Sri Lanka promotes mineral resources and investment opportunities in Japan
2026-10-19
Sri Lanka has stepped up efforts to attract Japanese investment into its mineral sector, with a high-level delegation led byContinue Reading
Japan to provide Rs. 4.56 billion grant to upgrade Kelani River Basin pumping station
2026-10-13
The Government of Japan has agreed to provide a grant of approximately Rs. 4.56 billion to Sri Lanka to upgradeContinue Reading
Japan hikes permanent residency fee 1,900% to around US$1,270
2026-10-01
Japan has sharply increased fees for foreign nationals seeking permanent residency and other residence-related permits, with the new charges takingContinue Reading
Japan donates seven low-floor buses to boost Sri Lanka’s public transport
2026-09-02
The Government of Japan has donated seven low-floor buses to Sri Lanka as part of continued development cooperation aimed atContinue Reading
Sri Lanka welcomes largest‑ever Japanese tourist group
2026-09-01
A group of 250 Japanese tourists arrived in Sri Lanka on Monday (31), for the first time in history, markingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka–Japan Friendship Association meets Presidential Secretary to strengthen ties
2026-08-13
A meeting between members of the Sri Lanka–Japan Friendship Association, led by its President Inoue Naoki, and Secretary to theContinue Reading
Sri Lankan student arrested in Japan over fatal stabbing
2026-08-13
Police in Nagareyama City in Japan have arrested an 18‑year‑old Sri Lankan national on suspicion of murder after he allegedlyContinue Reading
Three lions die in zoo as Japan battles extreme heat
2026-08-04
Three lions from a Tokyo zoo have died from suspected heatstroke and others are undergoing treatment, a spokesperson said onContinue Reading
No tsunami threat to Sri Lanka after 7.1 quake in Japan
2026-07-28
The Geological Survey and Mines Bureau says there is no danger to Sri Lanka from a magnitude 7.1 quake inContinue Reading
Hundreds hospitalised in Japan heatwave ‘disaster’
2026-07-23
More than 450 people received hospital treatment for heat-related issues in a single day in Tokyo – the highest numberContinue Reading
Sri Lanka explores maritime cooperation with Japanese delegation
2026-07-07
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a high‑level meeting on Monday (06) with a business delegation from Mitsui & Co.Continue Reading
Japan Zoo employee admits to burning wife’s body in incinerator
2026-04-29
Asahiyama Zoo in Hokkaido announced that it has been forced to postpone its summer opening after a male employee admittedContinue Reading
Magnitude 6.2 quake shakes Japan’s Hokkaido
2026-04-27
A strong earthquake rattled Hokkaido early Monday, the U.S. and Japanese meteorological agencies reported, the latest in a series ofContinue Reading
Japan funds two new development projects in Sri Lanka
2026-04-21
The Government of Japan has reaffirmed its commitment to Sri Lanka’s development journey by allocating USD 2.6 million under itsContinue Reading
7.4 earthquake off Iwate triggers Tsunami Warning in Northern Japan
2026-04-20
A tsunami warning, with the threat of waves of up to 3 meters, was issued Monday evening for Iwate Prefecture,Continue Reading
Japan PM pledges $10 Bn in financial aid to Asia to tackle oil shortage
2026-04-15
The Japanese government said Wednesday it will provide a total of $10 billion in financial support to other Asian nationsContinue Reading
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