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...

Video: Interview with Koyuki Nozue

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....

VIDEO:An interview with Tomoki Okuyama

VIDEO: Demonstration Lesson on Making Ik...

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VIDEO:An interview with Mr Tadamasa Sawa...

VIDEO: Canon player Marianna Gevorgyan a...

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VIDEO, PHOTO: Japanese Hanami Festival C...

On April 16, 2026, the Hanami festival was once again held in the garden of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia. The event was attended by the members of the Armenia–Japan Friendship Group of the National Assembly, including its head Babken Tunyan, as well as the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Armenia Aoki Yutaka. Details in the video. It should be noted that on May 12, 2015, sakura trees brought from Japan were planted in the garden of the National Assembly at the initiative of the Japan–Armenia Union, the Armenia–Japan...

PHOTO:Japan IT Week 2026

Armenia’s technological potential and prospects for cooperation in the spotlight at “Japan IT Week 2026” During the exhibition, presentations (pitches) by Japanese partners highlighted Armenia’s ecosystem, investment attractiveness, and IT sector, generating significant interest among visitors. Representatives from both Japan and other countries visited the Armenian pavilion, where they learned about public and private initiatives and projects, as well as the activities and innovative solutions of participating organizations. Details:...

VIDEO, PHOTO: On 2026, “IROHA” Center On...

On March 29, 2026 “IROHA” center once again celebrated Hanami. This year center celebrated Hanami in a garden full of apricot trees on Vedi, which didn’t yield to sakura in its beauty. At first the group, which comprised of 90 people, among which there were many Japanese, who have already become locals and other Japanese who have visited Armenia as tourists, set for visited the Khor Virap monastery. Details in the video. After getting to the place, everyone set on to his work. Details in the video The games were followed by the ceremony of handing the...

PHOTO:Presentation of the Activities of ...

Armenia, located in the Caucasus, is a small country with a population of about 3 million, yet it has around 250 learners of Japanese. Japanese can be studied at three universities, and a Japanese language specialist from the Japan Foundation is dispatched to Brusov State University. As a university specializing in foreign language education, it has a long history, and in September 2024, a specialized Japanese language program was newly established. In addition, the university hosts a speech contest organized by the Armenian Association of Japanese Language Teachers, and...

PHOTO: The Knowledge Gained in Japan is ...

We received wonderful news from Mr. HAYRAPETYAN Vardan (aka “Vard-san”), an Armenian alumnus of the JFY 2025 “Strengthening Seismic Disaster Risk Reduction Countermeasures for Critical Buildings” program. After returning to his country, Vard-san – who is a head of Department for Seismic Vulnerability Assessment Specially Important and Publicly Important Objects, Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia – applied for the Mini-Grant Program for alumni of JICA programs, administered by the JICA Georgia Office, which oversees JICA projects in...

PHOTO:Reception of the Minister of State...

On March 2, Ambassador Monika Simonyan was received by Ms. Ayano Kunimitsu, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan. Congratulating State Minister Kunimitsu on her reappointment, Ambassador Simonyan noted that bilateral political and economic relations between Armenia and Japan are consistently developing, and to maintain the dynamics, mutual high-level visits, as well as the proper coordination of potential, are of primary importance. State Minister Kunimitsu touched upon subjects on the agenda of bilateral cooperation, also emphasizing the importance of continuing...

VIDEO:Japanese Traditional Washi Paper a...

February 24 – March 6, 2026 (except Mondays), 11:00 – 20:00 at the NCA Gallery (13 Abovyan Str., Yerevan) Embassy of Japan in Armenia is presented an exhibition of Japanese Traditional Washi Paper and Origami. Detals in the video. Author: H....

PHOTO:Representatives of the Japanese Un...

On February 17, the IROHA Center was delighted to host representatives from the University of Tsukuba, Japan . During the meeting, the guests gave a detailed presentation on the educational programs available for international students and the exceptional opportunities the university offers. We would like to express our gratitude for their visit and for taking the time to answer all of our questions. We are confident that this meeting has inspired our members with new energy to continue their Japanese language studies even more vigorously and to strive toward pursuing an...

19 Armenian Wine Companies will Particip...

With the support of the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Armenia and the Vine and Wine Foundation of Armenia, 19 Armenian winemaking companies will participate with a unified pavilion at FOODEX Japan, Asia’s largest food and beverage business platform. Japan’s wine market has grown by approximately 110% over the past 10 years, while consumption has increased sixfold over the past 40 years. FOODEX Japan brings together around 3,000 companies from over 80 countries, with approximately 85,000 visitors, and plans about 1,400 B2B meetings over four days. Dates: March...

VIDEO, PHOTO:Celebration of the 66th Bir...

On February 19, 2026, the 66th birthday of His Majesty Emperor of Japan Naruhito was celebrated at the Armenia Marriot Hotel from 18:30 to 20:30. Detals in the video. Author: H....