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Imphal Japan Harmony Week 2026

1 – 7 November 2026

Seven days celebrating the friendship between Manipur and Japan as part of Japan Month: ceremonies, panel discussions, a calligraphy workshop, an anime & manga poster competition and Japanese films.

Venue
Imphal Peace Museum, Maibam Lotpa Ching, Nambol
Organised by
Imphal Peace Museum · Manipur Tourism Forum · Department of Tourism, Government of Manipur
See the programme Watch live Invitation & schedule (PDF)
Illustration of a torii gate, Manipuri gates and the Shaheed Minar among cherry blossoms

About the week

The Imphal Peace Museum invites you to Imphal Japan Harmony Week, held from 1 to 7 November 2026 at the museum, Maibam Lotpa Ching, Nambol, as part of Japan Month.

The week brings together speakers, students, artists and visitors for a programme of dialogue and culture: talks on peace education, a kimono & yukata dressing demonstration by the Japan Foundation, panel discussions on peace education and on skilling and careers in Japan, a Manipuri–Japanese calligraphy workshop, an anime & manga style poster making competition with Imphal Art College, and daily Japanese film and documentary screenings.

Organised by the Imphal Peace Museum, the Manipur Tourism Forum and the Department of Tourism, Government of Manipur, with the support of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation and the Japan Foundation, under the aegis of the Embassy of Japan in India.

01 Day 1 of 7 Sunday, 1 November

Opening Ceremony

The week opens with the lighting of the lamp, the unveiling of Imphal Japan Harmony Week and addresses by the Chief Secretary of Manipur and guests.

Invitation artwork: torii gate and Manipuri monuments

Programme · Imphal Peace Museum

  1. 10:00 AM

    Arrival of Dignitaries

  2. 10:05 AM

    Felicitation of Dignitaries

  3. 10:10 AM

    Lamp Lighting

  4. 10:15 AM

    Unveiling and opening of Imphal Japan Harmony Week

  5. 10:20 AM

    Welcome and Keynote

    Shri Haobam Joyremba Director, Imphal Peace Museum

  6. 10:35 AM

    Speech

    Meeli Khuraijam Program Coordinator, Japan Foundation

  7. 10:50 AM

    Speech

    Shri Naorem Praveen, IAS Secretary, Art & Culture, YAS, Government of Manipur

  8. 11:00 AM

    Speech

    Shri Dr. Thangjam Dhabali Singh Founder President, Manipur Tourism Forum

  9. 11:10 AM

    Speech by Chief Guest

    Shri Rajeev Singh Thakur Chief Secretary, Manipur

  10. 11:25 AM

    Presidential Address

    Shri Leishangthem Surjit Singh President, Manipur Tourism Forum

  11. 11:35 AM

    Vote of Thanks

    Shri Sommykanta Paonam Secretary, Manipur Tourism Forum

  12. 11:40 AM

    Light Refreshment

  13. 01:30 PM

    Film screening: “Mourning Recipe”

    Duration: 129 min

02 Day 2 of 7 Monday, 2 November

Peace Education Talk & Kimono Demonstration

A presentation on peace education from the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, a kimono & yukata dressing demonstration by the Japan Foundation, and two Japanese films.

Illustration of a couple in kimono under a torii gate

Programme · Imphal Peace Museum

  1. 10:00 AM

    Welcome Address

    Shri Haobam Joyremba Director, Imphal Peace Museum

  2. 10:10 AM

    Special Address

    Shri Naorem Praveen, IAS Secretary, Art & Culture, YAS, Government of Manipur

  3. 10:30 AM

    “A presentation on Peace Education”

    Mr Atsushi Tsujimoto Program Officer, Strategic Dialogue and Human Resource Development Program, Asia Unit The Sasakawa Peace Foundation (SPF)

  4. 10:50 AM

    Kimono & Yukata dressing demonstration

    By the Japan Foundation

  5. 01:00 PM

    Vote of Thanks

    Shri Sinam Harjeet Manipur Tourism Forum

  6. 01:30 PM

    Film screening: “See you ‘this’ week!”

    Duration: 82 min

  7. 03:30 PM

    Film screening: “The Lines That Define Me”

    Duration: 106 min

03 Day 3 of 7 Tuesday, 3 November

Panel Discussion on Peace Education

Topic: Peace Education in Academic Curriculum for Nation Building.

