Ambassador's Activities
2026
5 February - 2026 His Majesty the Emperor’s Birthday Reception
4 February - Courtesy call from Ms. Kavita Belani, Representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Southern Africa Multi-Country Office (SAMCO)
1 February - An interview of Ambassador KAN has been released(l’express)
27 January - 5th Round of MOL Charitable Trust Grant Award Ceremony
25 January - Red Tiger and Shobukan Karate School – Kagami Biraki Ceremony
24 January - Japanese Film Festival (JFF) – Mauritian Public’s Choice
23 January - Courtesy call on Dr Muthoora Thakoor, Governor, Bank of Mauritius
15 January - Inauguration Ceremony of the Odysseo Marine Station
14 January - Lecture entitled ‘Promotion of “Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP)” through the Advancement of Fishery Blue Economy’ by Professor Haruko YAMASHITA, Daito Bunka University
Courtesy call to the Honourable YEUNG SIK YUEN, the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Protection
13 January - Courtesy call to the Honourable Navarre-Marie, the Minister of Gender Equality and Family Welfare
5 January - New Year's Greetings from Ambassador KAN, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Mauritius
2025
16 December- Courtesy call to the Honourable Bhagwan, the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change
5 December- Signing Ceremony of GGP/KUSANONE: “The Project for the Provision of a Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle in GRNO”
30 November- KMAF Belt and Certificate Award Ceremony
28 November- Exchange in the Field of Robotics and AI
26 November- Courtesy call on the Honorable GRANDCOURT Chief Commissioner of the Rodrigues Regional Assembly
Handover Ceremony of GGP/KUSANONE: “The Project for the Provision of Equipment for the Vocational Training School for the Island of Rodrigues”
20 November- Courtesy call to the Honourable Pentiah, the Minister of Public Service and Administrative Reforms
Courtesy call to the Honourable Bachoo, the Minister of Health and Wellness
19 November- Courtesy call from Ms Alka Bhatia, UNDP Resident Representative for Mauritius and Seychelles Multi-Country Office
16 November-Spreading Japanese Culture and Karate through Launch of manual for instructors and students by Japan Karate Association (JKA) Mauritius
13 November-The University of Mascareignes Acts for the Preservation of Marine Ecosystems
6 November - Wishing best of luck to Miss International Mauritius for the 63rd Miss International Beauty Pageant 2025 in Japan
4 November - Handover Ceremony of the Endoscope System at the Dr. A.G. Jeetoo Hospital
3 November - Signing Ceremony of GGP/KUSANONE: “The Project for the Extension of the Rehabilitation Space at Special Needs Education School in Cite Martial District”
16 October - An interview of Ambassador KAN has been released(Platform Africa)
12 October - Japanese Film Festival – Oct 25
7 October - Handover Ceremony of GGP/KUSANONE:” The project for the Provision of Equipment for the ARCH Training Center”
22 August - Opening of the Embassy of Mauritius in Japan
Mauritius-Japan Business Meeting (Reception and Dinner) Hosted by the Mauritius Economic Development Board (EDB)
20 August - The 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) and Japan-Mauritius Summit Meeting
27 July - The Kyokushinkai Martial Arts Federation (KMAF), the Shihan IRIKI Takehisa, 7th Dan
7 July - Courtesy call on Mr Seeballuck, Secretary to Cabinet and Head of the Civil Service
15 June - National Ju-Jitsu Championships 2025
10 June - Convocation Ceremony of the Open University of Mauritius
1 June - Shotokan karate and kendo Republic cup 2025
27 May - Opening Ceremony of UNODC Training for Maritime Law Enforcement
19 May - Inauguration of Exhibition Center of Albion Fisheries research Centre
14 May - Courtesy Call on the CEO of the Economic Development Board (EDB), Mr. Mahen Abhimanu Kundasamy
11 May - 4th JKA Mauritius Cup
8 May - Handover Ceremony of Medical Equipment at the Trust Fund for Specialised Medical Care Cardiac Centre
24 April - Visit by H.E. Mr. Sanjiv Ranjan, Secretary-General of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)
10 April - Courtesy call on the Honourable Mr. Ameer Meea, the Minister of Industry, SMEs and Cooperatives of Mauritius
8 April - Courtesy call on the Honourable Gondeea, the Minister of Arts and Culture of Mauritius
