Awaji Youth Federation (AYF) operated by Pasona Group on Awaji Island offers 01 (one) year on-the-job training fellowship to the young bachelor degree holders. During the fellowship, the participants will receive a monthly salary of yen 250000. Closing date of application is the end of July. For details, please visit www.pasonagroup.co.jp or, write to:yoyoshimur@pasonagroup.co.jp; emasamune@pasonagroup.co.jp

The Kubota Fund announces invitation for application for grants for FY 2017-18. The grants will be awarded to the students of developing countries undertaking any degree/research in Japan.

The UNESCO has recognised Mangal Shobhajatra, Bangla New Year procession, as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Mangal Shobhajatra has been inscribed in Unesco's Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity at the 11th session of the Inter-governmental Committee on Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Fukushima area that prompts tsunami warning. The Embassy is monitoring the earthquake and tsunami situation and have touched base with Bangladeshi students/nationals in Fukushima and adjacent areas. They are all safe. Please report any situation of crisis or emergency affecting Bangladeshi national(s) to the following numbers and emails of the Embassy:

080-34982244, 070-32024400 (Softbank)
E-mail: bdembassy.tokyo@mofa.gov.bd, consular.bdembjp@mofa.gov.bd

Thank you and stay safe. Please follow the earthquake and tsunami advisories being provided by the Japanese authorities.

The Embassy announces Bangladesh Embassy Kabbadi Tournament 2016 for the members of the Bangladesh community in Japan