Georgia and Japan

Georgian sumo wrestler’s retirement ceremony held in Japan

Georgian sumo wrestler’s retirement ceremony held in Japan

The retirement ceremony, also known as dampatsu-shiki - a hair-cutting ceremony, of Georgian sumo wrestler Levan Gorgadze, known in the sports community as Tochinoshin, was held in Japan on February 4. The Georgian athlete announced his …

Georgian cuisine conquers Japan

Georgian cuisine conquers Japan

The Ambassador of Georgia to Japan announced that Georgian dishes are now being served in three Tokyo cafes

Zurabishvili concludes Japan visit

Zurabishvili concludes Japan visit

Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili paid a working visit to Japan on October 20-24. Summing up her visit today, Zurabishvili said by attending the enthronement of Emperor Naruhito earlier this week, she expressed …

Japanese gifts two modern fire-engines to Georgia

Japanese gifts two modern fire-engines to Georgia

The Japanese government has gifted two modern fire-engines to the Emergency Management Service of the Georgian Interior Ministry to timely extinguish fires in the most difficult areas of one of the largest parks in Europe-Borjomi-Kharagauli, …

16 Georgian wine companies on display in Japan

16 Georgian wine companies on display in Japan

Sixteen Georgian wine companies participated in the international fair Wine and Gourmet Japan 2018 held from April 11-13 in the capital of Japan, Tokyo. Leading wine professionals, wine traders and importers from the entire region of …

Japan gifts electric cars to Georgia’s Interior Ministry

Japan gifts electric cars to Georgia’s Interior Ministry

The Japanese government and the corporation Mitsubishi have gifted 96 hybrid and electric cars to Georgia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs.  Initially the cars were intended for the Cabinet of Ministers of Georgia. However, …

Georgian Sumoist earns Emperor’s Cup

Georgian Sumoist earns Emperor’s Cup

Georgian sportsman Levan Gorgadze became the owner of the Emperor’s Cup, thus gaining the title of the best Sumoist, InterPressNews reported. Levan Gorgadze won a tournament in Japan. The 14th round of …

 Georgia increases kiwifruit export to Japan

Georgia increases kiwifruit export to Japan

Georgia is increasing the export of kiwifruit in Japan, Georgia's Ministry of Agriculture said.  Georgia's Minister of Agriculture Levan Davitashvili said Japan was an interesting market for …

Mikheil Janelidze to hold talks in Japan

Mikheil Janelidze to hold talks in Japan

Georgian Foreign Minister Mikheil Janelidze left for Japan to hold meetings with representatives of the legislative and executive authorities. He will attend a solemn event in Tokyo on the occasion of the 25th …

First Japanese garden opens in Tbilisi

First Japanese garden opens in Tbilisi

The spirit of Japan can now be felt in Georgia after the first Japanese garden has opened in capital Tbilisi today, Agenda.ge writes. The new garden served as a symbol of good relations between Georgia and Japan, …

Georgia and Japan agree on military cooperation

Georgia and Japan agree on military cooperation

The Defense Ministers of Japan and Georgia, Gen Nakatani and Tina Khidasheli, signed a memorandum of cooperation in the military sphere today based on the results of their talks in Tokyo. "Until now, there was ...