National Day of Jamaica


Dr. Ritter Diaz, Representative Director of the Japan Association for Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (JAPOLAC), participated at the National Day of Jamaica at a prestigious hotel in the center of Tokyo.

On behalf of JAPOLAC, Dr. Diaz conveyed his congratulations to H.E. Shorna-Kay Richards for the 60th Anniversary of the Independence of Jamaica, expressing his wishes of health and prosperity for the Jamaican people.

 

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Rhythms of the Caribbean


Public Information about the Event “Rhythms of the Caribbean”

Event Name: Rhythms of the Caribbean
Date and time: Friday, October 7, 2022, 18:30-21:00 (Open at 18:00)
Location: Foreign Press Correspondents Club of Japan “FCCJ”
3-2-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Marunouchi Duplex Building 5F https://bit.ly/3TpAAM3

Event Details:

  • Musical performance by Singer Roberto the Specialist, DJ Heat, Reggae, Caribbean music, and American classics of the 70s and 80s, Rock ‘n’ Roll, R&B。
  • Caribbean dance lesson for beginners by professional dancer Sean Kulsum
  • Authentic Homestyle Jamaican cuisine
  • Video show about Caribbean attractions
  • Exhibition and Product Sale

 

■ Admission: Advance payment of 5,000 yen per person by bank transfer (please include transfer fee).

Payment at the Reception on the day of event: 6,000 yen per person in Cash or PayPay.
* The payment includes everything indicated above, except the purchase of products on the site, which will be paid by participants when making the purchase at the respective stand.
※ Drinks and meals are also included and will be served in standing buffet style for 2 hours.

■ Dress code: Jacket without tie, Cool Biz.

Organizer: Japan Association for Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (JAPOLAC), 4-12-2-806, Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
TEL :(Japanese) 03-6264-3858 (English, Spanish) 03-6264-3859
Email: info@japolac.com

Sponsors:
Kiyomura Co., Ltd.
Japan Partnertship Holdings Co., Ltd.
Unidos, Co. Ltd (KYODAI)
Saza Coffee Co., Ltd.
Sukoruni Wine Co., Ltd.

* A portion of the funds raised at this event will be donated to a Jamaican welfare organization specializing in educating economically disadvantaged people.

 

If you want to participate, enter your name, number of people and email address in the link below and choose the payment method.
https://forms.gle/kUU2w634msrpaH3j8

If you have any questions or queries, please write to us at: info@japolac.com

* Please cooperate with COVID-19 prevention measures
Participants are required to take their temperature, disinfect their hands and wear a mask at the venue. We also appreciate and ask participants to take their own prevention measures to avoid possible contagion.

We hope you can join us and enjoy the food, music and dance, and especially the friendly and relaxed Caribbean atmosphere.

 

National Day of the Republic of Ecuador


On August 10, 2022, Dr. Ritter Diaz, Representative Director of the Japan Association for Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (JAPOLAC), participated at the National Day of the Republic of Ecuador at the official residence of the Embassy of Ecuador.

On behalf of JAPOLAC, Dr. Diaz conveyed his congratulations to H.E. Cesar Montaño, expressing his wishes of health and prosperity for the Ecuadorian people.

 

JAPOLAC participates at Costa Rica Trade Promotion Event


Dr. Ritter Diaz, Representative Director of JAPOLAC participated at the Costa Rica Activation Fair on July 8, 2022, at NewsPicks Ginza.

The event was organized by the Embassy of Costa Rica together with Costa Rica Trade Promotion Agency with the purpose of showcasing high quality Costa Rican products such as bananas, coffee, chocolate, dehydrated pineapples, jams, rum, among others.

One of the objectives of JAPOLAC is trade facilitation between Japan and the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean focusing on the promotion of small and medium size companies.

 

 

Meeting with Mrs. Sandy Dávila Sandoval, Chargé d’ Affaires a.i. of Nicaragua


Dr. Ritter Diaz, Representative Director of the Japan Association for Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (JAPOLAC), accompanied by directors of the Association, held a meeting with Mrs. Sandy Dávila Sandoval, Chargé d’ Affaires of the Republic of Nicaragua to explain the objectives and activities of the Association.

Mrs. Dávila expressed her thankfulness for the visit and introduction of the Association, expressing interest in the activities of the JAPOLAC In this regard, she said that she will seek instructions from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nicaragua to explore ways of collaboration with the Association.