Japanese Art of Sword, "Knedo" Demonstration
	Dtae& Time::	29 May 2012, 19:00pm-
		30 May 2012, 10:00am-
	Vanue:	Italian Cultural Institute
	Kendo, meaning "Way of the Sword", is a modern Japanese martial art of sword-fighting based on traditional swordsmanship which originated with the Samurai class of feudal Japan. Kendo is a physically and mentally challenging activity that combines strong martial arts values with sport-like physical elements.

Special Feature: Japanese Prominent Cartoonist "Osamu Tezuka" Astro Boy, Phoenix, Buddha

Invitation to "School Visit Programme"

*Please contact the Cultural & Press Division for any inquiries on 0115-511088 ext: 245  

The application for the MEXT scholarship for 2013 has opened

Study in Japan Comprehensive Guide



This Web site is produced and operated by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and is a site that provides comprehensive information regarding studying in Japan.

Click here to find Past Examination Papers

Alumuni Association "JEAS" Japan Ethiopia Almuni Association established

JEAS 1st General Assembly

The purpose of this association is to encourage exchanges among the members, to advance grassroots friendship between Japanese and Ethiopian people and to promote culture between the two peoples.

The members of this association shall be anyone who has studied in Japan with the Monbukagakusho Scholarship or the equivalent, or served in the Ethiopian Embassy in Japan.

If an applicant does not fit this category, the General Assembly shall decide membership based upon the recommendation of the Board.

Interviwe with former MEXT scholar(Ato Lulseged)

JEAS 2nd General Assembly was held


*Please contact the Cultural Division of the Embassy for further information.

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Grant Asssitance for Cultural Grassroots Project (GCGP) provides non-refundable financial assistance to support the implementation of cultural and higher education projects conducted by non-profit organizations (including non-governmental organizations (NGOs), local authorities, research and higher education institutions, etc.) that are active at the grass-roots level in developing countries.

GCGP directly supports the promotion of culture and higher education at the grass-roots level in each country, while also acting as cooperation which encourages understanding of and cultural exchanges with Japan.

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【Implemented and Implementing Projects】

An inauguration ceremony for the Project to Supply Language Laboratory Equipment and Learning Materials to the Japanese Language Unit at Mekelle University (12 November 2011)
The Project for the Improvement of the Japanese Language Learning Equipment at Mekelle University (signed on.....)

【Cultural Grant】
Ambassador Kishino celebrates completion of hominid research related facilities  (28 February 2012)
Japan donates Equipment for Hominid Fossil related facilities to the National Museum

		The Japanse Unit at Mekelle University , students learning Japanse with the assistace of the Language Laboratory. Currently about 200 students (as of April 2011) are taking the Japanese Language Course at the university
National Museum, safes, shelves and equipment donated through Cultural Grant Assistance

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The whole view of the Library

Films about Japan

Display of Japanese Traditional Objects

【Rules on using the Library】
①Books are not allowed to be taken out of the library.
②Please return the book you read to the shelf you took it from.
③Using mobile phones in the Library is not allowed as it disturbs other users.
④Please be prepared to check by the guards before you enter the library.


Newly Arrived Books (Library)

















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Japan ratified the Convention Concerning the Protection of World Cultural and Natural Heritage in 1992 and has been taking an active part in the preservation effort of its natural and cultural heritage sites. As of January 2008, Japan has 11 cultural heritage sites and 3 natural heritage sites.

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Pictures from Japan

National Holidays and Annual Events of Japan

List of publications available at the Embassy

Media Coverage for the Embassy's Cultutal Activities for year 2011

*Now Zami FM radio transmits programs about Japan every Saturday in the morning

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