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Welcome lunch for new First Secretary Vocea and Family
A lunch to welcome the new First Secretary Mr Jovesa Vocea his wife Miriama and son Ratu Osea Kenneth was held at the Embassy on Thursday 19th January 2012 >>more Fiji`s new Honorary Consul in Kanagawa visits JICA GLOBAL PLAZA EXHIBITION: January 2012 Fiji`s new Honorary Consul in Kanagwa Prefecture, Mr Hideo Kiji and Ambassador Mataitoga visited JICA Global Plaza facility in Hiroo, Tokyo today >>more Fiji Exhibition/Promotion & Trade Seminars at the JICA Global Plaza Exhibition 2012 - (10 January – 5 February 2012) The Fiji Embassy in Tokyo has been asked to participate at the JICA Global Plaza Exhibition program held at the JICA Global Plaza Exhibition Hall, Hiroo, Tokyo commencing from 10 January to 5 February 2012 >>more Fiji Assistance Program for Tohoku Students: Ambassador’s Farewell call on students departing for Fiji – 5 January, 2012 Tohoku students selected for High School education in Fiji under the Fiji Government Assistance program for students affected by the Great Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami departed Tokyo for Fiji on Thursday 5th January 2012 >>more Fiji to be featured in Minato Channel Fiji will be featured in Mascot Channel digital 111 ch >>more Fiji Assistance Program for Students affected by the Tohoku Disaster: Orientation Visit to Tohoku (15 – 17 December, 2011) The Fiji Embassy conducted initial orientations for Tohoku students selected for this program during a visit to Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima Prefectures from 15 to 17 December 2011 >>more The First Pacific Islands Proficiency Test The First Pacific Islands Proficiency Test was held on Sunday 18th December 2011 at Liberty Tower, Suruga-dai Campus, Meiji University >>more Takanezawa Town, Tochigi Prefecture/Sigatoka Town Friendship Relations: Visit from Cr Kobayashi – 16 December, 2011 Cr Eiji Kobayashi from the Takanezawa Town Council International Relations Department visited the Embassy this afternoon to convey Christmas and New Year Greetings from the Takanezawa Town Council and the Takanezawa International Fellowship Association to the Embassy >>more Reception for Pacific island Countries Young Leaders Invitation Program – 12 December 2011 A farewell reception was held on evening of Monday 12 December, 2011 at the Shiba Park Hotel, Tokyo on the occasion of the visit to Japan by Youth Groups from Pacific Island Countries under the Young Leaders Invitation Program organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan >>more New Fiji Desk Officer at MOFA Tokyo & Farewell Call from Outgoing Fiji Desk Officer- 8 December, 2011 The outgoing Fiji Desk Officer at MOFA Tokyo Ms Kaneko Sawa was at the Embassy this afternoon to introduce her colleague and the new Desk Officer to be responsible for Fiji at MOFA Tokyo Ms Yuriko Akiyama >>more Fiji to feature on Minato City Cable TV Program, Tokyo: TV Interview at FET – 2 December, 2011 Fiji will be featured in a Cable Television program produced by the Minato City Ward, Tokyo with an introduction to Fiji’s culture, traditions and historical sights >>more Consultation with Mr Tetsuro TAJIMA, President & CEO of Ki Fresh Access Inc, Japan (KIFA) – (28 November, 2011) The consultation with Mr Tetsuro TAJIMA, President and CEO of the Ki Fresh Access, Inc. at the KIFA Inc., Office in Koto-ward, Tokyo was convened at the request of the Embassy to discuss with Mr Tajima the investment opportunities in Fiji’s Agricultural Sector, in particular for KIFA, to consider Fiji as a source of fresh fruits and vegetables for the Japanese market >>more The First Pacific Islands Proficiency Test Fiji Embassy is pleased to announce sponsorship for the First Pacific Islands Proficiency Test organized by the Student Meeting of Japan and Pacific Islands, the University Student Chamber (UNISC) >>more Embassy Visit: Ageo City Nishi Junior High School Students, Saitama Prefecture On 16 November 2011, a group of 11 (eleven) students and 2 (two) teachers from Ageo City Nishi High School, Saitama Prefecture visited the Embassy for the purpose of international exchanges as well as getting to know more about Fiji >>more Fiji Promotion: International Friendship Festival 2011 in Takanezawa, Tochigi Prefecture (13 November 2011) The International Friendship Exchange Festival in Takanezawa hosted its annual event at the Genki-up Mura in Takanezawa town, Tochigi prefecture on Sunday 13th November 2011 >>more Courtesy call on Mr Mikio Shimoji, Member of the House of Representatives from the Okinawa Constituency - 11 November, 2011 The Ambassador on Friday 11 November, 2011 called on Hon Mr Mikio Shimoji, the Member of the House of Representatives from the Okinawa Constituency at the Okinawa Constituency Office, Tokyo >>more Consultation with Global Service Agent (GSA) Co Ltd – 10 November, 2011 The consultation with the Ambassador was held at the request GSA Executives to explore the prospects of ‘preserved flower’ business opportunities in Fiji >>more Fiji Promotion: 2011 Tachikawa International Friendship