Japan-Bhutan Relations
30th Anniversary for the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and the Kingdom of Bhutan
List of Commemorative Events
May 17, 2017
| Date | Venue | Name of Event | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1st - December 31st | http://www.japan-bhutan.com/ |
Website and Smartphone-App for the Information exchange between Japan and Bhutan, about Culture and Society and more. | OFFICE BT |
| January 11th - 15th | New Delhi (India) | Pre-Training Program for a Candidate of Training Program for Foreign Teachers of Japanese-Language at Japanese-Language Institute, Urawa | The Japan Foundation, New Delhi |
| January 19th | Headquarter, Japan External Trade Organization (Tokyo, Japan) | Bhutan Business Seminar | Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) [Sponsored by Honorary Consulate-General of the Kingdom of Bhutan in Tokyo] |
| January 22nd | Osaka (Japan) | Bhutan Business Seminar | Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) [Co-organized by The Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sponsored by Honorary Consulate of the Kingdom of Bhutan in Osaka and Kansai Economic Federation] |
| January 23rd | Thimphu (Bhutan) | 4th Japanese Speech Contest | Japanese Language Teachers' Association of Bhutan |
| January 29th - 31st | Tokyo (Japan) | The Exhibition of Bhutanese Embroidery by Japanese 2016 in Tokyo | Japanese Bhutanese Embroidery Association |
| January 31st - February 9th | (Japan) | SEISA-RTC Short Term Exchange Program (STAR: Study of Trust-Achievement-Respect Program) | Seisa University |
| February 4th | Thimphu (Bhutan) | Exhibition about Japan-Bhutan Cooperation in the Agricultural Sector |
Ministry of Agriculture and Forest, Bhutan Japan International Cooperation Agency |
| February 25th - 28th | Sendai (Japan) | The Exhibition of Bhutanese Embroidery by Japanese 2016 in Sendai | Japanese Bhutanese Embroidery Association |
| February - October | Thimphu | Re-plating project of the Japanese cherry blossoms to cherry origin of the Himalayas of Bhutan | Society of the Expert for Construction Equipment |
| 1. February 28th - March 3rd 2. May 21st - 27th |
Thimphu | Taki-Sakura Planting Project for Japan-Bhutan Friendship | Fukushima Taki-Sakura Bhutan Committee |
| March 2nd - 16th | Kobe (Japan) | Bhutan Judo Journeys to Japan | Bhutan Judo Association |
| March 25th - 31st | (Bhutan) | SEISA-RTC Short Term Exchange Program (STAR: Study of Trust-Achievement-Respect Program) | Seisa University |
| March 28th | Thimphu | Reception for the 30th Anniversary for the establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and the Kingdom of Bhutan | Embassy of Japan in India |
| April 22nd | Handa-shi Fukushi Bunka Kaikan | Connecting the happiness -Bhutan and Handa- | Handa International Association |
| April 22nd | National Institute for Zorig Chusum (Bhutan) | The Emblem Competition of Japan Bhutanese Embroidery Association | Japan Bhutanese Embroidery Association |
| April 25th - June 5th | Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden (Hyogo, Japan) |
Exhibition about blue poppy | Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden |
| April 29th - 30th | LIVING DESIGN CENTER OZON (Tokyo, Japan) | Butan Japan Children's friendship Program | LAPIN AGILE |
| May 3rd - 23rd | KONICA MINOLTA PLAZA (Tokyo, Japan) | KONICA MINOLTA PLAZA presents special exhibition Kenro Izu Photo exhibition "BHUTAN sacred within" | KONICA MINOLTA, INC. KONICA MINOLTA PLAZA |
| May 6th - 13th | FANCL GINZA SQUARE (Tokyo, Japan) | "The happiness garden of yellow rose" at FANCL GINZA SQUARE | FANCL GINZA SQUARE Co. |
| May 9th - 14th | Town of Yorii, Osato District, Saiama Prefecture, Japan | Exchange Program between Bhutan Olympic Team and Town of Yorii | Town of Yorii |
| May 29th | Waseda University (Tokyo, Jaoan) | 6th Japan-Bhutan Research Conference | Japan Institute for Bhutan Studies (JIBS) |
| June 4th - 10th | Paro | Royal Bhutan Flower Exhibition 2016 |
Ministry of Agriculture and Forests of Bhutan |
| June 17th | Royal Bhutanese Embassy in India | Presentation of Origami works to the Royal Bhutanese Embassy by Origami Oritai |
Embassy of Japan in India, Royal Bhutanese Embassy in India, Origami Oritai (an Origami club in India) |
| July 30th - September 19th | The Museum of Art, Ehime | The Bhutan Exhibition A Hint to Bhutan | The Museum of Art, Ehime, TOEI COMPANY LTD. |
| August 31th - September 7th | Fukui Prefectural Government etc. | Inviting the College Students of Kingdom of Bhutan ［A Study Tour to Fukui 2016］ | Fukui Prefectural Government |
| September 12nd - December 22nd | Studios of Echizen lacquerware, Fukui Prefecture | A training program for promoting the skill to make lacquerware in The Kingdom of Bhutan | Fukui Prefectural Government |
| September 18th | Thimphu (Bhutan) | 5th Japanese Speech Contest | Japanese Language Teachers' Association of Bhutan |
| September 24th - 25th | Thimphu (Bhutan) | Bhutanese Treasure Tsangmo: Bridging Culture from the Past to the Future | Japanese Society for Bhutanese Folk Music Studies |
| September 24th - October 1st | Thimphu (Bhutan) | Japan Week in Bhutan |
Embassy of Japan in India, Japan Foudation New Delhi, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Bhutan Office |
| September 26th | Thimphu (Bhutan) | Japanese Landscaping Technology to Make the Best Use of the Nature of Bhutan, Japanese Technology Assistance in Floriculture and Landscaping to Bhutan | Miharu Bhutan committee |
| September 29th | Iiyama Akitsu Primary School | The Art Works Exchange Project between the Primary School Students of Bhutan and Japan | Iiyama Akitsu Primary School Japan-Bhutan Art Committee |
| October 6th - 15th | Bumthang (Bhutan) | The 1st Nadeshiko Caravan of Japanese Language | Japanese Language Teachers' Association of Bhutan |
| October 8th - 9th | Oita(Japan) | 1st Bhutan Forum Bhutanese embroidery & Japan Bhutan embroidery association emblem contest exhibition, Bhutan Forum Session |
Oita university, Faculty of Education, Togo laboratory |
| October 18th | Embassy of Japan in India | The signing ceremony of the Exchange of Notes (E/N) for “the Project for Improvement of Farm Machinery for Hiring Services of Tillage” |
Embassy of Japan in India |
| November 5th | Koutakuji(Japan) | 4th Yazu-Bhutan Village Festival | Yazu-Bhutan Village |
| November 26th | Takaido Chiiki Kumin Center (Tokyo, Japan) | Foreing Culture Seminar : Bhutan | Suginami Association for Cultural Exchange |
| December 17th | JICA Global Plaza (Tokyo, Japan) | Bhutan Festival 2016 | Japan-Bhutan Friendship Association(JBFA) |
| December 18th to 24th | Thimphu, Paro, Phuntsholing (Bhutan) | Japan and Bhutan 30th Anniversary Table tennis camp | Bhutan Table Tennis Federation |
| December 22th to 24th | Thimphu (Bhutan) | Closing of the 30th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and Bhutan |
Embassy of Japan in India |
The events on the list have been endorsed by either the Government of Japan or the Government of Bhutan.
Please ask organizers for details of the events.