Ambassador Shikata attended the World Bonsai Convention 2026 Opening Ceremony
2026/9/2
On 29th August, Ambassador SHIKATA Noriyuki attended the World Bonsai Convention 2026 Opening Ceremony.
This event took place in Kuala Lumpur from 28 to 31 August 2026, it is a global competition held once every four years and marked its 10th edition this year. As a world-class bonsai competition, the event brings together bonsai enthusiasts from around the globe to take part in exhibitions, demonstrations and workshops.
Additionally, the Embassy booth also promoted the International Green×Expo2027 to be held in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture from 19 March, 2027.
We hope that this traditional Japanese art form will continue to draw growing interest in Malaysia and further contribute to deepening cultural exchange between Japan and Malaysia.



This event took place in Kuala Lumpur from 28 to 31 August 2026, it is a global competition held once every four years and marked its 10th edition this year. As a world-class bonsai competition, the event brings together bonsai enthusiasts from around the globe to take part in exhibitions, demonstrations and workshops.
Additionally, the Embassy booth also promoted the International Green×Expo2027 to be held in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture from 19 March, 2027.
We hope that this traditional Japanese art form will continue to draw growing interest in Malaysia and further contribute to deepening cultural exchange between Japan and Malaysia.




