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A meeting was held today to discuss an investment proposal in the Agriculture and Manufacturing Sectors in Fiji by Mr. Kunitaka Kaneto, Entron Kikai Co., Ltd. and Mr. Junichi Sekiguchi, Minato Engineering Cooperation >>more Courtesy Call from Fiji National Baseball Players and Coach The Ambassador received a courtesy call from Fiji national baseball players, Messrs Inoke Niubalavu, Alton Tamanitoakula, Sanaila Colainima, Shameet Kumar headed by coach Mr Takao Mochida and former Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteer (JOCV) Mr Daigo Tsuchida >>more IMF Asia Conference The Conference held in Daejeon, South Korea from 12 – 13 July, 2010 was attended by Finance Ministers, Central Bank Governors and business leaders from the region >>more JICA Officials Assigned to Fiji The Ambassador received a visit from Messrs Yutaka Fukase, Masahiro Ito, Satoru Mimura and Shinya Tamio, Pacific Division, Southeast Asia 1 and Pacific Department, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) today >>more The Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths Program Representatives from PIC and ASEAN countries participated in the one-week invitation program for Disaster Prevention Cooperation Programme between Japan-ASEAN plus the Pacific Island countries organized by JENESYS (the Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths) >>more Fijian Show Buffet Cruise in Shizuoka Prefecture, 2nd – 4th July 2010 The Fiji Embassy Tokyo together with Komatsu Tourist Group and Rebula Co.Ltd, contributed in having an exciting 3(three) day/night Fijian show buffet cruise for Japanese tourists in Nishi-Izu, Shizuoka >>more School Visit Six students from Tomioka Junior High School in Saitama Prefecture visited the Embassy today >>more Russian Delegation visits Fiji A delegation of senior officials led by the Russian Ambassador accredited to Fiji HE Alexander Blokhin, is currently in Fiji meeting Fiji Government officials to identify areas of trade and investment >>more 3rd Social Meeting of the Pacific Islanders Club, Tokyo The 3rd Social Meeting of the Pacific Islanders Club in Tokyo organised by the Pacific Island Centre (PIC) was held on evening of 31 May 2010 >>more Visit to Takanezawa: Official call on the Takanezawa Mayor Following the call on the Governor of Tochigi Prefecture, the Ambassador also called on the Mayor of Takanezawa >>more Visit to Tochigi Prefecture: Official call on the Tochigi Prefecture Governor The Ambassador officially called on Governor Tomikazu Fukuda on Wednesday 26 May, 2010 at the Tochigi Prefecture Government Office to discuss trade and investment opportunities for the business arm of Tochigi Prefecture with people from Fiji >>more Introducing Fiji to ASPA members A seminar based on Fiji and its beauty was made yesterday to ASPA (Association of South Pacific Area) members, friends and families >>more Completion Ceremony of the Japanese Language Programs Twenty-eight young Foreign Service officers as well as public officials from various countries graduated yesterday, after a period of eight months long-term Japanese studies at the Japan Foundation Japanese-Language Institute, Kansai in Osaka >>more Fiji at UN ESCAP Meet, South Korea The Minister for Foreign Affairs International Co-operation & Civil Aviation of Fiji, Ratu Inoke Kubuabola is currently leading the Fiji delegation at the 66th Commission Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP) now underway in South Korea >>more International Day at Tamagawa Seigakuin Representatives from 19 different countries joined hands with Tokyo Baptist Church members and Tamagawa Seigakuin Junior High School teachers >>more School Visit School excursions which begun this month, May, saw many students visiting embassies of different countries >>more Asia- Pacific Ladies Friendship Society (ALFS) Charity Bazaar 2010 The Asia-Pacific Ladies Friendship Society (ALFS) comprising of spouses of Ambassadors from Asia-Pacific countries based in Tokyo hosted its annual “Charity Bazaar” at the ANA Inter-Continental Hotel, Tokyo on 14 April, 2010 >>more Fiji Hurricane Tomas Relief Appeal The devastations caused by Hurricane Tomas in March, 2010 throughout Fiji has affected thousands of people >>more PNG New Chancery Opens in Tokyo The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea