PHOTO:Political consultations between th...

On February 3, political consultations were held in Tokyo between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia and Japan, headed by Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic of Armenia Mnatsakan Safaryan and Deputy Assistant Minister, Deputy Director-General of the European Affairs Bureau at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan Masaki Ishikawa. During the consultations, the parties discussed a wide range of issues in bilateral agenda, including the existing dialogue оn political, trade and economic, technological, educational and cultural, tourism and...

Japanese volume about Diana Abgar

Tokyo’s Fujiwara Shoten publishing house has released the Japanese-language work by Meline Mesropyan and Arisa Ohta, “The Diaspora Living in Japan: Diana Abgar and the Armenian Genocide.”This is the first work in Japanese about Diana Abgar (1859–1937), the Japan-based businesswoman, publicist, philanthropist, and Honorary Consul of Armenia in Japan. As Meline Mesropyan noted in her Facebook post: “In 2012, when I began this study, there was almost no scholarly literature on Diana Abgar’s life in Japan.” There were almost no articles at all, and among the few...

PHOTO:Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Taka...

On January 15, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi received Armenian Ambassador Monica Simonyan at her residence on the occasion of a meeting with female ambassadors accredited to Japan. During the meeting, views on the role of women in the international arena, their activities, leadership, and efforts aimed at promoting equal rights have been exchanged. The sides expressed a mutual interest to further continue cooperation in this format. the material is taken from Embassy of Armenia to J apan...

VIDEO, PHOTO:On the 2026 “Japanese...

On January 18, 2026 at  “IROHA” Armenian-Japanese Educational and Cultural Exchange Center there took place the event “Japanese New Year”. In the beginning of the event  the president of the center, Ruzan Khojikyan, told the participants a little about the Japanese New Year. Details in the video Next, the employees of the center hold a small quiz, which would help the participants to learn how they celebrate New Year in Japan. Details in the video After that, under the direction of center’s Okuyama Tomoki with help of and joint efforts of the attendees...

VIDEO, PHOTO: The Eleventh Anniversary o...

On December 21.12.2025 the IROHA Arnenian-Japanese Educational and Cultural Exchange Center NGO hosted the eleventh anniversary of the establishment of that NGO and New Year’s Eve celebration for 2026 at Ani Plaza Hotel. Details in the videos Author:  H....

PHOTO:Armenian-Japanese friendship in th...

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Anna Vardanyan’s book “Diana...

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Armenian Music Concert at Tokyo College ...

You are cordially invited to attend the Armenian music concert to be held on November 2 at the Tokyo College of Music, performed by college students. The program includes works by Komitas, Ghazaros Saryan and other composers. Address: Tokyo College of Music, Nakameguro campus, room c302. Start time: 1:00 p.m. the material is taken from Embassy of Armenia to Japan...

7th Vision Network by Women Governors an...

Ambassador Monica Simonyan participated in the 7th Vision Network by Women Governors and Mayors Conference. She took part in a panel discussion “Changing Mindsets and Systems: Creating a Workplace Where Men and Women Can Be Themselves”. Archived videos are available on the event website. URL: https://vision-network.tokyo/watch (Japanese version) https://vision-network.tokyo/en/watch/ (English version) the material is taken from Embassy of Armenia to Japan...

VIDEO: Shodo lesson at the Iroha Center

On Օctober 16, 2025, at 18:15 p.m., Daiki San, a friend of the center, visited the Iroha center and conducted a shodo course. Details in the video. Author: H....

PHOTO:Awards Ceremony of the Largest Int...

Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Armenia · Ahead of the closing of the “EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan” World Expo, the award ceremony of the world’s largest international exhibition was held. At the award ceremony, Armenia’s national pavilion was recognized by the International Exhibitions Bureau as the second-best Class C pavilion in the “Exhibition and Design” category. The award ceremony is held every five years among international participants, and the Bureau’s independent jury evaluates the international pavilions over a six-month period...

VIDEO:19th Japanese Film Festival

On October 13, 2025, at 6:30 PM, the opening speech of the 19th Japanese Film Festival took place at the Moscva Cinema . Details in the video After that, the first film of this festival “Rent a Cat” Directed by Naoko Ogigami have deen shown. The protagonist, Sayoko, facilitates encounters between people and cats as she calls out, “Cats for rent, for lonely people.” But, she doesn’t just rent her cats out to anyone. She does screenings to determine whether they have the conditions required for renting out a cat. Sayoko has been on good terms...

VIDEO:The 14th Japanese Oral Language C...

On October 11, 2025, the 14th competition “oral speech in Japanese” was held in the in the Khnko Aper National Children’s Library. Details in the video Author:  H....

Official Reception In Japan on the Occas...

On September 26, an official reception was held at the Okura Hotel Tokyo on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Armenia. The event was attended by Mr. Matsumoto Hisashi, Parliamentary Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Mr. Yamauchi Tadashi, Chairman of the Town Council of Minamaizu, Fukushima Prefecture, Japanese government officials, members of parliament, businessmen, scientific and cultural figures, representatives of the Armenian community. In her speech, Ambassador Monica Simonyan touched upon the achievements recorded in bilateral...

VIDEO: Cultural exchange at the Iroha Ce...

On September 11, 2025 17:00 PM, another cultural exchange was held in the Iroha Center. This time, the center’s guests were Mr. Yoshimura – who have already visited the center several times and Mr Ota Jotaro. Details in the video Author:  H....

The Armenian Ambassador to Japan present...

Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to Japan Monika Simonyan presented her credentials to His Majesty the Emperor of Japan. Emperor Naruhito congratulated Ambassador Simonyan on the assumption of her duties, wishing her success in initiatives aimed at strengthening the friendly relations between Armenia and Japan. Ambassador Simonyan conveyed to the Emperor of Japan the greetings and best wishes of the President of the Republic of Armenia. The ceremony, which took place at the Imperial Palace, was also attended by Mihara Junko, the Minister of State for Policies related...

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

On July 13, 2025 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 played nagashi-soba and enjoyed their hand-held soba with pre-prepared hospitalitys in two rooms. Details in the video After which they enjoyed kakegori prepared by the hospitable center. And at the end, the new members put on ukakatas and walked around the city center. Author:  H....

VIDEO: Kana Semba, a Japanese Woman who ...

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VIDEO: Ikigai

On　June 13, 2023 at the Iroha Center, as framework of the “lessons related to origami and other interesting Japanese culture” Maiko san conducted an interesting course on the topic “Ikigai “. Author: H....

VIDEO: Japanese Tea Ceremony

On　June 9, 2025 at the Iroha Center, as framework of the “lessons related to origami and other interesting Japanese culture” Christina Ahmadjian  san conducted an interesting course on the topic “Japanese tea ceremony “. Details in the video Author: H....