News

All news (193)

Object 1 – 12 of 193

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.



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. 


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.


National Day 2023

04.07.2023 — Local news Japan
Switzerland celebrates its National Day on 1 August.





Unveiling of the Swiss Pavilion design and model for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai

02.02.2023 — Local news Japan
Switzerland unveiled the concept and design of the Swiss Pavilion for the World Expo 2025 at the Ambassador’s residence on February 1, 2023, to the delight of the Japanese press and Swiss partners. With “Lightness”, “Sustainability” and “Swiss quality” as its keywords, the pavilion will showcase Swiss innovative strengths and sustainability through three core themes, Life, Planet and Augmented Human.


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.


Object 1 – 12 of 193

Media (21)

Other news (172)