Rt Hon Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare today officially opened their new chancery in Tokyo >>more Tokyo University of Agriculture Graduation Fiji national Visoni Motufaga Timote graduated from the Tokyo University of Agriculture with a Doctor’s Degree in the field of Agricultural Science on Sunday 21 March, 2010 >>more Expression of Interest: Registrar of Titles Office Computerisation Project (Fiji) The Ministry of Justice, Fiji invites “Expressions of Interest” from suitable parties for the “Registrar of Titles Office Computerisation Project” >>more Embassy Visit A reunion of former students from Southwest Asia, Central Asia, Middle East countries, Caucasus, Oceania countries and Mongolia hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan is currently underway in Tokyo >>more Courtesy Call The Ambassador of the Republic of Maldives to Japan HE Mr Ahmed Khaleel officially called on HE Mr Mataitoga this afternoon during a courtesy call at the Embassy of the Republic of the Fiji islands >>more 5th Meguro International Friendship Association (MIFA) Exchange Festival The two (2) days program held at the Meguro City Office Complex, Tokyo on Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 February 2010, provided an opportunity to promote Fiji and interact with Meguro citizens >>more Courtesy Call The CEO Japan ANZ Bank, Mr Robert Bell called on the Ambassador today for a courtesy visit >>more Supermarket Trade Show, Tokyo Big Sight (8 – 10 February, 2010) Companies from four Forum Island Countries exhibited products at the 44th Supermarket Trade Show held in Tokyo >>more Fiji’s First Ambassador to the Russian Federation Presents Credential to President Dmitry MEDVEDEV Ambassador Isikeli Mataitoga has presented his Letters of Credence as Fiji’s first Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Russian Federation >>more 21st Century Partnership Facilitation Invitation Program Representatives from Pacific Island countries participated in the two weeks invitation program for Youth Groups from the Pacific organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan >>more Sayonara Dinner A farewell dinner was organised on Saturday 23 January 2010 to farewell Ms Ruby Ah Yuk and David Rohindra and family >>more Tourism Fiji (Japan) Reception in Osaka Tourism Fiji (Japan) office organised a reception/dinner for Osaka based Travel Agents and airline officials last night, Thursday 21 January in Osaka >>more JICA Volunteers in Fiji New JICA volunteers were introduced at a reception held at the Japan Ambassador’s residence in Suva, Fiji on 20 January, 2010 >>more Tourism Fiji (Japan) Reception Tourism Fiji (Japan) office organised a reception/dinner for Tokyo based Travel Agents and airline officials on Tuesday 19 January in Tokyo as part of efforts to further promote Fiji under the theme FANTASTIC FIJI: A TRULY RELAXING HOLIDAY >>more Presentation of Credentials The Ambassador, H.E Mr Isikeli Mataitoga presented his credentials to His Majesty Emperor Akihito on Wednesday 13 January, 2010 as Fiji’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Japan in a ceremony held at the Imperial Palace >>more Farewell Visit from Mr Waisea Mawi Mr Waisea Mawi, visited the Embassy today to bid his farewell before departing tomorrow for the UK >>more Visits from Takanezawa Town Council Officials Takanezawa Town Council officials Mr Haruhisa Suzuki and Mr Eiji Kobayashi visited the Embassy today >>more ‘Fiji My Second Home Programme’ Incentives The ‘Fiji My Second Home Programme’ is a new initiative by the Government of Fiji that will provide an ideal opportunity to foreign citizens to make Fiji their second home >>more Thank You Lunch at the Fiji House Friends and families of Fiji attended the “Thank You Lunch” hosted by Ambassador and Mrs Mataitoga on Saturday, December 12 >>more Fiji`s Honorary Consul in Osaka visits Ambassador Mataitoga Fiji`s Honorary Consul in Osaka, Mr. Hirokazu Ishibashi with Mr. Toshio Kimura; President of EIGHT-TEC Co. Ltd and Mr. Naoyoshi Higashigawa; Director of the Osaka City Industrial Association paid a courtesy call to Ambassador Mataitoga today >>more Visiting the Embassy today Nine students from Tsurugashima Minami Junior High School in Saitama Prefecture visited the Embassy today >>more Visiting the Embassy today! Visiting the embassy