Festival, Tachikawa City (5 & 6 November, 2011) The annual event was hosted at the Green Culture Zone, Showa Memorial Park, Tachikawa, Tokyo on Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th November, 2011 >>more Consultation with Solution Marketing Inc (Japan) CEO: Potentials for Expansion of ‘Marketing Fiji as a Destination’ for Japanese Visitors – 4 November, 2011 The consultation with Solution Marketing Inc CEO, Mr Yoshiyuki Takei held at the Embassy this morning discussed meaningful opportunities and potentials within Japan that the Embassy can consider in its tourism marketing strategies in Japan >>more Fiji’s Foreign Policy & Diplomatic Practice Course, Suva, Fiji – (17 – 21 October, 2011) The Foreign Policy and Diplomatic Practice Course jointly sponsored by the Public Service Commission [PSC], Fiji and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation [MFAIC] was held in Suva from 17 to 21 October 2011 >>more Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Housing & Urban Development (APMCHUD): 3rd Bureau Meeting, Seoul, Korea The 3rd Meeting of the 3rd Bureau of APMCHUD was held in Seoul, Republic of Korea on Friday 28 October, 2011 >>more Azabu Kumin Fureai Matsuri 2011 Also known as Azabu Community Friendship Festival, the 2-day event which was held at Azabu Community Centre in Azabudai, Tokyo, ended yesterday afternoon >>more International Friendship Exchange Festivals in November Fiji Embassy Tokyo will participate in the international friendship exchange festivals as follows >>more Meisei International Day at Tokyo Baptist Church Representatives from 12 different countries joined hands with Tokyo Baptist Church members and Meisei Junior High School teachers, sharing their home country’s culture and the gospel to Meisei Junior High School students >>more 2011 UNITAR Series on Sea & Human Security Workshop (18 - 21 October, 2011) The 2011 Workshop in the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) Series on Sea & Human Security was held at the University of Tokyo main campus from 18 – 21 October, 2011 in partnership with the University of Tokyo Ocean Alliance department, United Nations University, Hiroshima University, Nippon Foundation and the Ocean Policy Research Foundation >>more Investment Fiji web site now available in Japanese, Korean and Chinese Investment Fiji (formerly known as Fiji Trade and Investment Bureau/FTIB) website is now available in Japanese, Korean and Chinese (Mandarin) >>more Fiji Commissioner of Corrections Services Visits Fiji Embassy Tokyo – 12 October, 2011 Fiji’s Commissioner Corrections Service Lt Col Ifereimi Vasu is currently in Tokyo to attend the 31st Asia Pacific Conference for Corrections Administrators (APCCA) >>more Fiji Day Celebrations 2011: 41st Anniversary of Fiji’s Independence. Celebrating Fiji, One Nation One Destiny. This year’s Fiji Day celebration was a unique and memorable occasion held and hosted in collaboration with the Yokohama Country & Athletics Club, members of the Fiji community in Tokyo and the Fiji Embassy Tokyo at the YC & AC facilities, Yokohama on Saturday 8 October, 2011 >>more Consultation with JICA Global Plaza Exhibition Officials Senior Officials responsible for the JICA Global Monthly Exhibition called on the Ambassador on Thursday 6th October to discuss Fiji’s participation at the JICA Global exhibition that is held monthly in Tokyo >>more Expression of Interest: Registration of Voters through an Electronic Voter Registration, Government of the Republic of Fiji The Government of Fiji through the Ministry of Justice invites ‘Expressions if Interest’ from suitably qualified and reputable parties to carry out the registration of Fijian voters through an Electronic Voter Registration system >>more Fiji Promotion: 2011 Mitaka International Exchange Festival, Inokashira Park, Mitaka – 25 September, 2011 The Fiji Embassy in Tokyo was again invited this year to participate at the 22nd Mitaka International Exchange Festival held on Sunday 25th September, 2011 at the Inokashira West Park, Mitaka, Tokyo >>more Fiji Assistant Language Teachers (ALT), Takanezawa Town, Tochigi Prefecture The first two Teachers from Fiji to work under the Takanezawa (Japan)/ Sigatoka Friendship Exchange visited the Embassy this morning Tuesday 20 September, 2011 for courtesies >>more ‘Trade & Investment Opportunities in Fiji’ Seminar, Shibuya, Tokyo – 13 September, 2011 The Fiji Embassy Tokyo conducted a Trade and Investment Opportunities seminar to a group of 24 businessmen and women being part of the CHIE NO WA KAI forum at the Arethusa Building, Shibuya, Tokyo on Tuesday 13 September, 2011 >>more Tourism Fiji (Japan) Networking Reception – 8 September, 2011 The Tourism (Fiji) Japan Office organised a consultation workshop and a networking reception for Airline officials, Travel Agents, Fiji Hotel representatives in Tokyo and other tourism stakeholders engaged with the Fiji market on Thursday 8th September, 2011 at the Shirogane Happoen, Tokyo >>more Courtesy Visit from PNG Ambassador Papua New Guinea‘s Ambassador Designate to Japan HE Mr Gabriel Dusava called on Fiji’s Ambassador