Embassy of Botswana in Japan

02/10/2026

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Botswana Travel & Tourism Expo (BTTE) will take place in Kasane from 23–27 November 2026, bringing together Botswana’s tourism industry and the international travel trade on one dynamic business-to-business platform.

BTTE creates opportunities for local tourism operators to showcase their products and services, connect with international travel trade, strengthen product knowledge, build business relationships and generate new leads and market opportunities.

Through destination workshops, educational tours, networking and B2B engagements, BTTE continues to create meaningful connections that can translate into new business for Botswana’s tourism sector.

Kasane, get ready. BTTE 2026 is coming!

Venue: Kasane, Botswana
Date: 23–27 November 2026

01/10/2026

𝗕𝗼𝘁𝘀𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗸𝘆𝗼🇧🇼🇯🇵 ボツワナ・ビジネスセミナーを東京で開催

The Embassy of the Republic of Botswana in Japan, in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation- Investment and Technology Promotion Office (UNIDO-ITPO) Tokyo, hosted a Botswana Business Seminar on 30 September 2026.

Ambassador Prof. Boga Thura Manatsha presented on Botswana’s strengths in governance and security, political stability, education, and youth. He also focused on the Botswana Economic Transformation Programme (BETP).

Mr. Dipopego Julius Tsheko of the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC) discussed doing business in Botswana, while Ms. Maki Imazu of UNIDO- ITPO outlined her organisation's support to the the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.

The seminar included a question and answer session, and concluded with networking among the participants and the entire Embassy staff.

We thank UNIDO-ITPO Tokyo, the speakers and everyone who joined us to explore opportunities for business and investments in Botswana.

The event formed part of our celebration of 60 years of Botswana’s independence and Botswana–Japan diplomatic relations.

30/09/2026

🇧🇼 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘀𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝘀𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗮’𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 🇧🇼

On 19 September 2026, Ambassador Prof. Boga Thura Manatsha hosted an Independence Day celebration for Batswana living in Japan at his official residence. More than 20 Batswana attended.

The gathering featured Botswana cuisine, games, traditional songs and dances, and storytelling. Batswana also exchanged ideas on sharing job opportunities and experiences of working abroad, improving access to scholarships, and supporting the welfare of Batswana in the diaspora. They discussed how these connections could contribute to efforts to address unemployment in Botswana.

Ambassador Manatsha urged Batswana to hold firmly to the spirit of community and Botho, and to continue looking out for one another.

27/09/2026

27/09/2026

𝗕𝗼𝘁𝘀𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗢 🇧🇼🇯🇵 {ボツワナ、ツーリズムEXPOジャパン2026で観光の魅力を発信 }

The Embassy of the Republic of Botswana in Japan participated in Tourism EXPO Japan 2026, held in Tokyo from 24 to 27 September 2026. The Embassy introduced visitors and travel professionals to the country’s wildlife, landscapes and travel experiences, and invited Japanese travel agents (tour operators) to participate in the upcoming 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝘀𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼 (𝗕𝗧𝗧𝗘) to be held in Kasane in November 2026.

During the EXPO, Botswana's Anbassador to Japan, Prof. Boga Thura Manatsha, paid a courtesy call on Mr. Atsushi Sakai, the Vice Chairperson of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA), and members of its Board of Directors. The engagement provided an opportunity to strengthen ties with Japan’s travel industry and promote Botswana as a destination for Japanese travellers.

The Embassy team also held business meetings with tour operators interested in developing Botswana packages for their clients. Several expressed interest in extending itineraries, exploring longer journeys that could bring visitors to the Okavango Delta, the Chobe region, the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, the Kalahari and the Mashatu area, among others, allowing them to experience more of Botswana’s wildlife, scenery and communities.

Ambassador Manatsha also attended the 9th Tourism Expo Japan (TEJ) Ministerial Roundtable. Held under the theme: “𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺: 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺” the Roundtable brought tourism ministers and industry leaders under one roof to discuss how investment can help destinations respond to changing travel interests, while creating lasting benefits for tourist destinations and communities.

The Embassy looks forward to welcoming more Japanese visitors to discover Botswana. Led by Ms Kgakololo Percy-Kgati, the Botswana team from the Embassy participated from 24 to 27 September 2026. The Botswana booth received many visitors, including former Japan International Cooperation Agency volunteers who once served in Botswana. The Embassy booth also displayed the marketing pamphlets from Club Tourism Japan, one of the largest tourist agencies/tour operators in Japan.

25/09/2026

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21/09/2026

⚠️ WEATHER ALERT: TYPHOON NO. 25 (DUJUAN)–JAPAN

𝟮𝟭 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

The Embassy of the Republic of Botswana in Japan wishes to alert Batswana residing in and travelling within Japan of Typhoon No. 25 (Dujuan), which is affecting the Kanto region, including Tokyo and Chiba, today, Monday 21 September 2026. Heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected.

Batswana are advised to exercise caution, avoid unnecessary travel where conditions are severe, and follow instructions issued by Japanese local authorities. Those intending to travel should check the latest train, flight and other transport information before departure.

Please continue monitoring official weather warnings and advisories from the Japan Meteorological Agency @ https://www.jma.go.jp

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20/09/2026

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16/09/2026

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MISH Discusses Korea–Botswana Trade and Investment Cooperation with Botswana’s Ambassador-Designate.

Seoul, Republic of Korea, September 11, 2026 – MISH Co., Ltd., a Seoul-based company specializing in global business development and cross-border consulting, held a meeting with H.E. Prof. Boga Thura Manatsha, Ambassador-Designate of the Republic of Botswana to the Republic of Korea, and Mr. Dipopego Julius Tsheko, Director of International Business for India and Asia at the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC).

The Botswana delegation visited Korea on the occasion of the Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation Conference (KOAFEC), held in Seoul from September 8 to 11. During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on Botswana’s investment environment and major business opportunities, while discussing ways to expand trade, investment, and private-sector cooperation between Botswana and the Republic of Korea.

MISH presented practical ways in which it could help connect Botswana’s investment opportunities with Korean companies, investors, and relevant institutions through business matching, market-entry support, project coordination, and cross-border advisory services. The meeting provided a meaningful opportunity to strengthen private-sector connections and explore concrete avenues for developing a sustainable economic partnership between Botswana and the Republic of Korea.

10/09/2026

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