this afternoon was Ms Sulueti Buli of PSC, Fiji >>more 2009 in Takanezawa Festival On the second Sunday of every November, Takanezawa Town in Tochigi Prefecture holds an event, bringing in all foreigners as well as Japanese, to understand the beautiful meaning of “International Exchange in Takanezawa” >>more SEKAI FUREAI MATSURI 2009 Also known as International Friendship Festival 2009, the 2-day event that was held at Green-Culture Zone in Showa Memorial Park, Tachikawa City, Tokyo, ended yesterday afternoon >>more Ambassador’s first day in office FET and the Tourism Fiji Japan office welcomed our new Ambassador HE Isikeli Mataitoga, Mrs Mataitoga and David Mataitoga at a morning tea hosted at the Embassy on Thursday 29th >>more Azabu Kumin Fureai Matsuri 2009 Also known as Azabu Community Friendship Festival, the 2day event which was held at Azabu Kumin Centre in Azabudai, Tokyo, ended yesterday afternoon >>more Tokyo Motor Show 2009 The 41st TOKYO MOTOR SHOW in Makuhari Messe, Chiba City, opens from tomorrow, October 24th, 2009 until November 4th, 2009 for the general public >>more Fiji Noni Products for Japan Owner of Imaizumi Product Company (Tochigi Prefecture), Mr Haruki Imaizumi, visited the Embassy this morning to discuss the possibility of importing Fiji noni juice and other noni products into Japan >>more Fiji Day Reception 2009 More than 100 people turned up to celebrate the 39th Anniversary of Fiji's Independence at Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel in Shibuya, Tokyo >>more Duskin Leadership Training Program in Japan The 11th Duskin Leadership Training Program in Japan started on September 4, 2009 >>more October 3 & 4, Global Festa 2009 Fiji Embassy Tokyo joined hands with exhibitors from other Embassies, Japanese government, NGO`s and International Organizations for another successful event this year, Global Festa 2009 >>more Tokyo Institute of Technology Graduation Fiji national David Rohindra graduated from the Tokyo Institute of Technology with a Doctor of Engineering in Organic and Polymeric Materials last Friday (25 Sept 09) after 3 years of study >>more JATA World Tourism Congress & World Travel Fair 2009 The JATA World Tourism Congress & World Travel Fair 2009 was held last week at Tokyo Big Sight from Thursday 17th to Sunday 20th September >>more Prime Minister Bainimarama at the 64th UN General Assembly Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama is currently attending the 64th Session of the United Nations General Assembly now underway at the UN Headquarters, New York >>more Fiji Promotional Event, Fukuoka A group of Fiji nationals and Fiji friends working and studying in Kyushu Island, this month advised the Embassy of their intention to host a promotional event for Fiji in Fukuoka to coincide with this year’s Fiji Day celebrations >>more IBM Japan Hakozaki Open Office International Event, August 25th – 27th The Fiji exhibition booth was a success and many employees and their families showed an avid interest in Fiji and its culture and beauty >>more Fiji Water in Japan The Business Manager for Fiji Water Japan, Mr Shinichi Sakata visited the Embassy on Thursday 10th September to update on marketing development of Fiji water in Japan >>more New Fiji Desk Officer Ms Sawa Kaneko of the Oceania Division, Asian & Oceanian Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Tokyo visited the Embassy on Thursday 10th September for introductory meetings and exchanges >>more Pacific Island Embassies in Tokyo Pacific Island Ambassadors and Embassy Officials welcomed the new Samoan Ambassador to Japan at a function on Friday 28 August >>more Osaka delegation to Fiji A nine member delegation from Osaka led by Fiji’s Honorary Consul in Osaka Mr. Hirokazu Ishibashi visited Fiji from 24 to 28 August 2009 to scope investment opportunities >>more New Pacific Islands Centre (PIC) Director New PIC Director Mr. Kanichiro Sohma visited the Embassy this morning for introductory meetings and to advise on coming PIC activities >>more ABU Asia-Pacific Robot Contest 2009 TOKYO The 8th ‘Asia-Pacific Robot Contest 2009 TOKYO’ co-hosted by NHK and the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) was held on Saturday, 22 August 2009 in Tokyo >>more Visiting the Embassy today Professor of Nihon Automobile College and also Director of JARA International Division, Mr