HE Mr Isikeli Mataitoga on Tuesday 6th September, 2011 for courtesies and for friendly discussions >>more Consultation with Sugar Industry Officials, Okinawa The Ambassador held consultations with officials of Shonan Sugar Co. Ltd and Japan Centrifugal Sugar Industry whilst visiting Okinawa from 1 – 3 September, 2011 >>more Farm Visits with AGROORGA Co Ltd, Okinawa: Potentials for Investment in Fiji’s Agriculture Sector Embassy officials led by the Ambassador visited selected farms in Okinawa on Saturday 3rd September 2011. The visit was organised by AGROORGA Co Ltd of Okinawa >>more Governor Hirokazu Nakaima, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan Supports Close Trade & Investment Cooperation with Fiji: Courtesy Call on Okinawa Prefecture Governor – 1 Sept, 2011 Ambassador HE Isikeli Mataitoga whilst in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture for the Fiji Trade & Investment Seminar called on Governor Hirokazu Nakaima, at the Governor’s Office on Thursday 1st September 2011 for courtesies and to introduce to the Governor, the Fiji Trade and Investment Seminar that was held in Naha that afternoon >>more Fiji Trade & Investment Seminar, Okinawa The Fiji Embassy Tokyo with the official support of JETRO Okinawa conducted a 'Fiji Business Seminar' in Naha, Okinawa on Thursday 1st September, 2011 >>more Update on Fiji Assistant Language Teachers (ALT), Takanezawa Town, Tochigi Prefecture The first two Teachers from Fiji to work under the Takanezawa (Japan)/ Sigatoka Friendship Exchange program have settled in well in Takanezawa Town >>more Courtesy Visit: Chinese Embassy Tokyo Ambassador HE Mr Isikeli Mataitoga on Monday 15 August 2011 paid a courtesy visit to Dr Han Zhiqiang the Deputy Head of Mission at the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo for friendly exchanges on various bilateral issues >>more Courtesy Visit Mr Mahe Tupouniua, the Foreign Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom of Tonga visited the Embassy on Thursday 11 August, 2011 for a courtesy call on the Ambassador HE Mr Mataitoga >>more 23rd Asian-Pacific Children’s Convention (APCC), Fukuoka, Japan (15 – 27 July, 2011) APCC, a Fukuoka based non-profit organisation, this year again successfully organised the Summer 2011 Invitation and Exchange Program inviting 222 Junior Ambassadors from the Asian-Pacific region to visit Fukuoka providing an opportunity for these eleven (11) year old Junior Ambassadors for cultural exchange programmes including Homestay, School Visits and Exchange Camps in Fukuoka, Japan >>more Takanezawa Town, Tochigi Prefecture (Japan)/ Sigatoka Town (Fiji) Friendship Relations: Offer of Assistant Language Teachers (ALT) to Fiji The Fiji Embassy in Tokyo (FET) as part of its efforts on building up people to people contacts in Japan through the medium of sister relations between cities and towns in Japan with those in Fiji has been maintaining extensive consultations and negotiations with the Takanezawa Town Council, Tochigi Prefecture for the establishment of friendship relations under the Sister City concept with Sigatoka Town, Fiji >>more Disaster Prevention Cooperation Programme Between Japan-ASEAN & Pacific Island Countries (6 – 14 July, 2011) The Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths (JENESYS) and the Japan International Cooperation Centre (JICE) organised the exchange program in Japan from 6 – 14 July, 2011 for young government officials from ASEAN and Pacific Island countries particularly for those engaged in disaster prevention related fields >>more Update on the Friends for Friends Charity Bazaar for the Great East Japan Earthquake The Friends for Friends Charity Bazaar which was held at the ASEAN-Japan Centre on Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 May 2011 and was organised by the Ambassadors' wives of Asia and Pacific countries, including Fiji, was a great success >>more Ambassador calls on the Secretary General, Asian Productivity Organisation (APO) Ambassador HE Mr Mataitoga called on the recently elected Secretary General of the Asian Productivity Organization [APO] in Tokyo on 11 July 2011 >>more 4th REIYUKAI FOUNDATION FESTIVAL 2011 The Reiyukai Foundation Festival 2011 hosted its annual event at the Main Hall Shakaden, Tokyo on Sunday 10 July, 2011 >>more President’s Visit to Tokyo: Reception and Dinner with Fiji/Nihon Community Representatives (22 June 2011) The Fiji Mission in Tokyo and Fiji’s Honorary Consul in Osaka Mr Hirokazu Ishibashi hosted His Excellency and Delegation to a reception and dinner on 22 June 2011 >>more President’s Visit to Tokyo: Visit to Inter Action Corporation Ltd (Japanese Solar Home System Company), Yokohama, Japan (22 June 2011) On 22 June 2011, His Excellency also visited the Inter Action Corporation Ltd, headquarters in Yokohama to view solar home systems that were designed specifically for the Fiji and other markets in Pacific Island countries >>more Day two (2) of the President’s Visit to Tokyo: Visit to Japanese Renewable Energy Processing Plants, Yokohama, Japan (22 June 2011) His Excellency the President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau