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                  <title>Embassy of Armenia to Japan</title>
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                        <title><![CDATA[19 Armenian wine companies participated in FOODEXJAPAN with a joint pavilion]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2026/03/13/19-armenian-wine-companies-participated-in-foodexjapan-with-a-joint-pavilion/15512]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On March 10-13, 19 Armenian wine companies participated in Asia&#039;s largest food and beverage exhibition,&nbsp;FOODEXJAPAN,&nbsp;with a joint pavilion.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Armenian wine tasting-presentation event was held at the Embassy]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2026/03/13/armenian-wine-tasting-presentation-event-was-held-at-the-embassy/15519]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[As part of the participation of Armenian wine companies in the &quot;FOODEX JAPAN&quot;&nbsp;food and beverage exhibition, the Embassy of Armenia in Japan and the Vine and Wine Foundation of Armenia initiated a tasting-presentation of Armenian wines.
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Monika Simonyan had a meeting with Ms. Ayano Kunimitsu, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2026/03/02/Ambassador Monika Simonyan met with Ms. Ayano Kunimitsu, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan/15422]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Congratulating State Minister Kunimitsu on her reappointment, Ambassador Simonyan noted that bilateral political and economic relations between Armenia and Japan are consistently developing, and, to maintain the dynamics, mutual high-level visits, as well as the proper coordination of potential, are of primary importance.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Embassy hosted about four dozen residents of the Minato Ward, Tokyo, as part of the Minakore initiative]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2026/02/19/embassy-hosted-about-four-dozen-residents-of-the-minato-ward-tokyo-as-part-of-the-minakore-initiati/15364]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[The &ldquo;Open Doors&rdquo; days aimed to increase the visibility of Armenia and raise awareness about the country.
The Embassy guests learned about Armenia&rsquo;s history, culture, economic opportunities, and tourist attractions, including Armenian winemaking traditions, and tasted Armenian wines, cognac, and desserts.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[&quot;AREV ARTS MUSIC SCHOOL&quot; concert was held in Tokyo]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2026/02/15/&quot;AREV-ARTS-MUSIC-SCHOOL&quot;-concert- was- held in Tokyo/15360]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[The program included pieces by Armenian composers Arno Babajanyan and Eduard Baghdasaryan.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Monika Simonyan had a meeting with Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2026/01/15/ambassador-monika-simonyan-met-prime-minister-takaichi-sanae/15239]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On January 15, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi received Armenian Ambassador Monica Simonyan at her residence on the occasion of a meeting with female ambassadors accredited to Japan.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Monika Simonyan had a two-day working visit to Yamanashi Prefecture]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2025/12/30/ambassador-monika-simonyan-had-a-two-day-working-visit-to-yamanashi-prefecture/15220]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[During the visit, meetings were held with Mr. Nagasaki Kotaro, Governor of Yamanashi prefecture, with Mr. Nakamura Kazuhiko, President of the University of Yamanashi, as well as with heads of a number of companies.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Monika Simonyan participated in &quot;Yukemuri Forum 2025&quot;]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2025/12/19/ambassador-monika-simonyan/15178]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On December 13&ndash;14, at the invitation of the Governor of Gunma Prefecture, Ambassador Monica Simonyan took part in the &ldquo;Yukemuri Forum 2025.&rdquo; The forum, held in the city of Kusatsu, featured thematic discussions on innovations taking place both in Japan and worldwide, on expected prospects and sustainable steps toward shaping the future together.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Reception on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Armenia]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2025/09/26/reception-on-the-occasion-of-the-independence-day-of-the-republic-of-armenia/14753]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[The event was attended by Mr. Matsumoto Hisashi, Parliamentary Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Mr. Yamauchi Tadashi, Chairman of the Town Council of Minamaizu, Fukushima Prefecture, Japanese government officials, members of parliament, businessmen, scientific and cultural figures, representatives of the Armenian community.