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The Nordic ambassadors paid a joint official visit to Shimane Prefecture on 12-13 April.

Japan and Norway are cooperating in several research areas of mutual importance and interest. This May marks the 10th anniversary for the Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement. Deputy Minister, Ms. Ragnhild Setsaas from the Ministry of Education and Research visits Japan on this occation, heading a delegation of representatives from Norwegian research and higher education sector. In addition - over 50 Norwegian university and research institute executives, and scientists travel to Japan to participate in the seminars, workshops and meetings that are to take place during the week. In...

“NTNU has a long history in research cooperation with Japan within the science and technology area. Students are important tools in strengthening these relations. This year, 5 groups of students, in total 350 youngsters from NTNU, in their 3rd and 4th year visited Japan for a 1 week study tour program.

18 Februrary Marine Harvest celebrated the official opening of its second salmon packaging plant in Japan.

On 11 June 2013 it will be 100 years since Norwegian women gained the right to vote and Norway became a true democracy, with women and men enjoying the same democratic rights. Norway was the first independent country in the world to introduce universal suffrage for both men and women.

On the 11.02.2013 the Chitose Holmenkollen Marsjen was organized for the 37th time.

The working holiday scheme between Norway and Japan officially started on February 1st. 2013.

Upon invitation from Gunma Prefectural Women’s University H.E. Ambassador Walther visited Takasaki in Gunma Prefecture on 22 January and held a lecture at University. Topic for the Ambassadors lecture was "Norway’s Challenges in Diplomacy and Efforts for Peace".

The Embassy’s appreciation of the activity of the Norway-Japan Society was conveyed by Ambassador Arne Walther at the Society’s annual “shinenkai”, which this year took place on 16 January at the Hotel Grand Arc Hanzomon.

Mr. Hiroshi Ishikawa received the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, Commander Class, at a ceremony in the Embassy on 19 December. The prestigious order was bestowed upon Ishikawa-san by Ambassador Arne Walther on behalf of H.M. King Harald of Norway.