Cultural Exchange
Exchange Year
January 28, 2026
The years 2026 and 2027 mark significant anniversaries commemorating historical events in bilateral relations, such as the establishment of diplomatic relations, for the following countries and organizations. It is expected that this occasion will further strengthen relations through active exchanges with these countries and promote greater mutual understanding.
The year 2026
| Bhutan | 40th Anniversary of the establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and Bhutan |
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| Nepal | 70th Anniversary of the establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and Nepal |
| Philippines | 70th Anniversary of the normalization of Japan-Philippines Diplomatic Relations |
| Singapore | 60th Anniversary of the establishment of Japan-Singapore Diplomatic Relations |
| Australia | 50th Anniversary of the Signing of the Basic Treaty of Friendship and Co-operation between Japan and Australia |
| Argentina | 140th Anniversary of the Japanese Immigration to Argentina |
| Dominican Republic | 70th Anniversary of the Japanese Immigration to the Dominican Republic |
| Haiti | 70th Anniversary of the establishment of Japan-Haiti Diplomatic Relations |
| Paraguay | 90th Anniversary of the Japanese Immigration to Paraguay |
| Belgium | 160th Anniversary of Japan-Belgium Friendship |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 30th Anniversary of the establishment of Japan-Bosnia and Herzegovina Diplomatic Relations |
| Iceland | 70th Anniversary of the establishment of Japan-Iceland Diplomatic Relations |
| Italy | 160th Anniversary of the establishment of Japan-Italy Diplomatic Relations |
| Liechtenstein | 30th Anniversary of the establishment of Japan-Liechtenstein Diplomatic Relations |
| Monaco | 20th Anniversary of the establishment of Japan-Monaco Diplomatic Relations |
| Montenegro | 20th Anniversary of the establishment of Japan-Montenegro Diplomatic Relations |
| San Marino | 30th Anniversary of the establishment of Japan-San Marino Diplomatic Relations |
| Angola | 50th Anniversary of the establishment of Japan-Angola Diplomatic Relations |
| Botswana | 60th Anniversary of the establishment of Japan-Botswana Diplomatic Relations |
| Morocco | 70th Anniversary of the establishment of Japan-Morocco Diplomatic Relations |
| Sao Tome and Principe | 50th Anniversary of the establishment of Japan-Sao Tome and Principe Diplomatic Relations |
| Seychelles | 50th Anniversary of the establishment of Japan-Seychelles Diplomatic Relations |
| Tunisia | 70th Anniversary of the establishment of Japan-Tunisia Diplomatic Relations |
| United Nations | 70th Anniversary of Japan's Admission to the United Nations |
| UNESCO | 75th Anniversary of Japan's Membership in UNESCO |
The year 2027
| China | 55th Anniversary of the normalization of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and China |
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| India | 75th Anniversary of the establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and India |
| Malaysia | 70th Anniversary of the establishment of Japan-Malaysia Diplomatic Relations |
| Maldives | 60th Anniversary of the establishment of establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and the Maldives |
| Mongolia | 55th Anniversary of the establishment of Japan-Mongolia Diplomatic Relations |
| Thailand | 140th Anniversary of the establishment of Japan-Thailand Diplomatic Relations |
| Timor-Leste | 25th Anniversary of the establishment of Japan- Timor-Leste Diplomatic Relations |
| New Zealand | 75th Anniversary of the establishment of Japan-New Zealand Diplomatic Relations |
| United States | 100th Anniversary of the National Cherry Blossom Festival |
| Barbados | 60th Anniversary of the establishment of Japan-Barbados Diplomatic Relations |
| Chile | 130th Anniversary of the establishment of Japan-Chile Diplomatic Relations |
| Guyana | 60th Anniversary of the establishment of Japan-Guyana Diplomatic Relations |
| Mexico | 130th Anniversary of the Japanese Immigration to Mexico |
| Armenia | 35th Anniversary of the establishment of Japan-Armenia Diplomatic Relations |
| Azerbaijan | 35th Anniversary of the establishment of Japan-Azerbaijan Diplomatic Relations |
| Cyprus | 65th Anniversary of the establishment of Japan-Cyprus Diplomatic Relations |
| Czech Republic | 70th Anniversary of the restoration of Japan-Czech Republic Diplomatic Relations |
| Denmark | 160th Anniversary of the establishment of Japan-Denmark Diplomatic Relations |
| Georgia | 35th Anniversary of the establishment of Japan-Georgia Diplomatic Relations |
| Kazakhstan | 35th Anniversary of the establishment of Japan-Kazakhstan Diplomatic Relations |
| Kyrgyz Republic | 35th Anniversary of the establishment of Japan-Kyrgyz Republic Diplomatic Relations |
| Luxembourg | 100th Anniversary of the establishment of Japan-Luxembourg Diplomatic Relations |
| Poland | 70th Anniversary of the restoration of Japan-Poland Diplomatic Relations |
| Tajikistan | 35th Anniversary of the establishment of Japan-Tajikistan Diplomatic Relations |
| Turkmenistan | 35th Anniversary of the establishment of Japan-Turkmenistan Diplomatic Relations |
| Uzbekistan | 35th Anniversary of the establishment of Japan-Uzbekistan Diplomatic Relations |
| Israel | 75th Anniversary of the establishment of Japan-Israel Diplomatic Relations |
| Comoros | 50th Anniversary of the establishment of Japan-Comoros Diplomatic Relations |
| Egypt | 105th Anniversary of the establishment of Japan-Egypt Diplomatic Relations, 75th Anniversary of the resumption of Japan-Egypt Diplomatic Relations |
| Ghana | 70th Anniversary of the establishment of Japan-Ghana Diplomatic Relations 50th Anniversary of the Dispatch of the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers to Ghana, 100th Anniversary of Dr. NOGUCHI Hideyo's Journey to Ghana |
| Libya | 70th Anniversary of the establishment of Japan-Libya Diplomatic Relations |
| Mozambique | 50th Anniversary of the establishment of Japan-Mozambique Diplomatic Relations |
| ASEAN | 50th Anniversary of the Fukuda Doctrine |