Japan Festival in Riyadh 2025 Celebrates 70 Years of Diplomatic Ties

 The Japanese Embassy in Saudi Arabia organized the Japan Festival in Riyadh 2025 yesterday at the Cultural Palace in Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter to celebrate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Japan.
 The festival, attended by numerous cultural figures, economic leaders, government representatives, and the diplomatic community, aimed to enhance cultural exchange and highlight the growing relationship between the two nations across cultural, economic, and educational fields.
 The festival showcased a rich blend of traditional and modern Japanese culture, including Wadaiko drumming, Kabuki dance, and Tsugaru Shamisen music, alongside exhibits of handicrafts, calligraphy, traditional costumes, and culinary arts. An accompanying exhibition featured Japanese companies operating in the Kingdom.
 Japanese Ambassador Morino Yasunari emphasized that the deep friendship is entering a new phase of cooperation, driven by Saudi Arabia's comprehensive development under Vision 2030. He affirmed that such cultural cooperation strengthens human and economic ties, demonstrating the vital role of cultural diplomacy in building bridges between the two peoples.