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador of Armenia to Japan presented her Credentials to the Emperor of the country]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2025/08/20/ambassador-of-armenia-to-japan-presented-her-letters-of-credence-to-his-majesty-the-emperor-of-japan/14703]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On August 20, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to Japan Monika Simonyan presented her credentials to His Majesty the Emperor of Japan.&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Monica Simonyan presented a copy of her credentials to the Head of the Protocol Service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2025/05/26/ambassador-monica-simonyan-presented-a-copy-of-her-credentials-to-the-head-of-the-protocol-service-/14448]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On May 26, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to Japan, Ms. Monica Simonyan, presented a copy of her credentials to Mr. Miyashita Tadayuki, Head of the Protocol Service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Changes in the procedure of the entry to the Republic of Armenia]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2021/12/01/changes-in-the-procedure-of-the-entry-to-the-republic-of-armenia/9775]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[According to the amendments of the Government Decree: № 1514-N of September 11, 2020 which entered into force on December 1, 2021:
Only citizens of the Republic of Armenia, foreigners with temporary, permanent or special residence cards of the Republic of Armenia, stateless persons permanently residing in the Republic of Armenia, persons with refugee status in Armenia who do not have a certificat]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[OPEN TENDER FOR NATIONAL VENTURE FUND MANAGER]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2021/09/07/open-tender-for-national-venture-fund-manager/9459]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[The establishment of the National Venture Capital Fund aims to create favorable conditions for promoting the progress of the Armenian high-tech industry through the development of sources of capital financing, the attraction of domestic and foreign financial and human capital as well as by increasing technical and business skills. The Fund will enable investments in Armenian high-tech startups and]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[About Diaspora Youth Ambassador Program]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2021/06/14/about-diaspora-youth-ambassador-program/9301]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Are you an active member of your Diaspora community? Then this is the right program for you!Diaspora Youth Ambassador Program is aimed at creating a dynamic network of community leaders at the intersection of youth, the Diaspora and the Homeland.The Diaspora Youth Ambassador Program is a yearlong program for 25 youth leaders carried out in the participant&rsquo;s Diaspora community, with a two-wee]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Changes in the procedure of the entry to the Republic of Armenia]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2021/05/20/changes-in-the-procedure-of-the-entry-to-the-republic-of-armenia/9246]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[According to the amendments of the Government Decree: № 1514-N of 11 September, 2020 which entered into force on 17 May, 2021 the following changes were made:]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Regarding the guide developed on the procedures of importing charitable goods to Armenia]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2021/04/21/regarding-the-guide-developed-on/9152]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Dear compatriots,
Please be informed that in order to raise the awareness about the procedures of importing charitable goods to Armenia, a guide has been developed.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to Japan Areg Hovhannisyan presented his credentials to His Majesty the Emperor of Japan]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2021/04/12/ambassador-of-the-republic-of-armenia-to-japan-areg-hovhannisyan-presented-his-credentials-to-his-m/9121]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On April 12, the newly appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to Japan Areg Hovhannisyan presented his credentials to His Majesty the Emperor of Japan.The Emperor congratulated A. Hovhannisyan on assuming the post of the RA Ambassador to Japan, expressing confidence that the newly appointed Ambassador will make every effort to further develop and deepen the Armenian-Japanese relations.The]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Armenia congratulates Japan on the occasion of His Majesty the Emperor&#039;s Birthday]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2021/02/23/armenia-congratulates-japan-on-the/8958]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Japan celebrates&nbsp;His Majesty the&nbsp;Emperor&#039;s Birthday.&nbsp;On this occasion congratulatory messages have been sent by the top officials of the Republic of Armenia.
