This week the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced a series of courtesy calls on Parliamentary Vice-Ministers by people from various countries and international organizations, as well as a welcome reception for an international conference. Familiar topics such as the 160th anniversary of passport issuance also appeared during the week.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs summons Russian ambassador to Japan, requests information and humanitarian treatment: How is the Japanese government responding to the detention of a Japanese journalist?
From the editors: The article reports that, over the detention of a Japanese journalist, the Ministry summoned the Russian ambassador to Japan and asked for information and humanitarian treatment. It draws attention as a move related to the protection of Japanese nationals.
Courtesy call on Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Ikuina by the Director of the Cynthia Maung Mae Tao Clinic
From the editors: It was announced that the head of a clinic providing medical care in the Myanmar border area paid a courtesy call on the Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs. It hints at a point of contact between the front line of humanitarian medicine and the Ministry.
Courtesy call on Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Ikuina by the Principal Representative of UNITAR, Mr. Giles-MacDonough
From the editors: It was announced that the Principal Representative of the UN Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) paid a courtesy call on the Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs. The headline shows one aspect of cooperation with UN organizations.
Welcome reception hosted by Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Ikuina for the Global Environment Action (GEA) International Conference 2026
From the editors: It was announced that the Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs hosted a welcome reception for the Global Environment Action (GEA) International Conference 2026. It draws attention as a venue for international dialogue on the environment.
Japan and Saudi Arabia confirm cooperation on restoring stability in the Strait of Hormuz
From the editors: The article reports that Japan and Saudi Arabia confirmed they will cooperate toward restoring stability in the Strait of Hormuz. It draws attention as a response to the Middle East situation, which bears on logistics and energy.
Visit by Prime Minister’s Special Advisor Uno Yoshimasa to the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Republic of Türkiye (results)
From the editors: It was announced that a Special Advisor to the Prime Minister visited Uzbekistan and Türkiye. It can be read as a move to build relations with Central Asia and the Middle East.
Visit by Senior Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Nakasone (Special Envoy of the Prime Minister) to the Republic of Türkiye (overview)
From the editors: An overview of the visit to Türkiye by the Senior Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs as the Prime Minister’s special envoy has been released. It draws attention as a move to deepen bilateral relations.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs to send danger information to overseas travelers by SMS, a “push-type” alert
From the editors: The article reports that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will deliver danger information by SMS to people traveling abroad, as a “push-type” alert. It is hoped to be useful as an effort to protect safety before and during trips.
Japan Airlines and Ministry of Foreign Affairs hold event at Haneda for the 160th anniversary of passport issuance (Sanspo)
From the editors: The article reports that Japan Airlines and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held an event at Haneda Airport to mark 160 years since passports were first issued in the Edo period. It may be an occasion to look at the history of the passport that has supported travel abroad.
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