Japan-Bhutan Relations
“40th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations”
In 2026, Japan and Bhutan will mark the milestone of 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. We expect that this occasion will serve to further strengthen diplomatic ties with Bhutan and promote mutual understanding and the further development of friendly relations. The portal site showcases diplomatic initiatives related to the anniversary and projects that have been officially recognized as anniversary commemorative events.
- Diplomatic initiatives
- Application for Recognition of Commemorative Events for the 40th Anniversary
- Events Commemorating the 40th Anniversary
Diplomatic initiatives
- Courtesy Call by State Minister for Foreign Affairs KUNIMITSU on H.E. Dasho Tshering Tobgay, Prime Minister of Bhutan (March 16, 2026)
- State Minister Yamada Attends Japan-Bhutan Business Forum on the Occasion of Prime Minister Tobgay of the Kingdom of Bhutan’s Visit to Japan (March 16, 2026)
40th Anniversary Commemorative Video
.Application for Recognition of Commemorative Events for the 40th Anniversary
To celebrate this commemorative year with as many people as possible and further promote exchanges between the two countries, the governments of both nations will designate various Events held in either country as anniversary events upon application. Events designated as anniversary events will be authorized to use the official logo. Application guidelines are upcoming.
The designer of the logo is Mr. MIYAMOTO Makio. He says that he intended to celebrate the 40th anniversary, and to vividly express the long-standing friendship and the ties toward the future by combining Japan's sakura (cherry blossoms) and Mount Fuji as well as Bhutan's blue poppy and dragon in a harmony with the number “40” in the centre part of the logo, and also blending the symbolic colors of the two countries.
Events Commemorating the 40th Anniversary
- The list of events Commemorating the 40th Anniversary
Please check the list of all events commemorating the 40th Anniversary from the above link.
[Pick up] Here are some featured reports on the Commemorative Events.
