【Report】Reception for the Norwegian Crown Prince at the Norwegian Embassy in Tokyo
Representatives of Team Norway and representatives of the Norway-Japan business community in Japan
On October 21st, Norwegian Ambassador to Japan, Ms. Inga Nyhamar hosted a formal dinner with His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway at the Norwegian Embassy in Tokyo. The Crown Prince visited Japan to participate in Emperor Naruhito's official enthronement ceremony taking place on October 22nd. Alongside with MFA and the rest of Team Norway, selected representatives of the Norwegian business community in Japan were present at the dinner, offering some insights and updates about the latest news and trends in the Norway-Japan environment. The program of the evening was led by the Ambassador, who offered a round of introduction for the participants. NCCJ President Svend Haakon Kristensen initiated the round by providing his takes on the opportunities in the Japanese market for Norwegian businesses in the upcoming years, including initiatives by Laerdal Medical and Japanese partners to train volunteers for the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics. Eleven NCCJ Corporate Member representatives were present at the table, and we at NCCJ are greatly honored by the chance to take part in this reception.
From left: Ms. Anette Yamamoto-Hansen (NCCJ / Aker Biomarine), His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon of Norway, Her Excellency Ambassador Inga M. W. Nyhamar (MFA), Mr. Svend Haakon Kristensen (NCCJ) and Mr. Tom Knappskog (MFA).
The following NCCJ Corporate Members were represented at the dinner:
Aker Biomarine Antarctic AS
DNV
Ekornes K.K.
Equinor New Energy B.V. Japan Branch
Innovation Norway
Leroy Japan K.K
Laerdal Medical Japan K.K.
Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC)
Stokke Ltd.
VisitNorway Japan
Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA
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➡ Article by the Royal House of Norway (Norwegian only)