Foreign Policy News

2022/9/16

Prime Minister Kishida and Foreign Minister Hayashi Visit the United States of America

2022/8/24

The Eighth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD8) (Tunisia) (August 27-28, 2022)

2022/8/2

Foreign Minister Hayashi Attends ASEAN-related Foreign Ministers' Meetings (August 3-6, 2022)

2022/7/29

Prime Minister Kishida Attends the Tenth Review Conference of the Parties to the NPT(July 31-August 1, 2022)

2022/7/26

Foreign Minister Hayashi Visits the United States of America (July 28-31, 2022)

2022/7/5

Foreign Minister Hayashi Attends G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Indonesia (July 7-9, 2022)

2022/6/28

Foreign Minister Hayashi Visits the Philippines (June 29-July 1, 2022)

2022/6/24

Prime Minister Kishida Attends G7 Summit 2022 and NATO Summit Meeting (June 26-30, 2022)

2022/9/15

Ambassador Matsumura met with the Mayor of Kaga

2022/9/14

Online Lecture by Prof. Takahara, University of Tokyo “Japan-China relations in the geopolitical context of the war in Ukraine”

2022/9/14

Ambassador Matsumura met with the Deputy Mayor of Saaremaa and the Chairman of the Municipality Council

2022/8/23

Ambassador Matsumura had a meeting with officials of the City of Sapporo

2022/8/19

Ceremony of Foreign Minister’s Commendation for FY 2022 (Yoshino Tadahiko, Chairman, Japan Estonia Friendship Association)

2022/8/4

Foreign Minister’s Commendation for FY 2022 (Yoshino Tadahiko, Chairman, Japan Estonia Friendship Association)

2022/7/26

Ambassador Matsumura visited the Patarei Prison

2022/7/15

A meeting between Mr. OGURA Masanobu, Member of the House of Representatives, and business representatives of Estonia

2022/7/13

Call for Applications: The Japan World Exposition 1970 Commemorative Fund Grant (FY2023)

2022/7/11

A book of condolences for the passing of the Former Prime Minister of Japan, Mr. ABE Shinzo

2022/7/7

The application for the 16th Japan International MANGA Award can be submitted within the period running from April 15 to July 15, 2022 (Deadline has been extended!)

2022/6/20

Unmanned Aircraft Registration Web Portal/Japan

2022/6/14

Ambassador Matsumura had a meeting with the Mayor and the Deputy Chair of the city council of Viljandi

2022/6/9

Ambassador Matsumura visited the publisher Loomingu Raamatukogu

2022/5/30

Visa Enquiries (updated)

2022/5/24

Ambassador Matsumura had a meeting with the Mayor of Haapsalu

2022/5/4

Ambassador Matsumura visited the Estonian Information System Authority (RIA)

2022/4/28

Ambassador Matsumura visited the Kadriorg Japanese Garden

2022/4/28

Ambassador Matsumura visited the Maarjamäe Memorial

2022/4/27

Ambassador Matsumura visited the Chair of the Environment Committee of Riigikogu

2022/4/22

Ambassador Matsumura visited the Estonian Association of Information Technology and Telecommunications (ITL)

2022/4/21

Ambassador Matsumura attended the commencement ceremony for Makita's new center

2022/4/21

Ambassador Matsumura attended the tour of the cyber exercise "Locked Shields 2022"

2022/4/19

Ambassador Matsumura had a meeting with the Director of the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE), Colonel Jaak Tarien

2022/4/12

Ambassador Matsumura paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces, Lieutenant General Martin Herem

2022/4/11

Ambassador Matsumura visited Tallinn University

2022/4/6

Ambassador Matsumura paid a courtesy call on the Chair of Estonia-Ukraine Parliamentary Friendship Group of the Riigikogu, Mati Raidma

2022/3/30

Ambassador Matsumura had a meeting with the Chairman of Tallinn City Council, Jevgeni Ossinovski

2022/3/24

Ambassador Matsumura had a meeting with the Director of the ICDS, Indrek Kannik

2022/3/23

Ambassador Matsumura had a meeting with the Rector of Tallinn University, Prof. Tõnu Viik

2022/3/22

Information for Ukrainians Residing in Japan | Immigration Services Agency of Japan (isa.go.jp)

2022/3/15

Ambassador Matsumura paid a courtesy call on the Chairman of the Rural Affairs Committee of Riigikogu, Tarmo Tamm

