Colombo (News1st): The Embassy of Japan in collaboration with the Japanese Language Teachers’ Association of Sri Lanka organized the Japanese Cultural Exhibition 2018 today (September 15).

The event saw the participation of Japanese Ambassador in Sri Lanka Kenichi Suganuma and several other dignitaries.

The Japanese Ambassador in Sri Lanka Kenichi Suganuma speaking about the cultural relations between Sri Lanka and Japan said he feels that the exchange between the countries has been increasing.

Not only high-level visits, on both sides, we have more Japanese companies coming into Sri Lanka, we also have more Japanese tourists, probably this year we will have 50,000 Japanese tourists per year, said Kenichi Suganuma.

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