&quot;I extend my heartfelt congratulations to You and to the friendly people of Japan on the occasion of Japan&rsquo;s National Holiday. I recall with warmth the remarkable ceremony of Your Majesty&rsquo;s enthronement in Tokyo, i]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Address by Tigran Avinyan on the Occasion of the National Day of Japan - The Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2021/02/23/address-by-tigran-avinyan-on-the-occasion-of-the-national-day-of-japan-the-birthday-of-his-majesty-/8961]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Your Excellency Ambassador Yamada,Dear friends,Please accept my warm congratulations on the occasion of the National Day of Japan &ndash; the Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan.I am glad to note that during the twenty-nine years of diplomatic relations between Armenia and Japan close friendly cooperation and mutual understanding have evolved between our people and countries through our j]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia on the act of vandalism of the Holy Savior Ghazanchetsots Church in Shushi]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2020/11/15/statement-of-the-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-of-the-republic-of-armenia-on-the-act-of-vandalism-of-/8615]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Just a few days after the ceasefire regime entered into force the entire world once again witnessed manifestations of intolerant and racist attitude of Azerbaijan towards the Armenian people and Armenian religious and historical-cultural heritage. Numerous videos and photos have been published in the Azerbaijani social media domain on the atrocities against the civilian population of Artsakh, acts]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Climate Change Technology Accelerator (CCTA) 2020]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2020/07/03/climate-change-tech-accelerator-2020/8211]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[UNDP ImpactAim Accelerator in cooperation with Enterprise Incubator Foundation (EIF), ISTC - Innovative Solutions and Technologies Center Foundation is calling Armenian and international tech ventures to apply for Climate Change Technology Accelerator (CCTA) 2020 focused on&nbsp;&ldquo;Energy Efficiency and Renewables&rdquo;.&nbsp;]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[日本国籍保持者に対する査証（ビザ）の免除について]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2017/09/06/visafuyou/5218]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[2017年8月31日のアルメニア政府決定により、同年9月6日以降にアルメニアに渡航する日本国籍保持者は、年間180日までの滞在に限り、査証取得が不要となりました。]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Event Dedicated to the 25th Anniversary of Armenia&#039;s Independence]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2016/09/21/NationalDay2016/4118]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On September 21, the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Japan organized an official reception at Hotel Okura, Tokyo, to mark the 25th anniversary of Armenia&amp;#039;s independence.
At the outset of the reception, Dr. Grant Pogosyan, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to Japan welcomed the guests with a message about the achievements and the prospects of country&amp;#039;s development. In t]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Khachkar Dedicated to the 25th Anniversary of Armenia&#039;s Independence Erected in Tokyo]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2016/09/16/FriendshipKhachkar/4117]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On September 16, the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Japan organized the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the &amp;quot;Friendship Khachkar&amp;quot; stone monument in Shiroyama Garden, a park in downtown Tokyo. The monument is dedicated to the 25th anniversary of Armenia&amp;#039;s independence and to the 24th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Armenia and Japan, and symbol]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Delegation Headed by Mr. Seishiro Eto, President of the Japan-Armenia Parliamentary Friendship Group, Visited Armenia]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2016/09/04/visit/3877]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[A delegation the Japan-Armenia Parliamentary Friendship League headed by its President Mr. Seishiro Eto, member of the House of Representatives in the Japanese National Diet and former vice-speaker, made a three-day trip to Armenia from August 31, 2016. The delegation included Mr. Takeaki Matsumoto, member of the House of Representatives, Vice-President (former President) of the Friendship League,]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[First Board Meeting of &ldquo;Komitas Music Society of Japan&rdquo; ]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2016/06/06/KomitasSociety/3409]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[First executive board meeting of &amp;ldquo;Komitas Music Society of Japan&amp;rdquo; convened on June 6 at the Armenian Embassy in Tokyo. The board discussed the goals and activities of the society and approved its executive council and constitution. The president of the society, which aims at presenting the Armenian spiritual, folk, and classical music, is renowned pianist Takahiro Akiba who oft]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Japan-Armenia Business and Culture Initiative]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2016/06/01/jainitiative/3456]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On May 31, 2016 the inauguration meeting of new organization - JAPAN-ARMENIA BUSINESS AND CULTURE INITIATIVE was held at the Embassy of the Republic Armenia in Japan. Prominent Japanese businessmen, corporative leaders and lawyers participated in the meeting. On the following day, the organization with its Board of Trustees and Code of Regulations was officially submitted to the Japanese public re]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Event in Tokyo celebrating the 24rd Anniversary of the Independence of Armenia]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2015/09/24/Independence2015/3108]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On September 24, the Embassy of Armenia to Japan hosted an official reception in the Orchard hall of Hotel Okura, Tokyo, to celebrate the 24rd Anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Armenia. Members of the Japanese parliament, officials from several government agencies and institutions, ambassadors, diplomats, members of the Japan-Armenia Society and the Japanese-Armenian Friendship Associ]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Concerts in Tokyo dedicated to the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2015/09/11/ConcertsTrio/3107]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Khachaturian Trio&amp;rsquo;s Japan tour was held on September 7-11, in the framework of the Genocide Centennial Commemoration Events. The concert tour of the renowned Trio (Armine Grigoryan, piano; Karen Shahgaldyan, violin; Karen Kocharyan, cello) was organized by the Armenian Embassy to Japan in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture of Armenia.