Minoru Goko visited the Embassy today to brief FS Ravula on the latest trip plan they have for Fiji >>more Continental Airlines Begins New Nonstop Service Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today announced new service from its Guam hub and Honolulu to Nadi >>more Continental Airlines Continental Airlines today in a press conference held at the Continental Airlines Tokyo office announced its new service from its Guam hub and Honolulu to Nadi, Fiji beginning December 18, 2009 >>more Farewell calls in Seoul This morning Ambassador Kubuabola made a farewell call on Mr Jongmoon Choi, Director General for South Asian and Pacific Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Seoul >>more Honorary Consuls meet up in Seoul, Korea Fiji Honorary Consul in Osaka, Japan Mr Hirokazu Ishibashi met up with Honorary Consul General in Seoul, Korea >>more On the Way Out Ambassador Kubuabola and his family were grateful and moved by the number of friends and members of the Fiji Community who came to bid them farewell at Narita Airport early Sunday morning >>more Envoy Kubuabola named Foreign Minister Ratu Inoke Kubuabola is Fiji’s new Foreign Affairs Minister >>more Ambassador Kubuabola's last day in office Farewell lunch for Ambassador and Mrs Kubuabola at Ark Hills Club today hosted by the Pacific Islands Ambassadors (Samoa, Palau, Federated States of Micronesia, Marshalls and Papua New Guinea) >>more Sayonara Lunch! A lunch was held last Saturday at the Fiji Residence to farewell Ambassador and his family >>more Get-together dinner Fiji Honorary Consul in Osaka, Mr Hirokazu Ishibashi joined hands with other officials in the Kansai region for a get-together dinner last night >>more Yogi`s Food Bar BULA FIJI Honorary Consul of Fiji in Osaka, Mr Hirokazu Ishibashi and his collegues visited "Yogi`s Food Bar BULA FIJI", last Thursday >>more Regional Promotion Seminar The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a “Regional Promotion Seminar”, yesterday >>more 36th OISCA Tokyo Forum The 36th OISCA Tokyo Forum and luncheon was held today at Hotel ANA Intercontinental Tokyo >>more PM Bainimarama - A Strategic Framework for Change Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama’s address to the nation this morning >>more The Third Fiji Pearls Auction The Third Fiji Pearls Auction co-sponsored by J. Hunter Pearls Ltd and Aquatec International was held today at the Yokohama Sangyouboueki Center Building >>more NIC International College Japan Three students from NIC International College Japan visited the Embassy today >>more Japanese Investor eyes Fiji goods With keen interest on Fiji`s locally produced goods, Mr Mitsuhiko Kushida, President of Omestead Foods Limited Japan, visited the embassy today >>more ABU Asia-Pacific Robot Contest 2009 TOKYO ABU ROBOCON Host Organizing Committee has just announced the 8th holding of ‘Asia-Pacific Robot Contest 2009 TOKYO’ co-hosted by NHK, NHK ENTERPRISES, INC. and the ABU (Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union) on Saturday, 22 August 2009 in Tokyo >>more Osaka Friendship Golf Twenty nine (29) business friends of Mr Hirokazu and Mrs Kazuyo Ishibashi Fiji's new Honorary Consul in Osaka, played friendship golf with Ambassador Kubuabola at Art Lake Golf Club in Mino City >>more Ambassador Kubuabola challenges Fiji Under 20 Rugby Team Ambassador Kubuabola tonight presented the jerseys to members of the Fiji Under 20 Rugby Team in Osaka >>more Fiji's new Honorary Consul in Osaka - Mr Hirokazu Ishibashi Mr Hirokazu Ishibashi was commissioned tonight as Fiji's Honorary Consul in Osaka at the Ritz Carlton Hotel >>more Visiting the embassy today Wednesday 10th June 2009 The Managing Director Asia/Pacific of Continental Airlines, Mr Charles M Duncan visited the embassy this morning to brief Ambassador Kubuabola and FS Ravula on the their proposed bi-weekly flights Japan/Fiji via Guam >>more IMF High Level Tax Policy Seminar for Asian and Pacific Countries on Tax Incentives Tax policy department officials from nearly 30 countries are currently attending the 3 day seminar held at the Hotel Nikko, Tokyo organised by the IMF Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific and the Japan Ministry of Finance >>more School Visit Five students from Mido Junior High School in Tokyo, visited the Embassy today >>more British Ambassador's