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Ministry of Foreign Affairs News

2021/9/22

Prime Minister Suga to Visit the United States of America (September 23-26, 2021)
2021/9/22

Foreign Minister Motegi to Visit New York (September 22-24, 2021)
2021/8/16

Foreign Minister Motegi Visits Middle East (August 15-24, 2021)
2021/7/15

Foreign Minister Motegi Visits Central American and Caribbean Countries (July 15–21, 2021)

News from the Embassy

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]
2021/5/21

Border enforcement measures to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
2021/5/18

New measures for border enforcement (13) [63KB]
2021/5/12

Ambassador KITAOKA delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of “Embassy of the Plant Kingdom 2021” hosted by Tallinn Botanic Garden. He also had a talk with H.E. Ms. Liimets, the Foreign Minister
2021/5/12

New Measures for Border Enforcement
2021/5/10

New Measures for Border Enforcement
2021/5/7

Ambassador KITAOKA visited “eKool (e-school)”, globally delivering software, which could reduce the amount of labor of school teachers significantly
2021/5/6

Ambassador KITAOKA made his 3rd visit to Viljandi visiting the factory of “Woolish”, the highest quality brand of wool products in Estonia
2021/5/4

Ambassador KITAOKA visited the main store of “Woolish”, the highest quality brand of wool products in Estonia
2021/5/3

The Embassy of Japan in Estonia is looking for a temporary staff to replace an employee who is to be on maternity leave [112KB]
2021/5/3

Ambassador KITAOKA had a meeting with Mr. KUNINGAS, Deputy Secretary General of the Ministry of Economic Affairs & Communications
2021/4/29

Ambassador KITAOKA visited Estonian company “Garage48”, hosting “hackathon” events globally
2021/4/16

Application period for the MEXT scholarships now open
2021/4/15

Ambassador KITAOKA attended the virtual tour to NATO’s Cyber Defence Exercise
2021/4/12

The application for the 15th Japan International MANGA Award has started with the period running from April 7 to July 8, 2021
2021/4/7

Associate Prof. INOUE of Mukogawa Women’s University has just arrived in Estonia! Ambassador KITAOKA had a web-meeting with him
2021/4/6

Ambassador KITAOKA had on-line meeting with “Enterprise Estonia” to promote business relationship between Estonia and Japan
2021/3/29

“Peace Nippon” on ETV2 *Screening ended
2021/3/23

Ambassador KITAOKA visited “Pipedrive”, expanding business all over the world by its CRM software
2021/3/19

Application for Visa for foreign nationals eligible for Phased Measures toward Resuming Cross-Border Travel
2021/3/16

The Annual Meeting of “Estonian Association of Former University Students of Japan”was held on-line
2021/3/12

Ambassador KITAOKA attended the Japanese Language Speech Contest on-line
2021/3/9

Ambassador KITAOKA paid a courtesy call to Brigadier General Riho Ühtegi Commander of Estonian Defence League
2021/3/9

Ambassador KITAOKA laid a wreath for the Estonian citizens in Tallinn, who lost their lives by the Soviet bombardment in 1944
2021/3/5

The demise of Lt. Gen. Johannes KERT, the former Commander of the Estonian Defense Forces Ambassador KITAOKA visited the Parliament (Riigikogu) to sign the condolence book
2021/2/23

Estonian state decorations (The Mayor of Saku City, Japan)
2021/2/23

Video message by Foreign Minister Motegi, on the occasion of His Majesty the Emperor’s Birthday
2021/2/23

Japanese Embassy in Estonia held the “virtual” Celebration of the Emperor’s Birthday!
2021/2/19

Ambassador KITAOKA handed the Letter of Appointment as “Japanese Cuisine Goodwill Ambassador” to Mr. SHIRAISHI, owner-chef of restaurant “Haku”
2021/2/18

Ambassador KITAOKA visited “VIVISTOP”Estonian Revolutionary Education Facility Funded by Mr. Taizo SON
2021/2/10

Ambassador KITAOKA visited “Dynomax”, an Estonian high technology company
2021/2/5

Counselor SAKAI visited “e-Estonia Briefing Centre”
2021/2/4

Ambassador KITAOKA attended “Webinar on Estonia-Japan Cyber Security Cooperation” hosted by ICDS
2021/2/2

