Japan-Nepal Relations
“70th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations”
In 2026, Japan and Nepal will mark the milestone of 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. We expect that this occasion will serve to further strengthen diplomatic ties with Nepal 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 recognised as anniversary commemorative events.
- Diplomatic initiatives
- Application for Recognition of Commemorative Events for the 70th Anniversary
- Events Commemorating the 70th Anniversary
Diplomatic initiatives
(Photo: Cabinet Public Affairs Office)
Application for Recognition of Commemorative Events for the 70th 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 Ms.TANAKA Riho. She says that the logo features the number “7” representing the Japanese flag, while the number “0” representing the Nepalese flag, in which she designed the logo intercrossing to symbolize the exchanges between the two countries. The designer also conveys a wish for steadfast friendship and a bright future for both nations in the logo. The logo will be used for the events commemorating the 70th anniversary of establishment of the diplomatic relations between Japan and Nepal throughout the year 2026.
Events Commemorating the 70th Anniversary
Reports on the events
- Seminar: “The Current Situation and Challenges Facing Nepali Children Growing Up in Japan” (Nepal Association of Ex-JOCV (Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers)) (November 29, 2025) In Japan
- Japanese Film Festival in Kathmandu (Embassy of Japan (EoJ), Japan Foundation (JF)) (Janunary 23-24, 2026)
In Nepal - Japan Nepal Invest Seminar (Embassy of Japan (EoJ), Nepal Nippon Chamber of Commerce (NCCI)) (February 14, 2026) In Nepal
- “Cultural and Tourism Exchange Agreement between World Heritage Cities” signed between Lumbini and Koya Town (Lumbini, Koya Town, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan) (February 16, 2026) In Nepal
- Koya Town - Lumbini Lotus Seed Exchange Project (The "Adventure of Blooming the Buddha's Lotus" Project Executive Committee Shorenji-Temple Kiminori Takahata) (February 14-September 10, 2026) In Nepal
- The 2nd Japan–Nepal Employment Conference (The Japan Association for the Employment of Foreign Nationals) (Japanese) (February 24, 2026) In Japan
- Exhibition “TOKYO Before / After” (Embassy of Japan (EoJ), Japan Foundation (JF)) (February 27-March 18, 2026) In Nepal
The list of the upcoming events
- Thematic Exhibition Dolpo: A Tibetan Cultural Sphere in the Western Nepal Highlands (National Museum of Ethnology) (Japanese) (March 12 - June 16, 2026) In Japan
- 45th All Nepal japanese Language Speech Contest (Japanese Language Teachers’ Association Nepal (JALTAN) Japan Foundation (JF)) (March 14, 2026) In Nepal
- Each other Japan Nepal Support (Kampou Enterprize Pvt.Ltd.) (April 1- March 31, 2026) In Nepal
- Tsuneyo Kaneda The 100th Anniversary Exhibition (Romila‘s Dream) (April 15-20, 2026) In Nepal
