Japan’s Support for Ukraine: Humanitarian Demining, Reconstruction, Cultural Ties

In this episode of Off the Record, Canadian Ambassador to Ukraine Natalka Cmoc speaks with Japanese Ambassador Masashi Nakagome about Japan’s crucial role in supporting Ukraine. They discuss:

• Humanitarian demining and Japan’s upcoming international conference in Tokyo.
• Japan’s contributions to Ukraine’s reconstruction, agriculture, IT, and infrastructure sectors.
• The importance of women’s leadership in Ukraine and lessons for Japan.
• The deep cultural connections between Japan and Ukraine – from ballet to sumo wrestling to food traditions.

Ambassador Nakagome also shares his personal impressions of Ukraine, his favorite Ukrainian dish, and how cultural fusion helps strengthen ties between the two nations.