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National Day 2021
06.07.2021
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Japan
Switzerland celebrates its National Day on 1 August.
Travelers to Switzerland
02.07.2021
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Japan
Information for travelers to Switzerland
COVID-19: safety measures
21.06.2021
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Japan
The State of Emergency has been declared in Okinawa prefecture. The Quasi-state of Emergency has been declared in Hokkaido, Tokyo, Saitama, Chiba, Kanagawa, Aichi, Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo 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 of the local authorities.
UN Special Envoy on Myanmar Christine Schraner Burgener visits Japan
28.05.2021
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Japan
In Tokyo, UN Special Envoy Christine Schraner Burgener, a former Ambassador of Switzerland to Germany and Thailand, exchanged views on Myanmar with Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and other Japanese officials.
Swiss residents in Japan
28.05.2021
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Japan
Local Japanese authorities are competent in regards to health and public safety. Please make sure to follow their instructions carefully.
Swiss tech company and Japanese maritime consortium join forces to promote hydrogen-based zero-emission shuttle
21.05.2021
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Japan
The agreement between Almatech and e5 Lab took place simultaneously in Tokyo and Lausanne on May 19.
State Secretary Martina Hirayama emphasizes the importance of research at the 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial
20.05.2021
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Japan
State Secretary Martina Hirayama virtually attended the third Arctic Science Ministerial (ASM3) held in Tokyo on May 8-9, 2021. At ASM3, science ministers and representatives of Arctic indigenous peoples' organizations came together to strengthen international cooperation in science and research to advance understanding of the Arctic region, and to support the role of science in policy and decision-making in the Arctic. In her speech, State Secretary Hirayama emphasized the importance of research in response to the challenges of climate change in the vulnerable Polar regions and the urgent need for international cooperation in this area.
Switzerland to participate in the 2025 World Expo in Osaka
14.05.2021
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Japan
At its meeting of 12 May 2021, the Federal Council decided to capitalise on the 2025 World Expo in Osaka to promote Switzerland.
Cancellation of the House of Switzerland at the Olympic Games in Tokyo
11.05.2021
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Japan
The current health measures in Japan and the travel restrictions during the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo have compelled the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) to cancel the presence of the House of Switzerland in Tokyo this summer.
Switzerland publishes its first China Strategy
23.03.2021
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Japan
The Swiss Federal Council has adopted a strategy for China on 19 March.
10 years after March 11 – A message from Ambassador Baum
11.03.2021
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Japan
Ambassador of Switzerland to Japan Dr. Andreas Baum expresses his admiration for Tohoku’s reconstruction and resilience, and looks forward to building a bright future together with all our friends from Japan.
Swiss travelers to Japan
15.02.2021
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Japan
Information for Swiss travelers to Japan