Reception The IRB Junior World Championship organized by the International Rugby Board (IRB) and Japan Rugby Football Union will take place from 5th to 21st June in Japan >>more FIJI U20 RUGBY TEAM IN JAPAN Fiji U20 Rugby Team arrived at Narita Airport last night, Monday, June 1st >>more Mr Michael Pasno turns 31 Embassy staff joined Michael over lunch today to celebrate his birthday >>more Schedule for IRB Junior World Championship 2009 Japan Rugby Football Union has just released schedule for the U20, IRB Junior World Championship 2009 >>more THANK YOU VERY MUCH The Fiji Embassy Tokyo is truly grateful to all those who have supported us during “VIVA! PACIFIC ISLANDERS” and “THE PACIFIC ISLANDS EXHIBITION 2009”, held at Ark Mori Building >>more Pacific Islands Exhibition >>more Viva! Pacific Islanders >>more New PNG Embassy Building The PNG Ambassador to Japan Mr Michael Maue hosted a reception tonight at the Hotel New Otani to celebrate the Ground Breaking Ceremony for the construction of the Chancellery Building of the Embassy of Papua New Guinea in Tokyo >>more Update on Influenza A (H1 N1) Following the confirmation of the first domestic case of Influenza A (H1N1) with no record of travelling overseas, the Headquarters for Infectious Disease Control, Tokyo Metropolitan Government has been established >>more “VIVA! PACIFIC ISLANDERS” and “THE PACIFIC ISLANDS EXHIBITION 2009” PIC, JETRO, and PIFS, together with Pacific Island Embassies in Tokyo will join hands bringing to you a four (4) day “VIVA Pacific Islanders” and “The Pacific Islands Exhibition 2009” program >>more Visiting the Embassy today! Visiting the embassy this morning were Mrs Soloila Vaurasi, Mrs Anaseini Raivoce, Mrs Lusiana Tavakaturaga from Fiji and Mrs Kesaia Underwood >>more Visiting the Embassy from KANSAI ! At the Embassy today, Trade Officer Ms Savu welcomed and briefed six students from Kameoka Junior High School in Kyoto Prefecture and seven students from Kashiba Junior High School in Nara Prefecture >>more Ms Ulamila Wragg The Coordinator of the Pacific WAVE Network, Ms Ulamila Wragg will do a presentation on “Media Critical Player in the Conservation of the Pacific’s Marine World” at the Symposium on Marine Pollution and Environmental Protection in the Pacific Islands >>more Tamasei International Day Representatives from 16 different countries joined hands with Tokyo Baptist Church members and Tamagawa Seigakuin Junior High School teachers, sharing their home country`s culture >>more Visiting the Embassy from Miyagi Prefecture Five students from Kesennuma Junior High School in Miyagi Prefecture visited the embassy today >>more Symposium on Marine Pollution and Environmental Protection -Thursday 14th May The Chairman of Sasakawa Peace Foundation, Mr Jiro Hanyu hosted a pre-conference lunch for Pacific Islands diplomats today >>more Prime Minister Bainimarama visits Korean War Hero On his return from the ADB Governors Board meeting in Bali, Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama made a one day transit stopover in Seoul yesterday >>more Expanding business ties Dr Sanjay Mehrotra, President of Indian Association of Japan, visited the embassy today >>more Mr Joseva Gavidi visits JICA Centre in Nagoya The CEO of Fiji’s National Fire Authority, Mr Joseva Gavidi is in Nagoya to visit the JICA Centre >>more Asia-Pacific Ladies Friendship Society (ALFS) Charity Bazaar 2009 The Asia-Pacific Ladies Friendship Society (ALFS) yesterday, hosted its annual “Charity Bazaar” at the ANA Inter-Continental Hotel in Tokyo >>more Pacific Islands Ambassadors supports PIRF The Pacific Islands Ambassadors in Tokyo have given their full support to the recently formed Pacific Islands Researchers Forum (PIRF) >>more Japan Papaya Market Study Ms. Kalara McGregor of KOKO SIGA (FIJI) LTD., is currently in Japan conducting research on the papaya market >>more IRB Junior World Championship 2009 IRB Junior World Championship 2009, Japan Tournament Manager, Mr Yuichi Nakazato and Mr Taisuke Yoshimura of Japan Rugby Football Union visited the Embassy last Monday >>more Briefings for two University Professors At a lunch meeting today Ambassador Kubuabola briefed Dr Kobayashi Izumi, Professor of Political Studies at Osaka Gakuin University and Dr Higashi Yutaka, Professor of Pacific Studies at Tomakomai Komazawa University, Hokkaido on the current