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Ministry of Foreign Affairs News

2020/10/16

Prime Minister Suga Visits Viet Nam and Indonesia (October 18-21, 2020)
2020/10/8

Foreign Minister Motegi Visits Mongolia (October 9-10, 2020)
2020/9/29

Foreign Minister Motegi Visits Portugal, France, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait (September 29 - October 5, 2020)
2020/9/24

Prime Minister Suga and Foreign Minister Motegi take part in the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly
2020/8/11

Foreign Minister Motegi Visits Papua New Guinea, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar (August 20-25, 2020)

News from the Embassy

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
2020/9/26

Address by Prime Minister Suga at the Seventy-Fifth Session of the United Nations General Assembly
2020/9/24

Ambassador Kitaoka visited the factory of “E-Piim”, the biggest Dairy Production Cooperative in Estonia
2020/9/23

Statement by Foreign Minister Motegi at the High-level Meeting to Commemorate the Seventy-fifth Anniversary of the United Nations
2020/9/23

Ambassador KITAOKA paid a courtesy call to H.E. Mr. Arvo ALLER, the Minister of Rural Affairs
2020/9/22

Ambassador KITAOKA made his first visit to Rakvere City
2020/9/18

Ambassador KITAOKA invited the President of “Estonian Employers’ Confederation” to his residence
2020/9/11

Ambassador KITAOKA made his first visit to Pärnu City, the “Summer Capital”
2020/9/10

Ambassador KITAOKA invited Mr. PAJO, Board Member of “Eesti Energia”
2020/9/8

Ambassador KITAOKA invited the Editor in Chief of “Postimees”
2020/8/28

Re-entry of foreign nationals with the status of residence
2020/8/28

Border enforcement measures to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
2020/8/26

Ambassador Kitaoka made his 2nd visit to West Harju Municipality To attend the Investment Seminar held in Paldiski
2020/8/25

Ambassador KITAOKA paid a courtesy call to H.E. Mr. Taavi AAS the Minister of Economic Affairs & Infrastructure
2020/8/25

Ambassador KITAOKA invited H.E. Mr. Väino REINART and his spouse to his residence
2020/8/21

Estonian Government announced “Estonian Business Strategy for JAPAN 2020-2025”!
2020/8/5

Ambassador KITAOKA invited two former Estonian Ambassadors in Japan to the residence
2020/8/3

Ambassador KITAOKA invited a world-famous pianist, Mr. TATENO Izumi, and his wife to the residence
2020/7/30

Ambassador KITAOKA had a briefing on the railway project, “Rail Baltica”
2020/7/29

Re-entry of foreign nationals who possess the status of residence
2020/7/22

Border enforcement measures to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
2020/7/21

Ambassador Kitaoka was invited by H.E. Ms. Ojuland, former Foreign Minister to her house
2020/7/15

Ambassador KITAOKA had a meeting with Eesti Energia
2020/7/15

The 1st of Most Advanced Komatsu-Bulldozer arrived in Estonia! It was named “Baruto” after Mr. Kaido Höövelson
2020/7/7

Ambassador KITAOKA had a meeting with the Executive Director of VABAMU & two historians
2020/6/30

Ambassador KITAOKA had a meeting with Mr. Sõõrumaa, President of the Estonian Olympic Committee
2020/6/30

Border enforcement measures to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
2020/6/29

Bringing animal products into Japan from overseas
2020/6/26

Ambassador KITAOKA visited the Southern Estonia (Lõuna-Eesti)
2020/6/18

The application for the 14th Japan International MANGA Award (extension of entry term)
2020/6/11

Application period for the MEXT scholarships now open
2020/5/21

The application for the 14th Japan International MANGA Award (PDF data also available to be submitted)
2020/5/7

Japan-Estonia Foreign Ministers' Telephone Talk
2020/4/16

Ambassador KITAOKA participated on live in “Administration Digital Transformation Forum”, connecting Tallinn and Tokyo by internet
2020/4/6

The application for the 14th Japan International MANGA Award has started with the period running from April 6 to June 19 2020
2020/4/2

Information related to New Coronavirus Infection(COVID-19) from Immigration Services Agency (Updated)
2020/4/2

Strengthening border measures related to novel coronavirus (COVID-19): Visa restrictions
2020/4/2

Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 by Country
2020/4/2

Border enforcement measures to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
2020/3/31

Mr. ARAI Takaaki, Official Chef of the Japanese Ambassador appeared in “RINGVAADE”, popular TV program of Estonian Public Broadcasting (ERR)!
2020/3/26

Request for cooperation according to preventing the spread of COVID-19 Reservations required to visit to Embassy of Japan [40KB]
2020/3/20

Additional Important Notice on Visa Restrictions for Strengthening Border Security Measures related to the spread Novel Coronavirus [13KB]
2020/3/12

“Estonian Association of Former University Students of Japan”held Annual Meeting at the Japanese Ambassador’s residence!
2020/3/10

Important notice on new restrictions related to Novel Coronavirus [87KB]
2020/3/10

Ambassador Kitaoka visited “Museum of Occupation & Freedom (VABAMU)”
2020/3/9

New measures to drastically strengthen border measures [63KB]
2020/3/9

Important Notice on Visa Restrictions for Strengthening Border Security Measures related to the spread Novel Coronavirus [66KB]
2020/3/9

