Japan’s National Day Celebrated (February 11, 2026)
2026/2/11
PRESS RELEASE
Embassy of Japan
JEINF No. 03-2026
February 11, 2026
Japan’s National Day Celebrated
H.E. Mr. Maeda Toru, Ambassador of Japan to Nepal, hosted a National Day Reception at his official Residence in Tahachal today to celebrate the 66th Auspicious Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan.
About 380 guests, including the Rt. Hon. Mr. Ramsahay Prasad Yadav, Vice President, as the Chief Guest, Hon. Ministers, former prime ministers, former ministers, Ambassadors Heads of International Organizations in Nepal, government officials and many friends of Japan attended the reception.
Ambassador Maeda, in his speech, highlighted that the recent visit of the Right Honourable President Ramchandra Paudel to Japan from February 1 to 5, to commemorate this milestone of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Nepal reaffirmed the long-standing friendship between our nations and paved the way for deeper collaboration in the years ahead. He also reaffirmed that Japan remains committed to strengthening our partnership with Nepal and together we look forward to deepening our friendship, expanding cooperation, and working toward shared aspirations for peace, prosperity, and sustainable development.
About 380 guests, including the Rt. Hon. Mr. Ramsahay Prasad Yadav, Vice President, as the Chief Guest, Hon. Ministers, former prime ministers, former ministers, Ambassadors Heads of International Organizations in Nepal, government officials and many friends of Japan attended the reception.
Ambassador Maeda, in his speech, highlighted that the recent visit of the Right Honourable President Ramchandra Paudel to Japan from February 1 to 5, to commemorate this milestone of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Nepal reaffirmed the long-standing friendship between our nations and paved the way for deeper collaboration in the years ahead. He also reaffirmed that Japan remains committed to strengthening our partnership with Nepal and together we look forward to deepening our friendship, expanding cooperation, and working toward shared aspirations for peace, prosperity, and sustainable development.