The Embassy of Japan in Estonia seeks a staff who works at the official residence [58KB]
2021/1/26

Press Statement on the occasion of 100 Years of Friendship between Estonia and Japan
2021/1/26

Ambassador KITAOKA had a meeting with Mr. TAMMSAAR, Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry to commemorate the 100 years of friendship between Estonia & Japan
2021/1/26

【100 Years of Friendship Japan-Estonia】Event Endorsement Guidelines are open!
2021/1/26

To celebrate 100 Years of Friendship between Estonia & Japan, Flag-hoisting Ceremony took place at the Presidential Palace!
2021/1/22

Appointment of “Japanese Cuisine Goodwill Ambassador” (Mr. Shuichi SHIRAISHI, Owner Chef of restaurant Haku)
2021/1/7

World-famous pianist, Mr. Izumi TATENO took up Estonia in his essay!
2021/1/5

Quarantine Procedure Update: As part of the quarantine procedure when entering Japan, it is necessary to respond to the questionnaire.
2021/1/4

“Japan from above” on ETV2 * Screening ended
2021/1/3

Ambassador KITAOKA laid flowers for those Estonians, who sacrificed their lives during the Independence War
2020/12/28

Re-entry of foreign nationals with the status of residence (updated)
2020/12/28

Border enforcement measures to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) (28.12.2020)
2020/12/28

Ambassador KITAOKA’s lecture“Report from Estonia: Challenges by Estonia, the most digitized country” is now up on YouTube!
2020/12/23

MEXT Scholarships Currently Available
2020/12/19

Ambassador KITAOKA participated on live in “Osaka × Estonia Smart City Seminar”, connecting Tallinn and Osaka by internet
2020/12/10

Ambassador KITAOKA had an online meeting with JAL Helsinki Branch
2020/12/9

Wow! This is tasty! Let’s learn how to cook Japanese dish, which is so easy, from Mr. Takaaki ARAI, Official Chef for the Japanese Ambassador
2020/12/9

The 12th Japanese Language Speech Contest in Estonia
2020/12/1

Japan’s Friendship Ties Program “MIRAI” FY 2020 application is now open!
2020/12/1

2020 Foreign Minister’s Commendation (Saku Municipality)
2020/11/27

Mr. MATSUMURA, Deputy Head of Mission attended an online meeting of the Nordic Cultural Society of Japan
2020/11/24

Ambassador KITAOKA had a meeting with H.E. Mr. Toomas Hendrik ILVES, ex-President of the Republic of Estonia on the national digitization
2020/11/24

Ambassador KITAOKA visited “Milrem Robotics”, developing the most advanced self-driving vehicle
2020/11/20

Ambassador KITAOKA had a meeting with Mr. KAEVATS, Adviser of the State Chancellery on national digitization
2020/11/17

About transfer from the airport to place of residence (public transportation is not available)
2020/11/17

Ambassador KITAOKA visited e-Governance Academy
2020/11/6

Phased Measures for Resuming Cross-Border Travel (20201030)
2020/11/6

Ambassador KITAOKA attended Shodō (Japanese Calligraphy) Exhibition and book publishing ceremony, and delivered a speech in Viimsi
2020/10/30

Border enforcement measures to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
2020/10/28

Ambassador KITAOKA had a meeting with Asia Centre of Tartu University
2020/10/28

Ambassador KITAOKA attended “JAPAN Film Festival” and delivered a speech
2020/10/27

Ambassador KITAOKA paid a courtesy call to H.E. Mr. Raul SIEM, the Minister of Foreign Trade and IT
2020/10/26

Ambassador KITAOKA visited “e-Estonia Briefing Centre”
2020/10/22

Publication of Diplomatic Bluebook 2020
2020/10/19

Ambassador KITAOKA paid a courtesy call to H.E. Mr. Rene KOKK, the Minister of the Environment
2020/10/17

Ambassador KITAOKA participated in "Chorus Exchange Event Online"
2020/10/16

Ambassador KITAOKA attended “World Children’s Haiku Contest”
2020/10/7

Ambassador KITAOKA had a meeting with a Japanese Entrepreneur and “Kyuden Business Front” by web-conference system
2020/9/30

Application for Visa or Letter of Confirmation of Submitting Required Documentation for Re-entry into Japan for foreign nationals eligible for Phased Measures toward Resuming Cross-Border Travel