Activities of Consul General - August 2023

Consul General Maruyama met with Honorary Consul of Canada in Hiroshima 2023.08.30

On August 30, Consul General Maruyama met with Ms. Yuko Ishida Honorary Consul of Canada in Hiroshima (President, Hiroshima University of Economics), and exchanged views on strengthening the friendly relationship between Japan and Canada.

Consul General Maruyama attends the Japanese Cultural Fair in Victoria 2023.08.26

On August 26, the Consul General attended the 23rd Japanese Cultural Fair organized by the Victoria Nikkei Cultural Society, and delivered a congratulatory speech at the opening ceremony.

Consul General Maruyama calls on President of University of Victoria 2023.08.25

On August 25, the Consul General visited the University of Victoria (UVIC), where he paid a courtesy call on President Dr. Kevin Hall and exchanged views on how to strengthen academic and educational exchange in the future.

With President Hall (left) and Associate Vice-President Elangovan (right)

Consul General Maruyama calls on Mayor of Colwood and Mayor of Esquimalt 2023.08.25

On August 25, the Consul General visited Victoria and paid a courtesy call on Mayor Doug Kobayashi of Colwood City and Mayor Barbara Desjardins of the Township of Esquimalt, respectively, and exchanged views on strengthening future exchanges between municipalities in Canada and Japan. (Colwood City is a sister city of Shika Town, Ishikawa)

With Colwood Mayor Kobayashi	With Esquimalt Mayor Desjardins

Consul General Maruyama calls on Mr. Peter Julian, Member of Parliament 2023.08.24

On August 24, Consul General Maruyama paid a courtesy call on Mr. Peter Julian, Member of Parliament, and exchanged views on strengthening the friendly relationship between Japan and Canada.

Consul General Maruyama attends Alumni of Takarazuka Revue’s Concert “World of Dreams” 2023.08.24

On August 24, Consul General Maruyama attended a performance of "World of Dreams" by alumni of The Takarazuka Theater Company, which the Consulate General of Japan in Vancouver gave nominal support. After the performance, he had a conversation with the performers and other people involved.

Consul General Maruyama calls on Mr. Randeep Sarai, Member of Parliament 2023.08.23

On August 23, Consul General Maruyama paid a courtesy call on Mr. Randeep Sarai, Member of Parliament, and exchanged views on strengthening the friendly relationship between Japan and Canada.

Consul General Maruyama calls on Mr. Parm Bains, Member of Parliament 2023.08.21

On August 21, Consul General Maruyama paid a courtesy call on Mr. Parm Bains, Member of Parliament, and exchanged views on strengthening the friendly relationship between Japan and Canada.

Consul General Watches U25 Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Canada-Japan Friendly Match 2023.08.18

On August 18, Consul General Maruyama watched the U25 Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Canada-Japan friendly match held at the Richmond Olympic Oval and encouraged the players of both teams.

Consul General Maruyama calls on Mr. Wilson Miao, Member of Parliament 2023.08.15

On August 15, Consul General Maruyama paid a courtesy call on Mr. Wilson Miao, Member of Parliament, and exchanged views on strengthening the friendly relationship between Japan and Canada.

Consul General Maruyama calls on Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke 2023.08.15

On August 15, Consul General Maruyama paid a courtesy call on Mayor of Surrey Brenda Locke, and exchanged views on strengthening the friendly relationship between Japan and Surrey. (Surrey is a sister city of Koto-ku, Tokyo.)

Awarding the Consul General’s Commendation to Mr. Koichi Kaye Kaminishi, Former Vancouver Asahi Baseball Player 2023.8.14

On August 14, the Consul General presented the Consul General’s Commendation to Mr. Koichi Kaye Kaminishi, a former member of the Vancouver Asahi baseball team. Mr. Kaminishi, who is the only living member of the former team, has contributed to the promotion of mutual understanding and friendship between Canada and Japan for many years through his support of youth teams. The ceremony was attended by members of the youth team that recently visited Japan, as well as other related parties, who joined in wishing Mr. Kaminishi continued good health and best wishes.

Consul General Maruyama calls on New Westminster Mayor Patrick Johnstone 2023.8.10

On August 10, Consul General Maruyama paid a courtesy call on Mayor of New Westminster Patrick Johnstone, and exchanged views on strengthening the friendly relationship between Japan and New Westminster. (New Westminster is a sister city of Moriguchi City, Osaka.)
 

Consul General Maruyama attends the 47th Powell Street Festival 2023.8.5  

On August 5, the Consul General attended the 47th Powell Street Festival, where he gave a congratulatory speech at the opening ceremony and had a conversation with various guests.
 

Consul General Maruyama Hosts Reception for 2023 JET Programme Participants 2023.8.4

On August 4, Consul General Maruyama hosted a Send-off Reception for some 50 Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme participants departing from Vancouver. He exchanged various ideas with the participants about how to promote youth exchanges between Japan and Canada.

Read our Annual Press Release for more details.