Japan starts release of state-held oil to stabilize supplies
2026-03-26
The Japanese government on Thursday started releasing state-held oil to stabilize supplies amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, asContinue Reading
Iran prepared to let Japanese ships transit Hormuz, FM says
2026-03-21
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said Tehran is ready to facilitate the passage of Japanese vessels through the StraitContinue Reading
Japanese delegation visits Sri Lanka to promote tourism
2026-03-16
A Japanese delegation of 11 members, in Sri Lanka for tourism promotion under the coordination of Connaissance De Ceylan, oneContinue Reading
Cabinet approves Japanese grant of eight low-floor buses for Sri Lanka
2026-03-04
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to obtain eight used low‑floor buses donated by the Government of JapanContinue Reading
Japan’s PM Takaichi secures historic supermajority in landslide election victory
2026-02-09
Japan’s conservative Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi swept to a landslide victory in a snap election on Sunday, marking a historicContinue Reading
Ex-Japanese Prime Minister Abe’s killer sentenced to life
2026-01-21
The gunman who killed Japan’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe has been sentenced to life in prison, more than threeContinue Reading
Sri Lankan arrested in Japan after self‑injury incident with utility knife
2025-12-25
The Japanese police have arrested a Sri Lankan man for allegedly violating the Swords and Firearms Control Law. The SriContinue Reading
Japanese JDR Medical Team arrives in Colombo to strengthen relief efforts
2025-12-04
Japan has sent a Japan Disaster Relief (JDR) Medical Team to Sri Lanka, reinforcing emergency humanitarian operations in the wakeContinue Reading
Extreme weather : Sajith seeks assistance from Japanese Government
2025-12-01
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and Japanese Ambassador Akio Isomata engaged in an extensive discussion on the current disaster situation facingContinue Reading
UDA to lease Pettah Floating Market to foreign investor
2025-11-26
The Urban Development Authority (UDA) is reported to be preparing to lease the Pettah Floating Market to a Japanese investorContinue Reading
Japanese naval ship ‘JMSDF AKEBONO’ visits Sri Lanka
2025-10-29
The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) destroyer AKEBONO (DD 108) arrived in Sri Lanka on Tuesday, making an official visit. Continue Reading
Sri Lanka Tourism participates in JATA Tourism Expo 2025 in Japan
2025-10-29
Fifteen (15) Sri Lankan tourism stakeholders registered under the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) showcased their offerings at theContinue Reading
Sanae Takaichi named Japan’s first female PM
2025-10-21
Japan’s parliament elected ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime minister Tuesday, a day after her struggling partyContinue Reading
Bribery Commission launches digital case-tracking system
2025-10-08
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has unveiled the Case-File Tracking System to enhance the efficiencyContinue Reading
President concludes Japan visit, returns to Sri Lanka
2025-10-01
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has returned to Sri Lanka after successfully concluding his visit to Japan. The President had visitedContinue Reading
Japan’s businesses urged to explore opportunities in Sri Lanka
2025-09-30
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake invited the Japanese business community to join in exploring the emerging economic opportunities in Sri Lanka,Continue Reading
Japan to provide about 10 surveillance drones to Sri Lanka Navy
2025-09-29
The Government of Japan has agreed to provide about 10 surveillance drones, worth about 500 million yen, to the SriContinue Reading
18-point Japan-Sri Lanka joint statement
2025-09-29
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, currently on an official visit to Japan at the invitation of the Japanese government, met theContinue Reading