Report: ANI Correspondent:
KARACHI — The Consulate-General of Japan in Karachi, in collaboration with the Pakistan-Japan Cultural Association, Sindh (PJCA) and Pakistan-Japan Business Forum (PJBF), organized “Japan Festival 2026” to celebrate Japanese culture and traditions.
Consul General of Japan HATTORI Masaru welcomed the guests and highlighted the importance of cultural exchange in promoting mutual understanding and strengthening friendship between Japan and Pakistan.
Chief Guest Governor Sindh Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi described the festival as a vibrant and beautiful event. He thanked the Japanese Consulate for providing Karachi's youth an opportunity to experience Japanese culture and encouraged them to learn from Japan's nation-building journey beyond its technology and anime.
The festival featured a variety of cultural activities, including a cosplay contest, traditional Bon-Odori dance, performances by Japanese dance group Atsushi Crew, Ikebana, Bonsai displays, games and Origami.
The Consulate-General of Japan thanked all partners, participants and visitors for making Japan Festival 2026 successful and reaffirmed its commitment to further strengthening friendship between Japan and Pakistan.