Japanese Embassy held a meeting with JSPS (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science) and other distinguished guests
2020/3/8

Japan’s working holiday arrangement for nationals of the Republic of Estonia will take effect on March 11, 2020
2020/3/5

Ambassador Kitaoka made his 6th official visit to Tartu City to attend the “Distinguished Visitors Day”of Baltic Defence College
2020/3/4

Ambassador Kitaoka made his first official visit to Saaremaa
2020/3/3

Ambassador Kitaoka made his first official visit to Haapsalu
2020/3/2

Ambassador Kitaoka had a meeting with two historians, Ms.Ene Selart and Mr. Shingo Masunaga
2020/2/27

Ambassador Kitaoka visited “estelon”, manufacturing the world highest class speakers
2020/2/24

Ambassador Kitaoka attended the Celebration of the 102nd Anniversary of the Republic of Estonia
2020/2/23

Ambassador Kitaoka attended “Estonia in Hearts”
2020/2/22

NHK Symphony Orchestra has come to Estonia! Their first concert in Tallinn finished with a great success
2020/2/21

Ambassador Kitaoka made his fifth visit to Tartu City to attend the Ceremony to mark the 102nd Anniversary of Estonia
2020/2/20

Ambassador Kitaoka delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of the Memorial Plaque to commemorate “50th Anniversary of Estonian Karate”
2020/2/19

Japanese Embassy in Estonia held the Emperor’s Birthday Reception!
2020/2/10

Embassy participated in Tourest 2020
2020/2/10

Japan-Estonia Summit Meeting
2020/2/4

Congratulations! “Japanese Culture Club ASASHIO”, and “Black Nights Film Festival” for being awarded “Certificate of Commendation” by the Foreign Minister of JAPAN
2020/2/4

Ambassador paid a courtesy call to H.E. Mr. Raivo Aeg, Minister of Justice of the Republic of Estonia
2020/2/4

Ambassador paid a courtesy call to Mr. Elmar Vaher, Director General of the Police & Border Guard Board
2020/2/2

Ambassador Kitaoka attended the Ceremony to Commemorate the 100 years Anniversary of “Tartu Peace Treaty”
2020/1/31

Ambassador Kitaoka hosted a farewell dinner for H.E. Mr. Mart Tarmak, who made a great contribution to promote Estonian-Japanese friendship
2020/1/29

Japanese Embassy held a reception for Defence Attachés
2020/1/29

Ambassador Kitaoka visited Viimsi School with H.E. Mr. Reinsalu, the Foreign Mister to introduce Japan to the students
2020/1/28

Ambassador paid a courtesy call to Prof. Aaviksoo, Rector of Tallinn University of Technology
2020/1/24

Ambassador had a meeting with Mr. Felgen, the General Manager of “Swissôtel”
2020/1/24

Ambassador paid a courtesy call to Mr. Tiit Terik, honorable Chairman of Tallinn City Council
2020/1/17

Ambassador paid a courtesy call to Prof. Tiit Land, Rector of Tallinn University
2020/1/14

Ambassador Kitaoka hosted the second meeting with “Estonia-Japan Parliamentary Friendship Group”
2020/1/12

Ambassador Kitaoka delivered a speech at the ceremony “50th Anniversary of Estonian Karate Federation”
2020/1/8

Ambassador Kitaoka paid a courtesy call to Mr. Peeter Raudsepp, the Chairman of the Board of “Enterprise Estonia”
2019/12/23

Ambassador Kitaoka paid a courtesy call to Mr. Enn Eesmaa, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Parliament (Riigikogu)
2019/12/23

Ambassador Kitaoka paid a courtesy call to H.E. Mr. Kaimar Karu, the Minister of Foreign Trade & IT
2019/12/20

Ambassador Kitaoka had a meeting with “Estonia-Japan Parliamentary Friendship Group” chaired by Mr. Höövelson (Baruto)
2019/12/20

Ambassador Kitaoka paid a courtesy call to H.E. Mr. Jüri Luik, the Minister of Defence
2019/12/20

Ambassador Kitaoka had a meeting with two Estonian entrepreneurs
2019/12/19

Ambassador Kitaoka paid a courtesy call to the Director of ICDS, Mr. Sven Sakkov
2019/12/19

Ambassador Kitaoka congratulated Japanese Restaurant “HAKU” for receiving the fourth “Silver Spoon Award”!
2019/12/18

Application period for the MEXT Japanese Studies and Teacher Training Students scholarships now open
2019/12/18

Ambassador Kitaoka paid a courtesy call to Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces Major General Herem
2019/12/17

Ambassador Kitaoka delivered a speech at the ceremony “50th Anniversary of Estonian Judo Association”
2019/12/16

The ceremony to confer “The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays” upon Mr. Agu Sisask
2019/12/11

Ambassador Kitaoka visited Paldiski
2019/11/30

Ambassador Kitaoka made his 2nd visit to the City of Tartu to attend the “100th Anniversary of Estonia’s National University”of the University of Tartu
2019/11/29

Ambassador Kitaoka visited “Estonia Piano Factory”
2019/11/26

Ambassador Kitaoka had a meeting with Mr. Roose, Chairman of the Board of Estonian Public Broadcasting
2019/11/26

Ambassador Kitaoka visited “NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE)”