
Ms. Misato Okaneya presenting a recipe book to Amb. Nkoloi Nkoloi, with a collection of recipes from 16 countries, including Botswana. With the coordination of Mr. Masataka Yoshida, former Senior JICA Volunteer in Botswana, Ms. Okaneya was able to visit the Okavango delta, to try out tswii,prepare bogobe jwa lerotse and attended some weddings to fully experience Setswana cuisine and cooking. She writes for Cookpad Inc. Japan, one of the famous online recipe share service. Pictured from L-R, Ms. Katlego W. Phele, Mr. Masataka Yoshida, Ms. Misato Okaneya and Amb. Nkoloi Nkoloi
05/01/2021

Ambassador Nkoloi Nkoloi presenting a gift to Mr. Takashi Kawamura, Mayor of Nagoya City after a courtesy call on the Mayor. 16/11/2020

The new Japan Ambassador-Designate to
Botswana, Mr. Hoshiyama Takashi paid a courtesy
call on Ambassador Nkoloi Nkoloi. 4/10 2020

The new JICA Resident Representative to Botswana, Mr. Eguchi Hideo paid a courtesy call on Amb Nkoloi Nkoloi.04/10/2020

An online lecture presentation by Ambassador Nkoloi Nkoloi to Tokyo University of Foreign Studies(TUFS) students about different aspects of Botswana including history, development, culture and challenges.
21/10/2020

Ambassador Nkoloi Nkoloi presenting an online lecture about Botswana at Waseda University. Pictured with Professor Kataoka.19/10/2020

TOKYO MX TV in partnership with the Embassy of Botswana, conducted a recording for Asudoko Deluxe TV program. It will showcase the culture, history, food and products made in Botswana. Pictured above is Amb. Nkoloi Nkoloi and Nobuyoshi Shirota, anchor from TOKYO MX . 17/03/2020

Different dishes from Botswana cuisine

Beans and dried maize

Tasting of phane. Phane is an edible worm that is rich in protein.

Neck piece made from diamonds in Southern Africa, titled Okavango from SA BIRTH Co., Ltd. Japan.

Display of a diamond neck piece, Okavango, from SA BIRTH Co., Ltd. Japan.

Amb. Nkoloi Nkoloi with the Director General of Tsuzuki Ward and Nobuyoshi Shirota. The drawings are from pupils in Botswana from Ben Thema Primary. Ben Thema and Chigasaki Elementary School have an on- going art exchange.

Strawberries

Strawberry Farm in Yokohama

Asuta Café in Yokohama.The café makes cake from komatsuna vegetable produced in Tsuzuki.

The Mayor of Sakura City, Mr. Sango Nishita paid a courtesy call on Amb. Nkoloi Nkoloi to express his gratitude to the Botswana Government for standing in solidarity with the people of Sakura during Typhoon Hagibis in 2019. 12/03/2020

27/02/2020
Mr. Masato Terauchi presenting his photo collection book to Amb. Nkoloi Nkoloi during a courtesy call. The book is based on his recent photo exhibition titled "Botswana the Distance". Mr. Terauchi is a Japanese photographer/producer with many outstanding accolades. He visited Botswana in 2019.

Pictured above is Ambassador Nkoloi Nkoloi with one member of JASS and Embassy staff member.

The members of Japan Association of Second Life( JASS) visited the Embassy on the 4 December 2019 to learn about Botswana's culture and tourism.

2 December 2019.
Dr. Nobuaki Ishikawa, the General Manager of JOGMEC Geologic Remote Sensing Centre in Botswana with Amb. Nkoloi and Staff of JOGMEC.
Dr. Ishikawa held a meeting with Amb. Nkoloi to introduce the activities undertaken by JOGMEC In Botswana.

Honourable Minister,Dr. Unity Dow of the Ministry of International Affairs and Cooperation pictured with a model adorning a Botswana inspired Kimono created by Imagine One World Kimono Project. TICAD7 2019,Yokohama.

Honourable Minister,Dr. Unity Dow of the Ministry of International Affairs and Cooperation pictured with the members of Japan-AU Parliamentary Friendship Association. TICAD7 2019,Yokohama.

Honourable Minister, Ms. Bogolo Kenewendo with some of Batswana students based in Tokyo. TICAD7, Yokohama

Honourable Minister, Ms. Bogolo Kenewendo of the Ministry of Investment, Trade and and Industry with Ms. Hayashida, Director of Tsuzuki Multicultural and Youth Info Plaza, at the exhibition of the art exchange program between Ben Thema Primary School and Chigasaki Elementary school. TICAD7 2019,Yokohama.

Honorable Minister, Ms.Bogolo Kenewendo, Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry together with Botswana Investment Trade Center officials,meeting with Toyota Tsusho Corporation officials. TICAD7 Yokohama.

Embassy of Botswana staff participating at Ima no Africa on the 25-26 May 2019 in Yokohama. Ima no Africa was celebrating Africa Day and the diversity of African cultures; music, dance, crafts and food.

Pictured above are Ambassadors and Representatives of the African Diplomatic Corps in Tokyo with Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado and Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso gracing Ima no Africa event held in Yokohoma on 25 May 2019.

Botswana booth at Ima no Africa event held at Yokohama held on the 25-26 May 2019. Pictured above is Ambassador Nkoloi, Embassy staff and some family members .

20.02.2019. Children from "Kid's Ambassador" programme visited the Embassy to learn about Botswana's history and culture.This is a programme whereby children visit Embassies to learn first hand about a country.

Ambassador Nkoloi Nkoloi(2nd from left standing) with Dr. Takeshi Sano,(3rd from left standing) Hospital Director,Cancer Institute Hospital and Ms. Hiroko Suzuki (seating middle), President of Quality of Life Foundation.Ambassador Nkoloi Nkoloi hosted staff from Cancer Institute Hospital and members of the Quality of Foundation in honour of Doctors of Cancer Hospital Institute,whom trained Dr. Irene Ikanyeng Setlhako from Botswana on an oncology programme sponsored by Quality of Life Foundation in November 2018.

Ambassador Nkoloi Nkoloi with Ms. Yoko Koizumi of Global Youth Bureau CO., LTD. Ms. Koizumi was one of the participant at the 6th Botswana Travel and Tourism Expo held in Kasane on the 2-6 December 2018 in

Some Japanese tourism agents from PurposeJapan Co. LTD,The Travelers Guardian Inc.,Tee Style Co.,Ltd, Big Apple Corporation and Global Youth Bureau CO.,LTD having a discussion with Ambassador Nkoloi Nkoloi about 6th Botswana Travel and Tourism Expo.

On the 29 January 2019 Ambassador Nkoloi Nkoloi (standing middle),with Embassy staff on the hosted some Japanese tourism agencies that participated at the 6th Botswana Travel &Tourism Expo(BTTE) held on 2-10 December 2018 in Kasane. BTTE offers tourism agents from the world over, a Botswana tour on different safari destinations such as the Okavango Delta,Chobe National Park,Makgadikgadi &Nxai Pans,Tuli Block and Central Kgalagadi and Kgalagadi Transfontier Park.