Embassy news

Steps taken by Bahrain to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.

Under the auspices of  His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the government of the Kingdom of Bahrain has implemented numerous measures to stem the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The following is a short video describing the measures taken by the government of the Kingdom of Bahrain to combat the pandemic and facilitate the […]

Important announcement for applicants of consular services.

The Kingdom of Bahrain has recently announced some amendments to some consular services it provides through its Embassies. Please note that the fees for all consular services have been revised and will be effective from the 1st of March 2020. For details please contact the Embassy’s consular section at; tel: 03-3584-8001 (ext 53). Thank you.

September 29, 2016: Reception for the International Youth Exchange Development Program

H.E. Dr. Khalil Hassan, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to Japan, and Mr. Mahmood Abdulaal, First Secretary, attended the reception party to encourage youth of the International Youth Exchange Development Program conducted by the Cabinet Office, Government of Japan, at Hotel New Otani Tokyo, on September 29, 2016. In the reception, H.E. Dr. Khalil […]

September 28, 2016: Exhibition of Jewels from The Al-Thani Collection

At the invitation of H.H. Sheikh Hamad Bin Abdullah AL-THANI, a Qatari first cousin to the emir of Qatar as well as the CEO of Qatar Investment & Projects Development Holding Company (QIPCO), H.E. Dr. Khalil Hassan, Ambassador, attended a private viewing of “Jewels of The Mughal Emperors & Maharajas Treasures from The Al Thani […]

September 26, 2016: Reception hosted by Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

H.E. Dr. Khalil Hassan, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to Tokyo,attended the reception on the occasion of the 86th National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, hosted by H.E. Mr. Ahmad Al-Barrak, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Japan, at the Palace Hotel Tokyo, on September 26, 2016.

September 25, 2016: The 10th Anniversary Symposium of JCIC-Cultural Heritage

Mr. Mahmood Abdulaal, First Secretary, attended the 10th Anniversary Symposium of Japan Consortium for International Cooperation in Cultural Heritage (JCIC-Cultural Heritage) titled as “The Future that Cultural Heritage Leads to” on September 25, 2016. The friendship between Bahrain and JCIC-Cultural Heritage goes back to 2011 when JCIC-Cultural Heritage has sent a team of Japanese researchers […]

September 20, 2016: Book of Condolence at the Embassy of the Republic of Nicaragua

Mr. Mahmood Abdulaal, First Secretary, attended the book of condolence at the Embassy of the Republic of Nicaragua to mourn the untimely demise of H.E. Rene Nunez Tellez, president of the National Assembly of Nicaragua, on September 20, 2016.

September 18, 2016: Annual Memorial Service for all who perished in war

Mr. Mahmood Abdulaal, First Secretary, attended the 36th Annual Memorial Service for all who perished in war. The memorial service for the war dead and prayers for world peace was held at the Chidorigafuchi National Memorial Park, national cemetery which is consecrated to the sacred memory of all casualties of World War II, on September […]

September 15-16, 2016: Follow-up Conference to the G7 Ise-Shima Summit

Mr. Mahmood Abdulaal, First Secretary, attended the “G7 CONNEX Initiative International Conference on Capacity Building and Transparency” as a follow-up to the G7 Ise-Shima Summit organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, at JICA Ichigaya building, from September 15 to September 16, 2016.

September 8, 2016: DMC and Business Seminar in Tokyo

Based on the request from Economic Development Board (EDB) Bahrain (ICT Team), Embassy’s economic section and EDB Japan office arranged 13 individual meetings with Japanese ICT companies, who have strong interest in starting business in Bahrain, from September 6th to 9th. Taking this opportunity, the seminar was held on September 8th. Mr. Mahmood Abdulaal, First […]

September 1, 2016: Commemorative Lecture by Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

H.E. Dr. Khalil Hassan, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to Japan, attended the commemorative lecture on “Saudi Arabia: Foreign Policy toward Middle East and East Asia” given by H.E. Mr. Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the occasion of his excellence’s visit to Japan, organized by the […]

September 1, 2016: Breakfast meeting with Deputy Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia

H.E. Dr. Khalil Hassan, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to Japan, attended the breakfast meeting on the occasion of the official visit to Japan of the Deputy Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, His Highness Prince Mohammad Bin Salman, hosted by the Chair of the Public Relations Committee of the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan, […]

July 28-29, 2016: Diplomats’ study tour in Nagano tour

H.E. Dr. Khalil Hassan, Ambassador, joined the Diplomats’ Study Tour co-organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Nagano Prefecture on July 28 and July 29, 2016. During the tour, the Ambassador visited history, culture and industry related facilities, such as Onioshidashi park, an art work of lava created by the huge eruption of Mt. […]

July 14, 2016: Reception hosted by H.E. Ambassador of France

H.E. Dr. Khalil Hassan, Ambassador, attended the reception hosted by H.E. Mr. Thierry Dana, Ambassador of France to Japan, to celebrate Bastille Day, at the residence of the Ambassador, on July 14, 2016.

July 10, 2016: Mt. Fuji opening ceremony

H.E. Dr. Khalil Hassan, Ambassador, attended the Mt. Fuji opening ceremony with his spouse, on July 10, 2016.

June 30, 2016: Reception hosted by H.E. Ambassador of the United States of America

H.E. Dr. Khalil Hassan, Ambassador, attended the reception in celebration of the 240th anniversary of American Independence, hosted by H.E. Ms. Caroline Kennedy, the Ambassador of the United States of America to Japan, at the Ambassador’s residence, on June 30, 2016.

June 27, 2016: Iftar dinner at the Embassy of the State of Kuwait

H.E. Dr. Khalil Hassan, Ambassador, attended the Iftar dinner hosted by H.E. Mr. Abdul-Rahman Al-Otaibi, the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to Japan, at his Embassy, on June 27, 2016.

June 21, 2016: GCC Ambassadors’ Meeting

H.E. Dr. Khalil Hassan, Ambassador, attended GCC Ambassadors’ Meeting held at the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Tokyo, on June 3, 2016.

June 14, 2016: The Special Iris Viewing at Meiji Jingu

H.E. Dr. Khalil Hassan, Ambassador, was invited by Meiji Jingu to attend the Special Iris Viewing held at their Iris Garden on June 14, 2016. The Iris Garden with small paths and fishing spot was designed by the Meiji Emperor for Empress Shoken, and is well known for the splendor of 1500 iris plants of […]

June 10, 2016: Reception hosted by H.E. Ambassador of the Russian Federation

H.E. Dr. Khalil Hassan, Ambassador, attended the reception hosted by H.E. Mr. & Mrs. Evgeny V. Afanasiev, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Japan and his spouse, on the occasion of the Russian National day, on June 10, 2016.