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President Keller-Sutter's National Day message to Swiss citizens abroad

24.07.2025 — Local news Japan
Message from the President of the Swiss Confederation Karin Keller-Sutter to Swiss citizens abroad on the occasion of the National Day on 1 August.

Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado at Swiss Pavilion

11.07.2025 — Local news Japan
On July 8th, 2025, the Swiss Pavilion had the honour of welcoming Her Imperial Highness Crown Princess Takamado at the EXPO 2025.

Her Imperial Highness Crown Princess Akishino at Swiss Pavilion: A visit full of wonders

23.05.2025 — Local news Japan
On May 23rd, the Swiss Pavilion had the honour of welcoming Her Imperial Highness Crown Princess Akishino at the EXPO 2025.

Innovation and trade at heart of Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis's official visit to Japan

23.04.2025 — Press releases Japan
Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis conducted an official visit to Japan on 22 and 23 April 2025, leading the Swiss delegation at the World Expo in Osaka on Switzerland's National Day. In Tokyo, he held bilateral talks with Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and representatives of Japan's commerce, science and education ministries as well as a meeting with IT giant NEC, which will be setting up a new centre in Zurich.

Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis on official visit to Japan and China from 22 to 25 April 2025

17.04.2025 — Press releases Japan
Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, the head of the FDFA, will visit Japan and the People's Republic of China from 22 to 25 April. The aim of the trip is to strengthen political ties and promote Switzerland's economic interests with two key partners. In Japan, the focus will be on innovation, technology, trade and multilateral cooperation. In China, discussions will mainly cover bilateral relations, economic issues and current geopolitical questions.

Switzerland and Japan in dialogue: Official visit by Maja Riniker

15.04.2025 — Press releases Japan
National Council president Maja Riniker paid a visit to Japan between 7 and 13 April taking in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. She was accompanied by members of the Office of the National Council. The aim of the visit was to strengthen bilateral relations between Switzerland and Japan and deepen discussions on current economic, scientific and geopolitical issues.

'From Heidi to High Tech': the Swiss pavilion opens its doors at Osaka World Expo 2025

13.04.2025 — Press releases Japan
Bern, 13.4.2025 - The Swiss pavilion was inaugurated on Sunday 13 April in the presence of the president of the National Council, Maja Riniker. An immersive exhibition entitled 'From Heidi to High Tech' showcases Switzerland's diversity and outstanding features: from its iconic Alpine heritage to its status as a world centre for innovation and cutting-edge technology. Presence Switzerland, which is part of the FDFA General Secretariat, is responsible for Switzerland's presence in Osaka. FDFA General Secretary Markus Seiler also attended the inauguration of the World Expo in Osaka, representing the FDFA.

President of the National Council Maja Riniker to visit Japan

04.04.2025 — Press releases Japan
President of the National Council Maja Riniker will pay an official visit to Japan from 7 to 13 April. Ms Riniker will be accompanied by a delegation from the Office of the National Council. The programme includes high-level political talks and meetings on the topics of business, research and innovation in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. At the end of the trip, Ms Riniker will attend the opening of EXPO 2025 in Osaka, Kansai.

Swiss Vitality Days

26.08.2024 — Local news Japan
A series of events celebrating 160 years of Swiss-Japanese relations across Japan this fall.

Switzerland and Japan commemorate the anniversary of bilateral relations and discuss opportunities for future cooperation

07.08.2024 — Press releases Japan
Bern, 07.08.2024 - President Viola Amherd travelled to Tokyo on Wednesday, 7 August to meet with Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. In honour of the 160th anniversary of bilateral relations, the talks focused on the further development of friendly ties between Switzerland and Japan, prospects in Europe and East Asia, and the global security architecture.

Celebrating anniversaries of bilateral relations: President Amherd to visit Mongolia and Japan in early August

29.07.2024 — Press releases Japan
Bern, 29.07.2024 – President Viola Amherd will travel to Mongolia and Japan in early August with the aim of further strengthening Switzerland’s relations with these democratic East Asian nations. The two visits will provide an opportunity to celebrate long-standing relations: Switzerland has maintained bilateral relations with Mongolia for 60 years and with Japan for 160 years.

National Day 2024

03.07.2024 — Local news Japan
Switzerland celebrates its National Day on 1 August.

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Innovation and trade at heart of Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis's official visit to Japan

Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis on official visit to Japan and China from 22 to 25 April 2025

Switzerland and Japan in dialogue: Official visit by Maja Riniker

'From Heidi to High Tech': the Swiss pavilion opens its doors at Osaka World Expo 2025

President of the National Council Maja Riniker to visit Japan

Switzerland and Japan commemorate the anniversary of bilateral relations and discuss opportunities for future cooperation

Celebrating anniversaries of bilateral relations: President Amherd to visit Mongolia and Japan in early August

Opening of a new Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Higashikawa, Hokkaido

09.05.2024 — Press releases Japan
The Ambassador of Switzerland to Japan, Dr. Andreas Baum, is pleased to announce that Ms. Tomoka TAKEUCHI has been appointed as Honorary Consul of Switzerland in Higashikawa, Hokkaido.

