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COVID-19: safety measures

15.01.2021
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Local news
Japan
The State of Emergency has been declared in Tokyo, Saitama, Chiba, Kanagawa, Tochigi, Aichi, Gifu, Osaka, Hyogo, Kyoto and Fukuoka prefectures. 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.
Information about COVID-19 for Swiss citizens in Japan and travelers to Japan or Switzerland

07.01.2021
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Local news
Japan
Please follow the recommendations of the local Japanese and Swiss authorities. Links available below.
FormSWISS Exhibition

22.12.2020
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Local news
Japan
An exhibition introducing the scope of design thinking and visual communication in Switzerland today, FormSWISS attracted 3,338 participants on site in Tokyo.
Greetings from Dr. Andreas Baum, Ambassador of Switzerland to Japan

08.12.2020
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Local news
Japan
A message from the new Swiss Ambassador about his first weeks in Tokyo and the priorities of his mandate.
Launch of the book "Space Debris Peril: Pathways to Opportunities"
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25.11.2020
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Local news
Japan
Swiss and Japanese contributors to the new publication got together on the occasion of a hybrid event.
Ambassador Baum presents his credentials to His Majesty the Emperor of Japan

20.11.2020
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Local news
Japan
The ceremony marked the formal beginning of Ambassador Baum’s mission as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Switzerland to Japan.
Ambassador Dr. Andreas Baum meets Japan’s Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs AKIBA Takeo

27.10.2020
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Local news
Japan
Both reaffirmed their commitment to further develop the relations between Switzerland and Japan.
Swiss State Secretary joins 17th S&T Minsters’ Roundtable on the occasion of the STS forum

19.10.2020
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Local news
Japan
On October 3, Dr. Martina Hirayama, State Secretary for Education, Research and Innovation represented Switzerland at the 17th S&T Ministers’ Roundtable organized by the Government of Japan. The meeting took place on the occasion of the Science and Technology for Society Forum (STS forum) which was held online this year.
3rd Switzerland – Japan Economic Forum

16.10.2020
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Local news
Japan
The annual Switzerland – Japan Economic Forum was held in a hybrid form on October 15, gathering some 170 participants around questions of talent and human resources management.
SWISSTECH pitchinar and pavilion during CEATEC Japan 2020

15.10.2020
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Local news
Japan
Held digitally, both events will promote Swiss startups and companies during the CEATEC Japan 2020 online exhibition, articulated this year around the theme “Society 5.0 and the New Normal”.
Swiss Researchers at the Tsukuba Global Science Week in Japan

18.09.2020
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Local news
Japan
Swiss researchers present at the Tsukuba Global Science Week in Japan’s largest science city with internationally renowned researchers and inspiring young talents.
Swiss “Handshake” attracts Japan, becomes top hit

28.07.2020
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Local news
Japan
Japan became the top hit for Handshake, a project by Swiss design duo AATB after a tricontinental online panel was organized by swissnex Boston and the S&T Office Tokyo.