Embassy of Japan in Oman

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On May 18, Ambassador Kiyoshi Serizawa attended Oman Petroleum & Energy Show and Oman Sustainability Week 2026. At the exhibition venue, he visited the booths of Japanese companies and learned about their business activities.

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On May 11, Ambassador Kiyoshi Serizawa visited Muscat University and presented 64 books donated under the “Read Japan Project,” implemented by The Tokyo Foundation to promote understanding of Japan.
The ceremony was attended by Mr. Khalil Al Khonji, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Prof. Khamis Al Yahyaee, Vice-Chancellor of the university, and students from the university’s Japan Club, among others.

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On May 9, H.E. Mr. Kenji Yamada, State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, visited the Sultanate of Oman and met with H.E. Eng. Salim bin Nasser Al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals, and Mr. Ashraf Al Mamari, Group Chief Executive Officer of OQ, to discuss future opportunities for cooperation between Japan and Oman.
It is expected that this visit will further strengthen the cooperative relationship between our two countries in a wide range of fields, particularly in the energy sector.

Mother’s Day in Japan is celebrated on May 10.
On this day, children give flowers, especially red carnations, to their mothers as a symbol of love and gratitude. Families often spend time together and thank mothers for their care and support. It is a warm and meaningful celebration in Japanese culture.

On May 5, the Embassy’s Cultural Section held a meeting with faculty members led by Dr. Maha Kobeil, the Dean & CEO of Majan University College (MUC).

This was followed by our participation in the “Majan Gaming Festival,” a pop culture event held at the university, where we jointly set up a Japan-themed booth with the university’s anime club.

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Registration is now open for the new semester of Japanese language course offered by the Oman Japan Friendship Association (OJFA)!
Five courses are available for all skill levels. Don’t miss it out!

For more details, visit:
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On April 30, Ambassador Kiyoshi Serizawa gave an interview to the Oman Observer and shared his views on the future outlook of Japan-Oman economic relations.
During the interview, he highlighted the Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) on the Establishment of the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM), signed on April 9, as a key step in strengthening environmental cooperation and advancing efforts toward a decarbonized society.