Foreign Policy News

2022/5/10

Foreign Minister Hayashi Attends G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Germany (May 11-15, 2022)

2022/5/2

Foreign Minister Hayashi Visits Fiji and Palau (May 6-8, 2022)

2022/4/28

Prime Minister Kishida Visits South East Asia and Europe (April 29 - May 6, 2022)

2022/4/28

Foreign Minister Hayashi visits Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Mongolia (April 28-May 2, 2022)

2022/4/5

Foreign Minister Hayashi Attends the NATO Foreign Ministers' Meeting and G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Belgium (April 6-8, 2022)

2022/4/1

Foreign Minister Hayashi visits Poland (April 1-5, 2022)

2022/3/23

Prime Minister Kishida Attends G7 Summit in Brussels (March 23-25, 2022)

2022/3/18

Foreign Minister Hayashi visits Turkey and the United Arab Emirates (March 18-21, 2022)

2022/3/18

Prime Minister Kishida Visits India and Cambodia (March 19-21, 2022)

2022/2/18

Foreign Minister Hayashi Attends the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Germany (February 18-20, 2022)

2022/2/10

Foreign Minister Hayashi’s Visit to Melbourne and Honolulu (February 10-13, 2022)

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

2022/4/18

The application for the 16th Japan International MANGA Award has started with the period running from April 15 to July 8, 2022

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

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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

2021/9/14

Ambassador KITAOKA made his 3rd official visit to Saku Municipality, a sister city of the Japanese Saku City (2nd Instalment: Book Donation Ceremony to Saku Library)

2021/9/14

Ambassador KITAOKA made his 3rd official visit to Saku Municipality, a sister city of the Japanese Saku City (1st Instalment: Lecture at the Saku Gymnasium)

2021/9/14

Counsellor SAKAI visited “Tänapäev”, Estonian publisher

2021/9/10

Ambassador KITAOKA had a meeting with Japanese Government Scholarship Students

2021/9/9

Ambassador KITAOKA visited “CybExer Technologies”, which conducts exercises to counter cyber attacks

2021/9/3

Counsellor SAKAI visited “HGA (Hayashi-Grossschmidt Arhitektuur)”

2021/9/1

Ambassador KITAOKA had a meeting with Mr. RAUDSEPP, President of “Enterprise Estonia” & its two Directors, Mr. KORK & Ms. TANAKA

2021/8/31

Ambassador KITAOKA, together with Ms. SAKAI, the Counsellor, visited “Varrak”, Estonian publisher

2021/8/26

Ambassador KITAOKA had a meeting with Mr. VALLASTE, President of Estonia-Japan Association & Ms. FUNK, so much devoted to Estonia-Japan friendship

2021/8/26

Ambassador KITAOKA visited “VIVEO”, an Estonian enterprise, heading towards the most advanced in online provision of insurance & medical services

2021/8/25

Ambassador KITAOKA visited Estonian Gymnastics Federation

2021/8/24

Ambassador KITAOKA visited “MinuDoc”, an Estonian enterprise heading towards the most advanced in online medical diagnosis

2021/8/23

Ambassador KITAOKA made his 9th official visit to Tartu, the center of the Southern Estonia (2nd Instalment: Visit to the Tartu Ambulance Center)

2021/8/23

Ambassador KITAOKA made his 9th official visit to Tartu, the center of the Southern Estonia (1st Instalment: Visit to the Estonian Genome Center of the Tartu University)

2021/8/21

The Japan Estonia Friendship Association (JEFA) held the online cerebration for the 30th Anniversary of Restoration of Independence of Estonia & the 100 years of Friendship between Estonia & Japan. Ambassador KITAOKA attended to deliver a speech

2021/8/20

2021 Foreign Minister’s Commendation (Mr. Takaaki ARAI, “Excellent Executive Chef for Ambassador of Japan”)

2021/8/20

2021 Foreign Minister’s Commendation (Saku City, Nagano Prefecture)

2021/8/19

Ambassador KITAOKA made his 3rd official visit to West Harju Municipality to attend the Ceremony for the 30th Anniversary of the Recovery of Independence by Estonia

2021/8/19

Ambassador KITAOKA had a meeting with Dr. LAANE, Head Doctor of Kuressaare Hospital, Ms. ARO, a member of the Parliament, and Ms. SÄRGLEP, a board member of Estonian Parents’ Association

2021/8/17

Ambassador KITAOKA delivered a speech at the Encouragement Ceremony for the Estonian Team for the Tokyo Paralympics