on 22 June 2011 visited the Kawasaki Biomass Power Plant located in Kawasaki, Yokohama >>more President’s Visit to Tokyo: Visit to the Bunkamura Art Gallery, Shibuya, Tokyo (21 June 2011) The Chairman of the Fiji/Japan Friendship Society and CEO of Tokyu Bunkamura Inc Mr Makoto Watanabe hosted His Excellency at the Bunkamura Art Gallery, Tokyo on afternoon of Tuesday 21 June 2011 >>more President’s Visit to Tokyo: Historical Visit to Fiji Embassy Tokyo The President of the Republic of Fiji HE Ratu Epeli Nailatikau’s visit to the Fiji Mission in Tokyo today Tuesday 21st June, 2011 was a historic occasion >>more President of the Republic of Fiji HE Ratu Epeli Nailatikau visits Tokyo : Parliamentary Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Madam Kikuta pays courtesy call on the President The President of The Republic of Fiji HE Ratu Epeli Nailatikau is currently in Tokyo, Japan to visit and meet with the staff at the Fiji Mission >>more Consultation with Kawasaki Biomass Electric Power Co Ltd: Prospects on Investment in Fiji’s Energy Sector – (16th June, 2011) The President-Director of Kawasaki Biomass Electric Power Co Ltd Mr Hiroaki Togawa and his officials held consultations with the Ambassador HE Mr Mataitoga and Embassy officials this afternoon (16 June 2011) to discuss prospects of Kawasaki Biomass Co investing in Fiji’s Energy Sector >>more Ambassador calls on the President of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) The Ambassador on Monday 13th June 2011 paid a courtesy visit to the President, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Dr Sadako Ogata at the JICA Headquarters, Tokyo ahead of the JICA President’s visit to the Pacific from 19 – 24 June, 2011 >>more Courtesy Call Ms Mere Ratukonadi from the Ministry of Women, Social Welfare and Poverty Alleviation and Ms Siteri Nawaibalavu from the Ministry of Youth and Sports paid a courtesy visit to the Ambassador on 10 June 2011 whilst in Tokyo >>more Visit by MDG Follow-up Meeting Participants to Areas Affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake: Sendai Visit (3 – 4 June 2011) The visit organised by the Japan Government, was conducted following the closing session of the MDG Follow-up meeting on Friday 3rd June 2011 >>more MDG Follow-up Meeting, Tokyo (2 – 3 June 2011) The MDG Follow-up meeting was held in Tokyo from 2 – 3 June 2011 hosted by the Japanese Government and JICA with relevant international organisations UNDP, UNICEF and the World Bank >>more Minister Ratu Kubuabola at ROK - Pacific Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, Seoul The first ever Meeting between the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea and his counterparts, Foreign Ministers from the 14 Pacific Island Countries got underway in Seoul on Tuesday 31st June, 2011 >>more First Republic of Korea- Pacific Islands Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, Seoul (31 May – 2 June, 2011) Fiji’s Minister for Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation Ratu Inoke Kubuabola is currently attending the 1st Korea- Pacific Islands Foreign Ministers’ meeting now underway in Seoul, Korea >>more Consultation with Dowa Metals & Mining Co., Ltd: Potentials/Prospects of Fiji’s Mining Sector (27 May, 2011) The consultation was convened to provide Dowa Metals & Mining Co., Ltd with a brief overview of Fiji’s Mining Sector and in particular the upcoming conference in Suva, Fiji later this year for a full overview of Fiji’s Mining Sector and related potentials for investment >>more PRESS CONFERENCE A press conference on “Fiji Government Assistance to Students Affected by the Earthquake and Tsunami from the Tohoku Region, Japan” took place in the Fiji Embassy Conference Room yesterday, 25 May 2011 >>more Consultation with Mitsubishi Materials Corporation: Potentials/Prospects of Fiji’s Mining Sector (24 May, 2011) The consultation was convened for an update on exploration works on copper and gold resources currently undertaken in Namosi, Fiji by Mitsubishi Materials Corporation and its subsidiaries since 2004 >>more Consultation with Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC): Potentials/Prospects of Fiji’s Mining Sector (19 May, 2011) The consultation was convened to provide Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC) with a brief overview of Fiji’s Mining Sector and in particular the upcoming conference in Suva, Fiji later this year for a full overview of Fiji’s Mining Sector and related potentials for investment >>more Fiji Government Assistance to Students Affected by the Tohoku Earthquake & Tsunami: Consultation with Fukushima Prefecture Government (Tokyo) Officials - 19 May, 2011 The Ambassador today consulted officials at the Tokyo based office of the Fukushima Prefecture Government to advise on the offer of assistance from the Fiji Government >>more Friends for Friends Charity Bazaar Spouses of Ambassadors from the following Asia-Pacific Embassies: Cambodia, China, Fiji, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Pakistan, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, took part