Embassy of Japan in Botswana - 在ボツワナ日本国大使館

02/09/2026

: 𝗔 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽🇯🇵🤝🇧🇼 📅2nd September, 2025
🇧🇼🇯🇵 Connecting Cultures: The Embassy at the Global Expo Botswana!
Since 2013, the Embassy of Japan has participated annually in the Botswana Consumer Fair, bringing the rich traditions and vibrant spirit of Japan closer to the people of Botswana.

Our booth has always been a lively hub for hands-on cultural experiences—from the intricate art of Origami (paper folding) and Shodo (Japanese calligraphy) to the traditional taste of Matcha. Through these interactive exchanges, countless visitors have discovered and connected with Japanese culture firsthand.

These enduring cultural ties paved the way for remarkable milestones, such as the successful Sushi Exhibition at the National Museum and Art Gallery in 2025, as well as exciting Cosplay events that energized local youth and pop-culture fans!

Looking ahead, we hope these cultural bonds continue to inspire new horizons—fostering educational exchanges, strengthening economic partnerships, and unlocking business opportunities between Japan and Botswana.

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Wanted: Your favorite Japan-Botswana memories! 📸✨
As we celebrate 60 years of friendship, we realized the best stories aren't in our archives—they’re with YOU!
• Did you meet a lifelong friend through a JICA project?
• Do you still have a souvenir from a cultural event years ago?
• Or maybe a throwback photo from your time studying in Japan?
Tell us your story below!

👇 Let's bring our shared history to life together. Your memory might just be our next featured story!

30/08/2026

Happy Sunday, Botswana☀ Today marks the final day of the Botswana Consumer Fair 2026! 🇧🇼🤝🇯🇵
Thank you to everyone who visited our stalls (D170 & D156) throughout this wonderful week. Before the fair wraps up, here is our final quiz challenge‼️ The first 5 visitors to come to our booth and tell our staff the correct answer will receive an exclusive original poster 🎁

Today's Quiz:
Which legendary Japanese animation studio, co-founded by Hayao Miyazaki, produced globally acclaimed films such as "Spirited Away" and "My Neighbor Totoro"?

A) Toei Animation
B) Studio Ghibli
C) Kyoto Animation
D) MAPPA
E) Madhouse

Japanese anime continues to inspire and entertain audiences around the world with its rich storytelling and stunning visual artistry.

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Looking ahead, we have more exciting opportunities and cultural events coming up:
✅ In September, Study-in-Japan Fairs will take place at Maru-a-P**a School, BIUST, and the University of Botswana (UB), featuring representatives traveling directly from Japanese universities.
✅ On 10–11 October, our annual Japan Film Festival returns with free admission to all featured Japanese movies.

Stay tuned to our page for official announcements and upcoming bilateral exchange events. Thank you again, and see you at our booth today!

29/08/2026

: 𝗔 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽🇯🇵🤝🇧🇼 📅29th August, 2019

Dumela! 🇧🇼✨ On the day of the 29th August, 2019, during the 7th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD7) held in Yokohama, Japan, Mr. KONO Taro, then-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, held a bilateral meeting with Dr. Unity Dow, then-Minister of International Affairs and Cooperation of the Republic of Botswana (who was accompanied by then-Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Ms. Bogolo Kenewendo).
Under the TICAD7 theme of "Advancing Africa's Development through People, Technology and Innovation," the two ministers discussed several key areas of cooperation:
🔹 Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting: Japan expressed its commitment to supporting Botswana in expanding and utilizing the Japanese system of digital terrestrial broadcasting (ISDB-T), which Botswana had adopted.
🔹 Mineral Resources Cooperation: Promoting joint efforts in the mineral sector through the activities of the Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC).
🔹 Investment & Human Resource Development: Emphasizing the importance of business investment, capacity building, and people-to-people exchanges to foster long-term economic growth.

https://www.mofa.go.jp/afr/af2/bw/page3e_001073.html　

This fruitful dialogue served as a strong testament to the enduring friendship, trust, and shared economic goals uniting Japan and Botswana.

