在モーリシャス日本国大使館　Embassy of Japan in Mauritius

17/06/2026

Shotokan karate and kendo Republic cup 2026
松濤館空手・剣道連盟カップ 2026

On the 14th of June, 2026, Mr. KAN Masahiro, Ambassador of Japan to the Republic of Mauritius attended the Shotokan karate and kendo Republic cup 2026 held by the Shotokan Martial Arts Federation (SMAF) and Kendo Federation Mauritius (KFM) at the Hindu House in Cassis, Port-Louis. Ambassador Kan made a speech to encourage the martial art practitioners, aged as from 7 years old wishing them the best in their competition of kata and kumite.
The Ambassador also highlighted the importance given to the principles and values of kendo as well as karate. This year, the kendo federation also received supports from Mr. Nakashima, new chef of the Embassy of Japan, who is also a 3rd Dan of kendo and acted as jury at the competition. The chef had also prepared “onigiri”, the famous Japanese rice ball which was very much appreciated by the athletes and the public.
In his speech, the president of the Shotokan Martial Arts Federation (SMAF) and Kendo Federation Mauritius (KFM), Mr. Rishi Bundhoo, expressed gratitude for the Ambassador’s participation and explained that his presence was an important motivation for this Federation and their members.

2026年6月14日、菅大使は、ポートルイスのカシスにあるヒンドゥーハウスで松濤館空手連盟（SMAF）とモーリシャス剣道連盟（KFM）主催の松濤館空手・剣道連盟カップ2026に出席しました。菅大使は、7歳の参加者はじめ参加した武道家たちを激励し、型（かた）と組手の競技での健闘を称えるスピーチを行いました。
また、大使は空手や剣道の基本理念と価値観の重要性を強調しました。今年、剣道連盟は、日本大使館の新しい料理人であり、剣道三段の有段者である中島氏からも支援を受けています。中島シェフは剣道競技の審判を務め、日本料理の「おにぎり」を振舞い、選手や観客から大変喜ばれました。
松濤館空手連盟（SMAF）とモーリシャス剣道連盟（KFM）の会長であるリシ・ブンドゥー氏は、スピーチの中で大使の参加に感謝の意を表し、連盟と会員にとって非常に重要な動機付けとなったと述べました。

08/06/2026

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08/06/2026

Courtesy Call on Mayor Baba of Fukushima City and Exchange of Views with President Sano of Fukushima University
馬場福島市長への表敬訪問、佐野福島大学長との意見交換

On May 25, Ambassador Kan paid an official visit to Fukushima City, taking the opportunity of his temporary return to Japan for the Ambassadors' Conference. During his courtesy call on Mr. Yuki Baba, Mayor of Fukushima City, they shared their respective views on international exchanges between Japan and Mauritius, including grassroots and local government-level interactions between Fukushima City and Port Louis.
Fukushima City, a symbol of "Reconstruction and Resilience," actively promotes renewable energy. It is a core regional city with convenient access to the Tokyo metropolitan area, blessed with hot springs, fresh fruits, and rich tourism resources. The two sides exchanged views on the potential for sharing policy dialogues with Port Louis, including experiences in disaster prevention and reconstruction.
The following day, May 26, Ambassador Kan paid a courtesy call on Dr. Koji Sano, President of Fukushima University, and Dr. Junko Munakata, Vice President of the University. They shared information and exchanged views on research and educational exchanges between Fukushima University and universities in Mauritius.
Regarding researcher exchanges, they discussed the potential for international cooperation in energy fields, such as hydrogen research and environmental policy.
In the field of education, they explored possibilities for student exchanges, including English and French language training, SDGs-related interactions, and online joint classes between Japan and Mauritius.

5月25日、菅大使は、大使会議で一時帰国の機会を捉え、福島市を公式訪問しました。馬場雄基福島市長への表敬訪問では、福島市とポートルイス市の住民レベル、地方自治体レベルを含めた日モーリシャス両国間の国際交流について情報共有・意見交換が行われました。
福島市は、「復興とレジリアンス」の象徴都市として再生可能エネルギーを推進しており、温泉・フルーツ・観光資源にも富む首都圏にアクセスのよい地方中核都市です。防災や復興の経験を含めた政策対話をポートルイス市と共有できる可能性について情報共有・意見交換が行われました。
また、翌5月26日、佐野孝治福島大学長および宗像潤子同副学長への表敬訪問では、福島大学とモーリシャスの大学との間で、研究・教育面での交流について情報共有・意見交換が行われました。
研究者間の交流としては、水素研究や環境政策などのエネルギー分野などでの国際交流の可能性について協議されました。
　教育分野では、日モーリシャス間での英仏語の語学研修、SDGｓ交流、オンライン授業などでの学生交流の可能性について協議されました。

02/06/2026

“Seminar on the Impact of the Middle East Situation on the Western Indian Ocean Region: Energy, Supply, and Innovation”
「日本企業に資する海洋エネルギー技術セミナー」

On the 29th of May 2026, the Embassy of Japan, in partnership with the Indian Ocean Commission, hosted a “Seminar on the Impact of the Middle East Situation on the Western Indian Ocean Region: Energy, Supply, and Innovation” at the Caudan Arts Centre in Port Louis. The event was attended by Ibrahim Norbert RICHARD, Secretary-General of the Indian Ocean Commission, YAMAO Mayu, Chargée d'Affaires of the Embassy of Japan, members of Ministries, government agencies, parastatal bodies, research institutions, as well as representatives from the diplomatic corps and UN agencies, the private sector, and the media.