in a two-day ‘Friends for Friends Charity Bazaar’ from 16 – 17 May, 2011 >>more International Day at Tamagawa Seigakuin Representatives from 17 different countries joined hands with Tokyo Baptist Church members and Tamagawa Seigakuin Junior High School teachers, sharing their home country’s culture to students at Tamagawa Seigakuin Junior High School >>more Courtesy Call Ms Lanieta Vakadewabuka, Statistician at the Fiji Bureau of Statistics in Suva, Fiji paid a courtesy visit to the Ambassador on 13 May 2011 >>more Introducing Fiji to Yamagata Shiritsu Dai-Go Junior High School Thirteen students from Yamagata Shiritsu Dai-go Junior High School in Yamagata Prefecture visited the Embassy this morning and were greeted by HE Ambassador Isikeli Mataitoga >>more Fiji Government Assistance to Students Affected by the Tohoku Earthquake & Tsunami: Consultation with Iwate Prefecture Government (Tokyo) Officials – 12 May 2011 The Ambassador today commenced consultation with Tokyo based officials of Prefectures directly affected by the March 11 Tohoku earthquake & tsunami >>more Consultation with Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co. Ltd: Potentials/Prospects of Fiji’s Mining Sector (12 May, 2011) The consultation was convened to provide Mitsui Mining & Smelting Co Ltd with a brief overview of Fiji’s Mining Sector and in particular the upcoming conference in Suva, Fiji later this year for a full overview of Fiji’s Mining Sector and related potentials for investment >>more Friends for Friends Charity Bazaar for the Great East Japan Earthquake: Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 May 2011 Fiji Embassy is participating in the charity bazaar to support the people in Tohoku region who were affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake >>more Consultation with the Dean of Education & Training, Institute of Foreign Affairs & National Security (IFANS) , Seoul, Korea – 9 May, 2011 The consultation in Seoul with Mr Lee Sangkyu, Dean of Education & Training, IFANS was convened at the request of the Ambassador to discuss and understand from the experience of the Republic of Korea in the selection and training of diplomats for Foreign Diplomatic Service >>more Consultation with Fiji Desk Officer, MOFA Tokyo – 28 April, 2011 Fiji Desk Officer at the Oceania Bureau, MOFA Tokyo Ms Kaneko Sawa was at the Embassy this afternoon to introduce a colleague Mr Kondo who will be posted to the Japan Embassy in Suva Fiji later in May 2011 >>more FIJI OFFERS ASSISTANCE TO DISASTER STRICKEN JAPANESE STUDENTS The Prime Minister of Fiji, Commodore Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama on 23rd April announced that government is offering 20 places to university and high school students affected by recent earthquake and tsunami >>more Consultation with the Director General, Foreign Service Training Institute (FSTI) of Japan, MOFA Tokyo – 20 April, 2011 The consultation with Director General Mr Yasuaki Nogawa held on Wednesday 20th April, 2011 was convened at the request of the Embassy to discuss and exchange ideas on procedures adopted by Japan through FSTI in training Diplomats for Diplomatic Service >>more Consultation with NITTETSU Mining Co Ltd (Japan): Potentials for Expansion of Mining Exploration in Fiji’s Mining Sector (19 April, 2011) The consultation was convened for an update on exploration works on copper and gold resources currently undertaken in Namosi, Fiji by NITTETSU and its subsidiaries since 2001 >>more Consultation with Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Officials – 13 April, 2011 The Ambassador following his call on MOFAT Officials at MOFA Seoul visited the new Headquarters of KOICA located in Pundong City on Wednesday 13th April, 2011 >>more Consultation with Mr. Hae–Yun Park, Director General, South-Asia & Pacific Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade, Seoul, Korea – 13 April, 2011 The Ambassador paid a courtesy visit to DG Mr Hae-Yun Park on Wednesday 13th April, 2011 and later held consultations on bilateral issues >>more Elections Visit Programme (6 – 13 April, 2011) The Japan International Cooperation Department under the Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths (JENESYS) organised an ‘Election Visit Programme’ inviting young officers who work at the electoral division from East Asia Summit member countries >>more Fiji Embassy Tokyo Donation for the Tohoku Earthquake & Tsunami Relief Appeal First Secretary Mr Ravula and Embassy Officials on behalf of the Ambassador visited Tokyo Baptist Church (TBC) on Tuesday 12th April to donate eleven boxes of t-shirts for victims affected by the recent tsunami & earthquake in the Tohoku region, Japan >>more To all Fiji Nationals living in Aomori, Iwate, Yamagata, Miyagi, Fukushima, Tochigi, Ibaragi, and Chiba Humanitarian Return Assistance for Migrants/ Third Country Nationals Affected by the TOHOKU Pacific Earthquake >>more Site Visit to the Kawasaki Biomass Power Plant, Kawasaki (31 March, 2011) A visit to the Kawasaki Biomass Power Plant was organised for the Ambassador and Embassy Officials on Thursday 31 March, 2011 by