political developments in Fiji >>more Serevi's team wins again at Japan Sevens Waisele Serevi’s team the Gaitame.com YC & AC team defended its title at the Japan Sevens in Yokohama yesterday >>more Air Pacific withdraws all flights to Japan Fiji’s own International Airline, Air Pacific has withdrawn all its flights between Fiji and Japan effective from last night, Saturday 28th >>more Farewell Party for Air Pacific Tokyo Staff Ambassador and Mrs Kubuabola hosted a farewell party for the Air Pacific Tokyo staff last Friday (27th) evening at their new residence in Azabudai >>more PALM 5 Preparatory Meeting Fiji’s Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Civil Aviation, Mr Ross Ligairi is in Tokyo this week to attend the PALM 5 Senior Officials Preparatory Meeting >>more The ‘Art of Dining’ Exhibition The annual charity ‘Art of Dining’ exhibition organized by Refugees International Japan was held at the Westin Hotel Tokyo on Wednesday, 18th March, 2009 >>more Business trip to Fiji Trade Officer Ms Kelera Savu leaves for Fiji tonight on a business trip >>more School Visit from Niigata Prefecture At the Embassy today, Trade Officer Ms Savu welcomed and briefed three students from Tsubameshiritsu Bunsui Junior High School >>more School Visit 4 Students from Hachioji Narahara Junior High School in Tokyo, visited the Embassy today >>more Dinner hosted at Ikura House by Parliamentary Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Parliamentary Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon Nobuhide Minorikawa hosted a dinner last night at Ikura House for visiting Niue Premier Hon. Pope Talagi >>more Mr Mohammed Jannif named as USPTA Ambassador Mohammed was recently appointed by the United States Professional Tennis Association as USPTA Ambassador where he has been a certified member for quite sometime now >>more Introducing Aircalin to Nadi, Fiji We are pleased to announce that Aircalin will introduce a weekly connection to Nadi via Noumea >>more Aircalin donates Raffle Prize to ALFS Representatives of Aircalin visited the embassy this afternoon to confirm their offer of two economy return tickets Narita/Noumea/Nadi >>more PNG Ministerial LPG Working Reception PNG Ambassador H.E Mr Michael Maue and Madame Mere Maue hosted a reception tonight at the New Otani Hotel for the PNG Ministerial LPG Working Group >>more Visiting the Embassy Today Air Pacific flight attendants, Ms Senibiaukula Loga and Ms Sandra Simpson visited the Embassy today >>more More Cash Donations for Flood Relief Appeal The Flood Relief Appeal Fund was boosted today by the cash donation of 650,000 yen received from the Japan-Fiji Friendship Society >>more Briefing at Protocol Office The Chief of Protocol Ambassador Yuichi Kusumoto and his deputy Mr Shigemi Jomori this morning briefed Ambassador Kubuabola on some final details required for the appointment of Fiji's Honorary Consul in Osaka >>more Tropik Wood Industries Ltd Executives in Tokyo Three Executives of Tropik Wood Industries Ltd are in Tokyo this week ( 7th to 12th February) to negotiate woodchip prices >>more Fiji Flood Relief Appeal at Chichibu Stadium, Tokyo HE Ambassador Ratu Inoke Kubuabola and staffs of Fiji Embassy Tokyo, would like to say “VINAKA VAKALEVU” to all our Fijian supporters >>more Takanezawa people to visit Fiji A Member of the Takanezawa Town Assembly, Mr Eiji Kobayashi will lead a 13 member delegation to Fiji from 19th to 23rd February >>more Tosa Bussan Inc. Mr Hiroshi Tokuhisa, President of Tosa Bussan Inc. leaves for Fiji tomorrow Saturday 7th February >>more Pacific Islands Ambassadors Luncheon meeting The Dean of the Pacific Islands Ambassadors resident in Tokyo, H. E. Mr Michael Maue (PNG) today hosted their quarterly lunch meeting >>more Stationaries donated for Schools Samoan Dance Goodwill Ambassador, Miss Tina Fujiwara visited the embassy this morning >>more Japan PPSEAWA Ms Kano, President of Japan PPSEAWA (Pan-Pacific and South-East Asia Women’s Association), Ms Matsuoka, Chairman of the International Exchange Committee of Japan PPSEAWA and Professor Yanagishita of the Japan University, visited the Fiji Embassy Tokyo today >>more IMPROVING FACILITATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF INVESTMENT PROJECTS The Interim Government is strongly committed to raising the level of investment in the country as part