News Archive : August2011

August 22, 2011 Traditional Theater Workshop

H.E. Dr Khalil Hassan, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to Japan, attended to see the final performance of the Traditional Theater Workshop, organized by the Agency for Cultural Affairs and co-organized by Japanese Center for the ITI, held at the National Noh Theater. The performance was the final stage of a twelve-day intensive […]

August 19, 2011 Iftar Dinner by H.E. Ambassador of Saudi Arabia

H.E. Dr Khalil Hassan, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to Japan, attended the Iftar Dinner hosted by H.E. Mr. Abdulaziz A. Bin Almas Turkistani, the Ambassador of the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, and Mme. Latfial Al Turkistani, held at the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia.

By-election to take place in September

A by-election for the Parliament of the Kingdom of Bahrain will take place on Sep. 24, 2011. Bahraini citizens abroad can vote in Bahrain’s Missions world-wide on Sep. 20, 2011, upon previous registration. Should you wish to vote at the Bahraini Embassy in Tokyo, please see; http://www.bahrain-embassy.or.jp/en/?p=888 .

National Dialogue closed in success

Bahrain’s National Dialogue was held on 2nd – 25th July 2011. Setting aside differences, the National Dialogue’s aim was to build consensus on the most salient political, economic, social and human rights issues, based on proposals by participants. Its success was dependent on the active participation of close to 300 delegates from across Bahraini society, […]

Parliamentary Election 2011 – Overseas Vote on SEP. 20

Bahraini parliamentary election 2011 will be held in September 2011. If you wish to vote from Japan, please check first whether your residential area in Bahrain is involved in this election here and follow the necessary procedures below. 1. Register to Vote Preliminary on-line registration is required before voting. To do so, please visit www.vote.bh […]

August 2, 2011, Iftar Dinner by Prime Minister of Japan

H.E. Dr Khalil Hassan, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to Japan, attended the Iftar Dinner hosted by H. E. Mr. Naoto Kan, Prime Minister of Japan, held at the Prime Minister’s Residence. The Dinner was held to celebrate the auspicious occasion with Ambassadors and Heads of Mission of the OIC member countries in […]

August 2, 2011, Summer Concert: TAIKO Drums in Tokyo

H.E. Dr Khalil Hassan, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to Japan, attended the Summer Concert: TAIKO Drums in Tokyo, hosted by H.E. Mr. Shintaro Ishihara, Governor of Tokyo, held at Tokyo Bunka Kaikan. The concert was held to to promote Japan’s traditional arts and culture globally and to pass them on to the […]

August 1, 2011 Reception for the Anniversary of the Enthronement of the King of Morocco

H.E. Dr Khalil Hassan, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to Japan, attended the 12th Anniversary of the Enthronement of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, hosted by H.E. Mr. Samir Arrour, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco, and Mme. Utako Arrour, held at Hotel Okura.

July 21 – 22, 2011, Cormorant-Fishing Party on the River Nagara

H.E. Dr Khalil Hassan, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to Japan, attended the Cormorant-Fishing Party on the River Nagara, hosted by the Grand Master of Ceremonies of the Imperial Palace and held at the Nagara River of Gifu Prefecture, introducing Japanese traditional culture “cormorant-fishing” as well as promoting Gifu Prefecture.

July 13, 2011, Farewell Reception in Honor of H.E. Amb of Egypt by H.E. Mme. Koike

H.E. Dr Khalil Hassan, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to Japan, attended the Reception to bid farewell for H.E. Ambassador of Egypt, hosted by H.E. Mme. Yuriko Koike, member of the House of Representatives, held at her Residence “ECO da House”.

July 5, 2011, Concert for the anniversary of the independence of Venezuela

H.E. Dr Khalil Hassan, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to Japan, attended a concert celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the Independence of Venezuela hosed by H.E. Mr. Seiko Ishikawa, the Ambassador of Venezuela, held at Saint Ignatius Church. The concert consisted of Venezuelan Classical music, written during the years of their Glorious Independence […]

July 4, 2011 Reception for the Anniversary of American Independence

H.E. Dr Khalil Hassan, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to Japan, attended the Reception to celebrate the 235th anniversary of American independence, hosted by H.E. Mr. John V. Roos, Ambassador of the United States of America and Mme. Susan Roos, held at the Residence of the U.S. Ambassador.