Japan–Maldives relations Japan–Maldives relations Japan–Maldives relations are foreign relations between Japan and Maldives. Diplomatic relations were established in 1967. Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, the former President of the Maldives, had visited Japan four times between 1984 and 2001. In 2014 Abdulla Yameen, the President of Maldives, met with Japanese Prime minister, Shinzo Abe in Tokyo.Maldives opened an embassy in Tokyo, in 2007. Japan also has an embassy in Malé, the Maldives. In 1987, a massive storm surge hit and flooded a large part of the Maldives. The devastating surge wielded a strong influence on this island country in the Indian Ocean, particularly the
Yutaro Abe promoted to J2 League end of 2010 season. He retired end of 2011 season. In September 2001, Abe was elected Japan U-17 national team for 2001 U-17 World Championship. He played 2 matches and scored a goal against United States in first match. In November 2003, he was also elected Japan U-20 national team for 2003 World Youth Championship. He played 4 matches. Yutaro Abe Abe was born in Machida on October 5, 1984. When he was a high school student, he joined Yokohama F. Marinos in 2002. However he could hardly play in the match, he moved to J2