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Event in Tokyo dedicated to the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2015/08/25/ConcertHakobyan/3106]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Armenian Embassy in Japan in collaboration with Mr. Hisayoshi Inoue, Japanese musician and conductor, has organized two concerts of the pianist and composer Karen Hakobyan in Tokyo, dedicated to the Centennial Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Edward Nalbandian Received the Delegation of Korea-Armenia Parliamentary Friendship Group of the Republic of Korea]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2015/07/17/KoreaDelegationParliament/3092]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On July 17 Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received the delegation of Korea-Armenia friendship group in Korean Parliament headed by Noh Young-min.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Armenian Culture Week was launched in Tokyo]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2015/05/19/CultureWeek2015/3105]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On May 19, Armenia Culture Week was launched in the exhibition halls of Daikanyama Hillside Terrace, Tokyo, dedicated to the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide. The event was organized by the Embassy of Armenia in Japan with the support of the Japanese Committee for Coordinating Armenian Genocide Centennial Events.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Screening of movies on the Centenary of the Armenian Genocide in Tokyo]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2015/04/27/GenocideMoviesTokyo/3085]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[From April 25 through April 27, &amp;ldquo;Armenian Film Nights&amp;rdquo; event dedicated to the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide was held at Uplink theatre in Tokyo, on the initiative of the Embassy of Armenia in Japan and in cooperation with Japanese Committee of Armenian Genocide Centennial Events, Golden Apricot &amp;ndash; Yerevan International Film Festival and Ministry of Culture of Arm]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Commemorative Event in Seoul Dedicated to the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2015/04/24/ExibitionKorea/3083]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On April 23-24, 2015 in the hall of the National Assembly of Korea a special exhibition event was held to commemorate the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide. The event was organized by the Korea-Armenia Parliamentary Friendship Group and supported by the Embassy of Armenia to Korea, residence in Tokyo.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[President receives Japanese foreign minister Minoru Kiuchi]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2015/01/22/News/2633]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[President Serzh Sargsyan today received the State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, Minoru Kiuchi.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Foreign Minister of Armenia received State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2015/01/22/meetingforeignminister22.01.2015/2654]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On January 22, Foreign Minister of Armenia Edward Nalbandian received the State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Minoru Kiuchi, who arrived in Armenia on the occasion of the opening of the Embassy of Japan in Yerevan.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Komitas Quartet&rsquo;s Japan Tour]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2014/12/10/concerts10122014/2784]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[A concert tour of the Komitas State String Quartet was held in Japan from November 29 to December 10, 2014. The Japan tour of the renowned quartet was organized by the Armenian Embassy to Japan and the Japan-Eurasia Association in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture of Armenia, and was dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the quartet&amp;rsquo;s creation.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Arax Mansourian&rsquo;s solo concert in Japan]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2014/10/05/concert05102014/2785]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On October 5, 2014 in Ueda city of Nagano prefecture the celebrated Armenian opera singer Arax Mansourian held a solo concert accompanied by the Japanese pianist Takahiro Akiba. The event was organized by the Armenian Embassy to Japan in collaboration with Mr. Akiba and supported by the Japan-Armenia Society.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Event in Tokyo celebrating the 23rd Anniversary of the Independence of Armenia]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/events/2014/09/26/Independenceday26092014/2790]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On September 23, the Embassy of Armenia to Japan hosted a reception to celebrate the 23rd Anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Armenia.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Armenian Parliamentarians on a Working Visit in Japan]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2014/06/05/parliamentarygroupmeeting/2634]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On June 2-4 the Chairman of Armenia-Japan Parliamentary Friendship Group Samvel Farmanyan and the Deputy Chairman of the NA Standing Committee on Foreign Relations Alexander Arzumanyan were in Japan on a working visit.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Commemorative Event in Seoul Dedicated to the 99th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2014/04/24/genocideevent24042014/2786]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On April 24, 2014 in the hall of the National Assembly of Korea a special exhibition event was held to commemorate the 99th anniversary of the Armenian genocide.  