30 March - Japan Film Festival - Special Edition Screening of ‘Summer Wars’ by Mamoru Hosoda
26 March - Reception for consular officials
23 March - Gokan Japan - Special Edition EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
17 March - Meeting with the Honourable Gungapersad, the Minister of Education and Human Resource
15 March - Reception for the Japan Dodoshima Alumni Association (JDAA)
14 March - Signing and Exchange of Notes concerning the Grant Assistance to the Republic of Mauritius
13 March - The participation of Ambassador Kan Masahiro in a VR Presentation of the Mauritius Pavilion for the EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
22 February - GOKAN (Five Senses) JAPAN – TOFU
17 February - Courtesy call on the Honourable Gungapersad, the Minister of Education and Human Resource
13 February - 2025 His Majesty the Emperor’s Birthday Reception
10 February - Courtesy call on Dr the Honourable Prime Minister Ramgoolam
Courtesy Call on Dr The Hon JEETUN, Minister of Financial Services and Economic Planning
7 February - Courtesy call to Dr Sithanen, GCSK, Governor of the Bank of Mauritius
Courtesy call to the Honourable Gunness, the Minister of National Infrastructure
6 February - Courtesy call on Honorable Aumeeruddy-Cziffra, The Speaker of National Assembly of Mauritius
17 January - Courtesy call from Mr. Mbuli Charles Boliko, PhD, FAO Representative in Madagascar, Comoros, Mauritius and Seychelles
13 January - Courtesy call to the Honourable Bachoo, the Minister of Health and Wellness
13 January - Courtesy Call on the Honourable Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Nagalingum
6 January - Signing of Condolence Book at U.S. Embassy
2024
24 December - Courtesy call on His Excellency Hungley, Vice-President of the Republic of Mauritius
23 December - Courtesy call on His Excellency Gokhool, President of the Republic of Mauritius
16 December - Handover Ceremony of GGP/KUSANONE: “The Project for the Provision of Medical Equipment and Improvement in Accessibility at APSA Diabetes Care Centre”
15 December - 5th Japan Karate Association (JKA) International Ambassador of Japan Cup
12 December - Courtesy call on the Honourable Deputy Prime Minister Bérenger
Courtesy call on the Honourable Foreign Minister Ramful
9 December - Courtesy call to the Honourable Woochit, the Minister of Local Government
7 December - Attendance to the swearing-in ceremony of H.E Dharambeer Gokhool and H.E Jean Yvan Robert Hungley as President and Vice-President of the Republic of Mauritius
GOKAN JAPAN – ONIGIRI
5 December - Courtesy call to Dr the Honourable Boolell, the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries
22 November - Courtesy Call on Mr. Daicho, Deputy Mayor of Shizuoka City, and Exchange of Views with Shizuoka City
19 November - Handover Ceremony of GGP/KUSANONE: “The Project for the Provision of Vehicle for Social Rehabilitation Support”
9 November - GOKAN JAPAN – MOCHI
6 November - Signing Ceremony of GGP/KUSANONE: “The Project for the Provision of Equipment for the Vocational Training School for the Island of Rodrigues”
6 November - Rodrigues Visit
4 November - Attendance to the Opening of the Workshops on Fiscal Risk Management and on Gender and Inequality and Macroeconomics by the International Monetary Fund (IMF)
24 October - Exchange of Views with the International Society for Mangrove Ecosystems (ISME)
18 October - Site Visit to the Sugar Industry of Mauritius
11 October - Reception for the Research Vessel ‘Hakuho Maru’ Conducting Research in the Indian Ocean
30 September - Courtesy Call on Fukushima Prefectural Governor UCHIBORI Masao and Fukushima City Mayor KOBATA Hiroshi
10 September - Handover Ceremony of Grant Assistance for Cultural Grassroots Projects (GCGP): “The Project for Improvement in Accessibility of People with Disabilities and Elderly at the Intercontinental Slavery Museum”
9 September - Foreign Minister’s Commendations for FY 2024
Participation in the Workshop on “Coral Reef and its Associated Biodiversity Under Climate Change”
3 September - Courtesy call to the Honourable Duval, Speaker of the National Assembly
2 September - Inauguration Ceremony of the Geotechnical and Material Testing Laboratory at the Ministry of National Infrastructure and Community Development
- Courtesy Call to Vice-Chancellor of the University of Mauritius Prof. SOBHEE and Visit of University Facilities
