Japan MEXT Scholarship Program 2026 Applications are open to Belizean Students wanting to pursure in a field of their expert or interest for the academic year Apr. / Sep. 2026. Deadline for submission is Fri. 6 June 2025. bz.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/MEXT20… #EmbassyofJapaninBelize #JASSO

On May 21st, Ambassador Shirakata visited San Ignacio/ Santa Elena Town in Cayo District and heard from JOCV volunteers Ms.Yuki Yokoyama (Environmental Education, right) and Mr. Mitsumasa Arai(Elderly care,left)about their activities and the local situation.

On May 21, Ambassador Shirakata attended the unveiling ceremony of a mural on the theme of overcoming climate change at Eden Seventh-day Adventist High School in the town of San Ignacio/Santa Elena. The mural was created by students with Ms. Yuki Yokoyama, JICA Volunteer.

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MEXT Scholarship 2026, the deadline is extended to Fri, 20 Jun. Kindly visit the below link for more info.Also please share this with anyone who might be interested in! bz.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/MEXT20… #mextscholorship #graduatestudies #collegeoftechnology #specializedtrainingcollege

On 15 May, Ambassador Shirakata attended the joint handover ceremony of books donated by the Read Japan Project organized by the Tokyo Foundation, to the Ignacia Cacho Library and the National Heritage Library #readjapanproject #BelizeNationalLibraryServiceandInformationSystem

'Introducing Belize' poster has been sent from Osaka Municipal Bainan Junior High School, drawn by a student who’s impressed by the design of the national flag. It’s also shared to Beltraide, leading the Belize pavilion at Osaka Expo. #embassyofjapaninbelize #Beltraide #EXPO2025

大阪市立梅南中学校生徒による “一人一か国紹介 ～ ベリーズ紹介ポスター” が届きました bz.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000…

On Jul. 17, Ms. Shizuyo Takaoka & Ms. Yuki Yokoyama, JICA Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV), who’re returning to Japan after completing their 2year term of service, came to the Embassy to bid farewell to Ambassador Shirakata. bz.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000…

On Aug. 18, Ambassador Shirakata paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Briceño for a post-visit review following his recent trip to Japan. 8/18白方大使は、ブリセーニョ首相を表敬し、同首相の訪日の成果等について意見交換を行いました #primeministerbriseno #embassyofjapaninbelize

On Aug. 21, Ambassador Shirakata visited the Immigration Bureau and Customs Office in Santa Elena Village, Corozal District, and he inquired about the screening and management of people crossing the border, the collection of customs duties, and so on. #embassyofjapaninbelize

On Aug. 25th, Ambassador Shirakata attended the commemoration of 25th Anniversary of the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) program in Belize.8月25日、白方大使は青年海外協力隊ベリーズ派遣２５周年イベントに参加しました#EmbassyofJapaninBelize #JICABelize #25thanniversary

On Aug. 27, Ambassador Shirakata attended a handover ceremony for an ambulance fully equipped with emergency medical equipment to the Northern Regional Hospital in Orange Walk Town, as part of Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Project. #embassyofjapan