Celebrating His Majesty the King Mohammed VI’s 18th Anniversary of the enthronement, National Day Reception was held with the attendance of H.E. Mr. Nobuo Kishi, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, H.E. Mr. Hirofumi Nakasone, Chairman of Japan-Morocco Parliamentary League, H.E. Mrs. Haruko Hirose, Chairman of Japan-Morocco Friendship Association, and over 300 guests from public and private sector, and Moroccan community in Japan.
Moroccan artisans were introduced at the venue, and Kimono and glassworks made with the combination of Morocco and Japan were displayed.
Ambassador Bouhlal delivering opening remarks
Guest’s remarks by H.E. Mr. Kishi, State Minister for Foreign Affairs
Toast by H.E. Mr. Hirofumi Nakasone, Chairman of Japan-Morocco Parliamentary League
Moroccan artisans
Jubei Sawaya’s kimono display, with Moroccan embroideries applied to the OBI (sashes)
Glassworks by Koji Murayama, made out of the sand of Sahara desert