2025-06-16

EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA IN JAPAN

Photo Gallery

The Mind Development Forum hosted by the internatonal Youth Fellowship on 07 April 2023

Botjap during the Mind Development Forum held and hosted by the International Youth Fellowship, on 7th April 2023

Botswana-Japan Friendship Association committee meeting held on 28th March 2023

Botswana Embassy n Japan durng the World Smart Energy Week held on 15-17 March, 2023 at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan

Ambassador Morkae durng the World Smart Energy Week n Japan-(Hydrogen Energy Exhibition Hall)

Ambassador Morake engaging with an Exhibitor during the World Smart Energy Week (Hydrogen energy Hall), 15 - 17 March, 2023 at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan

Botswana Embassy in Japan at the World Smart Energy Week held on 15-17 March, 2023 at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan.

H.E Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Gotsileene Morake exchanging business cards with Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Mr. Nishimura Yasutoshi- ART FAIR TOKYO 2023

An Art Exhibitor giving background informaton of a displayed art work at the ART FAIR TOKYO Official Opening & Reception 2023

Ambassador Morake at the ART FAIR TOKYO 2023 held on 09-March-2023

Ambassador Morake at the Official Opening and Reception of the ART FAIR TOKYO 2023 held on 09-March-2023

An exchange of Business cards during the Foodex Japan Expo 2023

H.E Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Gotsileene Morake at an Agriculltural stall during the Foodex Japan Expo 2023 07-10 March 2023

His Excellency Maj. Gen.Gotsileene Morake with a Exhibitors from South Korea during the Foodex Japan Expo 2023

His Excellency Maj. Gen. Morake with one of the Exhibitors at Foodex Japan Expo 2023

Ambassador Morake signing a message sticker for students at Chigasaki Primary School, Tsuzuki, Japan.

Art exchange and exhibition between students from Ben Thema Primary School, Botswana and Chigasaki Primary School, Japan

Working Visit by Ambassador Morake to Tsuzuki Ward for-Art exhibition at Chigasaki Primary School.

Art exhibition at Chigasaki Primary School-15 February 2023

Art Exchange and exhibition between students from Ben Thema Primary School and Chigasaki Primary School-15 February 2023

The delegation had the honour to visit Mohodori Distillery, a facility that distills apple brandy using apples from Aomori prefecture. Natumi Brewery and Kuroishi Komise Street are also sites visited by the delegation.

The delegation visited the Ohoshi Shrine on 06 February 2023

Gift Exchange between Ambassador Maj. Gen. Gotsileene Morake (Rtd) and Ms. Tankei Maruyama during the Art Exhibition- 04 to 07 February 2023

Ambassador Morake gave Congradulatory Remarks during the Official Opening and Reception of Ms. Tanke Maruyama's an Art Exhibition-04-07 February 2023

Ambassador Moraje and Mr. Jacob Nkate and former Ambassador of Botswana to Japan at the Official Opening and Reception of Ms. Tankei's Art Exhibition- 04-07 February 2023

Students taking notes whilst listening to the speech.

Students thanking Amb. Morake for teaching them about Botswana.

Ambassador Morake giving a speech to the students based on relations between Botswana and Japan.

On the 24 June 2022, the Embassy conducted an International Understanding Class at Chigasaki Elementary School in Tsuzuki Ward, Yokohama City. Students playing the recorder to welcome Ambassador Morake and officials from Tsuzuki Ward.

Mr. Yosuke Nishimura and Ms. Makiko Takei from Clear Ocean Diamonds Co.,Ltd based in Osaka visited the Embassy to learn more about Botswana diamond. The Company has recently started selling jewelry made from Botswana diamonds. They market and sell jewelry on QVC Japan shopping channel. Pictured with them, are Charge D'Affaires Mr. Daniel Kgasa and First Secretary, Ms. Katlego W. Phele.

Charge D'Affaires, Mr. Daniel Kgasa, together with the Embassy staff toured NEC Future Creation Hub in Minato-ku. NEC is committed to solving global problems by providing solutions such as smart energy, public safety using facial and finger print recognition technologies and telecom services. In 2021, it provide thermography cameras to Botswana as one of the protection measures against Covid-19 pandemic. NEC is a Fortune Global 500 Company and has 122 years of brand success.

Amb. Morake with Mr. Masato Terauchi. Mr. Terauchi has published a photobook of his travel in Botswana.

Amb. Morake with Mr. Uchihara and a staff member reading through a brochure by SA BIRTH Co,. Ltd. SA BIRTH makes jewelry with diamonds from Southern Africa including Botswana.

2022 Minato City Embassy Trip Stamp Rally

Former Ambassador of Japan to Botswana, Mr. Kobayashi paid a courtesy call on Ambassador Morake.

Ambassador Morake on the day of his presentation of credentials in September 2021.

Mr. Egawa Junichi, the Principal of Retsumeikan Keisho High School bidding Ambassador Nkoloi Nkoloi farewell. Retsumeikan School has an educationa and cultural tour to Botswana that focuses on nature and student exchange program with Maun Senior Secondary School since 2017.

