Mission of Japan to NATO

07/09/2026

On September 4, an unveiling ceremony was held in Khabarovsk, Russia, for a bronze statue of a monument commemorating the victory over Japan, depicting a Soviet soldier destroying a boundary stone with the chrysanthemum crests molded into it.
Such a statute is not constructive in relation to Japan. In particular, the chrysanthemum crests is widely recognized as an emblem symbolizing Japan. The installation of a monument depicting its destruction is unacceptable and extremely regrettable in terms of Japanese national sentiment. Through diplomatic channels, we have strongly requested the Russian side to cease the installation and remove it.
It is extremely regrettable that the Russian side has not responded to Japan's request as of the present moment, and we will continue to strongly urge the Russian side to remove it.

04/09/2026

A pleasure to welcome Financial Times Brussels Bureau Chief Henry FOY to the Ambassador’s Residence for lunch📰

An opportunity for a wide-ranging exchange of views on Japan, NATO and the evolving global security environment.

FTブリュッセル支局長であるヘンリー・フォイ氏を大使公邸に招き、昼食を挟んだ意見交換を行いました📰

日本とNATO、そして今日の変化する安全保障環境に関して幅広い議論を交わしました。

04/09/2026

04/09/2026

Press Releases Japan-France Vice Ministers’ Telephone Meeting Post e-mail September 3, 2026 Japanese On September 3, commencing at 5:00 p.m. for approximately 45 minutes, Mr. FUNAKOSHI Takehiro, Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, held a telephone meeting with Mr. Martin Briens, Secretary ...

03/09/2026

How are developments in the Indo-Pacific shaping security in the Euro-Atlantic and what does this mean for cooperation between Japan and NATO?🧐

This morning Ambassador IZAWA briefed participants of the at Headquarters on Japan’s role in the new global security environment and its cooperation with NATO.

The exchange with the seminar participants offered an opportunity to look beyond regional perspectives and consider how developments in one theatre can have implications for the other.

インド太平洋地域における安全保障環境は、欧州大西洋地域にどのような影響を与え、日本とNATOの協力関係にどのように関与しているのでしょうか？

伊澤大使はドイツ連邦国防省が主催するマンフレッド・ヴェルナー・セミナーに登壇し、今日の安全保障環境における日本の役割と日NATO協力について講演を行いました。

その後、セミナーの参加者と議論を行い、両地域の安全保障がどのように連関しているかについて意見を交わしました。

03/09/2026

State Minister for Foreign Affairs KUNIMITSU held a meeting with H.E. Ms. Éléonore CAROIT, Minister Delegate to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, responsible for Francophonie, International Partnerships, and French Citizens Abroad, during her visit to Japan. They exchanged views on strengthening Japan-France cooperation, including in the fields of development and global health, as well as on regional affairs.

https://www.mofa.go.jp/region/europe/france/pageite_000001_01794.html

03/09/2026

Press Releases Establishment of Cyber Security Policy Division, Foreign Policy Bureau Post e-mail September 1, 2026 Japanese The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) established the Cyber Security Policy Division under the National Security Policy Division in the Foreign Policy Bureau on September 1,....

03/09/2026

State Minister for Foreign Affairs KUNIMITSU attended the reception hosted by the Ambassador of Belgium to Japan on the occasion of the visit to Japan by H.E. Mr. Theo FRANCKEN, Minister of Defense and Foreign Trade of Belgium and delivered remarks.

https://www.mofa.go.jp/erp/erp_1/be/pageite_000001_01795.html

02/09/2026