2021/8/13

Regarding denial of landing to prevent the spread of COVID-19(novel Coronavirus) [358KB]

2021/8/13

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

2021/8/10

Ambassador KITAOKA visited the Emergency Ambulance Center of the North Estonia Hospital

2021/8/5

Ambassador KITAOKA expressed his gratitude to the representatives of Estonian Foreign Ministry, Estonian Police, North Estonian Medical Centre, and Tallinn Town Hall

2021/7/30

Kadriorg Japanese Garden cerebrated the 10th Anniversary! Ambassador KITAOKA delivered a speech at the ceremony

2021/7/27

Ambassador KITAOKA made his 2nd official visit to Saaremaa Island (2nd Instalment: Visit to Saaremaa State Gymnasium)

2021/7/27

Ambassador KITAOKA made his 2nd official visit to Saaremaa Island (3rd Instalment: Visit to Saaremaa Municipality Office)

2021/7/27

Ambassador KITAOKA made his 2nd official visit to Saaremaa Island (4th Instalment: Visit to Baltic Workboats)

2021/7/27

Ambassador KITAOKA made his 2nd official visit to Saaremaa Island (Final Instalment: Visit to Lihatööstus)

2021/7/27

Ambassador KITAOKA’s congratulatory remarks for Olympic medals for Estonian fencers!

2021/7/26

Ambassador KITAOKA made his 2nd official visit to Saaremaa Island (1st Installment: Visit to Kuressaare Hospital)

2021/7/15

Ambassador KITAOKA made his 1st visit as the Japanese Ambassador to Türi City, the “Spring Capital”

2021/7/15

Program to Strengthen Livelihood and Business Foundations for Japanese Nationals Overseas and People of Japanese Descent (Nikkei)

2021/7/15

Ambassador KITAOKA made his 2nd visit to Pärnu City, the “Summer Capital” (4th Installment: visit to “Vecta Design”)

2021/7/14

Ambassador KITAOKA made his 2nd visit to Pärnu City, the “Summer Capital” (1st Installment: Visit to “Pernova Nature House”)

2021/7/14

Ambassador KITAOKA made his 2nd visit to Pärnu City, the “Summer Capital” (2nd Installment: Dinner hosted by Mr. KOROBEINIK, the Chairman of the City Council & his wife)

2021/7/14

Ambassador KITAOKA made his 2nd visit to Pärnu City, the “Summer Capital” (3rd Installment: Attend Pärnu Music Festival)

2021/7/12

Ambassador KITAOKA made his 4th visit to Viljandi for “Cleveron”, producing the most advanced Parcel Terminal

2021/7/6

New Measures for Border Enforcement (16) [473KB]

2021/7/6

New Measures for Border Enforcement (16) [473KB]

2021/7/5

Ambassador KITAOKA delivered a speech at the Encouragement Ceremony for the Estonian Team for the Tokyo Olympics

2021/7/1

Japan-Estonia Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

2021/7/1

Courtesy Call by Foreign Minister MOTEGI Toshimitsu on Prime Minister Kaja Kallas of the Republic of Estonia

2021/6/14

Ambassador KITAOKA attended 80th Anniversary of 1941 Mass Deportations of Estonians by Soviet

2021/6/14

Estonian Saku Municipality received the Commendation by the Japanese Foreign Minister!

2021/6/11

Ambassador KITAOKA had the 1st Official Meeting with the Mayor of Tallinn

2021/6/11

Ambassador KITAOKA attended the signing ceremony of the contract between Skeleton Technologies & Marubeni

2021/6/10

KIMONO Exhibition was opened in a lively manner in Tallinn, the Capital City!

2021/6/4

Ambassador KITAOKA had a meeting with Ms. TOKITOMO, who has come to Estonia to hold KIMONO exhibition

2021/6/1

Ambassador KITAOKA visited “Taltech eMedLab”, the education & research center of “e-health” system, designed by Estonia, the most advanced digitized country

2021/5/29

The Embassy of Japan hosted “Japan Day”!

2021/5/28

Ambassador KITAOKA visited TEHIK, managing “e-health” system, designed by Estonia, the most advanced digitized country

2021/5/27

Ambassador KITAOKA was interviewed by Ms. Thea KARIN, a journalist of Radio Kuku, to introduce the beauty of Kimono and Japanese gardens

2021/5/26

Ambassador KITAOKA delivered a speech at the Press Presentation of the coin & postage stamp for the Tokyo Olympics

2021/5/25

New measures for border enforcement (14) 　Annex [51KB]