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Mrs. and Mr. Ambassador Weya

Mrs. and Mr. Ambassador Weya

Meeting Mrs. Solange Weya and her husband His Excellency Ambassador Weya of Cote d'Ivoire in Japan Of all the Embassies I visited in Tokyo and the residence, this was my favorite encounter. The beautiful welcome of Mrs. Weya, spouse of Ambassador Weya of Cote d'Ivoire...

The City of Abidjan

The City of Abidjan

Marine Foundation Africa President Mrs. Ouattara meets with the Governor of Abidjan In the great preparation for the event on the 20th of February, Marine Foundation's president Mrs. Koura N. Ouattara meets with the special members of Abidjan's government and...

Shigeru Shiraki

Shigeru Shiraki

Meeting Shigeru Shiraki, 21st Century's Most Invaluable & Influential  Medical PioneerYes, it is true, Mr. Shigeru Shiraki will soon become the most influential person of the 21st century since he has discovered the remedy to the most devastating sickness in the...

End of Year party 2018

End of Year party 2018

This was a beautiful and simple event where friends got together under the banner of the Marine Foundation’s great effort in creating a trustworthy circle of communication. We cannot thank enough those who attended the meeting as it felt like the end and the start of a new wonderful era…

Embassy of Brazil

Embassy of Brazil

Minister Counsellor & Deputy Chief of Mission Mr. Francisco Cannabraya, was most welcoming at the Embassy of Brazil where I felt right at home. Not just him but also the staff there…

Oman Embassy of Tokyo

Oman Embassy of Tokyo

It pays to have friends at times and Abeer Ayche spouse of the Ambassador of Oman in Tokyo is a very special one! The First Lady of Japan was at the “Rendez-vous” for the charmest of event every of Abeer’s artwork…

Benin Embassy of Tokyo

Benin Embassy of Tokyo

H.E. Ambassador Makarimi A. Adechoubou did more than attending the “Ambassadors Welcoming Kimono Ceremony” last week, but also gave us a chance to meet at the Embassy for discussion…

Kosovo Embassy of Tokyo

Kosovo Embassy of Tokyo

It was so unexpected, the great welcome we received from our first European Embassy in Tokyo. Kosovo turns out to be the ideal destination for our Japanese membership in Tokyo…

First Ambassadors Banquet

First Ambassadors Banquet

This is a trial version of the Banquet of Ambassadors. 100 Japanese women wearing kimonos and red carpet reception etc. At this particular event the presence of 10 ambassadors and diplomats. It shows the potential of the First Official Banquet of Ambassadors in January 2021.

Burkina Faso Embassy of Tokyo

Burkina Faso Embassy of Tokyo

H.E. Ambassador Pascal Batjobo of Burkina Faso told me that for the people of the West African nation of Burkina Faso, “dan fani” is much more than just a fabric. Clothes made from it symbolize…

Lebanon Embassy of Tokyo

Lebanon Embassy of Tokyo

The encounter, with H.E. Ambassador Nidal Yehya of Lebanon, was truly powerful and joyful. A salon filled with elite Lebanese guests of Tokyo and others such as NHK and Chairman of the Sudanese…

Djibouti Embassy of Tokyo

Djibouti Embassy of Tokyo

What a great encounter, with H.E. Ambassador Ahmed A. Ali and his assistant, Counsellor Hersii. Djibouti a place that would easily become the “Monaco” of Africa, is certainly a great…

Eritrea Embassy of Tokyo

Eritrea Embassy of Tokyo

H.E. Estifanos Afeworki is the “Dean” of African Ambassadors in Tokyo. Today we had the honor of a visit to the embassy to purposely present the potential Marine Foundation has with…

Cameroon Embassy of Tokyo

Cameroon Embassy of Tokyo

This was my first encounter with diplomacy inside an embassy in the concerns of the Marine Foundation’s development program. Ambassador Pierre Ndzengue was most gracious in this meaningful…

Reunion with African Ambassadors

Reunion with African Ambassadors

Reunion at Queen Sheba Tokyo, with the unexpected presence of 2 Ambassadors where one is the Dean of the African Ambassadors of Tokyo. Our Excellencies of …

Oldest African Restaurant in Tokyo

Oldest African Restaurant in Tokyo

Where I thought that in Japan, you would always be in Japan, no matter what establishment you choose to celebrate in – But here I was wrong. When I stepped into Queen Sheba…

Kimono Exhibit TRG

Kimono Exhibit TRG

Marine Foundation is preparing to mobilize the entire Kimono network of Japan which will help to embellish events like the “Annual Banquet of Ambassadors”, or even promote the reception or our clubs such like…

Dining with Governor Chavit

Dining with Governor Chavit

Thanks to Nobuko Kotoyori and the intervention of her best friend, the Marine Foundation was able to meet a crowd of talented people at the most unexpected occasion…

Rotary Club Ginza Tokyo

Rotary Club Ginza Tokyo

A very kind invitation from Mayumi Kobayashi of the Rotary Club Ginza. The efforts of the club presently revolve around supporting children around Asia. I attended the lunch and the afternoon tea…

Tokyo Associations Reunion

Tokyo Associations Reunion

Invitation from Naoko Kubo. Reunion of Associations Tokyo Japan. We had a wonderful time meeting some of the most influential people in Tokyo and around the gathering of NPO’s who focuses on nature and the animal kingdom.

Marine Foundation Christmas 2016

Marine Foundation Christmas 2016

This was a week for celebration! This calls for fun, joy and lots of gratitude. At times like that, it feels like the love come flowing like rivers interlacing and crossing and you just follow the streams regardless of where they take you.

“Thank you for following the Marine Foundation”