The seminar’s core objective was to explore resilience building options through Japanese technology innovation and partnerships, in the context of Small Island Developing States seeking stable, secured and diversified energy supply amidst global energy demand, fluctuations in fossil fuel prices, rising geopolitical risks, and the need to address climate change.

The seminar featured presentations by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), researchers from Saga University’s Institute of Ocean Energy, and experts showcasing the application of AI technologies . Speakers from IOC member states—Comoros, Madagascar, and Seychelles—also took the floor to share their respective expertise and experiences.

2026年5月29日、日本大使館はインド洋委員会（IOC）との共催により、ポートルイスのコーダン・アートセンターにて「日本企業に資する海洋エネルギー技術セミナー」と題するセミナーを開催しました。
本イベントには、リシャールIOC事務局長、山尾在モーリシャス日本国大使館参事官をはじめ、各省庁、政府機関、公的機関、研究機関の関係者、ならびに外交団、国連機関、民間セクター、報道関係者などが参加しました。

本セミナーでは、世界的なエネルギー需要の増大、化石燃料価格の変動、地政学的リスクの高まり、さらに気候変動への対応といった課題の中で、安定的かつ安全で多様化されたエネルギー供給を求める小島嶼開発途上国（SIDS）に対する、日本の技術革新とパートナーシップを通じたレジリエンス強化の方策を討議しました。

また、佐賀大学海洋エネルギー研究所、株式会社商船三井（MOL）による海洋エネルギーの活用、当地で展開する日本企業による AI技術の活用を紹介する発表が行われた他、コモロ、マダガスカル、セーシェルといったIOC加盟国の登壇者も、それぞれの専門的知見と経験を共有しました。

25/05/2026

★Sharing experiences of studying in Japan through MEXT Scholarship vol.3★

The Embassy would like to share the final article by Krishtee-san, who obtained Master’s degree in Economics at Tokyo International University through MEXT Scholarship. Thank you very much for your great contribution!
For the details of application to the MEXT Scholarship, please visit our website: https://www.mu.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_00889.html
The deadline for submitting application documents to the Embassy is Friday 12th June 2026.
We are looking forward to receiving your applications!
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Article 3 - Now that you’ve completed your studies, what are you doing?

Professionally, I work with SBM Bank (Mauritius) as an Asset and Liability Management (ALM) Analyst. In this role, I work in areas related to interest rate risk analysis, liquidity monitoring, and balance sheet management. I particularly enjoy the dynamic nature of the work, especially in the context of today’s volatile interest rate environment and its broader financial impact. Moving forward, I aim to grow into a well-rounded and knowledgeable professional in this field.

At the same time, my journey from research assistant to independent researcher continues. I remain involved in collaborative research projects with professors and researchers across Africa. As a conference committee member of the African Finance and Economics Association (AFEA), I contribute to initiatives that promote research exchange and the dissemination of ideas on African economies and development.

Beyond my professional and academic pursuits, my connection with Japan has remained an important part of my life. I am currently self-studying Japanese and preparing for the JLPT examination in July, with the goal of further deepening my understanding of the language and culture. This connection also continues through my involvement with the Japan Dodoshima Alumni Association (JDAA), where I serve as Assistant Secretary and an executive member. Together with organisations such as JICA and the Embassy of Japan in Mauritius, we organise activities that promote cultural exchange and strengthen relations between Japan and Mauritius.

As a former scholarship recipient, I believe it is important to continue contributing toward initiatives that strengthen cultural and educational ties between both countries. Looking back, I remain deeply grateful for a journey that has played a meaningful role in shaping who I am today.

22/05/2026

15/05/2026

★Sharing experiences of studying in Japan through MEXT Scholarship vol.2★

The Embassy would like to share the experience of Krishtee-san, who obtained Master’s degree in Economics at Tokyo International University through MEXT Scholarship. One more articles from Krishtee-san will come out soon!
For the details of application to the MEXT Scholarship, please visit our website: https://www.mu.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_00889.html
The deadline for submitting application documents to the Embassy is Friday 12th June 2026.
We are looking forward to receiving your applications!
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Article 2 - How was your experience in Japan as a MEXT scholar?

When I left Mauritius for Japan, I thought I had prepared myself well. Yet once I arrived, it felt like stepping into an entirely new life, one that no amount of preparation could truly prepare me for.

