Cristiano Ronaldo played his first match on Saudi soil since his sensational move to Riyadh in a friendly match between a combined Al-Nassr-Al-Hilal XI and French champions Paris Saint-Germain. As fate would have it, facing him was … Read more

Japan’s NYK halts vessel transits in Red Sea

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LONDON/COPENHAGEN: Japan’s Nippon Yusen , the country’s biggest shipper by sales, on Tuesday suspended navigation through the Red Sea for all the vessels it operates, a spokesperson said on Tuesday. The company, also known as NYK Line, has also instructed its vessels navigating near the Red Sea to wait in safe waters and is considering … Read more

Japan’s ANA returned Boeing 737 flight due to cockpit window crack- Kyodo

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TOKYO: Japan’s All Nippon Airways on Saturday returned a domestic flight to its departure airport after a crack was found on the cockpit window of the Boeing 737 midair, Kyodo news reported. Flight 1182 was en route to Toyama airport but headed back to the Sapporo-New Chitose airport at around 11:20 a.m. (0220 GMT), with … Read more

Japan’s Saudi Arabia crude oil imports increased in November 2023

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RIYADH: Passenger numbers at Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz International Airport hit a record high of 42.7 million in 2023, a 36 percent increase from the previous year.  The total number of flights through the Jeddah-based facility reached 250,000, up 25 percent compared to 2022, which did not exceed 200,000.  Terminal 1 topped the list with … Read more

Saudi EXIM Bank and Japan’s NEXI sign MoU to boost export activities 

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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s minister of industry and mineral resources has concluded his three-day official visit to Tokyo, highlighting the Kingdom’s commitment to fostering economic ties with Japan. During the visit, Bandar Alkhorayef emphasized attracting investments to contribute to the Saudi industrial and mineral sectors.  As the Japanese investors’ roundtable discussions commenced, the minister expressed optimism about the … Read more