The Director General of Tsuzuki Ward in the City of Yokohama,Mr. Satou Tomonari paying a farewell courtesy call on Ambassador Ambassador Nkoloi Nkoloi, together with his Staff.

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

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 .

IPM for World Expo Osaka 2025, Source: Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition

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.

Honourable Foreign Affairs Minister , Dr. Lemogang Kwape arriving in Seoul, Republic of Korea for an Official Visit on 15 October 2023

Honourable Minister Dr. Lemoganga Kwape and Delegation during a meeting at the Metropolitan City of Busan on 16 October 2023

Ambassador Morake and Botswana's Honorary Consul in Thailand, Mr. Phairush Burapachaisri in a meeting with Management from Pranda Jewelry Public Company Limited on 06th October 2023, in Thailand

The First Online Art Exchange Programme between Ben Thema Primary School and Chigasaki Elementary School on 17th October 2023

Botswana Embassy delivered a SADC-Lecture Series to First Year Students at Tokyo University of foreign Studies (TUFS) on 18 October 2023.

Honourable Dr. Lemogang Kwape, Minister of Foreign Affairs,Botswana during a Bilateral Meeting with H.E Park Jin, Minister of foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea, 18 October 2023

Honourable Dr. Lemogang Kwape, Minister of foreign Affairs, Botswana and Ambassador Morake, during a Meet and Greet session for Batswana residing in South Korea on 19 October 2023

His Excellency Major General Gotsileene Morake (Rtd) during the Presentation of Credentials Ceremony on 7 October 2023, at the Amber Villa, Dust Palace in Thailand

His Excellency Major General Gotsileene Morake (Rtd) Presents his Letters of Credence to His Majesty Maha Vajiralongkorn Para Vajiraklaochaoyuhua, King of Thailand on 7 October 2023, at the Amber Villa, Dust Palace in Thailand

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.

57th Botswana National Day Anniversary, 2023

57th Botswana National Day Anniversary, 2023, Featured on this Picture is the Ambassador of Botswana, H.E Maj. Gen. Gotsileene Morake, Vice -Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Yoichi Fukazawa and Heads of African Missions Resident in Tokyo, Japan

Botswana National Day Celebration in Tokyo, 30th September 2023

TICAD's 30th Anniversary, 2023

Ambassador Morake at the TICAD 30th Anniversary celebration ,2023

Tokyo Jewelry Expo 2023

Ambassador Morake at the Tokyo Jewelry Expo, Tokyo Bight Sight, 2023

Botswana Booth, Our Pride, Your Destination

Botswana Booth in Osaka, 2023

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

Ambassador Morake at the Osaka-Africa Business expo 2023

Ambassador Morake at the Reception for the Osaka-Africa Business Expo

Botswana Booth in Osaka 2023

Botswana Booth at the Osaka-Africa Business Expo

Botswana Booth at the Osaka-Africa Business Expo 2023

Ambassador Morake during an interview at the Osaka-Africa Business Expo, Day 2

Botswana Booth during the Osaka-Africa Business Expo

Osaka-Africa Business Expo 20323

Botswana Booth at the Osaka-Africa Business Expo 1-2 September 2023

Ben Thema Primary School and Chigasaki Elementary School Art Exchange Programme 2023

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.

Ambassador Morake receiving a Giff from Students at Chigasaki Elementary School, Japan

Botjap during the Korea-Africa Business Summit held in Seoul, Republic of Korea from 25th to 26th May 2023

His Excellency Maj. General Gotsileene Morake (Rtd) with Hon. Park Jin, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea during the Korea-Africa Business Summit-25-26 May 2023

Ambassador Morake and Rev. Ock Soo Park during the Publishing and Signing of the "Freed from Sin" Book in South Korea-24 May 2023

Ambassador Morake delivered a congradulatory message during Rev. Ock Soo Park's Publishing and signing Ceremony of the "Freed From Sin" Book-24 May 2023

Ambassador Morake during a lab tour guided by Professor Satoko YOSHIDA of Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST)-18 May 2023

Ambassador Morake was hosted for a meeting by the President of Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST)-18 May 2023

Ambassador Morake and Team after during a site visit to the Tomato Dream Farms Hazetani in Kobe, Japan- 19 May 2023

Ambassador Morake after a meeting with the Management team of Shionogi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.-19 May 2023

The Embassy of Botswana in Japan attended a presentation by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on 18 April 2023

Ambassador Morake presenting a gift to Officials from Taisei Construction Company during his Official Visit to Aomori Prefecture

Ambassador Morake durng a Courtesy call on the Vice Governor Kashiwagi, Aomori Prefecture

Ambassador Morake with Vice Governor Kashiwagi- Official Visit to Aomori Prefecture

Ambassador Morake presented gifts to his host Ms. Tankei Maruyama and delegation at the end of his Official trip to Aomori Prefecture, 14-15 April 2023

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.