officials of the Power Plant to view clean energy processing methods utilised at the plant >>more Message from Fiji: Great Tohoku-Kanto Earthquake On Monday 14th March 2011, Fiji Prime Minister Commodore Josaia V Bainimarama wrote a letter of condolence to the Prime Minister of Japan and paid tribute to the fortitude of the Japanese people and offers Fiji’s assistance to Japan’s recovery >>more Exploring Fiji Sugar Export Quota to Japan: Visit to Fiji by Sojitz Corporation Ltd Officials (2 March, 2011) Sojitz Corporation Ltd Officials responsible for Sugar export to Japan, met Fiji Sugar Corporation (FSC) Executives in Lautoka, Fiji on 2 March, 2011 to discuss Sojitz Corporation interests on Fiji Sugar products >>more To All Fiji Nationals in Japan: Situation Report on Drinking Water The Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s Bureau of Waterworks on 23 March 2011 found that water sampled at its Kanamachi purification plant contained elevated levels of iodine 131 >>more All Fiji Nationals in Japan: Useful Websites & Telephone Numbers for Inquiries to the National Institute of Radiological Sciences, Japan With regard to the 11th March earthquake, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan has provided the following useful websites and telephone numbers for inquiries of the National Institute of Radiological Sciences >>more A Message to All Fiji Nationals in Sendai, Fukushima & Northern Ibaraki Areas (Danger Zone) All Fiji Nationals living in the Sendai, Fukushima and Northern Ibaraki areas are advised to move to at least 100km or even further from the Fukushima Daichi Nuclear Power Plant >>more To all Fiji Nationals in Japan A Bulletin Board is now available through the ‘Fiji Nationals in Japan Page’ of this Website where you can post a brief report of your situation >>more To all Fiji Nationals in Japan: Emergency Contact Information The Fiji Embassy in Tokyo is closely monitoring the situation as a result of the earthquake on afternoon of Friday 11 March 2011 >>more The 23rd Ship for World Youth (SWY 23): End of Voyage Reception (2 March, 2011) A reception to commemorate the end of the 41 days voyage was held on board the ship “Fuji Maru” at the Tokyo Port on Wednesday 2nd March, 2011 >>more Reception: Annual Meeting for Japanese Ambassadors in Asia and Oceania The Annual Meeting for Japanese Ambassadors in Asia and Oceania countries is currently underway in Tokyo >>more Condolence Book Signing (14 – 15 February, 2011) A Book of Condolence was opened for signing at FET to the members of the Diplomatic Community in Tokyo from Monday 14th to Tuesday 15th February, 2011 for the late former President of the Republic of Fiji Ratu Josefa Iloilovatu Uluivuda, CF, MBE, KSt, MSD, JP >>more Introducing Fiji to Global Study Support (GSS) children A presentation based on Fiji and its history, culture, custom and unmatchable beauty was introduced to GSS children and officials who visited the Embassy yesterday >>more SUPERMARKET TRADE SHOW 2011 The annual leading international trade show for supermarkets in Japan opens today >>more Little Ambassadors; Fiji Organized by the International Women's Club Japan, a group of thirty children and parents enjoyed a Fijian cultural event on Sunday, 6 February 2011 at Tokyo Prince Hotel >>more Tokyo Sevens 2011 Tokyo Sevens 2011 Officials, Ms Amy Matsuo of Japan Rugby Football Union and Mr Hiroshi Sakata and Mr Koji Tabata of Dentsu Inc visited the Embassy last Friday >>more Diplomats’ Study Tour of Sakai Municipal Government, Osaka (27 & 28 January, 2011) The Diplomats’ Study tour jointly organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Japan and the Sakai Municipal Government in Osaka is part of a series of Regional Promotion Seminars designed to introduce many features of Japan’s local provinces >>more Seventh International Workshop on Coastal Disaster Prevention The International Workshop co-organised by the Port and Airport Research Institute (PARI) and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and Coastal Development Institute of Technology, Japan was conducted in Tokyo from 26 – 27 January, 2011 >>more FIJI BUSINESS SEMINAR in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture The Fiji Embassy Tokyo, together with the official support of JETRO and the Ministry of Economy, Trade & Industry (METI) Kanto Bureau, conducted a 'Fiji Business Seminar' in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture on Wednesday, 26 January 2011 >>more Consultation with the Yokohama Chamber of Commerce and Industry (YCCI) The Ambassador on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 held consultation with Yokohama Chamber of Commerce & Industry (YCCI) Chairman, Mr Kenji Sasaki at the YCCI Office in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture >>more Tourism Fiji (Japan) Reception The Tourism Fiji (Japan) Office organised a consultation workshop for Airline officials, Travel Agents, Fiji Hotel representatives in Tokyo and other tourism stakeholders engaged with the Fiji market on Friday 21 January, 2011 at the Shirogane Happoen, Tokyo >>more 23rd Ship for World Youth (SWY23) Program A reception to welcome overseas participating youths for the SWY23 Program was held at the ANA Intercontinental Hotel, Tokyo on evening of 12 January 2011 >>more FET Supervisory Arrangement for Christmas and New Year Holidays The Ambassador HE Mr Isikeli Mataitoga will be the Duty Officer at the Embassy for the period beginning 24 December 2010 to 4 January, 2011 >>more "Fiji Business Seminar" in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture The Fiji Embassy Tokyo, together with the official support of JETRO and the Ministry of Economy, Trade & Industry (METI) Kanto Bureau, will be conducting a “Fiji Business Seminar in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture on Wednesday, 26 January 2011 >>more Consultation with Chiba Prefectural Government (Tokyo Office) Officials – 22 December, 2010 The Ambassadors today (22/12) held consultation with Mr Hidemi Shouji, Director General at the Chiba Prefectural Government Tokyo Office to discuss investment and exchange opportunities in Fiji with businessmen and women from Chiba Prefecture >>more Fiji Sugar for Japan Market The Embassy is currently having discussions with Sojitz Corporation officials responsible for sugar imports to explore the possibility of resuming sugar imports to Japan from Fiji >>more Fiji Papaya in Tokyo Agroorga (Japan) Co., Ltd. on Saturday 18 December, 2010 commenced sales and promotion of Fiji grown papaya at a sales promotion event held in Kyuushuu Ya, Tobu-Ikebekuro branch in Tobu Department Store Tokyo >>more Fiji Government Officials Visit FET, 15 Dec 2010 The Commander Fiji Navy, Commander Francis Kean and senior officials from Fiji’s Government Shipping Services visited the Embassy today for a courtesy call on the Ambassador >>more Friendship Relations with Taketoyo Town, Aichi Prefecture Taketoyo Town Mayor Mr Yoshiteru Momiyama paid a courtesy call on the Ambassador on Tuesday 30 November, 2010 to re-visit talks held in the past for the formal establishment of friendship relations with Nadi Town, Fiji under the Sister City concept >>more Courtesy Visit The Ambassador of the Republic of Kosovo to Japan H.E Mr Sami Ukelli paid a courtesy visit to H.E Mr Isikeli Mataitoga on Tuesday 30 November, 2010 >>more Consultation with the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) The Ambassador on Friday 12 November, 2010 held consultation with Osaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OCCI) Vice Chairman, Mr Minoru Furukawa at the OCCI Office, Osaka >>more ‘Trade & Investment Opportunities in Fiji’ Seminar, Osaka Fiji Embassy Tokyo led by the Ambassador conducted a seminar on Fiji Trade & Investment Opportunities in Osaka on Thursday 11 November, 2010 >>more Visit to Osaka: Courtesy call on Osaka Prefecture Vice Governor The Ambassador officially called on Vice Governor Mr Shinsaku Kimura on Thursday 11 November, 2010 as part of FET efforts to discuss with prefectural governments in Japan, trade and investment opportunities for the business arm of prefectures visited with people from Fiji >>more International Exchange Festival 2010 in Takanezawa Bringing in all foreigners as well as Japanese to understand the beautiful meaning of “International Exchange in Takanezawa”, Fiji joined hands with 10 other countries at the 2010 in Takanezawa Festival yesterday >>more International Day Event – Tokyo Baptist Church Fiji Embassy Tokyo members, friends and volunteers joined 25 other countries at the event organised by the Tokyo (International) Baptist Church (TBC) in Shibuya, Tokyo on Sunday 31 October, 2010 >>more COP 10 – Convention on Biological Diversity (18 – 29 October 2010, Nagoya, Japan) The Nagoya COP 10- CBD concluded early Saturday, 30 October, 2010 with the formulation and endorsement of the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and related Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits >>more SEKAI FUREAI MATSURI 2010 (Saturday/Sunday, October 30 - 31) Also known as International Friendship Festival 2010, the two-day event was rescheduled for only one day due to bad weather >>more The International Friendship Festival 2010 in Showa Memorial Park on 30th & 31st October The International Friendship Festival 2010 will be held this weekend in Showa Memorial Park, Tachikawa >>more International Exchange Festival 2010 in Takanezawa Sunday 7 November Takanezawa International Exchange Association is organizing the International Exchange Festival 2010 in Takanezawa, an annual friendship exchange programme on Sunday 7th November >>more Azabu Kumin Fureai Matsuri 2010 Also known as Azabu Community Friendship Festival, the 2day event which was held at Azabu Kumin Centre in Azabudai, Tokyo, ended yesterday afternoon >>more Introducing Fiji to Grace International Learning Center A presentation based on Fiji was made to children attending Grace International Learning Center in Setagaya, Tokyo >>more PALM Ministerial Interim Meeting – 16 October, 2010 The Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation & Civil Aviation of Fiji Ratu Inoke Kubuabola is currently in Tokyo to attend the PALM Ministerial Meeting held today