Asia

• In 2022, Japan will celebrate anniversaries with the seven countries of Southwest Asia (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka). Japan has designated 2022 as “Japan-Southwest Asia Exchange Year” with the aim of taking Japan’s relations with the countries of Southwest Asia to new heights.
• The specific anniversaries are as follows:
  • 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and Bangladesh
  • 35th Anniversary of the conclusion of the JOCV(Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers) Agreement between Japan and Bhutan
  • 70th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and India
  • 55th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and the Maldives
  • 120th Anniversary of International Student Exchanges between Japan and Nepal
  • 70th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and Pakistan
  • 70th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and Sri Lanka

The official logo for "Japan-Southwest Asia Exchange Year 2022" has been selected. Please see the following for the details.

• Announcement of the Official Logo for Japan-Southwest Asia Exchange Year 2022

The Government of Japan will be endorsing a wide range of events taking place in Japan or Southwest Asia as commemorative events celebrating the Japan-Southwest Asia Exchange Year. These authorized events will be permitted to use the official logo of the Japan-Southwest Asia Exchange Year.

• Endorsement Guidelines for Commemorative Events: Japan-Southwest Asia Exchange Year 2022
• Calendar of Japan-Southwest Asia Exchange Year 2022 Events