Emperor’s Birthday Reception 2025

2025/2/26
   On February 26th, Ambassador UYAMA Hideki hosted the Emperor’s Birthday Reception at his Residence. After the Japanese and Danish national anthems performed by Ms. Rina Wako, Mezzo-Soprano singer and Ms. Yuka Ichikawa, pianist, the Ambassador delivered a speech, making remarks on the recent developments of Japan-Denmark relations and international situations including Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. Approximately 200 guests from the Danish Government including H.E.Ms. Mette Kierkgaard, Minister for Senior Citizens, business community, cultural and academic circles and diplomatic corps attended the reception.
   The Embassy also did promotion of Japanese seafood, sake and tea as well as the EXPO 2025 in Osaka and tourism to Japan on this occasion.
 
Speech by Ambassador Uyama
Speech by Ambassador Uyama
H.E. Ms. Mette Kierkgaard, Minister for Senior Citizens and Ambassador Uyama
Ambassador and Mrs. Uyama and Col. Kagiwada
Performance by Ms. Ichikawa and Ms. Wako