Embassy of Japan in Ghana

The Embassy of Japan × TEDxUniversity of Cape Coast
We're thrilled to bring you a 3-day event from May 27–29, 2026 at UCC!

Day 1 | Study in Japan Seminar
Everything you need to know about studying in Japan — scholarships, exchange programs, life in Japan etc.
Wed, 27 May | 9:30 am | Auditorium 900, UCC

Day 2 | Kintsugi: Beauty in Imperfection
Inspiring talks on turning challenges into strength, featuring Prof. Suezaki Hiroki and more.
Thu, 28 May | 7:30 am – 5:00 pm | CoHAS Auditorium, UCC

Day 3 | Red Wave Festival
Food, art, entrepreneurship — and a cooking showdown between Valco, Casford, Kwame Nkrumah Halls & TEDxUCC!
Fri, 29 May | 9:00 am | Valco Hall Forecourt, UCC

Come for the opportunities, stay for fun, and leave inspired!
Scan the QR code on our flyers to register

On 19 May 2026, five newly arrived Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) paid a courtesy call at the Embassy of Japan. They will contribute their expertise and work closely with their Ghanaian counterparts in fields such as community development, marketing and ICT education.

5月19日、ガーナに着任した5名のJICA海外協力隊の方々が大使館を表敬訪問されました。隊員の皆さんはガーナ各地で、現地カウンターパートとともに、コミュニティ開発やマーケティング、ICT教育の分野で、それぞれの専門性を活かした活動に従事されます。

On 4 May, Ambassador Yoshimoto participated in a development partner roundtable discussion at the high-level launch of the World Bank’s regional Health, Nutrition, and Population strategy, titled “Fit to Prosper: Investing in Health for Jobs and Development in Western and Central Africa.” The conference was co-hosted by the World Bank and the Government of Ghana, and brought together government officials, development partners, and experts from across the region to discuss pathways toward achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and strengthening health financing systems.

Ambassador Yoshimoto highlighted Japan’s support for health and nutrition, as well as the importance of country ownership and strong partnerships in advancing government-led health programmes. The discussion also highlighted the outcomes of the UHC High-Level Forum 2025, co-hosted last December by the Government of Japan, the World Bank, and the World Health Organization. The Joint Declaration adopted at the forum included the establishment of the UHC Knowledge Hub in Japan to facilitate the sharing of policy experiences and best practices among countries, as well as the promotion of country-level action plans (COMPACTs) for advancing UHC.

Japan remains committed to supporting resilient and sustainable health systems in Ghana, Western and Central Africa, and beyond.

On 20 April 2026, two Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV), who had completed their terms of service in Ghana paid a courtesy visit to Ambassador Yoshimoto. They served in the fields of primary school education, IT education and public relations. During the visit, they shared their experiences and activities in Ghana. We wish them every success in their future endeavors.

4月20日、任期を終えられた2名のJICA海外協力隊の方々が義本大使を表敬訪問されました。2名の協力隊員は小学校教育、IT教育及び広報の分野で活躍され、それぞれの活動内容や経験についてお話しいただきました。
皆さまの益々のご活躍をお祈りしております。

【Japanese Government Scholarship (MEXT) 2027】
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ghanaian applicants for the scholarship programs in Japan for April/October 2027. The scholarship programs are for students who wish to study in Japan as Research Students (Masters/ PhD/ Research) only. Please visit the link below for more information:

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We are happy to announce that applications for the 20th Japan International MANGA Award are now open. The application period for the Award will be from April 15 to June 30, 2026. We look forward to receiving entries from MANGA artists worldwide!
https://www.facebook.com/manga.award

日本国際漫画賞 / Japan International Manga Award この賞は、海外でマンガ文化の普及に貢献する漫画作家を顕彰する賞です。

On 18 March 2026, two Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV), who had completed their terms of service in Ghana paid a courtesy visit to Ambassador Yoshimoto. They served in the fields of food crops and rice culture, and school health. During the visit, they shared their experiences and activities in Ghana. We wish them every success in their future endeavors.

3月18日、任期を終えられた2名のJICA海外協力隊の方々が義本大使を表敬訪問されました。2名の協力隊員は食用作物・稲作栽培、学校保健の分野で活躍され、それぞれの活動内容や経験についてお話しいただきました。
皆さまの益々のご活躍をお祈りしております。

On 1 April, Ambassador Yoshimoto delivered a lecture at the Legon Centre for International Affairs and Diplomacy (LECIAD), University of Ghana, on the topic “Reflections on Japan’s Views on the Current World Situation.”

During the lecture, he explained the security environment surrounding East Asia, pillars of Japan's diplomacy, Japan-Ghana relations and Japan’s commitments for the new world order.

Following the one-hour lecture, he answered questions from students, and the session was widely praised as insightful.

4月1日、義本大使はガーナ大学レゴン国際関係・外交センター（LECIAD）において、「現在の国際情勢に関する日本の見解」と題する講演を行いました。講演では、東アジアを取り巻く安全保障情勢における地政学的状況、日本外交の柱、日ガーナ関係および新たな世界秩序に向けた日本の取組みについて説明しました。

約1時間の講演後には学生からの質問に応じ、講演は示唆に富むものとして高く評価されました。

On March 25th, we hosted a Japanese Sake tasting event at the Ambassador’s residence in Accra. Selected Guests from Ghana’s food and hospitality industry had the opportunity to experience the quality and craftmanship of Japanese Sake, served in exquisite Japanese glassware. We look forward to hosting more events that showcase Japan’s rich food and beverage culture.

25日、在ガーナ日本大使館は、飲食・サービス業界関係者を大使公邸にお招きして日本酒試飲の会を開催しました。参加者は、美しい酒器に注がれた日本酒を堪能しました。今後ガーナにおいて日本文化の魅力を広める取り組みを進めていきます。