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The Vietnam–Japan Cultural Exchange Association, in collaboration with several partners, organised a special programme titled “Vietnam–Japan Cultural Exchange” on August 22 within the framework of the expo.

The Vietnam-Japan Festival, an annual cultural diplomacy event, aims to promote exchange and mutual understanding, tighten the friendship between the peoples of Vietnam and Japan.

A standout feature this year is “Manga Fest 2025”, showcasing celebrated comic titles and also offering author meet-and-greets, cosplay performances, and other interactive activities.

As the largest annual Vietnamese festival in Japan, the event attracts a large community of Vietnamese residents, Japanese friends, and international visitors eager to explore Vietnamese culture and cuisine.

The Vietnamese divo couldn’t hide his pride at becoming the first Vietnamese artist to win the prestigious International Special Award at the Music Awards Japan (MAJ) 2025.

Macaw is more than a bookstore - it’s a space to nurture a love of Vietnamese literature and foster deeper understanding between cultures.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Pham Quang Hieu, who is co-chair of the organising committee, noted that with 17 editions to date, the Vietnam Festival at the Yoyogi Park has become a hallmark of cultural exchange, eagerly anticipated each year by Japanese friends and the Vietnamese community living in Japan.

Consul General in Fukuoka Vu Chi Mai shared that the concert also served as an occasion for the people of both countries to celebrate the enduring values of peace, solidarity, and, above all, the strong friendship between Vietnam and Japan.

Spanning 300 sqm, the Vietnam Pavilion at EXPO 2025 is envisioned as a cultural nexus where stories of national pride are shared with the world.

The event was part of Hanoi’s plan on participating in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in 2025.

Princess Takamado appreciated the Vietnamese Embassy’s efforts in organising the Ikebana International Fair 2024, as well as its contributions to popularising the cultures of and strengthening the friendship between the two countries.

The Vietnam Culture Festival 2025 in Japan's Sakai city is not only an opportunity to preserve and promote Vietnamese culture but also serves as a bridge to bring the image of Vietnam and its people closer to Japanese friends.

The Vietnamese Culture Day in Japan programme took place in Tokyo on February 4, featuring a array of captivating performances, including Vietnamese poetry readings, traditional songs, and a theatrical adaptation of the folk tale Tam Cam.

The Homeland Spring 2025, themed “Vietnam’s Heart,” kicked off in Osaka, Japan, on January 4, aiming to strengthen love for the homeland, promote Vietnamese culture, foster Vietnam-Japan friendship, and contribute to economic and trade cooperation between the two nations.

A captivating performance and an exhibition put on by Japanese calligrapher Aoyagi Bisen will take place this December at the Japan Foundation Center for Cultural Exchange in Vietnam.

The 2024 International Ikebana Charity Fair, organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan in collaboration with 20 other embassies, took place in Tokyo on December 10.

International friends had a chance to enjoy some of the traditional cultural values of Vietnam at an event held in Tokyo by the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan on December 11.

Spouse of the Vietnamese Ambassador to Japan Thai Thu Hong joined spouse of the Japanese Prime Minister Yoshiko Ishiba and others in a Japanese Ikebana (flower arrangement) exhibition in Tokyo on December 10.

A week-long Vietnam-Japan cultural programme officially commenced on the evening of December 1 atop Ba Den Mountain in the southwestern province of Tay Ninh, marking the first event of its kind in the region.

A ceremony was held at the Vietnamese Embassy in Japan on November 30 to establish the Vietnamese traditional culture and arts association in the country (Betoraku).