2022/3/9

Ambassador Matsumura paid a courtesy call on the Chairman of the Economic Affairs Committee of Riigikogu, Kristen Michal

2022/3/2

Introduction to Webinar: Overview and capacity building in the digital field in Japan and Estonia (March 8th, funded by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan) [41KB]

2022/3/1

Ambassador Matsumura paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Rural Affairs, Urmas Kruuse

2022/3/1

Ambassador Matsumura had a meeting with the President of Estonia-Japan Association, Mr. Heikki Vallaste

2022/2/24

Ambassador Matsumura attended the events to commemorate the declaration of Estonia's independence

2022/2/23

Video message by Foreign Minister Hayashi, on the occasion of His Majesty the Emperor’s Birthday

2022/2/19

Japan-Estonia Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

2022/2/14

Ambassador Matsumura paid a courtesy call on the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu, Marko Mihkelson

2022/2/14

Online Lecture by Prof. Tanaka, President of GRIPS "The Rise of the Indo-Pacific: Opportunities for Cooperation between Japan and Europe"

2022/2/10

[Notice] Visit Japan Web service that allows you to enter information at the time of entry online in advance

2022/2/8

Ambassador Matsumura's visit to Saku

2022/2/7

Ambassador Matsumura paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Culture, Tiit Terik

2022/2/3

Ambassador Matsumura had a meeting with the Chairman of the board, Estonian Business and Innovation Agency

2022/2/2

Ambassador Matsumura's visit to Tartu

2022/2/1

Ambassador Matsumura paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Finance, Keit Pentus-Rosimannus

2022/1/26

Ambassador Matsumura paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Chairman of the Estonia-Japan parliamentary group, Sven Sester

2022/1/24

Ambassador Matsumura paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure, Taavi Aas

2022/1/18

Ambassador Matsumura paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Environment, Erki Savisaar

2022/1/3

Ambassador Matsumura attended the ceremony in remembrance of the victims of the Independence War

2021/12/18

Ambassador Matsumura encouraged U20 Ice Hockey Team of Japan

2021/12/14

Ambassador Matsumura paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Defense, Kalle Laanet

2021/12/10

Ambassador Matsumura paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Eva-Maria Liimets

2021/12/1

Border enforcement measures to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

2021/12/1

Application for Visa for foreign nationals eligible for Phased Measures toward Resuming Cross-Border Travel

2021/11/30

Ambassador Matsumura paid a courtesy call on the Chairman of Estonia-Japan parliamentary group, Kaido Höövelson, former Ozeki sumo wrestler Baruto

2021/11/30

Ambassador Matsumura paid a courtesy call on the President of the Riigikogu, Jüri Ratas

2021/11/30

Online Lecture by Prof. Hosoya "Towards a Free and Open Indo-Pacific: Challenges and Opportunities for the EU and Japan

2021/11/19

Ambassador Matsumura paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Kallas

2021/11/17

Inaugural Greeting from the Ambassador MATSUMURA

2021/11/10

An annual report on Japan's Foreign Policy and Activities, "Diplomatic Bluebook 2021", is published.

2021/11/9

Ambassador KITAOKA bids farewell to all of his friends in Estonia & Japan

2021/11/5

FY2021 Japan Brand Program "Welcome to the long standing world of Edo woodblock prints”

2021/10/30

Ambassador KITAOKA made his 11th (final) official visit to Tartu, the center of the Southern Estonia (2nd (final) Instalment: farewell to the President of Estonia and the Rector of Tartu University)

2021/10/30

Ambassador KITAOKA made his 11th (final) official visit to Tartu, the center of the Southern Estonia (1st Instalment: Cyber Battle of Estonia 2021)

2021/10/28

Reception to invite Estonia to participate in the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, hosted by Embassy of Japan in Estonia

2021/10/26

Ambassador KITAOKA bid farewell to H.E. Mrs. LIIMETS, the Foreign Minister

2021/10/25

Ambassador KITAOKA visited the Center of Arvo PÄRT, composer representing Estonia

2021/10/22

Ambassador KITAOKA delivered a speech at the Opening Ceremony of JAFF (Japanese Animation & Lifestyle Film Festival)

2021/10/15

Ambassador KITAOKA awarded “Ambassador’s Commendation” to Prof. HAYASHI, President of “Japanese Cultural Society in Estonia”

