Visit to Japan – Japan Institute of International Affairs (JIIA)

Seminar organized by the Japan Institute of International Affairs (JIIA) and institutional visit in Tokyo. 

Between 18 and 28 September 2025, the Director of the Institute for Research in International Relations (IPRI) of FUNAG, Minister Almir Lima Nascimento, at the invitation of the Japanese government, carried out an institutional mission to Japan with the aim of strengthening dialogue with the academic, research, and think tank communities. The visit took place in the context of the 130th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Brazil, which, in the view of the IPRI Director, represents an important milestone for deepening bilateral cooperation, especially in the areas of innovation, sustainability, and global governance.

In Tokyo, a roundtable was held, organized by the Japan Institute of International Affairs (JIIA). The event addressed the theme “Strengthening Multilateralism and Defending the Rule of Law in the Current International Context” and brought together authorities, scholars, and specialists in International Relations. During his remarks, the IPRI Director emphasized the importance of promoting balanced dialogue among nations, reaffirming Brazil’s commitment to building a more just and inclusive international system—one in which the voices of developing countries are duly respected.

During the visit to Tokyo, the IPRI Director also held institutional meetings at Sophia University, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Gaimusho), the Ministry of Defense, the National Museum of Territory and Sovereignty, and the Asian Development Bank. These engagements provided opportunities for discussions on Japan’s perspectives on key issues of the international agenda.

In addition to institutional activities, the Director visited important cultural and historical sites in Japan. Among the cultural experiences, he visited the Japanese Overseas Migration Museum, a place that encourages reflection on the relevance of preserving historical memory to strengthen human ties and mutual understanding between nations. He also visited Osaka Castle Park, a symbol of the city that reflects the integration between tradition and innovation, and the Expo 2025 Osaka–Kansai, themed “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.”

In Hiroshima, at the Genbaku Dome, a memorial representing the resilience of the Japanese people after the 1945 bombing, he met with Teruko Yahata, a hibakusha (atomic bomb survivor), whose life story of endurance and reconstruction reinforces the message of peace and international solidarity. Lastly, he visited the Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima, a cultural heritage site symbolizing the union between tradition, faith, and landscape.