Japan-Micronesia Relations
Meeting between Mrs. ISHIBA Yoshiko, Spouse of the Prime Minister of Japan and Mrs. Ancelly SIMINA, First Lady of the Federated States of Micronesia
On March 18, 2025, commencing at 12:00 for approximately 2 hours, Mrs. ISHIBA Yoshiko, spouse of the Prime Minister of Japan, held a meeting with Mrs. Ancelly SIMINA, First Lady of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), who is currently paying an official working visit to Japan. The overview of the meeting is as follows.
(Photo: Cabinet Public Affairs Office)
1. Mrs. Ishiba welcomed the visit of Mrs. Simina to Japan and expressed her hope that the visit by President Simina and Mrs. Simina would serve as an opportunity to further deepen and cherish the “kizuna” (bond of trust) between the two countries. Mrs. Simina expressed her gratitude for Mrs. Ishiba’s hospitality.
(Photo: Cabinet Public Affairs Office)
(Photo: Cabinet Public Affairs Office)
2. They received a briefing about the techniques for handling fresh fish and the development of sushi culture in Japan, followed by a demonstration of Japanese cuisine. They also enjoyed an ikebana workshop, the traditional Japanese art of flower arrangement, under the guidance of instructors from the Ikebana International Tokyo Founding Chapter, an organization dedicated to promoting mutual understanding through ikebana, after first attending a briefing on its historical and cultural background.
(Photo: Cabinet Public Affairs Office)
3. While savoring Japanese tea, they exchanged views on a variety of topics, including the cultural and historical links between Japan and the FSM, food culture, women's empowerment and other subjects.