Japanese cultural exchange program in Azerbaijan related to "2026 Miss SAKE Azerbaijan Japanese cultural exchange program in Azerbaijan

Group photo of the Japan-Azerbaijan Cultural Exchange Project

THE JAPAN ESSENCE GLOBAL EXPO 2026 Executive Committee held a Japanese cultural exchange program related to "2026 Miss SAKE Azerbaijan" in Kuba, Azerbaijan on Monday, May 11, 2026.

The event was introduced as an international exchange program through Japanese culture by local media and video coverage.

In addition, the "Japan-Azerbaijan Cultural Exchange Reception 2026" will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at Nogi Kaikan in Tokyo as a result of this initiative.

This initiative is not merely a passing topic of conversation, but is intended to deepen the exchange of culture, people, and information between Japan and Azerbaijan, and to lead to the creation of ongoing contacts in the future.

■About the local cultural exchange project

The "2026 Miss SAKE Azerbaijan" related project was held in Kuba, Republic of Azerbaijan on May 11, 2026, and included an exchange program introducing sake culture and Japanese culture.

The event was introduced locally as an effort to promote culture and exchange activities by the participants, and was reported in the local media and related video clips.

The JAPAN ESSENCE GLOBAL EXPO 2026 Executive Committee considers this initiative as a project that will lead to new exchange opportunities between Japan and Azerbaijan, and will expand it to the "Japan-Azerbaijan Cultural Exchange Reception 2026" to be held on June 16 (Tuesday) in Tokyo. The event will be held in Kuba, Azerbaijan.

Cultural exchange program in Kuba, Azerbaijan

News footage of the cultural exchange program introduced in the local media

June 16 "Japan-Azerbaijan Cultural Exchange Reception 2026" in Kuba, Azerbaijan

In response to this local initiative, the "Japan-Azerbaijan Cultural Exchange Reception 2026" will be held on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at the Nogi Kaikan in Tokyo.

This reception will be held as a venue for the exchange of cultures, people, and information between Japan and Azerbaijan, and aims to create opportunities for continued exchange in the future through Japanese culture, food culture, crafts, and communication.

Visual of "Japan-Azerbaijan Cultural Exchange Reception 2026" to be held on June 16, 2026

Event Outline

Event Name: Japan-Azerbaijan Cultural Exchange Reception 2026

　　　　　　～Japan-Azerbaijan Cultural Reception 2026

Date ： June 16, 2026 (Tuesday)

Venue: Nogi Kaikan, 4F "Toyoake", 8-11-27 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Time ：17:30 Doors open

　　　　　　18:00 Concert begins

　　　　　　20:30 End of performance

Scheduled contents

Sharing of local culture and market information by local partners in Azerbaijan

2026 Miss SAKE Azerbaijan representative to visit Japan

Sake culture session by Miss SAKE Japan

Sake tasting experience to promote the sake brewery

Sake tasting experience to experience the difference in taste depending on the sake cups

Cultural exchange content incorporating crafts and art elements

Cultural exchange booths introducing sake culture

Expansion to THE JAPAN ESSENCE GLOBAL EXPO 2026

This reception will be held as part of the cultural exchange program for THE JAPAN ESSENCE GLOBAL EXPO 2026 scheduled to be held in October 2026. The Japan ESSENCE GLOBAL EXPO 2026 Executive Committee will continue to create opportunities for ongoing cultural exchange between Japan and the rest of the world through international exchange activities centered on Japanese culture.

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About future announcements

THE JAPAN ESSENCE GLOBAL EXPO 2026 Executive Committee will continue its efforts to create continuous points of contact between Japan and the rest of the world through international exchange programs centered on Japanese culture.

Starting with the "Japan-Azerbaijan Cultural Exchange Reception 2026" on June 16 (Tuesday), the committee will also disseminate information in stages toward "THE JAPAN ESSENCE GLOBAL EXPO 2026" to be held in October.

Official Website

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