Ke go leboga for being part of our shared history! 🤝

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Wanted: Your favorite Japan-Botswana memories! 📸✨
As we celebrate 60 years of friendship, we realized the best stories aren't in our archives—they’re with YOU!
• Did you meet a lifelong friend through a JICA project?
• Do you still have a souvenir from a cultural event years ago?
• Or maybe a throwback photo from your time studying in Japan?
Tell us your story below!

👇 Let's bring our shared history to life together. Your memory might just be our next featured story!

Japan-Botswana Relations Japan-Botswana Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Post e-mail August 29, 2019 Japanese On August 29, for about 20 minutes commencing at 9:40 a.m., in Yokohama, Mr. Kono Taro, Minister for Foreign Affairs, held a Foreign Ministers’ meeting with H. E. Dr. Unity Dow, Minister of Fo...

29/08/2026

Happy Saturday, Botswana‼️ It is the biggest and most exciting day of the Botswana Consumer Fair 2026, and the energy at stalls D170 & D156 is incredible! 🇧🇼🤝🇯🇵

Ready for today’s weekend quiz challenge❓ The first 5 visitors to come to our booth and tell our staff the correct answer will receive an exclusive original poster 🎁

Today's Quiz:
Which prestigious Japanese government scholarship program offers full financial support for international students, including Batswana, to study at universities in Japan?
A) JET Programme
B) MEXT Scholarship
C) JICA Internship
D) JASSO Exchange Grant
E) MT FUJI Fellowship

Drop by our booth today to explore Japanese culture and connect with fellow anime and art enthusiasts!

Special Announcement📣
Today, staff from the Study in Japan Regional Office (Akita University) are at our booth running a dedicated Study-in-Japan Information Desk🎓 If you are interested in higher education opportunities and scholarships in Japan, please drop by our stalls today to speak directly with them‼️

28/08/2026

Happy Friday, Botswana‼️ Day 5 of the Botswana Consumer Fair 2026 is officially on, and the weekend energy is building up at stalls D170 & D156! 🇧🇼🤝🇯🇵

Following yesterday's Exhibitor Awards ceremony at the fair, we have an exciting question for today’s quiz💯

The first 5 visitors to come to our booth and tell our staff the correct answer will receive an exclusive original poster 🎁

Today's Quiz:
At the Botswana Consumer Fair 2026 Exhibitor Awards, which position did the JAPAN Booth, which is a joint booth of the Embassy of Japan ＆ JICA*, achieve in the Diplomatic Missions category?

A) 1st Place (Winner)
B) 2nd Place (Runner-up)
C) 3rd Place
D) 4th Place
E) 5th Place

Whether you want to congratulate our team, experience traditional Japanese culture, or pick up informative brochures, we would love to see you today.

Drop by our stalls today and celebrate this wonderful week with us!

💡What is JICA? (Japan International Cooperation Agency) JICA is the official agency executing Japan's Official Development Assistance (ODA). Since opening its Botswana office in 2009, JICA has partnered on quite a few major projects in key sectors like infrastructure, environment, and digital technology—driving sustainable economic growth and human resource development across the nation. https://www.jica.go.jp/english/about/

27/08/2026

Happy Thursday, Botswana☀ Day 4 of the Botswana Consumer Fair 2026 is underway, and the Embassy of Japan is thrilled to see so many visitors at stalls D170 & D156! 🇧🇼🤝🇯🇵

Ready to test your knowledge for today’s quiz? The first 5 visitors to come to our booth and tell our staff the correct answer will receive an exclusive original poster 🎁🎁🎁

Today's Quiz:
Many dedicated Japanese volunteers work alongside local communities across Botswana in education, environment, community development and more. What does "JOCV" stand for?

A) Japan Official Cultural Visitors
B) Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers
C) Joint Organization of Community Volunteers
D) Japan-Overseas Charity Volunteers
E) Junior Operations & Cultural Volunteers

Since the dispatch of volunteers began, JOCV members have lived and worked hand-in-hand with the people of Botswana, building lifelong friendships at the grassroots level.

