2025 Emperor's Birthday Celebration Reception (2025/3/7)
2025/3/7
On March 7th, Consul General Takahashi and Mrs. Takahashi hosted the Emperor’s Birthday Reception. The reception was attended by approximately 300 guests, including MPs, MLAs, mayors, councillors, representatives from various industries, cultural and educational institutions, Japanese Canadian organizations, and Japanese nationals.
The national anthems of Japan and Canada were followed by a speech by Consul General Takahashi, remarks from Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, Anne Kang representing the BC government, and a toast from Herbert Ono, President of the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre. The reception featured booth promotions from Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Japan National Tourism Organization, and Japan External Trade Organization, along with a stunning Japanese garden display by Ouka Landscape & Design and beautiful Ikebana arrangements by four Ikebana groups from the Vancouver Ikebana Association. Seafood including sushi made with ingredients imported directly from Japan and fine Japanese sake were also provided.
The national anthems of Japan and Canada were followed by a speech by Consul General Takahashi, remarks from Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, Anne Kang representing the BC government, and a toast from Herbert Ono, President of the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre. The reception featured booth promotions from Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Japan National Tourism Organization, and Japan External Trade Organization, along with a stunning Japanese garden display by Ouka Landscape & Design and beautiful Ikebana arrangements by four Ikebana groups from the Vancouver Ikebana Association. Seafood including sushi made with ingredients imported directly from Japan and fine Japanese sake were also provided.