The event was organized by the Korea-Armenia Parliamentary Friendship Group, with the support of the embassy of Armenia to Korea (residence in Tokyo) and the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Events in Japan Presented Armenia as a High Potential Country for Tourism]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2014/03/13/tourismevent13032014/2787]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Last week, on March 13, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) launched an event dedicated to the development of tourism in the Caucasus.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Pogosyan Handed His Credentials to the President of the Republic of Korea]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2014/03/03/credentials/2788]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On March 3, H.E. Dr. Grant R. Pogosyan, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the Republic of Korea (residence in Tokyo) handed his credentials to H.E. Ms. Park Geun-Hye, President of the Republic of Korea.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Deputy Minister Sergey Manassarian&rsquo;s meetings in Tokyo]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2014/01/16/deputyministermeetings/2791]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On January 16, Mr. Sergey Manassarian, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia held a meeting in Tokyo with Mr. Masakazu Ichikawa, Vice President of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). They discussed the current Technical Assistance and Yen-loan programs provided to Armenia by the Japanese government and talked on prospects for realizing new programs.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Japan and Armenia]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2014/01/15/politicalconsultations/2789]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On January 15, a series of political consultations took place in Tokyo between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Armenia and Japan. Mr. Sergey Manassarian, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia represented the Armenian side, was from the Japanese side the consultations were ran by Ambassador Norio Maruyama, Japanese Foreign Ministry&amp;rsquo;s special representative for the Caucasus, D]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[President received the Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2013/11/20/20.11.2013jp/1919]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[President Serzh Sargsyan received today the Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Takao Makino.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Minister of Foreign Affairs received the Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2013/11/20/20.11.2013jpe/1920]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On November 20 Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian met Takao Makino, the Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[President received the recipient of the 2013 RA Presidential Award for Global Contribution in the Area of Information Technologies (IT) Tsugio Makimoto]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2013/11/15/15.11.2013jp/1917]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[President Serzh Sargsyan received today the Chairman of Semiconductor Industry Association, President of the Techno Vision Company, former CEO of the Hitachi Company, and the recipient of the 2013 RA Presidential Award for Global Contribution in the Area of Information Technologies (IT) Tsugio Makimoto.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The RA Presidential Award Ceremony for Global Contribution in area of IT for year 2013 at the Presidential Palace]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2013/11/15/15.11.2013jpe/1918]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Tonight, at the Presidential Palace there took place the RA Presidential Award Ceremony for Global Contribution in area of IT for year 2013.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Meeting in the Armenia-Japan Friendship Group]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2013/11/15/15.11.2013jap/1921]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On November 15 the members of the Armenia-Japan Friendship Group met with the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of Japan to the Republic of Armenia Tikahito Harada.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Concert of Armenian and Japanese music in Kofu city ]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2013/10/17/17.10.2013jp/1926]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On October 17, Ambassador Grant Pogosyan had meetings with the mayor of the Kofu city in the Japanese prefecture of Yamanashi, the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and business community of Yamanashi prefecture. Regional cooperation and the promotion of business and cultural relations were discussed during the meetings.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Concert marking Aram Khachaturyan&rsquo;s 110th birthday anniversary takes place in Tokyo]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2013/10/15/15.10.2013jp/1925]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[A concert dedicated to the 110th birthday anniversary of the great Armenian composer Aram Khachaturyan took place at the Oji Hall, Ginza, Tokyo, on September 15.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Armenia Signed the &quot;Minamata Convention on Mercury &quot;]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2013/10/11/minamata/1806]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On October 10, 2013 the Minamata Convention on Mercury was signed in Kumamoto city, Japan.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Armenian delegation participated in the Science and  Technology in Society forum ]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2013/10/08/techforum/1805]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Armenian delegation headed by the Chairman of the State Science Committee 
