Japan’s National Day Celebrated (February 7, 2025)

2025/2/7
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PRESS RELEASE
Embassy of Japan
JEINF No. 04-2025  
February 7, 2025
Japan’s National Day Celebrated
 
H.E. Mr. Maeda Toru, newly arrived Ambassador of Japan to Nepal, hosted a National Day Reception at his official Residence in Tahachal today to celebrate the 65th Auspicious Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan.
 
About 350 guests, including the Rt. Hon. Mr. Ramsahay Prasad Yadav, Vice President, as the Chief Guest, Hon. Mr. Prakash Man Singh, DPM and Minister for Urban Development, Hon. Mr. Teju Lal Chaudhary, Minister for Youth and Sports, Hon. Ms. Bimala Ghimire, Vice Chairman of National Assembly, Hon. Ms. Indira Rana, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, former prime ministers, former ministers, members of the Federal Parliament, Ambassadors Heads of International Organizations in Nepal, government officials and many friends of Japan attended the reception.

Ambassador Maeda, in his speech, highlighted the long-term relations between Japan and Nepal, referring to the historical exchanges started in the 19
th century, high-level visits including His Majesty the Emperor’s visit to Nepal in 1987 and the development cooperation between Japan and Nepal for more than half a century. He also looks forward to the 70th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Nepal in 2026, as an excellent opportunity to further promote the friendship between the two countries.

Ambassador Maeda's Speech: National Day Reception
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