Hungary's Ambassador Norbert Palanovics (left) prepares for a ceremonial sake barrel opening with (from left) All Japan Chefs Association President Toshi Utsunomiya; Suzuki Motor Corp. President and CEO Toshihiro Suzuki; Japan Hungary Friendship Association Chairman Shinichi Nabekura; and President of the Japanese Olympic Committee Tsunekazu Takeda during the ambassador's official welcome reception at the embassy in Tokyo on Jan. 26. | YOSHIAKI MIURA
India's Ambassador H.E. Sujan R. Chinoy (fifth from left) raises a glass for a toast with Japanese dignitaries and other guests at the 68th Republic Day of India reception at the Hotel Okura in Tokyo on Jan. 26. | INDIAN EMBASSY
Myanmar's Ambassador Thurain Thant Zin (center) and his wife Khin Soe Naung welcome Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Kiyoshi Odawara to a reception celebrating the 69th Independence Day Anniversary of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar at the embassy on Jan. 30. | YOSHIAKI MIURA
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