Mission of Japan to ASEAN

18/08/2026

Message from the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, MOTEGI Toshimitsu, regarding the earthquake in the Republic of Indonesia.

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www.mofa.go.jp/s_sa/sea2/id/pageite_000001_00002.html

17/08/2026

Happy 81st Independence Day, 🇮🇩! Sending warmest wishes to all our Indonesian friends today. 🔴⚪

12/08/2026

Teamwork behind our celebration! 🎉🌏

From preparing and setting up our booth 🇯🇵 to sharing matcha treats 🍵🍰, demonstrating matcha whisking, and welcoming our special guests 🤝, our Mission team worked together to make the ASEAN Day Food Festival a memorable occasion.

Here’s a glimpse behind the scenes and of the celebration itself! 🎥✨

Happy ASEAN Day from all of us at the Mission of Japan to ASEAN! 🇯🇵🤝ASEAN

09/08/2026

Warmest greetings to our friends from 🇸🇬, Japan's current ASEAN Country Coordinator, who are celebrating today. Happy National Day, Singapore!

08/08/2026

Happy ASEAN Day!

On behalf of the Mission of Japan, I would like to offer our warmest congratulations to our friends across the region.

This year’s theme – 'Navigating Our Future, Together' – is a powerful call to action, reflecting ASEAN’s collective commitment to peace, innovation, and sustainable growth — values that Japan and other dialogue partners deeply share.

Japan, as a 'Trusted Partner', is honored and proud to walk this path with ASEAN, rooted in our long-standing, heart-to-heart partnership. We will continue moving forward, side by side, to build a peaceful tomorrow.

Thank you.

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04/08/2026

Ambassador YONETANI Koji sat down with ANTARA News for an exclusive interview covering 20 Years of the Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF) and the upcoming 50 Years of the Fukuda Doctrine, multilateralism and economic cooperation, and regional and global issues.

Full interview coming soon on antaranews.com platforms.

28/07/2026

🇯🇵🤝🌏 Navigating Our Future, Together: Japan at the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting

Minister for Foreign Affairs MOTEGI Toshimitsu led Japan’s active participation at the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting, expanding our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership on regional security, digital transformation, and economic resilience. FM Motegi also engaged in critical discussions with key regional counterparts to further deepen Japan's multi-layered diplomatic networks.

Swipe through to see highlights from the multilateral sessions:

06/07/2026

The 41st ASEAN-Japan Forum in Singapore reaffirmed Japan as a "Trusted Partner" to ASEAN amid evolving regional dynamics. Led by Mr NAMAZU Hiroyuki, Senior Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, and Mr Albert CHUA, Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Singapore, the ASEAN Country Coordinator for Japan, SOM Leaders of Japan and ASEAN discussed deepening partnerships.

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www.mofa.go.jp/press/release/pressite_000001_02460.html

26/06/2026

12/06/2026

FM MOTEGI Toshimitsu delivered a video message on the occasion of the ASEAN Future Forum 2026 in Hanoi, Viet Nam. He highlighted ASEAN’s increasingly important role in the Indo-Pacific and Japan’s continuous commitment to provide support and cooperation.

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www.mofa.go.jp/press/release/pressite_000001_02408.html