of its effort to create employment opportunities, improve the standard of living of the people of Fiji and in particular to reduce poverty >>more Farewell to old Fiji Residence pot luck lunch Ambassador and Mrs Kubuabola hosted a pot luck lunch at their residence today >>more Mr Mohammed and Mrs Noriko Janiff Ambassador and Mrs Kubuabola were recently treated to a delicious Japanese cuisine at the home of Mr Mohammed and Mrs Noriko Janiff in Koganei >>more Taketoyo- cho donates to Fiji Flood Relief Appeal Mayor Yoshiteru Momiyama from Fiji's Friendship City Taketoyo-cho in Aichi Prefecture was at the Embassy this afternoon to hand over their cash donation towards the Fiji Flood Relief Appeal >>more Visit from the GREEN ACTION Green Action`s Director, Ms Aileen Mioko Smith and Representative of the Fukurou Association Mr Takeshi Sagami, visited the Fiji Embassy today >>more The 21st Ship for World Youth (SWY21) Welcome Party Invited guests and overseas participating youths from twelve different countries including Fiji, attended "The 21st Ship for World Youth (SWY21) Welcome Party" last night >>more FIJI FLOOD RELIEF APPEAL The devastations caused by recent floods in January 2009 throughout Fiji have affected thousands of people >>more Japan Provides Emergency Relief Assistance to the People of Fiji The Government of Japan has decided to provide emergency relief items to the flood victims of Fiji >>more Farewell for Ms Keiko Neda, FVB Tokyo Ambassador Kubuabola, Staff members of Fiji Embassy Tokyo and FVB Tokyo, had a farewell lunch for Ms Keiko Neda today >>more Fiji without a price tag By KELLY ROYDS - Fiji Times 6th January 2009 Each morning at 5:30, Nabukelevu-ira is covered in a haze of smoke. The villagers are busy boiling rice on outside fires, chopping taro and preparing tea for breakfast >>more Christmas Day in Tokyo On Christmas Day morning 25th December, Ambassador Kubuabola and Trade Officer Ms Kelera Savu visited Fiji national and former British Army soldier Mr Manasa Koroitamana at Fuchu Prison, Tokyo >>more MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR His Excellency Ambassador Ratu Inoke Kubuabola, Madame Jiutajia Kubuabola and Staff of the Fiji Embassy, Tokyo, would like to wish all corporate bodies, families and friends of Fiji "Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for a Happy and Prosperous New Year" >>more Former Minister for Health Dr Jona Senilagakali Former Minister for Health Dr Jona Senilagakali and Mrs Atila Senilagakali stopped over in Tokyo for 2 days this week on their return from India >>more Pacific Islands Ambassadors Lunch Meeting The Pacific Islands Ambassadors quarterly lunch meeting was hosted by the Micronesian Ambassador H.E Mr John Fritz today >>more Annual Year Dinner for Promoting Good Fellowship ! Government bodies, Pacific Islands Embassy staffs and Business affiliates of the Pacific Islands, had a get-together annual year dinner yesterday to promote good fellowship >>more 2008 OISCA Trainees Certificate Award Ceremony The 2008 OISCA Trainees' Certificate Award Ceremony was held this afternoon at the Tokyo Assembly (6th Fl) >>more Two Osaka businessmen to visit Fiji in February 2009 Mr Hirokazu Ishibashi of Fushimi Printing Co. Ltd and Mr Matsui Shigeto, President of Swallow International Travel will visit Fiji in February 2009 to explore business opportunities >>more Mr Nariaki Uchida The new Assistant Manager, Acetyls-Ethanol Section of Sorjitz Corporation is Mr Nariaki Uchida >>more Golf with PNG Minister for Foreign Affairs After the meeting of the two leaders (PNG & Fiji), PNG's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade & Immigration Hon Samuel Tei Abal invited Ambassador Kubuabola to a game of golf at the Port Moresby Country Club >>more PM Bainimarama meets Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare Prime Minister Bainimarama had a breakfast meeting with PNG Prime Minister Grand Chief Sir Michael Somare in Port Moresby yesterday morning >>more “WHY OSAKA?” Business Seminar About one hundred and fifty local government parties, local and foreign-owned investors, and event organizers attended the seminar on “WHY OSAKA?” yesterday >>more Fiji Still a Safe Haven for Japanese Visitors Special message from Ambassador Kubuabola >>more EMBASSY NEWS ARCHIVE 
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