26 August - Courtesy call to the Honourable DOOKUN-LUCHOOMUN Vice-Prime Minister, Minister of Education, Tertiary Education, Science and Technology
9 August - Exchange of Views During the Visit to Mauritius of H.E. Ms. Liubov Abravitova, Ambassador of Ukraine to South Africa
24 July - Courtesy call to Mr. Nujuraully, Lord Mayor of the City Council of Port Louis
11 July - Courtesy call from H.E. Mrs. Marie Claire Jeanne MONTY, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Mauritius to Japan
9 July - Send-Off lunch for JET Programme participant
3 July - Courtesy call from Ms Amanda Serumaga, UNDP Resident Representative for Mauritius and Seychelles
12 June - Lecture on Japan-Mauritius relations, an overview of the Embassy's activities and an introduction on Japan at the Port Louis Rotary Club
6 June - Courtesy call from H.E. Mr. Fayez Meshel Altemyat, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Mauritius
30 May - Kobe 2024 Para Athletics World Championships Celebrations Reception
24 May - Courtesy call from Mr. Lim Ming Yan, the Singapore High Commissioner to Mauritius
16 May - Participation in the 38th Ordinary Session of the IOC Council of Ministers
10 May - Courtesy call to the Mr. Poonoosamy, CEO of the Economic Development Board (EDB)
9 May - Courtesy call to the Honourable Seeruttun, Minister of Agro-Industry and Food Security
30 April - Courtesy call on the Honourable Gobin, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade (African Division MOFA, Visit)
25 April - Participation in the 1st Ministerial Conference on Drug Trafficking and Substance abuse in the Western Indian Ocean
17 April - Courtesy call to Prof. Vêlayoudom Marimoutou, Secretary-General, Indian Ocean Commission
17 April - Seminar: Project for Enhancing Meteorological Observation, Weather Forecasting and Warning Capabilities
15 April - Courtesy call to H.E. Dr. Salman Al Farisi, Secretary-General, Indian Ocean Rim Association
8 April - Courtesy call to the Honourable Bholah, Minister of Financial Services and Good Governance
5 April - Handover ceremony for JICA project for Enhancement of Institutional Capacity on Oil Spill Response for the Republic of Mauritius
1 April - Courtesy call to Mr Seegoolam, Governor of the Bank of Mauritius
30 March - The Japanese Film Festival – Special Edition
29 March - Courtesy call to the Honorable Ramyad, Minister of Industrial Development, SMEs and Cooperatives
26 March - "Washoku and Sake Experience" Japanese Seafood Products Promotion
25 March - Local Media Press Tour on Japan's Technical Cooperation
23 March - Opinion ad article 'For the development of good and solid relations between Japan and Mauritius'
10 March - 3rd JKA Karate Tournament3rd JKA Karate Tournament
7 March - Courtesy call to Mr. Currimjee, former Honorary Consul General of Japan to the Republic of Mauritius
2 March - Participation to IORA Day 2024
29 February - His Majesty the Emperor’s Birthday Reception
27 February - Courtesy call to Mr Meetook, Secretary for Home Affairs
24 February - Joint Statement on the Second Anniversary of the beginning of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine
21 February - Courtesy call to the Honourable Phokeer, Speaker of the National Assembly
21 February - Courtesy call to the H.E. Boissézon, the Vice President of the Republic of Mauritius
20 February - Courtesy call to the Honourable Ramano, the Minister of Environment, Solid Waste Management and Climate Change
20 February - Courtesy call to the Honourable Obeegadoo, the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Housing and Land Use Planning, Minister of Tourism
19 February - Courtesy call to the Honourable Padayachy, the Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Development
16 February - Courtesy call to the Honourable Bobby Hurreeram, the Minister of National Infrastructure and Community Development
15 February - Courtesy call to the Honourable Maudhoo, the Minister of Blue Economy, Marine Resources, Fisheries and Shipping
14 February - Courtesy call to the Honourable Jugnauth, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius
12 February - Courtesy call to the Honourable Jagutpal, the Minister of Health and Wellness
5 February - Courtesy call to the Honourable Gobin, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade
30 January - the Credentials Ceremony