Bring your family and friends to our booth today to meet our energetic, motivative and knowledgeable volunteers😀

💡What is JOCV? (Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers) JOCV is a grassroots program where Japanese skilled volunteers live and work side-by-side with local communities. Since 1993, over 450 volunteers have shared practical skills in fields like education, community development, and sports, etc. across Botswana—focusing not just on financial aid, but on growing together from the ground up.
https://www.jica.go.jp/english/activities/schemes/volunteer/index.html

26/08/2026

Dumelang, Botswana‼ Take a look at the Highlights of the Japan booth yesterday 🇯🇵

Day 3 of the Botswana Consumer Fair 2026 is here, and the Embassy of Japan is ready for another exciting day! 🇧🇼🤝🇯🇵

Test your knowledge with today’s quiz📝 The first 5 visitors to come to our stalls (D170 & D156) and tell our staff the correct answer will receive an exclusive original poster! 🎁

Today's Quiz:
Which famous Japanese green tea powder is traditionally prepared with a bamboo whisk and enjoyed during tea ceremonies?
A) Matcha
B) Sencha
C) Hojicha
D) Genmaicha
E) Rooibos

Japanese tea culture has a rich history centered on mindfulness, hospitality, and well-being 🇯🇵🍣🎎🍡🍙👘🍶🎏🎋🎍⛩🏯🗾

Visit our booth today to learn more about the world of traditional Japanese green tea and discover its unique flavors and health benefits!

25/08/2026

Good morning, Gaborone☀️ Day 2 of the Botswana Consumer Fair 2026 is underway! 🇧🇼🤝🇯🇵
Ready for today's quiz? The first 5 visitors to come to our stalls (D170 & D156) and tell the correct answer with our staff will receive an exclusive original poster! 🎁
Today's Quiz:
Japan and Botswana have enjoyed strong diplomatic relations for decades. In which year did the two nations officially establish diplomatic relations?
A) 1966
B) 1975
C) 1980
D) 1995
E) 2008

Since Botswana's independence in 1966, our two countries have built an enduring friendship based on mutual respect and shared values.

Visit our booth today to pick up informative leaflets on the history of Japan-Botswana cooperation and explore how we are shaping our future together!

23/08/2026

The countdown is on⏰ The Botswana Consumer Fair 2026 kicks off tomorrow, 24 August, and the Embassy of Japan is ready to welcome you‼ 🇧🇼🤝🇯🇵

To celebrate, we are hosting a daily quiz challenge from 24 to 30 August.

How to join:
1. Check our daily morning post for the quiz.
2. Visit our booth and tell your answer to our staff.
3. The first 5 visitors who give the correct answer each day will receive an exclusive original poster/gift 🎁

Let’s start with a warm-up quiz:
What are the stall numbers for the Embassy of Japan at the Botswana Consumer Fair 2026?

A) A101 & A102
B) B50 & B51
C) C200 & C201
D) D170 & D156
E) E10 & E12

Hint!! You will find us at “ichi, nana, zero”

Find us at our stalls starting tomorrow!

22/08/2026

: 𝗔 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽🇯🇵🤝🇧🇼 📅22nd August, 2011

Today we travel back to Maun, August 2011, for an inspiring moment in the history of Japan-Botswana cooperation! 🇧🇼🤝🇯🇵

On 22 August 2011, the Embassy of Japan held an official handover ceremony for vocational skills training facilities and equipment at the Thuso Rehabilitation Centre in Maun.

Through Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grass-roots Human Security Projects (GGP) scheme, a grant of P584,166.14 was provided to support the centre. The project funded the construction of a classroom and production storage, as well as necessary equipment, aiming to empower people with disabilities and promote sustainable local community development.

Remarkably, after the Grant Contract was signed in March 2011, the construction and procurement were completed in just five months! At the ceremony, attended by the then-Honourable Minister of Transport Mr. Frank Jack Ramsden, then-Charge d'Affaires Mr. NAKATOMI Hisashi commended the team's exceptional job performance and expressed heartfelt gratitude to the local community, dancers, musicians, and students who shared impressive poems.

Ke a leboga! P**a! P**a! P**a! 🌧️✨

🫵🫵🫵🫵
Wanted: Your favorite Japan-Botswana memories! 📸✨
As we celebrate 60 years of friendship, we realized the best stories aren't in our archives—they’re with YOU!
✅Did you meet a lifelong friend through a JICA project?
✅Do you still have a souvenir from a cultural event years ago?
✅Or maybe a throwback photo from your time studying in Japan?
Tell us your story below!

👇 Let's bring our shared history to life together. Your memory might just be our next featured story!