2021/10/14

Ambassador KITAOKA made his 10th official visit to Tartu, the center of the Southern Estonia (5th Instalment (final): International Conference on EU-Japan Economic Relations with Cultural Aspects)

2021/10/13

Ambassador KITAOKA made his 10th official visit to Tartu, the center of the Southern Estonia (4th Instalment: Ambassador’s speech at “JAPAN Film Festival”)

2021/10/13

Ambassador KITAOKA made his 10th official visit to Tartu, the center of the Southern Estonia (3rd Instalment: “Ambassador’s Commendation”, awarded to Asia Center of Tartu University)

2021/10/13

Ambassador KITAOKA made his 10th official visit to Tartu, the center of the Southern Estonia (2nd Instalment: “Commemorative Lecture of the 100 years of Friendship between Estonia & Japan”at the Tartu University)

2021/10/13

Ambassador KITAOKA made his 10th official visit to Tartu, the center of the Southern Estonia (1st Instalment: Visit to Jaan Poska Gymnasium)

2021/10/11

Ambassador KITAOKA gave “Commemorative Lecture of the 100 years of Friendship between Estonia & Japan” at the Tallinn University

2021/10/11

Ambassador KITAOKA visited the Japanese language class of Tallinn University

2021/10/8

Ambassador KITAOKA visited Muuga Harbor, which is to be the terminal port of “Rail Baltica”

2021/10/6

Ambassador KITAOKA made his 5th official visit to Viljandi City (2nd Instalment (final): Visit to “Mikskaar”)

2021/10/6

Ambassador KITAOKA made his 5th official visit to Viljandi City (1st Instalment: Meeting with the Mayor)

2021/10/6

Japan’s Friendship Ties Program “MIRAI” FY 2021 application is now open!

2021/10/5

Ambassador KITAOKA had a meeting with the Director of ICDS, Mr. KANNIK & the Director of EFPI, Dr. RAIK

2021/10/5

Ambassador KITAOKA visited “Estonian NATO Association”, promoting the understanding on NATO of the Estonian nationals

2021/10/4

Ambassador KITAOKA made his 1st official visit to Narva City, bordering Russia (5th Instalment (final): Visit to Kreenholm Textile Factory)

2021/10/4

Ambassador KITAOKA made his 1st official visit to Narva City, bordering Russia (4th Instalment: Visit to “OBJEKT”, 1st Incubator in Baltic Countries)

2021/10/4

Ambassador KITAOKA made his 1st official visit to Narva City, bordering Russia (3rd Instalment: Ambassador’s lecture at Language Lyceum)

2021/10/4

Ambassador KITAOKA made his 1st official visit to Narva City, bordering Russia (2nd Instalment: Lunch hosted by the Mayor)

2021/10/4

Ambassador KITAOKA made his 1st official visit to Narva City, bordering Russia (1st Instalment: Reunion with President KALJULAID & touring around the City)

2021/10/2

Ambassador KITAOKA delivered a speech at the Conference to celebrate “50th Anniversary of Estonian Karate”

2021/9/28

Ambassador KITAOKA had a meeting with Mrs. Helen UUS, who has been making contributions to the Estonia-Japan friendship

2021/9/28

Ambassador KITAOKA paid a courtesy call to H. E. Mr. Mart LAAR, former Prime Minister

2021/9/27

New measures for border enforcement (18) [77KB]

2021/9/22

Ambassador KITAOKA joined a study tour on the Estonian agriculture, invited by Ministry of Rural Affairs (4th Instalment (final): Põhjaka Restaurant, Takkasaare Farm)

2021/9/22

Ambassador KITAOKA joined a study tour on the Estonian agriculture, invited by Ministry of Rural Affairs (3rd Instalment: Andre Cheese Farm, E-Piim, & Roundtable Discussion)

2021/9/21

Ambassador KITAOKA joined a study tour on the Estonian agriculture, invited by Ministry of Rural Affairs (2nd Instalment: Olustvere School of Service & Rural Economics, BioCC & Dinner hosted by Ms. SARON, Secretary General of the Ministry)

2021/9/21

Ambassador KITAOKA joined a study tour on the Estonian agriculture, invited by Ministry of Rural Affairs (1st Instalment: Animal Breeders’ Association & Väätsa Agro)

2021/9/17

New measures for border enforcement (17) [690KB]

2021/9/16

Ambassador KITAOKA awarded “Ambassador’s Commendation” to Japanese Studies Program Unit in Tallinn University