At 28.05.2015 the «NEW NAMES» Internatio...

On 28.05.2015 the opening part of the «NEW NAMES» International Festival of youmg mustcan performers Shio Okui (Japan), piano L. Beethoven”Piano concerto” No. 1 in C major, op.15 3 th mov Diana Adamyan (Armenia), violin  P.Sarasate “Gipsy airs” The closing part of  the «NEW NAMES» International Festival of youmg mustcan performers Author  H. Muradyan translated from Armenian into English...

On 27.05.2015 a Piano Concert at “Hikari...

On May 27 at 19:00 p. m. young pianist Shio Okui had a concert at “Hikari” Armenian-Japanese scientific-cultural center. She has arrived in Armenia to participate in the international festival “New Names”, where the representatives of 11 countries take part. Shio is a winner of numerous international festivals. She is 10 years old. There were present the employees of the Embassy of Japan in RA, the Japanese living in Armenia, the organizers of the festival “New Names”, the members of the center and other official guests. The event was opened by the president...

In commemoration of the Armenian-Japanes...

translated from Armenian into English by Tatev Harutyunyan

Armenia parliament deputy chair heads fo...

22.05.2015 An Armenian National Assembly (NA) delegation, led by NA Vice President Eduard Sharmazanov, on Thursday traveled to Japan on a working visit. In Japan, the Armenian MPs are scheduled to meet with of the House of Representatives Vice-Speaker Tatsuo Kawabata, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Minoru Kiuchi, and the Japan-Armenia Parliamentary Friendship Group. On Sunday, the Armenian parliamentary delegation will attend the closing ceremony of the Armenian Cultural Week being held in capital city Tokyo, and along the lines of the Armenian Genocide Centennial....

Galust Sahakyan Received the Ambassador ...

05/20/2015 On May 20, the Chairman of the National Assembly Galust Sahakyan received the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Japan in the Republic of Armenia Chikahito Harada, who visited the parliament on the completion of his diplomatic mission in Armenia. This is announced by the press service of the National Assembly. The Chairman of the National Assembly, highly appreciating the Armenian-Japanese relations, mentioned that the relations were based on friendship and mutual trust. He evidenced that the friendly relations had become more active, especially...

Hiroshima lanterns blaze up in memory of...

18.05.2015 YEREVAN.- On Monday evening, a commemoration ceremony of the Armenian Genocide was held in Armenian Genocide Memorial Complex Tsitsernakaberd located in capital Yerevan. The ceremony was attended by the representatives of Japanese Embassy in Armenia, led by Ambassador Kenichiro Sasame, YMCA representatives in Yerevan, members of the  “Hikari” Armenian-Japanese scientific-cultural center” and National Centre of Aesthetics (NCA). (photos) The attendees laid flowers at the Eternal Flame, and observed a minute of silence in memory of the innocent victims of...

On May 19, 2015 in Yerevan State Pantomi...

Initially, it was supposed that Makoto Inoue would play in the performance “”Clown Macbeth”, but his companion Riko Sugama had an accident that was why the staff of Yerevan State Pantomime Theatre decided that the Japanese actor would present the mono performance “Dojoji”. The audience in Yerevan did not suffer from this replacement, as the performance “Dojoji” is one of the most vivid samples of the traditional Japanese Kabuki theatre. The performance tells about the tragic love of a priest and a girl. This is a legend on how the girl being departed from his...

Japanese Yamanashi wines were introduced...

16.05.2015 Japanese red and white wines from Yamanashi prefecture were introduced to Armenian Areni wineries at the event of Areni Festival Organization on 14 May. Yamanashi prefecture is the pioneer of Japanese wine production. Owners of Areni winery commented “specific and unique taste”, “Like candy”,”Stronger taste than Armenian one” on the red wine, and “Mild and soft taste”, “Clear and fresh taste” on the white wine. Most of the guests showed their strong interest and asked what type of grape and barrel were...

On July 14 Tanabata was Celebrated in «H...

On July 14 Japanese lovers’ day «Tanabata» was celebrated in Japanese-Armenian «Hikari» scientific-cultural centre.

TV program about Japan- At the foreign, ...

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Japanese Flavors Cuisine

RA Ministry of Diaspora hosts Takahiro A...