The Imphal Peace Museum building

Panelists

Shri R. K. Nimai, Retd IAS

Shri Pradip Phanjoubam

Shri Deben Bachaspatimayum

Shri Malem Ningthouja

ModeratorShri Y. Rupachandra

Programme · Imphal Peace Museum

  1. 10:00 AM

    Welcome Address

    Shri Leishangthem Surjit Singh President, Manipur Tourism Forum

  2. 10:10 AM

    Special Address

    Shri Ningthoujam Geoffrey, IAS Secretary, Education, Government of Manipur

  3. 10:25 AM

    Panel Discussion on Peace Education

    Topic: Peace Education in Academic Curriculum for Nation Building

  4. 12:15 PM

    Vote of Thanks

    Shri Haobam Joyremba Director, Imphal Peace Museum

  5. 12:45 PM

    Film screening

04 Day 4 of 7 Wednesday, 4 November

Panel Discussion on Skilling and Career in Japan

Topic: Japanese Language, Skilling and Working in Japan: Opportunities and Challenges.

Illustration of a Manipuri gateway guarded by two lion statues

Panelists

Dr N. Amulkumar, Head i/c DVSSD MU

Smt N. Bandana Devi, IAS

Shri Masot Zimik, State Engagement Officer, NSDC

ModeratorShri Haobam Joyremba

Programme · Imphal Peace Museum

  1. 10:00 AM

    Welcome Address

    Shri Khuraijam Krishnan Singh Treasurer, Manipur Tourism Forum

  2. 10:10 AM

    Special Address

    Smt N. Bandana Devi, IAS Secretary, Skills, Labour & Employment & Entrepreneurship, Government of Manipur

  3. 10:25 AM

    Panel Discussion on Skilling and Career in Japan

    Topic: Japanese Language, Skilling and Working in Japan – Opportunities and Challenges

  4. 11:50 AM

    Vote of Thanks

    Shri Paonam Sommykanta Secretary, Manipur Tourism Forum

  5. 01:00 PM

    Documentary screening

05 Day 5 of 7 Thursday, 5 November

Manipuri Japanese Calligraphy Workshop

A hands-on calligraphy workshop bringing together Manipuri and Japanese traditions, with Imphal Art College.

The main hall with the framed calligraphy 平和, peace

Programme · Imphal Peace Museum

  1. 10:00 AM

    Welcome Address

    Shri Pangambam Kunjabihari Past President, Manipur Tourism Forum

  2. 10:10 AM

    Keynote address and commencement of the Manipuri Japanese Calligraphy Workshop

    Imphal Art College

  3. 01:30 PM

    End of the event

  4. 02:00 PM

    Documentary film screening

06 Day 6 of 7 Friday, 6 November

Japanese Anime & Manga Style Poster Making Competition

Young artists create posters in Japanese anime and manga style, with Imphal Art College.

Illustration of a Manipuri gate among cherry blossoms

Programme · Imphal Peace Museum

  1. 09:30 AM

    Registration

  2. 10:00 AM

    Welcome Address

    Shri Haobam Joyremba Director, Imphal Peace Museum

  3. 10:10 AM

    Instructions and commencement of the competition

    Imphal Art College

  4. 01:30 PM

    End of the event

  5. 02:00 PM

    Documentary film screening

07 Day 7 of 7 Saturday, 7 November

Closing Ceremony

The week closes with a report on the programme and addresses by the Guests of Honour and the Chief Guest.

Illustration of the Shaheed Minar

Programme · Imphal Peace Museum

  1. 02:00 PM

    Dignitaries arrive

  2. 02:10 PM

    Felicitation of the Dignitaries

  3. 02:15 PM

    Welcome Address

    Shri Khuraijam Krishnan Singh Treasurer, Manipur Tourism Forum

  4. 02:25 PM

    Keynote Address and Report

    Shri Haobam Joyremba Director, Imphal Peace Museum

  5. 02:40 PM

    Address by Guest of Honour

    Shri Lourembam Bikram, IAS Director, Tourism, Government of Manipur

  6. 02:50 PM

    Address by Guest of Honour

    Shri Namoijam Kheda Varta, IRS Secretary, Tourism, Government of Manipur

  7. 03:00 PM

    Address by Chief Guest

    Prof. W. Chandbabu Singh Vice Chancellor, Dhanamanjuri University

  8. 03:15 PM

    Presidential Address

    Shri Leishangthem Surjit Singh President, Manipur Tourism Forum

  9. 03:30 PM

    Vote of Thanks

    Shri Sinam Harjeet Singh Joint Secretary, Manipur Tourism Forum

  10. Light Refreshment

All are welcome. See you at the museum.

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