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ADVISORY ON THE UGANDA EMBASSY-TOKYO, JAPAN OPERATION SCHEDULE
Friday, 29th May 2020Following the announcement by the Prime Minister of Japan, H.E. Abe Shinzo, to lift the State of Emergency in Japan starting 26th May 2020, this is to inform that the Embassy will be open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:00 hrs to 15:00 hrs as a protective measure against the prevailing Corona virus (COVID-19) health threat, and until communicated otherwise.
The Embassy wishes to further inform that the Embassy staff will be working remotely on Tuesdays and Thursdays and will remain reachable on the following contact details: +81 80 7594 2948 (Japanese); +81 80 7593 4453 and +81 80 7593 4468 (English); E-mail address: ugabassy@tokyo.email.ne.jp
Wednesday, 6th May 2020On 4th May 2020, the Prime Minister of Japan, H.E. Abe Shinzo, has decided to extend the State of Emergency in Japan up to 31st May 2020 due to continued large occurrence of COVID-19 infections in different parts of Japan, majorly in Tokyo.
In view of the foregoing, this is to inform that the Embassy will extend its interim closure of the Chancery to the same date of 31st May 2020.
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE UGANDA EMBASSY-TOKYO, JAPAN
Thursday, 9th April 2020On 7th April 2020, the Prime Minister of Japan, H.E. Abe Shinzo, declared a State of Emergency for one month until Wednesday, 6th May 2020 in the seven majory COVID-19 affected areas of Japan including Tokyo prefecture. This special measure is intended to curb the daily increasing numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in these areas and to prevent its further spread countrywide.
In view of the foregoing, this is to inform that the Embassy will temporary close for the above stated interim period until Wednesday, 6th May 2020.
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This is to inform that in the interim period starting Monday, 30th March 2020, the Embassy will open only on Wednesdays from 11:00 HRS to 15:00 HRS as a protective measure against the prevailing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) health threat, until communicated otherwise.
ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES ON THE COVID-19 (CORONA VIRUS) PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Saturday, 21st March 2020In his address to the nation on 21st March 2020, H.E. the President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni issued new directives to avert COVID-19.
OUTBREAK OF CORONA VIRUS (COVID-19) ALERT FROM THE UGANDA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY
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Thursday, 19th March 2020OUTBREAK OF CORONA VIRUS (COVID-19) ALERT FROM THE UGANDA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY
This is to inform that in the interim period, starting Monday, 9th March 2020, the Embassy will be open only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:00 hrs to 15:00 hrs as a protective measure against the prevailing Corona virus (COVID-19) health threat, and until communicated otherwise.
ADVISORY TO UGANDA TRAVEL TRADE ON CORONA VIRUS BY THE UGANDA TOURISM BOARD (UTB)
Thursday, 5th March 2020Kindly note that this is a travel advisory and NOT a travel ban.
"It is therefore the recommendation and encouragement of the Uganda Tourism Board that intended travelers to Uganda from the affected countries maintain their bookings but
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UGANDA RECEIVES TEN UNITS OF EMERGENCY VEHICLES FROM JAPAN FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION
Wednesday, 4th March 2020The Mission coordinated the donation and eventual shipment of ten (10) units of Emergency Vehicles (Fire fighting Vehicles and Ambulances) from the Japan Firefighters Association to the Ministries responsible for Internal Affairs and Health in Uganda.
AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS IN JAPAN AS OF 3RD MARCH 2020
Tuesday, 3rd March 2020Please visit the respective websites for information and application procedures.
1) PhD in Sustainability Science (2020) by United Nations University-Institute for the Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS)
Deadline: 10th April 2020
Website: https://ias.unu.edu/en/admissions/degrees/phd-in-sustainability-science-2020.html#overview
2) Matsumae International Foundation (MIF) 2021 Research Fellowship Program
Deadline: 30th June 2020
Website: http://www.mif-japan.org/fellowship/announcement/?hl=en
3) International Research Fellowships by Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) 2020
"KAMALA THE UGANDA GIANT" T-SHIRT LAUNCHED IN JAPAN
Tuesday, 7th January 2020Japan-based fashion company "Hardcore Chocolate" launched Uganda branded T- shirts with "Kamala The Uganda Giant" wrestler on 7th January 2020 in Japan.
Japan Fire Fighters Association Donates 10 Emergency Vehicles to Uganda
Wednesday, 18th December 2019H.E. the Ambassador Dr. Betty Grace Akech Okullo Delivers Lectures in Various Universities
Thursday, 12th December 2019H.E. the Ambassador Dr. Betty Grace Akech Okullo delivered lectures in the following forums/conferences to share Uganda's experience in line with the themes of the respective forums.
MISS UGANDA WINS 2ND RUNNER UP AT MISS INTERNATIONAL 2019
Thursday, 21st November 2019The Mission coordinated and supported the visit of Miss International Uganda 2019 to Tokyo, Ms. Namatovu Evelyn, who was one of the contestants in Miss International Pageant 2019 which was held on 12th November 2019 in Tokyo.
APPOINTMENT OF MR. SHIRO SARAYA AS HONORARY CONSUL OF UGANDA IN OSAKA, JAPAN
Thursday, 7th November 2019The Mission coordinated the appointment of Mr. Shiro Saraya as Honorary Consul of Uganda in Osaka, Japan with consular jurisdiction over the Kinki Region.
Uganda Wins Best Exhibitor Booth Award at Tourism Expo Japan 2019
Wednesday, 30th October 2019Hon. Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu Attends the Enthronement Ceremony of the New Emperor of Japan
Monday, 28th October 2019The Mission coordinated the visit of Hon. Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu to attend the Enthronement Ceremony of the New Emperor of Japan.
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