Embassy of Japan

Ambassador of Japan visits the University of Ioannina

01/07/201630/06/2016 ENstaff Embassy of Japan, Japan, Masuo Nishibayashi

University students and staff where present at the Ampitheatre of the University Hospital of Ioannina, where Ambassador Nishibayashi delivered a speech.

culture events

Comicdom Con Athens: A “Manga Pioneers” exhibition at HAU

15/04/2016 ENstaff Comicdom Con Athens, Embassy of Japan, Hellenic American Union, manga

A manga exhibition featuring works by Hideko Mizuno and Hiroshi Hirata, two pioneers of the art form, is presented for the first time to the Greek audience at the Hellenic American Union.

culture events

Piano recital by Panos Karan in commemoration of 5th anniversary of East Japan Great Earthquake

22/02/2016 ENstaff earthquake, Embassy of Japan, Japan, Keys of Change, music, Nishibayashi, Panos Karan, pianist

Embassy of Japan in Greece in commemoration of the 5th anniversary of the East Japan Great Earthquake organised a piano recital by Panos Karan, a Greek concert pianist living in London, who frequently performs in venues around the world.

culture events

The “Last Samurai” exhibition in Cyprus

19/02/201619/02/2016 ENstaff CVAR, Cyprus, Embassy of Japan, Japan Camera Industry Institute, Last Samurai

The Centre of Visual Art and Research in Nicosia is currently hosting a photographic exhibition entitled, “Last Samurai: Tokugawa Shogun Missions Overseas”.

culture events

The 2016 Contemporary Japanese Film Festival opens its doors in Athens

01/02/201601/02/2016 ENstaff Contemporary Japanese Film Festival, Embassy of Japan, Film Festival, Japan, Japan Foundation

It will take place between February 3rd and 7th at the Alkyonis new star art cinema in central Athens.

“Maritime Security – Difference between Europe and Asia” [discussion]

The Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP) and the in Greece organise a discussion with Prof. Satoshi Morimoto, National

events

‘Maritime Security – Difference between Europe and Asia’ [discussion]

14/01/201614/01/2016 ENstaff Asia, ELIAMEP, Embassy of Japan, Europe, Japan, maritime security, Morimoto, security

The Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP) and the Embassy of Japan in Greece organise a discussion with Prof. Satoshi Morimoto, National Security and Defense Policy Specialist & former Minister of Defense, on the theme of: “Maritime Security – Difference between Europe and Asia.”

in brief

Japan Cinema Wednesdays

23/11/201523/11/2015 ENstaff Embassy of Japan, Japan, Japan Cinema Wedensdays

The Embassy of Japan in Athens is inviting cinema lovers to get familiar with the Japanese culture, through the screening of Japense films.

society

Embassy of Japan and Mitsubishi Corporation donate books of Lafcadio Hearn

12/11/201514/11/2015 ENstaff Embassy of Japan, Japan, Lafcadio Hearn, Ministry of Education, Mitsubishi Corporation, Research and Religious Affaris

The Embassy of Japan in Athens and Mitsubishi Corporation yesterday announced the donation of 1,500 books of Lafcadio Hearn to 500 High School libraries across Greece.

interviews people

Ambassador of Norway:”The challenge for the Greek economy is its competitive edge and its business climate” [interview]

07/06/2016 ENstaff

The Ambassador of Norway in Athens, His Excellency Jørn Eugene Gjelstad, spoke to EmbassyNews.net and commented on the current developments in Greek and European politics, the economy and the refugee crisis.