Vol. 31: FROM THE EDITOR

In this, the final issue of Sustainable Japan Magazine for 2023, we continue on from last year’s feature by once again paying visits to foreign ambassadors in Japan. The role of the diplomatic corps in Japan, encompassing ambassadors, embassies and consulates, is to act as political and trade bridges between Japan and other countries. We asked the ambassadors of Argentina, Mexico and Uganda about their favorite Japanese-made gifts, the towns they traveled to in Japan and their favorite places here.

This past year has again made us keenly aware of the importance of peace, with fighting breaking out between Hamas and Israel in October, following on from the outbreak of the Ukraine war last year. Stability and peace in the international community are essential for building a sustainable world. We appreciate the opportunity to hear directly from diplomats, whose day-to-day work behind the scenes contributes to mutual understanding and trust between countries.