H.E. Mr. Tadamori Oshima, Speaker of the Japanese House of Representatives, received at the Japanese Parliament, on Friday afternoon (January 25), H.E. Mr. Hassan bin Mohammed Rafi Al Emadi, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Japan. During the meeting, they reviewed the bilateral relations and means of enhancing them and enhancing the political ties between the two friendly countries.

H.E. Ms. Yoriko Koike, the governor of Tokyo, received H.E. Mr. Hassan bin Mohammed Rafi Al Emadi, the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Japan at her office on the afternoon of Monday, December 17, 2018. She welcomed His Excellency the Ambassador in Japan and wished him success in his work, and for the bilateral relations between the State of Qatar and Japan further growth and development, and to achieve partnership and cooperation in all fields.

The Japan-Qatar Friendship Association hosted a reception on Tuesday afternoon Nov 20, 2018, at the new Otani Hotel in Tokyo, in honor of H.E. Mr. Hassan bin Mohammed Rafi Al Emadi, on his appointment as Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Japan, and for welcoming him as honorary president of the Association.

H.E. Mr. Chiqiaki Okamoto, the Administrative Vice-Minister of finance of Japan, received H.E. Mr. Hassan bin Mohammed Rafi Al Emadi, the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Japan, at the Japanese Ministry of Finance, on Tuesday afternoon 30 October 2018. He welcomed His Excellency the Ambassador in Japan and wished him success in his mission and to the bilateral relations between the two countries further development and to achieve the desired strategic partnership.

On Thursday, September 27th, 2018, at the Imperial Palace, the Emperor of Japan Akihito and Her Majesty Empress Michiko held a tea ceremony in the honor of three new ambassadors accredited to Japan; H.E. Mr. Hassan bin Mohammed Rafi Al Emadi, Ambassador of the State of Qatar and the Ambassadors of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Lesotho. During the meeting with His Majesty the Emperor, and after exchanging words of welcome and courtesy, the emperor pointed to the importance of bilateral relations between Japan and the State of Qatar, and the great developments witnessed by the State of Qatar.

H.E. Mr. Hassan bin Mohammed Rafi Al Emadi, the Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Japan, received at his office on Tuesday morning Sep 25th, Mr. Hiroshi Kawagara, President and CEO of LNG Japan, and his entourage, which included a number of senior officials of the company, including Vice President Mr. Takeshi Katsumaya. Mr. Hiroshi and the accompanying delegation welcomed the Ambassador to Japan and wished him well in his mission.

H.E. Mr. Tadahiko ITO, State Minister of the Environment of Japan, who is also the Secretary General of the Japan Parliamentary League for Friendship with the State of Qatar, received at his office, Ministry of Environment, on Monday September 10th H.E. Mr. Hassan bin Mohammed Rafi Al Emadi, the Ambassador- Designate of the State of Qatar to Japan.

H.E. Mr. AKIBA Takeo, Vice- Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan received at his office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Wednesday September 5th H.E. Mr. Hassan bin Mohammed Rafi Al Emadi, the Ambassador- Designate of the State of Qatar to Japan.

HE Mr. Iwama Kiminori, Chief of Protocol, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, received on Wednesday 15th, August 2018 a copy of credentials of His Excellency Mr. Hassan Bin Mohamed Rafei Al-Emadi, the Ambassador- designate of the State of Qatar to Japan

In the framework of the diplomatic and social activities of the Embassy, ​​and in an initiative that reflects the spirit of brotherhood, friendship and cooperation among the Arab diplomats, Mr. Abdullah Bin Jassim AlZeyarah, the Minister Plenipotentiary and Mr. Rashid bin Mubarak Al Khater, the Second Secretary of the Embassy, hosted a luncheon in Tokyo on Monday 9, 2018, to bid farewell to a number of Arab diplomats and officials working at Arab companies, who will leave Japan after the end of their terms.