State Secretary Hirayama in Japan for a working visit and the inauguration of a new Swissnex location

02.10.2023 — Press releases Japan
From 30 September to 3 October, the State Secretary for Education, Research and Innovation, Martina Hirayama, will visit Japan with a high-ranking scientific delegation. The inauguration of the new Swissnex site and consulate in Osaka on 30 September will be one of the highlights of the trip. Several meetings at ministerial level are on the agenda. Ms Hirayama will also take part in the Science and Technology for Society Forum in Kyoto. On 1 October, the visit will culminate in the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation to strengthen existing ties between Switzerland and Japan in all areas of research.

The Consulate of Switzerland in Osaka opens its doors as the first Science Consulate in Japan

30.09.2023 — Press releases Japan
The new Consulate of Switzerland in Osaka will officially open its doors on September 30, 2023, in the presence of Martina Hirayama, State Secretary for Education, Research, and Innovation, a high-level academic delegation, and an impressive local audience. The opening will showcase breakthrough innovations in sustainability, and highlight the close link to the Swiss Pavilion of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai.

Swiss pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka embodies lightness and sustainability

02.02.2023 — Press releases Japan
The next world exhibition will be held in 2025 in Osaka, Japan. As a major international event with significant media coverage, Switzerland will use Expo 2025 as a platform to further deepen relations with Japan as one of the most important trading partners in Asia and to showcase Swiss innovative strengths and sustainability – with the lightest pavilion at the event.

Focus of FAC-N Fact-finding Visit to Japan on Foreign Economic Affairs

28.11.2022 — Press releases Japan
A delegation from National Council Foreign Affairs Committee undertook a fact-finding visit to Japan between 7 and 11 November.

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President Keller-Sutter's National Day message to Swiss citizens abroad

24.07.2025 — Local news Japan
Message from the President of the Swiss Confederation Karin Keller-Sutter to Swiss citizens abroad on the occasion of the National Day on 1 August.

Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado at Swiss Pavilion

11.07.2025 — Local news Japan
On July 8th, 2025, the Swiss Pavilion had the honour of welcoming Her Imperial Highness Crown Princess Takamado at the EXPO 2025.

Her Imperial Highness Crown Princess Akishino at Swiss Pavilion: A visit full of wonders

23.05.2025 — Local news Japan
On May 23rd, the Swiss Pavilion had the honour of welcoming Her Imperial Highness Crown Princess Akishino at the EXPO 2025.

Swiss Vitality Days

26.08.2024 — Local news Japan
A series of events celebrating 160 years of Swiss-Japanese relations across Japan this fall.

National Day 2024

03.07.2024 — Local news Japan
Switzerland celebrates its National Day on 1 August.

A New Honorary Consulate of Switzerland has opened in Higashikawa, Hokkaido!

13.05.2024 — Local news Japan
Olympic medalist and long-time friend of Switzerland Tomoka TAKEUCHI has been appointed as Honorary Consul of Switzerland in Higashikawa, where a ceremony was held on May 10, in presence of the Ambassador of Switzerland to Japan, Dr. Andreas Baum, Mr. Kimihito KUDO, Director General for Global Strategy, Department of Policy and Planning of Hokkaido Prefecture, Mr. Hirosuke IMAZU, Mayor of Asahikawa, Mr. Shin KIKUCHI, Mayor of Higashikawa, and other distinguished representatives.

On the road to Osaka 2025, Switzerland is on time

19.03.2024 — Local news Japan
The 19 March 2024 marked the official groundbreaking ceremony of the Swiss Pavilion on Yumeshima in Osaka. This is an important milestone on the road to Expo 2025. To celebrate the occasion, Presence Switzerland, the Embassy of Switzerland in Japan and the Consulate of Switzerland in Osaka orgenised a day-long programme with numerous dignitaries from Japan and Switzerland, as well as long-standing partners. The Swiss team is thrilled to be able to make good on its promise to open the pavilion to the public on 13 April 2025, unveiling an ultra-light pavilion that showcases Swiss innovation. New renderings and a teaser video are now available.

Celebrating 160 Years of Diplomatic Relations between Switzerland and Japan

06.02.2024 — Local news Japan
On February 6, 2024, at the official residence of the Swiss Ambassador to Japan, about 300 guests, including CEOs, ambassadors, State Ministers, Swiss and Japanese partners as well as members of the Swiss community gathered to mark 160 years of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and Japan. The evening seamlessly blended history, precision, and innovation in an elegant setting.

Logo for 160th anniversary of friendship between Japan and Switzerland in 2024

12.12.2023 — Local news Japan
As we prepare for a special year of friendship in 2024, various exchange projects and events will be organized in both countries, illustrated by the use of the logo.

Call for Designs Switzerland - Japan 160th Anniversary Logo

01.08.2023 — Local news Japan
Switzerland and Japan will celebrate their 160th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relationship between the two countries in 2024. In order to make this anniversary as an opportunity to further develop bilateral relations, various commemorative events and exchange programs will be held in Switzerland and Japan in 2024. We are calling far and wide for a logo design to be used in the related events and PR materials.