Dr. Samvel Harutyunyan participated in the 10th annual forum of the Science and Technology in Society (STS forum) from October 6 to 8, in Kyoto, Japan.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Reception on the occasion of the  22nd Independence Day of Armenia]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2013/09/27/21092013/1744]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On September 21, the Armenian Embassy in Japan held an official reception on the occasion of the Independence Day of Armenia. More than 180 guests including members of Japanese Parliament, ministries, other state agencies, diplomatic corps, Japan-Armenia Friendship Association, Japan-Armenia Society, as well as businessmen, university leaders, artists and journalists. attended the reception at the]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Cooperation agreement in the field of education and research was signed  between YSU and Soka University]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2013/09/22/22.09.2013jp/1924]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[A comprehensive cooperation agreement in the field of education and research was signed between Yerevan State University (YSU) and Soka University of Japan on September 22 in Tokyo. From the Armenian side the agreement was signed by the head of the delegation Dr. Aram Simonyan, the president of YSU.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Armenia participated in JATA international travel exhibition]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2013/09/15/15.09.2013jpe/1721]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[The National Competitiveness Foundation of Armenia (NCFA), along with several Armenian travel agencies, represented Armenia in JATA TABIHAKU International Travel Showcase in Tokyo on September 12-15.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[&ldquo;IT&rsquo;s Armenia&rdquo; seminar was held in Tokyo]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2013/09/13/13.09.2013jpe/1722]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[The Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in association with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, the Japan Association for trade with Russia and NIS (ROTOBO), and the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) organized an investment and collaboration promotion seminar for Ja]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Exhibition in Tokyo dedicated to Aram Khachaturian&rsquo;s 110th birthday anniversary]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2013/09/12/11.09.2013jp/1714]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[An exhibition dedicated to Aram Khachaturian&amp;rsquo;s 110th birthday anniversary was opened in Tokyo&amp;rsquo;s Yamaha-Ginza center organized by the Armenian Embassy in Japan, &amp;ldquo;YAMAHA&amp;rdquo; and &amp;ldquo;ZEN-ON MUSIC&amp;rdquo; companies and the Khachaturian Museum in Yerevan.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs hosted Japanese Ambassador of Foreign Ministry for cooperation in science and technology]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2013/04/09/09.04.2013jp/1922]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On April 9 Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Edward Nalbandian hosted Shin Maruo, Japanese Ambassador of Foreign Ministry for cooperation in spheres of science and technology.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Charity Concert in Fukuoka]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2013/03/11/11.03.2013/1447]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[In commemoration of the second anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami in the Tohoku region, the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Japan and Gharibyan Krunk Dance Company organized a charity performance of Armenian dance and music held on March 11, 2013 in Momochi Hall of Fukuoka city.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Sumgayit pogroms]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2013/03/09/09.03.2013/1451]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[The Armenian community in Japan, members of the Japan-Armenia Society and the Japan-Armenia Friendship Association gathered on March 9th, 2013 in the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Tokyo to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sumgayit pogroms.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Ambassador Grant Pogosyan Participated in UNESCAP Meeting in Laos]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2013/03/07/07.03.2013/1449]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On March 5-7, as an envoy of the Republic of Armenia, Ambassador Grant Pogosyan participated in the &amp;ldquo;Final Regional Review of the Almaty Programme of Action for the Landlocked Developing Countries&amp;rdquo; meeting in Vientiane, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic (PDR).]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Armenian Painter&rsquo;s Exhibition in Tokyo]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2013/03/04/04.03.2013/1448]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[&amp;ldquo;Parable of Lost Landscape&amp;rdquo; &amp;ndash; contemporary cycle of artworks by Armenian painter Ara Haytayan were displayed in the Gallery Ginza 1-Chome during February 28 &amp;ndash; March 4, 2013.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Armenian FM receives Japan MFA representative]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2013/02/01/01.02.2013jp/1923]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Armenia&amp;rsquo;s Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian on Friday received Ambassador Takeshi Hikihara, Special Representative of the Foreign Ministry of Japan for Caucasus and GUAM, Deputy Director-General of Japan&amp;rsquo;s Foreign Ministry European Affairs Bureau.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Political Consultations between the Foreign Ministries of Armenia and Japan ]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2013/02/01/01.02.2013/1450]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Political consultations were held between the Foreign Ministries of Armenia and Japan, led by the Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Mr. Sergey Manasarian and the Deputy Director General of the European Affairs Bureau, Special Representative of the Foreign Ministry of Japan for Caucasus and GUAM, Ambassador Takeshi Hikihara on February 1, 2013 in Yerevan.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[President Serzh Sargsyan&#039;s and Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda&#039;s Summit Meeting]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2012/06/06/PresidentSargsyanofficialvisittoJapan/726]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[President Serzh Sargsyan as a main part of his official visit to Japan, met with Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Seminar for Japanese Business Community - &quot;Armenia: Prospects of Partnership and Investment Opportunities&quot;]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2012/04/02/ArmJapan/534]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Seminar for Japanese Business Community - &quot;Armenia: Prospects of Partnership and Investment Opportunities&quot; will take place from 14:30 to 16:00 on April 25, 2012 at Academyhills 1+2 Conference Room, Roppongi Hills, Mori Tower, 49F.

