Embassy of Iceland - Tokyo, Japan
4-18-26, Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0074, Tel: +81 (03) 3447-1944
News and Events
MÚM and Skakkamanage to perform in Japan in January
The Icelandic bands múm and Skakkamanage will visit Japan this month and perform in Osaka and Tokyo.
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The Internationalisation of Iceland´s Financial Sector
The Iceland Chamber of Commerce has published a new report on the internationalisation of the Icelandic finance sector. The authors are
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Address on Foreign Affairs by Ingibjörg Sólrún Gísladóttir, Minister for Foreign Affairs
Delivered at the Althing at its 135th legislative session, 2007 - 2008.
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Wonder Eyes Photo Exhibition
Wonder Eyes Photo Exhibition-photos taken by Icelandic children will take place from 2 to 30 August at Gallery Walk of Kyodo News Bldg. Shiodome Media Tower 3F
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Screaming Masterpiece
"Screaming Masterpiece" Icelandic documentary film about Iceland´s contemporary music scene is cominｇ out on 7 July in Cine Quinto in Shibuya.
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23rd Tokyo Summer Music Fesrival 5 July to 5 August
Johann Johannson and 3 Icelandic musicians will perform at the 23rd Tokyo Summer Music Festival: "Towards the islands-Sounds across the Sea"
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New Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland
A new Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Ingibjörg Sólrún Gísladóttir, took office on May 24, twelve days after the general elections.
Policy Statment of the new Government
The Policy Statement of the new coalition government can be read here: http://iceland.org/media/us/Policy.pdf -- Icelandic version (PDF).
>>>New Coalition Government in Iceland
A new coalition government has been formed in Iceland between the Independednt party and the Alliance. The new government took office on May 24, but general elections were held in Iceland on May 12.
PBC Releases the Japanese Version of LS Retail for Fashion
Pacific Business Consulting Inc., and Landsteinar Strengur officially announced the release of the Japanese version of LS Retail, an ERP integrated management solution for the Japanese retail companies.
Japan's Inspiration
Svanhvít Valgeirsdóttir, an Icelandic female artist exhibits at galerie Le Port some 17 paintings, mostly in oil
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Visit from the Yomiuri Cultural Center in Yokohama
50 members of the Yomiuri Cultural Center in Yokohama visited the embassy on February 15th to listen to lecture about Iceland and taste Icelandic food.
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Icelandic Government Scholarships
Scholarships in Icelandic Studies available for foreign students for the academic year 2007 - 2008 from the Icelandic Ministry of Education, Science and Culture.
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Iceland featured in the magazine "Punto Kids"
"Punto Kids" is published quarterly and in the winter issue this year Iceland is highlighted.
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Icelandic Music in Japan
Sumartonar by Thorkell Sigurbjornsson will be performed by NHK Symphonic Orchestra on February 21 and 22 at Suntory Hall.
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Third General Assembly of the Icelandic Chamber of Commerce in Japan
The 3rd. General Assembly of the Icelandic Chamber of Commerce was held at the Embassy on January 29, 2007.
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Johann Johannsson Concert in Sapporo 11 February 2007
The Icelandic musician Johann Johannsson will be playing at a concert called Notes of SNOWY/CRYOGENIC Region in Moerenuma Park in Sapporo in Japan on February 11 2007.
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Hendrikka Waage at 18th International Jewellery Tokyo 2007
Hendrikka Waage, an Icelandic designer of fashion jewelleries will participate in 18th International Jewellery Tokyo, which will take place at Tokyo Big Sight from January 24 to 27.
>>>Inflation eases down
New research, by Glitnir Bank shows inflation coming down at a faster phase than previously expected. Inflation measures now 7,2% at an annual rate, down from 7.6% in previous month.
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JATA World Tourism Congress Travel Fair
The biggest travel fair in Asia, JATA World Tourism Congress & Travel Fair was held at Tokyo Big Sight 22 - 24 September.
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Mr. Bjarni Benediktsson, member of Althingi, visted Japan in September
Mr. Benediktsson, who is serving his first term on Althingi, representing the Independent Party came to Japan at the invitation of the Japanese Foreign Ministry.
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Exhibition - Children´s books from the Nordic Countries
The International Children´s Library in Ueno, Tokyo will host the exhibition until 28th January 2007.
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The Story of Dimmalimm published in Japan
One of the most beloved children´s story in Iceland vill be published in Japan on November 15th.
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Flowers on the Roof published in Japan
This popular Icelandic children´s story written by Ingibjorg Sigurdardottir and illustrated by Brian Pilkington was published in Japan in August.
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