A delegation of Bangladesh Ikebana Association (BIA) on Sunday met newly appointed Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Saida Shinichi at the Embassy of Japan in Dhaka.

BIA founder Prof Dr AKM Moazzem Hussain led the delegation.

Life patron and honorary CEO of BIA Masud Karim explained BIA’s mission, vision and its activities in Bangladesh since 1974.

He said Japan is a friendly country of Bangladesh, and the two countries have long trusted diplomatic relations and the Bangladesh Ikebana Association celebrated 50 years of diplomatic relation between Japan and Bangladesh in 2022.

“Along with Ikebana, we will continue to work to deepen the cultural relations between these two countries in the future,” he added.

An 8-member delegation from BIA Japan Lovers will visit Japan from May 15 to 26, 2025, led by Honorary CEO Masud Karim.

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During their visit, BIA members will organise an Ikebana workshop, demonstration in Tokyo on May 18, in collaboration with NPO Takashimadaira ACT, with the generous support of Bangladesh lover Yoshinari Katsuo and his team.

The delegation will also have the opportunity to meet the Mayor of Itabashi City and strengthen ties between Bangladesh and Japan.

Besides, the team will visit key historical and cultural sites, including Hiroshima, Nara and Kyoto, to deepen their understanding of Japan's rich heritage.

This visit aims to enhance cultural exchange, business collaboration and friendship between the two nations.

BIA President Nasrin Mehdi Chowdhury said they always seek cooperation from the Ambassador in all their Ikebana activities in Bangladesh.

The ambassador said that the Embassy of Japan will always cooperate with the BIA and its activities as much as possible.