Somewhere along the journey, I found myself slowly searching for my place in this new world. I met professors who felt more like guides and friends who became lifeboats throughout a journey that was not always smooth. There were moments shaped by academic stagnation, failed research models, loneliness driven by my own over expectations and ambitiousness, and the quiet struggles that come with adulthood far away from home.

Yet amidst those struggles came some of the most rewarding moments of my life. Successfully defending my research and the recognition that followed from the President of the University reminded me why I chose this path in the first place. Through the Global Leadership Program with Taktopia, I had the opportunity to share Mauritius and its culture with Japanese high school students, an experience that unexpectedly deepened my appreciation for my own roots and identity.

Beyond university, travelling alone across Japan became one of the most transformative parts of my experience. Through meetup groups and conversations with people from all walks of life and different generations, I was exposed to perspectives, stories, and ways of thinking that I would never have encountered otherwise. Those interactions reminded me how vast the world truly is, and how much growth can come from simply listening to others and stepping outside of your own familiar environment.

Most importantly, Japan taught me discipline. The idea of continuous self-improvement (kaizen), slowly became part of how I approached research, work, and life itself. By the end of it all, I realised that the person who travelled from Mauritius was not the same person returning home.

08/05/2026

★Sharing experiences of studying in Japan through MEXT Scholarship vol.1★

The Embassy would like to share the experience of Krishtee-san, who obtained Master’s degree in Economics at Tokyo International University through MEXT Scholarship. Two more articles from Krishtee-san will come out soon!

For the details of application to the MEXT Scholarship, please visit our website: https://www.mu.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_00889.html
The deadline for submitting application documents to the Embassy is Friday 12th June 2026.
We are looking forward to receiving your applications!
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Article 1 - What made you apply for the MEXT scholarship?

There was no question that Japan presented a compelling academic case. Its leadership in innovation and production of quality papers offered a research landscape unlike any other. But beyond academics, it was Japan itself that drew me in. I had long been captivated by the way Japanese society moves, with its deep respect for others, its balance with the natural world, and its quiet discipline in everyday life. I understand that what some might call conformity, I came to see instead as a form of collective mindfulness and a culture that values the whole without erasing the individual.

As someone naturally introverted, I have often felt more at peace in solitude and quiet moments than in highly social environments. Growing up, I sometimes found it difficult to fully connect with spaces where constant social engagement was the norm. This, in turn, drew me toward cultures that place value on quietness and personal space. In many ways, Japan represented a society that felt closer to my own nature. At the same time, I was aware that such harmony is not without its complexities. The same unspoken rules that sustain social order can also create pressure, and I became interested in understanding how individuals navigate this balance in their daily lives.

I have also long been curious about belief systems, which led me to Shintoism. Its reverence for nature and the balance it seeks between humans and their surroundings struck me deeply. I wanted to understand this not just academically, but through lived experience.

05/05/2026

Certificate award ceremony for the fish processing business training: The Project for the Improvement of Livelihood of Coastal Communities Through Sustainable Development of Blue Economy（27/4/2026）
「沿岸域ブルーエコノミーの持続的開発を通じたコミュニティ生計改善プロジェクト」水産加工ビジネス研修修了式（2026年4月27日）

On 27th April, Ambassador KAN, together with the Honorouble Dr. Boolell, the Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Security, Blue Economy and Fisheries attended the certificate award ceremony for the fish processing business training held under the JICA’s technical assistance project for “The Project for the Improvement of Livelihood of Coastal Communities Through Sustainable Development of Blue Economy”
The training was organised with the aim of increasing income and diversifying livelihoods within coastal fishing communities. It was designed to help participants—who had previously relied on the sale of fresh fish—to add value by processing and selling fish, thereby expanding their revenue opportunities as small-scale businesses. A total of 81 participants successfully completed the training.
At the ceremony, equipment such as a kitchen trailer was handed over, and participants enjoyed fried fish prepared using the provided equipment. Going forward, this equipment will be used by coastal fishing communities to sell processed fish products.

4月27日、菅大使は、ブレル農産業・食料安全保障・ブルーエコノミー・漁業大臣と共に、国際協力機構（JICA）を通じた技術協力「沿岸域ブルーエコノミーの持続的開発を通じたコミュニティ生計改善プロジェクト」による水産加工ビジネス研修の修了式に出席しました。
同研修は、沿岸漁業コミュニティの収入向上と生計多様化を目的として実施したもので、従来は鮮魚販売に依存していた参加者を対象に、魚を加工・販売することで付加価値を高め、小規模ビジネスとして収益機会を広げることを目指し、81名が研修を修了しました。
修了式では、キッチントレーラー等機材の引き渡しも行われ、参加者は供与機材で調理された魚のフライを楽しみました。今後、これらの機材は沿岸漁業コミュニティによって魚の加工品販売のために活用されます。

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05/05/2026