10/05/2025
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10/05/2025
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This historic step reflects the deep mutual trust and longstanding friendship between our two nations, and lays a solid foundation for further political, economic, and cultural cooperation. Japan and Kuwait have enjoyed a long-standing and mutually beneficial relationship, dating back to 1958 when a Japanese oil company got oil drilling rights in Kuwait. This visa exemption scheme will make it easier for government officials, international conference participants, and special passports holders to travel between our two countries, thus encouraging more dynamic exchanges and high-level dialogue. This is more than a procedural change – it is a symbol of our shared commitment to building a forwardlooking, trust-based partnership.
Japan is currently hosting the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, from April 13 to October 13, 2025. It is more than an exhibition; it is a platform for co-creating the future. And Visitors can encounter a wide array of transformative ideas and cutting-edge solutions addressing challenges in sustainability, technology, healthcare, and mobility. In EXPO, Japan is presenting technical proposals as investment opportunities, such as Room Temperature Hydrogen Production Device, CO2 Adsorption and Desorption Device, Room Temperature Synthetic Fuel Production Device. These technologies are already at commercially practical level, and I believe that investing in these technologies will be able to assist Kuwait oil sector to achieve net-zero by 2060 as envisioned in the national plan. The visa fee will be exempted for those who visit the EXPO . We sincerely invite Kuwaiti people, to visit Japan during this momentous event. Sharing a Message of Peace 10 012 As we look to the future, we must also learn from the past.
The second Hiroshima and Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Poster Exhibition is now open at the Contemporary Art Platform (CAP Kuwait) from April 29 to May 25, 2025. The opening ceremony which was held on April 29 was a big success, especially with the attendance of Ms. HIRAOKA Sachiko, an Atomic Bomb survivor’s family who visited Kuwait all the way from Hiroshima to deliver the testimony of her family. It was joined by many people in Kuwait, including Ambassadors, artists, students and so on. This exhibition showcases impactful posters that convey the devastating reality of the atomic bombings, reminding us of the importance of peace and the inhumanity of nuclear weapons. We encourage more people in Kuwait to visit the exhibition and reflect on Japan’s history and its deep commitment to peace. The exhibition welcomes everyone with free admission.
Education and Culture are essential elements to build the brilliant future between Kuwait and Japan. The MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Scholarship Program for 2026 is currently open for applications until June 12, 2025. Kuwaiti students wishing to pursue bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or PhD in Japan are warmly encouraged to apply.
This is a chance to receive a worldclass education while building bridges between the two countries. In the field of cultural exchange, submissions are also open for the 18th Japan International MANGA Award, with a deadline of June 20, 2025. This globally recognized award welcomes artists from around the world. We hope to see many talented Kuwaiti creators participate and share their stories through the powerful medium of manga. The introduction of mutual visa exemption for diplomatic and official passport holders marks a new chapter in Japan–Kuwait relations. It opens doors – not only for official visits – but also for people-to-people connections, cultural exchange, and shared discovery.
We look forward to welcoming more Kuwaiti friends to Japan, and to continuing our journey together as partners in friendship, peace, and progress. Welcome to Japan! Welcome to the future!
