Ambassador's Office
2025/4/9
On March 5, 2025, I had the great honor of assuming the role of Ambassador of Japan to the Sultanate of Oman. My name is Kiyoshi Serizawa, and it is especially meaningful to begin my duties during the sacred month of Ramadan. This timing has provided me with a unique opportunity to deepen my understanding of Omani culture and its rich religious traditions.
On April 9th, I had the privilege of presenting my credentials to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq at Al Baraka Palace. This significant occasion coincided with the visit of His Highness Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said to His Majesty Naruhito, the Emperor of Japan, at the Imperial Palace. The exchanges between the imperial and royal families symbolize the lasting and friendly relationship between Japan and Oman.
With only four days remaining until the opening of Expo 2025 Osaka/Kansai, I eagerly anticipate the opportunities that will arise for international dialogue and collaboration. On April 6th, the Omani pavilion was inaugurated, designed with a focus on the three core themes: People, Land, and Water. The event was attended by His Highness Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, His Excellency Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef, Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion, His Excellency Sayyid Said bin Sultan al Busaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Youth for Culture, and Sheikh Faisal bin Abdullah Al Rawas, Chairman of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI).
I am hopeful that this global platform will foster cultural and technological exchanges between Japan and Oman, in line with the Omani pavilion’s theme of “Extended Links.”
It has been more than five decades since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Oman. I look forward to further strengthening the bonds of friendship and cooperation between our two nations and remaining deeply committed to this endeavor in the years ahead.
Kiyoshi Serizawa
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Sultanate of Oman
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Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Sultanate of Oman
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List of Ambassadors of Japan to the Sultanate of Oman
15th H.E. Kiyoshi SERIZAWA (March 5th, 2025- )
14th H.E. Jota YAMAMOTO (January 11th, 2022 - February 26th, 2025)
13th H.E. Toshinori KOBAYASHI (October 17th, 2018 - January 3rd 2022 )
12th H.E. Mitsugu SAITO (December 2nd, 2015 – September 9th, 2018)
11th H.E. George HISAEDA (October 14th, 2011 – November 20th, 2015)
10th H.E. Seiji MORIMOTO (June 24th, 2008 – September 22th, 2011)
09th H.E. Keiji OMORI (March 6th, 2005 – June 8th, 2008)
08th H.E. Jiro MORI (November 16th, 2001 – February 19th, 2005)
07th H.E. Zenji KAMINAGA (September 30th, 1998 – October 29th, 2001)
06th H.E. Tadatsuna KODA (November 12th, 1995 – June 7th, 1998)
05th H.E. Akio IJUIN (January 25th, 1994 – October 24th, 1995)
04th H.E. Haruo HANAWA (August 21th, 1991 – January 9th, 1994)
03rd H.E. Takeshi OBARA (April 15th, 1989 – July 10th, 1991)
02nd H.E. Kiyoshi FURUKAWA (March 3rd, 1986 – January 5th, 1989)
01st H.E. Junpei KATO (March 10th, 1983 – January 17th, 1986)
14th H.E. Jota YAMAMOTO (January 11th, 2022 - February 26th, 2025)
13th H.E. Toshinori KOBAYASHI (October 17th, 2018 - January 3rd 2022 )
12th H.E. Mitsugu SAITO (December 2nd, 2015 – September 9th, 2018)
11th H.E. George HISAEDA (October 14th, 2011 – November 20th, 2015)
10th H.E. Seiji MORIMOTO (June 24th, 2008 – September 22th, 2011)
09th H.E. Keiji OMORI (March 6th, 2005 – June 8th, 2008)
08th H.E. Jiro MORI (November 16th, 2001 – February 19th, 2005)
07th H.E. Zenji KAMINAGA (September 30th, 1998 – October 29th, 2001)
06th H.E. Tadatsuna KODA (November 12th, 1995 – June 7th, 1998)
05th H.E. Akio IJUIN (January 25th, 1994 – October 24th, 1995)
04th H.E. Haruo HANAWA (August 21th, 1991 – January 9th, 1994)
03rd H.E. Takeshi OBARA (April 15th, 1989 – July 10th, 1991)
02nd H.E. Kiyoshi FURUKAWA (March 3rd, 1986 – January 5th, 1989)
01st H.E. Junpei KATO (March 10th, 1983 – January 17th, 1986)