VOV.VN - The beauty of Ao Dai, the traditional long dress of Vietnamese women, has bene promoted at the first ever Vietnamese Ao Dai Festival which is getting underway in Fukuoka, Japan, from January 18 to 21.

VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics and the Japanese Embassy in Vietnam jointly organized a seminar in Hanoi on January 18 reviewing 50 years of Vietnam – Japan relations (1973-2023) and outlining orientations for future cooperation.

A delegation of the Vietnamese Consulate General in Osaka on January 15 handed over thousands of essential supplies to authorities of Higashiosaka city so as to deliver relief goods to people affected by a recent earthquake in Ishikawa prefecture.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Japan has officially confirmed that all Vietnamese apprentices in the Japanese prefecture of Ishikawa remain safe following the earthquake on January 1.

VOV.VN - A Vietnamese lunar New Year (Tet) festival that features art performances, fashion shows, folk games, trade promotion, and cultural activities is scheduled to take place in the Japanese city of Amagasaki on February 3 - 4 ahead of the Lunar New Year’s Eve.

VOV.VN - Asian powerhouse Japan had a good start in their opening match of the 2023 Asian Cup as they defeated Vietnam 4-2 in a thrilling match on January 14 in Qatar.

Despite facing Asian powerhouse Japan in their opening match of the 2023 Asian Cup on January 14, head coach Philippe Troussier believed his side can cause an upset.

The national coming of age festival will be a highlight in the activities to be held by the National Committee on Youth of Vietnam and competent ministries and sectors in 2024, heard a conference held in Hanoi on January 8.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Japan on January 6 held an online meeting with Vietnamese associations to discuss coordination to support Vietnamese people affected by the earthquake that hit central Japan recently.

Following the recent earthquake in Japan, many Vietnamese in localities adjacent to Ishikawa prefecture - one of the worst affected areas - provided aid for their disaster-hit compatriots. They worked to provide fresh water as the damaged supply system had yet to be restored as of January 5.