VIDEO:Red Bridge

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Japan will Continue to Support Armenia i...

Director of the Rescue Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Receives the JICA Georgia Office Chief Representative (VIDEO) On August 4, Aram Ghazaryan, Director of the Rescue Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, received Masahiro Ueki, Chief Representative of the Georgia Office of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and Ruzan Khojikyan, JICA Advisor in Armenia. Aram Ghazaryan emphasized the importance of the effective cooperation with JICA, noting that the projects implemented...

PHOTO:Study Visit of the Water Committee...

The Chairman of the Water Committee, Aramazd Ghalamkaryan, together with senior officials of the Water Committee, representatives of the Ministry of Environment, the Yerevan Municipality, and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), paid a study visit to Japan from July 6 to 10. During the visit, the Armenian delegation participated in an experience-sharing program entitled “Armenia–Japan Partnership for Sustainable Lake Management and Sustainable Urban Development.” The visit was organized by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), funded by the Government of Japan,...

VIDEO,PHOTO:The Celebration of 七夕(Tanaba...

On July 26, 2026 at IROHA Center there was celebrated the traditional Japanese holiday Tanabata. The event began with the members of the center speech in Armenian about the Tanabata holiday. Details in the video Then they the new members put on ukakatas and walked around the city center- in the Shahumyan Park, built on ascension the 2750th anniversary of Yerevan. After which played nagashi-soba and enjoyed their hand-held soba with pre-prepared hospitalitys in two rooms. Details in the video Author:  H....

Convention on Biological Diversit

On July 14-15, the Special Envoy of the #CoP17 Presidency of the Convention on Biological Diversity, Ambassador Mher Margaryan and the Ambassador of Armenia to Japan, Monika Simonyan participated in the Global Nature Positive Summit in Kumamoto, Japan. At the opening of the Summit, the Minister of Environment of the Republic of Armenia, Hambardzum Matevosyan, delivered a video message, presenting the priorities of the presidency of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity to be held in Yerevan, emphasizing the importance of the inclusive...

Meeting with the former Ambassador of Ja...

It is always an immense pleasure to meet a friend who holds such warm affection for our country. A few days ago, Masanori Fukushima, the former Ambassador of Japan to Armenia, visited the Embassy. During our meeting, we discussed a wide range of issues on the Armenian-Japanese agenda, as well as our joint plans and future cooperation. Mr. Fukushima is now working in the private sector, but he continues to contribute to the development of Armenia-Japan relations through his work. He also continues to sing songs that are dear to our hearts and to improve his knowledge of the...

Ambassador Monika Simonyan met with Mr. ...

Ambassador Monika Simonyan met with Mr. Watanabe Katsuyuki, member of the House of Representatives of the National Diet of Japan (LDP), who is delegated by the Party to promote the inter-parliamentary relations between Japan and Armenia. The interlocutors touched upon the agenda of bilateral relations, including the upcoming joint initiatives and projects and the opportunities in advancing parliamentary diplomacy. the material is taken from Embassy of Armenia to Japan...

PHOTO:Meeting between the Ministry of En...

A meeting was held at the Ministry of Environment with a delegation from the Japan International Cooperation Agency. Welcoming the guests, Deputy Minister Aram Meymaryan highly praised the effective cooperation established between Armenia and Japan. He noted that Armenia attaches great importance to expanding cooperation with Japan in the field of environmental protection, particularly in the areas of biodiversity conservation, water resources management, and the restoration of natural ecosystems. Welcoming the guests, Deputy Minister Aram Meymaryan highly praised the...

PHOTO:Meting Ambassador Monika Simonyan ...

Tokyo June 25 Ambassador Monika Simonyan met with Mr. Suzuki Shunichi, Secretary-General of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) of Japan, who is also the Chairman of the Japan-Armenian Parliamentary Friendship League. The meeting focused on issues related to the possibilities of activating parliamentary ties between Armenia and Japan and deepening the existing cooperation. In particular, the importance of establishing close relations and conducting mutual visits between parliamentary friendship groups was emphasized. The prospects for strengthening economic cooperation...

Video: Interview with Koyuki Nozue

VIDEO, PHOTO:Cooking class event

On June 21, 2026, a cooking workshop (料理教室) was held at the welcoming IROHA Center, where participants prepared onigiri and taiyaki together. Details in the videos Author:  H....

VIDEO: A Traveling, Temporary Exhibition...

From June 19, 2026, the History Museum of Armenia has been hosting the traveling temporary exhibition “YAKISHIME: Earth Metamorphoses” organized by the Japan Foundation, in cooperation with the Embassy of Japan in Armenia. The exhibition presents the history of the Yakishime ceramic tradition developed in Japan, tracing its evolution from its origins to contemporary works. Through tea utensils, tableware, and modern ceramic objects, it introduces visitors to Japanese aesthetics, as well as the cultural environment and traditions associated with these artifacts. The...

VIDEO:An Interview with Participants of ...

VIDEO: Traditional Japanese Music Concer...

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VIDEO: “From Japan to Armenia” Japanese ...

On June 13 (Saturday), 2026, 19:30, the Komitas Chamber Music House      hosted a concert of traditional Japanese music titled “From Japan to Armenia: Traditional Music Concert,” organized by the Embassy of Japan in Armenia. During the concert, traditional Japanese instruments such as Sheng and Tsugaru sSamisen were played, as well as Japanese dance. The program also included collaborations with Armenian artists and piano performances by Takahiro Akiba, who is already familiar to Armenian audiences. .Details in the video. Author: H....

PHOTO:Concerts under the Auspices of the...

May 26 and 28 Concerts by pianist Mikayel Hayrapetyan, founder of the “Secrets of Armenia” project, and pianist Yulia Hayrapetyan were held in Tokyo and Osaka, Japan, under the auspices of the Embassy of Armenia in Japan. The event held at the Musicasa Concert Hall in Tokyo opened with remarks by Ambassador Monika Simonyan, who emphasized the importance of presenting Armenia’s rich musical heritage to Japanese audiences. She noted that such initiatives not only help increase Armenia’s visibility in Japan but also bring the Armenian and Japanese peoples...

VIDEO: Jukhtak Monastery

PHOTO:Visiting Yugawara Town

At the invitation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and Yoshifumi Naito, Mayor of Yugawara, Ambassador Monika Simonyan visited the town of Yugawara in Kanagawa Prefecture together with a group of colleagues from countries to which she is accredited. During the visit, the Ambassador held meetings with the Mayor of Yugawara as well as with Karen Makishima, a member of the House of Representatives of Japan, who had contributed to the organization of the familiarization visit. The diplomats visited the Yugawara Art Museum and the Tivoli confectionery factory. At the...

VIDEO:An interview with Tomoki Okuyama

Yerevan Wine Days

One of the World’s Premier Wine Destinations Opens Its Doors for the 10th Anniversary of Yerevan Wine Days This June, the vibrant streets of Yerevan will transform into a massive open-air celebration for the landmark 10th anniversary of Yerevan Wine Days Festival (YWD26). From June 5-7, 2026, the heart of Armenia’s capital will be reclaimed by pedestrians for a three-day festival that has evolved from a local gathering into the city’s definitive modern cultural signature. Web page՝ https://www.yerewinedays.am/en Facebook`...