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Joint local statement on an execution in Japan
26.07.2022
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Japan
Following the execution on 26th, the EU Delegation, the Heads of Mission of EU Member States and of Switzerland, Iceland and Norway issued a joint statement calling on the Japanese Government to introduce a moratorium and promote a wider debate on the issue.
Net Zero and Transition Finance: Japanese, Norwegian, and Swiss Perspectives

16.06.2022
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Local news
Japan
On 11 May, the Embassies of Norway and Switzerland in Japan, in partnership with the Japan business federation Keidanren, organized a hybrid event on transition finance.
Swiss travelers to Japan
30.05.2022
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Local news
Japan
Information for Swiss travelers to Japan
Please note that for the time being, tourists are only allowed to enter Japan as part of officially organized package tours. There is no date for resuming general tourism just yet.
Swiss residents in Japan
30.05.2022
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Japan
Please make sure to follow the instruction of the local Japanese authorities carefully.
Travelers to Switzerland
02.05.2022
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Local news
Japan
Information about travel to Switzerland.
President Cassis rounds off visit to Japan with an address at Kyoto University

21.04.2022
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Japan
President Cassis rounded off his visit to Japan on Thursday, 21 April, by delivering an address on the link between science and diplomacy to students at Kyoto University. The focus of the visit was on the war in Ukraine and bilateral relations in the areas of political, economic and scientific affairs. A cooperation agreement on joint research projects was signed and a groundbreaking ceremony was held for a new Swissnex location.
President Cassis discusses global security and bilateral issues with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida and Foreign Minister Hayashi

18.04.2022
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Japan
On Monday, 18 April, President Ignazio Cassis met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi in Tokyo. On the agenda were the war in Ukraine and the related security challenges in Europe and Asia. Other topics included the tasks of both countries in international organisations and cooperation in trade and science.
Special Presentation on Japan’s S&T Diplomacy by MOFA Advisors attracts high interest

30.03.2022
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Japan
Representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan gave a special presentation for members of the Science & Technology Diplomatic Circle at the Swiss Residence.
COVID-19: safety measures

22.03.2022
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Local news
Japan
All prefectures in Japan have implemented measures to address the COVID-19 situation. Please inform yourself about these specific measures and make sure to follow the instructions of the local authorities.
Joint local statement on three executions in Japan
21.12.2021
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Japan
The European Union Delegation, the Heads of Mission of EU Member States and the Heads of Mission of Iceland, Norway and Switzerland issue the following statement in Japan:
TOT City – Tokyo Olympics 2020

13.12.2021
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Local news
Japan
Researchers and officials from Japan gathered at the second forum of the Switzerland-led Project "TOT City – Tokyo Olympics 2020" held in a hybrid setting at the Embassy of Switzerland in late November.
Information about COVID-19 for Swiss citizens in Japan and travelers to Japan or Switzerland

01.12.2021
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Local news
Japan
Please follow the recommendations of the local Japanese and Swiss authorities. Links available below.