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Focus of FAC-N Fact-finding Visit to Japan on Foreign Economic Affairs
28.11.2022
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Press release
Japan
A delegation from National Council Foreign Affairs Committee undertook a fact-finding visit to Japan between 7 and 11 November.
Swiss Excellence in Life Sciences and Healthcare Presented at Swisstech around BioJapan 2022

17.11.2022
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Local news
Japan
High interest in Swiss life science: Nine Swiss startups presented state-of-the-art products and services in the fields of life science and healthcare at Swisstech at BioJapan 2022 on October 11. The event held at CIC Tokyo–one day prior to the opening of BioJapan 2022–attracted about 140 participants.
Opening of a new Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Fukuoka
01.11.2022
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Press release
Japan
The Ambassador of Switzerland to Japan, Dr. Andreas Baum, is pleased to announce that a new Honorary Consulate of Switzerland has opened in Fukuoka.
Swiss travelers to Japan
26.09.2022
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Local news
Japan
Information for Swiss travelers to Japan
Swiss residents in Japan
26.09.2022
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Local news
Japan
Please make sure to follow the instruction of the local Japanese authorities carefully.
Opening of “Kizuki-au 築き合う – Collaborative Constructions” on August 1 in Tokoname, Aichi

18.08.2022
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Local news
Japan
Some 70 guests gathered in Tokoname, in the context of Aichi Triennale, to discover the architectural project by ETH Zurich and the University of Tokyo, and assist to a stunning performance by dancer and choreographer Kenta Kojiri.
Joint local statement on an execution in Japan
26.07.2022
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Position
Japan
Following the execution on 26th, the EU Delegation, the Heads of Mission of EU Member States and of Switzerland, Iceland and Norway issued a joint statement calling on the Japanese Government to introduce a moratorium and promote a wider debate on the issue.
Net Zero and Transition Finance: Japanese, Norwegian, and Swiss Perspectives

16.06.2022
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Local news
Japan
On 11 May, the Embassies of Norway and Switzerland in Japan, in partnership with the Japan business federation Keidanren, organized a hybrid event on transition finance.
Travelers to Switzerland
02.05.2022
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Local news
Japan
Information about travel to Switzerland.
President Cassis rounds off visit to Japan with an address at Kyoto University

21.04.2022
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Local news
Japan
President Cassis rounded off his visit to Japan on Thursday, 21 April, by delivering an address on the link between science and diplomacy to students at Kyoto University. The focus of the visit was on the war in Ukraine and bilateral relations in the areas of political, economic and scientific affairs. A cooperation agreement on joint research projects was signed and a groundbreaking ceremony was held for a new Swissnex location.
President Cassis discusses global security and bilateral issues with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida and Foreign Minister Hayashi

18.04.2022
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Local news
Japan
On Monday, 18 April, President Ignazio Cassis met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi in Tokyo. On the agenda were the war in Ukraine and the related security challenges in Europe and Asia. Other topics included the tasks of both countries in international organisations and cooperation in trade and science.
Special Presentation on Japan’s S&T Diplomacy by MOFA Advisors attracts high interest

30.03.2022
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Local news
Japan
Representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan gave a special presentation for members of the Science & Technology Diplomatic Circle at the Swiss Residence.