at the Iikura House, Tokyo >>more Presentation of Credentials to President Lee Myung Bak, Republic of Korea HE Ambassador Mataitoga on Tuesday12 October 2010 presented his credential to President Lee Myung-Bak at a pompous ceremony held at the Blue House, the Presidential Mansion in Seoul as Fiji’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Korea >>more Fiji Day 2010: 40th Anniversary of Fiji’s Independence H.E Mr Isikeli Mataitoga and Mrs Mataitoga hosted the 2010 Fiji Day Celebrations at a reception held on Friday 8th October, 2010 at the Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu >>more Fiji Trade & Investment Seminar (Day 3 of Pacific Islands Festa – 7 Oct, 2010) Fiji Embassy Tokyo led by the Ambassador conducted a seminar on Trade and Investment opportunities in Fiji on Day 3 of the Festa program >>more Pacific Islands Festa 2010 – Day 2 (6 October, 2010) Fiji activities on Day 2 of the Pacific Islands Festa included exhibition of Fiji products, business networking and performance of Fijian cultural items by a group of Fiji students pursuing studies in various Universities in Japan >>more Pacific Islands Festa 2010 a Success (5 – 7 October, 2010) The Pacific Islands Festa 2010 that ended on 7 Oct 2010 was a great success >>more Pacific Islands Festa 2010 The Pacific Islands Festa 2010 is scheduled to be held at the Nippon Foundation Building on Tuesday 5th, Wednesday 6th, and Thursday 7th October 2010 >>more MISHOP WORLD 2010: The 21st Mitaka International Exchange Festival in Inokashira West Park The Fiji Embassy Tokyo, together with some other Embassies, NGOs, NPOs and volunteer organizations, joined hands with Organizers/Sponsors of the MISHOP WORLD 2010 in promoting and providing opportunities for the Japanese and non-Japanese members of the community to come together and build relationships >>more Consultation on Tourism Prospects in the Pacific The consultation is underway in Tokyo this week organised by the Japan Government as part of the People to People Exchange initiative of the PALM V Framework >>more Introducing Fiji to Jotoh High School Students A presentation based on Fiji and its history, culture, industries and unmatchable beauty was introduced to eighty students of Jotoh High School in Koto-ku, Tokyo, today >>more Strengthening Japan-Pacific Island Countries Partnership A Public Symposium hosted by the Japan Institute of International Affairs (JIIA) with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan was held in Tokyo on 13 September, 2010 under the theme ‘Strengthening Japan-Pacific Island Countries Partnership’ >>more PURE FIJI, Sovu ni Viti Soap in Japan Mr Makoto Omuro, of Saitama Prefecture in Japan, paid a courtesy visit to the Ambassador yesterday >>more Visit to Saitama Prefecture: Official Call on the Saitama Prefecture Governor The Ambassador officially called on Governor Kiyoshi Ueda at the Saitama Prefectural Government Office on Monday 23 August, 2010 to explore Trade and Investment Cooperation opportunities with the business arm of Saitama prefecture in addition to People to People exchanges and development of relations at the community level >>more Tourism Fiji (Japan) Promotion Tourism Fiji (Japan) Office organised a reception/dinner for Tokyo Travel Agents and airline officials on Friday 20 August in Tokyo as part of ongoing networking with tourism stakeholders dealing with the Fiji market >>more Visit to Kanagawa Prefecture: Official Call on the Kanagawa Prefecture Governor The Ambassador officially called on Governor Shigefumi Matsuzawa at the Kanagawa Prefecture Government Office on Thursday 19th August, 2010 to discuss expansion of Trade and Investment Cooperation opportunities with the business community in the Kanagawa Prefecture >>more Japan Automotive Recyclers Association (JARA) receives Energy Globe Award for Fiji Project ‘Undertaking Derelict ELV Recycling in Fiji’ JARA was awarded the top National Award at the recent Energy Global Award Ceremony held in Kigali, Rwanda for their submission on the project: Undertaking Derelict ELV (End of life vehicle) Recycling in Fiji. This is a major achievement for JARA and it projects Fiji to the International Community >>more Exploring Structures for Potential Fiji Exports to Japan Consultation was held with Pacific Island Centre (PIC) and JICA Pacific Division Officials on 9 August 2010 to discuss import structures for potential Fiji exports to Japan >>more Courtesy Call Reverend Suliasi Kurulo, Senior Pastor at the World Harvest Centre Church in Suva, Fiji paid a courtesy visit to the Ambassador on 5 August, 2010 whilst visiting Tokyo >>more Fiji National Baseball Players Four (4) Fiji National Baseball players joined an invitation team in a friendly game against a team from the University of Tsukuba at the Kawasaki Stadium on 31 July 2010 >>more Investment Proposal 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 Fiji >>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 Fiji Still a Safe Haven for Japanese Visitors Special message from Ambassador Kubuabola >>more EMBASSY NEWS ARCHIVE 
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