Please, fill up the Reply form and send it back to the Embassy by fax or e-mail.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Japanese Cultural Days in Armenia]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2012/03/22/ArmJapan/504]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Japanese Artist Midori Yamada will present a master class at the Yerevan State University. 
The event is co-organized by the Embassy of Japan in Moscow and Armenian Japanese Cultural Hikari Center with Yerevan State University. It will took place within the framework of the Japanese Cultural Days of Japan in Armenia in the period of March 23-25, 2012.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Armenian-Japanese political consultations took place in Tokyo]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2012/01/24/ArmJapan/379]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[The next round of the Armenian-Japanese political consultations between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan took place on January 23-24 in Japanese capital &ndash; Tokyo.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Procedures for official recognition of the Events commemorating of the 20th Anniversary of the establishing of diplomatic ties between Armenia and Japan ]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2012/01/02/ArmJapan/405]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Procedures for official recognition of the Events commemorating of the 20th Anniversary of the establishing of diplomatic ties between Armenia and Japan]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The Official logo of the 20th Anniversary of the Establishing of Diplomatic Relations between Armenia and Japan]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2012/01/01/ArmJapan/404]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[The Official Logo of the 20th Anniversary of the Establishing of Diplomatic Relations Between Armenia and Japan]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The Japanese Ambassador hands his credential to the Armenian President]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2011/11/10/ArmJapan/263]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[The newly appointed Ambassador of Japan to Armenia Tikahito Harada (seat in Moscow), handed his credentials to President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[The newly appointed Japanese Ambassador presented the copies of his credentials to the Armenia Minister of Foreign Affairs]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2011/11/07/ArmJapan/257]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On November 7, 2011, the Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Edward Nalbandian received the newly appointed Ambassador of Japan to Armenia Mr. Takehito Harada (residence in Moscow) on the occasion of presenting of the copies of his credentials.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Reception on the Occasion of 20th Annivesrary of Independence of the Republic of Armenia in Tokyo]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2011/09/21/Japan/181]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Embassy of the Republic of Armenia in Japan hosted a Reception to mark the 20th anniversary of the Republic of Armenia.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Music Recital by Hrachya Avanesian in Tokyo ]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2011/09/15/Japan/182]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Armenian Embassy in Japan organized the music recital of talented Armenian violinist Hrachya Avanesyan in well-known Asahi Hall in Tokyo.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received Mr. Hisashi Tokunaga, Parliamentary Vice-minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2011/05/04/Japan/85]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On May 4, 2011 Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian received Mr. Hisashi Tokunaga, Parliamentary Vice-minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[&quot;Erebuni Yerevan&quot; by Japanese School Choir]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2011/03/20/Japan/183]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[&quot;Erebuni Yerevan&quot; by Japanese School Choir]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Reception at the Embassy of Armenia in Japan honoring descendants of First Armenian Ambassador To Japan Ms. Diana Agabeg Abgar]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2010/10/19/Events/86]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[Diana Abcar&#039;s grave visited by her heirs and Armenian embassy in Japan staff. 
On October 18 the Armenian Embassy in Japan organized a reception dedicated to Diana Abgar, who was Armenia&#039;s first Ambassador to Japan in the period of 1920-1921.]]></description>
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                        <title><![CDATA[Official opening Ceremony of the Armenian Embassy in Japan]]></title>
                        <link><![CDATA[https://japan.mfa.am/en/news/2010/10/01/Japan/186]]></link>
                        <description><![CDATA[On September 30, 2010 the official ceremony of the opening of the Armenian Embassy in Japan took place in Imperial Hotel, Tokyo, Japan.]]></description>
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