Embassy of Japan's activities (October 2026)
2026/10/14
Ambassador Serizawa Attends Opening Ceremony of haybaMUN II and Delivers Keynote Address (October 9)
On 9 October, Ambassador Kiyoshi Serizawa attended the opening ceremony of haybaMUN II, a student-led Model United Nations conference in Oman, as Guest of Honor and delivered a keynote address.
In his speech, marking the 70th anniversary of Japan’s accession to the United Nations, Ambassador Serizawa highlighted the importance of understanding perspectives different from one’s own, the need for cooperation in addressing global challenges such as maritime security and artificial intelligence (AI), and the role of dialogue in building peaceful societies.
Following the opening ceremony, Ambassador Serizawa observed discussions in the various committees and interacted with participating students.
The full text of the keynote address is available here.
In his speech, marking the 70th anniversary of Japan’s accession to the United Nations, Ambassador Serizawa highlighted the importance of understanding perspectives different from one’s own, the need for cooperation in addressing global challenges such as maritime security and artificial intelligence (AI), and the role of dialogue in building peaceful societies.
Following the opening ceremony, Ambassador Serizawa observed discussions in the various committees and interacted with participating students.
The full text of the keynote address is available here.
Embassy Engagement Day at Majan University College (October 13)
On October 13, Dr. Yutaroh OKI, Project Manager & Advisor of J-MENA Project of Kyushu University, and the Cultural Section of the Embassy attended the Embassy Engagement Day held at Majan University College. During the event, they exchanged views with university representatives and education officers from various embassies.
Photographs courtesy of the Majan University College
Visit by Dr. Yutaroh OKI of Kyushu University and His Participation in EduTraC Oman 2026
On October 11, Ambassador Kiyoshi SERIZAWA met with Dr. Yutaroh OKI, Project Manager & Advisor of J-MENA Project of Kyushu University. They exchanged views on study-abroad opportunities for students from the Middle East and North Africa, among other topics.
From October 12 to 14, Dr. Oki participated in EduTraC Oman 2026, a three-day study-abroad fair, where he hosted a booth to provide information on studying in Japan.
From October 12 to 14, Dr. Oki participated in EduTraC Oman 2026, a three-day study-abroad fair, where he hosted a booth to provide information on studying in Japan.