On May 8, Chief of Staff of the RA Ministry of Diaspora Firdus Zakaryan received Japanese pianist Takahiro Akiba. Greeting the guest, Firdus Zakaryan expressed gratitude for properly performing Komitas’s songs at the concert entitled “In the Land of Komitas” and presented a gift, as well as books and the “Let’s Sing Together” DVD featuring Komitas’s songs. Takahiro Akiba expressed gratitude for supporting the concert and particularly mentioned that he was very impressed with Komitas’s music. He also talked about his collaboration with Arax Mansourian and...

Flights Schedule from Moscow to Japan

In Armenia the tourists and people just preferring to go to Japan, first of all need to fly to Moscow than to Japan. Japanese Embassy has recently been opened here in Yerevan in2015 year of  January.  Attention: The schedule of every flight can be changed without announcement. Flights schedule of «Japan Airlines» (JAL) On every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday JL 442  Moscow Domodedovo 17:15 Moscow-Tokyo  Tokyo Narita (Terminal 2) 08:35 following day JL 441 Tokyo Narita (Terminal 2) 10:45 Tokyo-Moscow Moscow Domodedovo 15:00 Flights schedule...

Transportation System in Japan

Transportation system in Japan is one of the most advanced in the world. Railway gives an opportunity to reach any place of the country. Besides, the speedy highway and the avian-systems are properly developed, too. In cities the buses and taxies provide transportation (day and night); with floating-boats the cities Tokyo, Osaka and Kobe are connected with the main ports of Hokkaido and Kyushu islands. Moreover, 2 airlines of Japan («Japan Air Lines» and «All Nippon Airways») carry out international transportation services. Japan also accepts the flight of foreign...

Only Japan

3 main Japanese values Character Japan becomes more wonderful when you know Japanese people In Japan like elders, children also pray for glorifying Shinto Gods and Buddha. In crowded train we go another side in order let the other passengers to go out in each station. If you ask someone how to reach to some definite place, so Japanese will personally accompany you. Why do we possess such habits? We, Japanese people, from the first sight, seem to be mysterious; however, in case of realizing how we feel and think; you will more pleasantly enjoy Japan. Creation History and...

Armenian -Japanese wedding in Noravank (...

The tourism season is open in Armenia. The travel destinations of our country already welcome numerous guests not only from Armenia but also from foreign countries. The mountainous places of Vayots Dzor have inspired Russian lovers of keen senses. Before reaching Areni, on your way you can see Yulya and Arkadii from Russia, who soar with air-balloons in those picturesque places of Armenia, enjoying the attractions of the Armenian Highlands from above. According to the Armenian employee accompanying them, from the guests, who have arrived from Moscow, Arkadii visits Armenia...

Concert in Komitas Chamber Music House o...

On May 4, 2015, at 18:30 p.m. in Komitas Chamber Music House there took place the concert of the Japanese pianist Takahiro Akiba　and opera singer, a soprano Araks Mansuryan with the title “In the Country of Komitas”. As usual, the hall was full of audience and of course, there was present the acting ambassador of the Embassy of Japan in Armenia together with other employees of the embassy. In the beginning, the Japanese Takahiro Akiba played from the works of Komitas、 then from the works of Arno Babajanyan. After that, there went on the stage the opera singer,...

Museums and Art Galleries of Japan

Japanese museums can accurately tell the visitors about the history, culture and new achievements of this country. In classification of Japanese museums the National museums, as a rule, are classified on the upper level, for instance, Tokyo National museum situated in Ueno garden. This is the first museum founded in 1871. The huge collection of this museum presents the entire theory of traditional Japanese art, including the exhibits of history and science. In National museum of  Modern art of Tokyo the masterpieces of modern Japanese art are chronologically...

It is not an American Roller Coaster, It...

If you want with your car to have a feeling of an American roller coaster, so Japanese Eshima Ohashi Bridge gives you such an opportunity. However, there is no «dead loop», but driving on this bridge is awfully enough even with an express car. Adme.ru web-site has published those photos of the bridge which make people stiffen. The bridge connects together Sakaiminato and Matsue cities. Its length is 1, 7 km and the width is 11, 3m. With its size and firm construction this bridge is the third among world bridges. If you look this bridge from the very far corner so it...

Fashion and Design of Japan

Japan has already had its significant role on the map of Fashion World. Japanese designers are shining on the best fashion stages of the planet. Accordingly, worldwide designers are also inspired in creating traditional Japanese costumes and accessories. For real stylish people, Tokyo, of course, is a city of dreams. In Tokyo there are the best boutiques of worldwide brands as well as the shops of the local designers. They suggest the most actual clothes, shoes and accessories here in Tokyo. The tourists pay much attention to young people in «Kawaii» style. It seems...