WARNING TO CITIZENS ABOUT FISHING AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN RESTRICTED AREAS IN JAPAN           Recently, several tragic accidents involving Vietnamese citizens have occurred in Japan related to fishing and recreational activities in dangerous areas, especially in coastal regions with high wave warnings and restricted access.

         The “TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION in VIETNAM 2026” Fashion Festival - A Notable Milestone in Vietnam-Japan Cultural Exchange The renowned Japanese fashion and music festival, Tokyo Girls Collection, is scheduled to be held for the first time in Vietnam under the name "TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION in VIETNAM 2026," taking place on March 28-29, 2026, at Van Phuc City Urban Area, Ho Chi Minh City.

On March 11, 2026, Ambassador of Viet Nam to Japan Pham Quang Hieu attended the memorial and prayer ceremony for recovery following the Great East Japan Earthquake, at the invitation of the Fukushima Prefectural Government. The ceremony was attended by Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae, along with several members of the Cabinet including the Minister for Reconstruction, the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, the Minister for Economic Security, and the Minister for Internal Aff

“Vietnam-Gunma Cultural Exchange Festival 2026”           In Gunma Prefecture, home to a large Vietnamese community living, studying, and working, the Vietnamese community organized a Lunar New Year celebration for 2026 in a warm and culturally rich atmosphere.

Ambassador Pham Quang Hieu attended the 19th Japan International Manga Awards Ceremony On March 4, 2026, Ambassador Pham Quang Hieu attended the 19th Japan International MANGA Award Ceremony, chaired by Japan’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Motegi Toshimitsu.

 ALFS FRIENDSHIP VISIT TO VIETNAM AND LAOS (February 24–28, 2026) From February 24 to 28, 2026, 30 members of the Asian Pacific Women's Federation (ALFS) participated in a Friendship Visit to Vietnam and Laos, with stops in Da Nang, Hoi An, Hanoi, and Luang Prabang.

ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT FOR CERTAIN CONSULAR PROCEDURES IN HOKKAIDO The Embassy of Vietnam in Japan, in coordination with the Honorary Consulate of Vietnam in Sapporo City, Hokkaido, Japan, and the Association of Vietnamese People in Hokkaido, will organize a consultation and dissemination session on legal regulations related to administrative procedures, as well as assistance in checking documents and verifying identity for certain consular procedures for citizens in the Hok