ISHIGAMI Rumiko, Ambassador of Japan

Great honour and privilege to have presented my Letter of Credence to HE Dr @MMuizzu, President of the Republic of Maldives. I am determined to do my best to fulfil my important mission and build stronger relations between Japan and Maldives 🇯🇵 🇲🇻

Ambassador ISHIGAMI visited Yours Maldivian Addu Katsuobushi Pvt. Ltd., in Hithadhoo. The factory purchases tuna from local fishermen and contributes to the local economy. Ambassador observed the process of making Katsuobushi during her visit to the factory. @JapanAmbMV

Pleasure to meet HE @HeenaWaleed Minister @MoDLCH to discuss ongoing exchanges in the fields of arts,culture and heritage, including @jica_direct_en capacity building, and further collaboration 🇲🇻🇯🇵

Amb. ISHIGAMI paid a courtesy call on Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage H.E. HEENA Waleed. As 2027 marks 60 years of deplomatic ties,🇯🇵 & 🇲🇻 discussed cultural exchange and future visions of cooperation between two countries. @JapanAmbMV @MoDLCH @Minister_MACH

In Dec 2024 🇯🇵 gifted to 🇲🇻 @MoDmv @MNDF_Official Coast Guard, maritime communication systems, professional diving gear, and search-and-rescue equipment, such as portable recompression chambers, for advanced operational needs. Hope it was useful in the recent operations

With the valued support of the Japan Foundation and the Embassy of Japan in the Maldives, the MNU Faculty of Arts at The Maldives National University is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the “Japanese Language – Elementary 1” course. Application Link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… 📅 Application Deadline: Submit your application by 23:59 on 31st May 2026. #MNU #no1universityinthemaldives #LearnJapanese

Deeply saddened by the passing of a Coast Guard diver during the search operations for missing tourists. Sincere condolences from 🇯🇵 to the Government and people of 🇲🇻, @MoDmv @MNDF_Official and the family of Staff Sergeant Mohamed Mahudhee during this difficult time of grief.

ދިވެހިރާއްޖެއަށް ޖަޕާނުން ކަނޑައަޅުއްވާފައި ހުންނަވާ ސަފީރު ހަރ އެކްސަލަންސީ އިޝިގާމީ ރުމީކޯ، ވަޒީރު ހީނާ ވަލީދުގެ އަރިހަށް އިއްޔެ ކުރެއްވި އިޙްތިރާމްގެ ޒިޔާރަތުގެ ތެރެއިން. ދިވެހި ސަރުކާރުން ޖަޕާން ސަރުކާރާ އެކު ރަސްމީކޮށް ސިޔާސީ ގުޅުން ގާއިމްކޮށްފައިވަނީ 1967 ގައި. އޭގެ ފަހުން އެ ސަރުކާރުން ދަނީ ދިވެހިންނާ އެކު އެކި ދާއިރާތަކުން ގާތް ގުޅުމެއް ބާއްވަމުން. އޭގެ ތެރޭގައި މަސްވެރިކަމާއި ތައުލީމު, އަދި ޓެކްނޮލޮޖީއާއި މީހުން ބިނާ ކުރުމުގެ ދާއިރާ ފާހަގަކޮށްލެވޭ.

Looking forward to receiving many applications from qualified 🇲🇻candidates for 🇯🇵MEXT @mextjapan Scholarship! Application closing soon for College of Technology (KOSEN), and Specialized Training College Scholarships! For Research Student (MA, PhD), deadline is 30 June!

Delighted to join the dinner reception hosted by HE @Shiyamaldives Minister @MFAORmv on the occasion of the Maldives successfully hosting the 30th Session of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission. Pleased to learn about close 🇲🇻🇯🇵cooperation in IOTC 🐟@MAFF_JAPAN

With the valued support of the Japan Foundation and the Embassy of Japan in the Maldives 🇯🇵🇲🇻, the MNU Faculty of Arts at The Maldives National University is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the “Japanese Language – Elementary 1” course. Designed as a continuation-level programme, this course is ideal for learners who have already acquired basic knowledge of the Japanese language and are looking to further develop their communication skills. Participants will build on foundational concepts while gaining deeper insight into the language and its cultural context, supporting both academic advancement and personal enrichment. The course is scheduled to commence on 31st May 2026 and will run for a period of 15 weeks, with classes held Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Sessions will be conducted face-to-face, offering a structured and interactive learning experience. Applicants aged 12 and above are eligible to apply. As this is an elementary continuation course, completion of a basic Japanese language programme or equivalent proficiency is required, with proof of completion or a written assessment to be provided if necessary. Please note that enrolment is limited to 30 students. Application Link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… 📅 Application Deadline: Submit your application by 23:59 on 17th May 2026. #MNU #no1universityinthemaldives #LearnJapanese

Ambassador-designate @AhmedMahloof met with Ms. Yurico AOKI, CEO of E-Food Japan @efoodjp, to discuss promoting Maldivian food culture and culinary traditions in Japan. The meeting explored opportunities for collaboration to introduce authentic Maldivian cuisine and flavors to Japanese audiences. 🇲🇻🇯🇵

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Ambassador ISHIGAMI met with @ThinadhooMV Mayor Saud Ali, on 5th May. Mayor Saud briefed the Ambassador on the history of Thinadhoo island and also discussed areas of mutual interest. @JapanAmbMV

On 6 May, an acryl painting workshop was held by Mrs. Yuko MURAI for Diplomatic Corps members in Male. 🖌️🎨🏝️

Ms. Kana Shigematsu, Japanese Language Specialist at MNU, paid a courtesy call on Ambassador ISHIGAMI. @JapaninMaldives, together with the @JapanFoundation and @MNU_fa, is pleased to support Japanese language education at @MNUedu. We hope more students enjoy learning Japanese.

The Embassy facilitated a virtual meeting between the Badminton Association of Maldives and the Badminton Association of Japan to discuss opportunities for collaboration and the development of badminton in the Maldives. The meeting was led by Deputy Ambassador Ahmed Adil.

We extend our sincere thanks to JR East @JREast_official for providing the opportunity to showcase the Maldives at the Takanawa World Festival 2026. Promoting the Maldives and increasing Japanese tourist arrivals are among the Embassy’s key priorities.

Honour and pleasure to meet HE @IruthishamAdam newly appointed Minister @MoFAmv . Had a fruitful discussion on further strengthening 🇲🇻🇯🇵cooperation

Ambassador ISHIGAMI paid a courtesy call on the newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Iruthisham Adam. They reaffirmed the longstanding friendship and cooperation and exchanged views on further strengthening bilateral relations. @JapanAmbMV @MoFAmv @IruthishamAdam