June 29, 2026

TIMES GALLERY – JUNE 2026

Brazilian Ambassador Octavio Cortes receives Alberto Zanella, the Brazilian artist who was the winner of the 1minute Projection Mapping Competition in the 2026 edition of Tokyo Lights. The projection, titled “Touch Talk,”was one of 18 finalists from over 400 competitors. | Embassy of Brazil

Classical literature translator Peter McMillan stands with Norinaga and Akiko Saegusa at a reception at Ireland House Tokyo to mark his being conferred with the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette. | Embassy of Ireland

The Serbian Embassy and Cabinet Office Parliamentary Vice-Minister Naoki Furukawa joined Yokohama’s Asahi Ward and its Sports Association for the Spring Soft Volleyball Tournament. | Embassy of the Republic of Serbia

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hold a summit meeting in Tokyo, strengthening bilateral ties, advancing strategic cooperation and marking a key milestone in Albania-Japan relations. | Embassy of the Republic of Albania

Indonesia’s orangutans Jenifer and Hayato were introduced at Tobe Zoological Park in Ehime Prefecture on June 6 under an international collaborative breeding loan program. This initiative has earned positive community feedback and strengthened Indonesia-Japan bilateral relations. | Embassy of Indonesia

Cote d’Ivoire’s U-16 national team competed alongside teams from Japan, France and Argentina in the 2026 International Dream Cup, which took place from June 3 to 7 at the J-Village Sports Center in Fukushima. | Embassy of Cote d’Ivoire

Ambassador Walter Cohen joins fellow Panamanians in Japan at a World Cup viewing event to support the national team on June 18. | Embassy of Panama

Part of the opening ceremony of the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Kosovo in Kobe. | Embassy of the Republic of Kosovo

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