Sprejem ob praznovanju cesarjevega rojstnega dne (5. marec 2026)

2026/3/12
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   Veleposlaništvo Japonske je 5. marca v Grand hotelu Union gostilo sprejem ob praznovanju rojstnega dne Njegovega veličanstva cesarja Japonske. Dogodka se je udeležilo več kot 300 gostov, med katerimi so bili predstavniki slovenske vlade in parlamenta, člani diplomatskega zbora, gospodarstveniki ter predstavniki izobraževalnih in kulturnih ustanov.
 
   Na slovesnosti je veleposlanica Yoshida izrazila hvaležnost gostom, ki so se množično odzvali vabilu, ter izpostavila napredek v sodelovanju in izmenjavah med Japonsko in Slovenijo na številnih področjih, vključno z medvladnimi izmenjavami, gospodarskim sodelovanjem, ki ga je spodbudila svetovna razstava EXPO Osaka, Kansai, pa tudi z dejavnimi izmenjavami na področju znanosti in med lokalnimi skupnostmi. Veleposlanica je izrazila je upanje, da bosta Japonska in Slovenija kot pomembni partnerici še poglobili svoje sodelovanje, zlasti v času zapletenih mednarodnih razmer.
 
   Sprejem je odprla japonsko-slovenska sopranistka s himnama obeh držav, program pa je zajemal tudi nastope japonskih glasbenic na kotu in slovenske violinistke, ki je interpretirala japonsko glasbo. Poleg tega so se predstavila pobratena mesta Fukui in Kranj ter Myoko in Slovenj Gradec, japonska podjetja pa so imela priložnost predstaviti svoje izdelke. Gostje so lahko hkrati uživali v japonskih jedeh, kot so suši, soba in tempura, s čimer so lahko iz prve roke izkusili japonsko kulturo in veščine.




   On March 5, the Embassy of Japan hosted a reception at the Grand Hotel Union to celebrate the birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan. The event welcomed more than 300 guests, including representatives from the Slovenian government and parliament, members of the diplomatic corps, business leaders, and figures from the fields of education and culture.
 
   At the ceremony, Ambassador Yoshida expressed her gratitude for the large turnout and highlighted the progress of cooperation and exchanges between Japan and Slovenia across a wide range of fields. This includes exchanges between the two governments, economic collaboration spurred by the Osaka-Kansai Expo, as well as active exchanges in science and between local municipalities. Against the backdrop of a complex international situation, she expressed hope that Japan and Slovenia would deepen their cooperation as important partners.
 
   At the reception, a Japanese-Slovenian soprano singer performed the national anthems of both countries, and the program also featured a koto performance by  Japanese musicians and a Slovenian violinist’s rendition of Japanese pieces. Furthermore, exhibitions showcased the sister-city partnerships between Fukui City and Kranj, as well as between Myoko City and Slovenj Gradec, along with displays highlighting Japanese companies and their products. Guests were also invited to enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine such as sushi, soba and tempura, offering an opportunity to experience Japanese culture and craftsmanship firsthand.
 
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