Certificate of Commendation on Mr. Juichi Yoshikawa, SYOING Artist

2024/2/13
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    On February 13, Ambassador Akio Isomata awarded a Certificate of Commendation on Mr. Juichi Yoshikawa, SYOING Artist, in recognition of his dedication to the promotion of Japanese culture through calligraphy and fostering mutual understanding between Japan and other countries, including the UAE.

    Mr. Yoshikawa organized a huge calligraphy demonstration and exhibition in Dubai Desert in 2006. Since then, he has held calligraphy workshops in the UAE to introduce the Japanese calligraphy in this country. He also organized a calligraphy performance at ‘Japan Festival’ which was the cultural finale to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and the UAE in 2002.

    Mr. Yoshikawa has also been promoting exchanges with prominent Arabic calligraphers in the UAE. In 2023, Her Highness Sheikha Khawla Bint Ahmed Khalifa Al-Suwaidi, the wife of His Highness Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan (Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Advisor), a poet, writer and Arabic calligrapher, and Mr. Yoshikawa, collaborated and created two calligraphy artworks ‘Peace’ and ‘Wa, Kei, Sei, Jaku’ (Harmony, Respect, Purity and Tranquility) in Arabic and Japanese. His efforts significantly contributed to the cultural exchanges and mutual understanding between Japan and the UAE.