Karachi: On March 10, 2022, Consulate General of Japan in Karachi hosted a Japanese Food Festival to bid farewell to the Consul-General Mr. ISOMURA Toshikazu. Various guests including Consul Generals, businesspersons, cultural figures, and media personal long with friends from various sectors attended the event.
In his speech, the Consul-General reflected back on 6 years of his tenure in Karachi and thanked everyone for their support. The Consul-General Mr. ISOMURA Toshikazu has come to Pakistan in 1985 for the first time and has worked here for 26 years in total as a Japanese diplomat. He fondly recollected moments from his decades long association with Pakistani culture and language and promised to remain connected with old friends. He also reiterated the Government of Japan’s commitment to the progression and strengthening of bilateral relation between Japan and Pakistan.
Variety of Japanese cuisines such as sushi and tempura titillated the taste buds of visitors. Deputy Consul General of Japan Mr. ASHIDA Katsunori captivated the attention of audience with Tuna fillet demonstration and later a lively in-house band performance. The atmosphere of the reception was warm and impressive.