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Islamabad: 11 February, 2020 The Embassy of Japan in cooperation with the MEXT Alumni Association of Pakistan (Lahore Chapter) organized an exhibition of Japanese Calendars 2020 at the Architecture Department, University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore. Mr. Ryuji Iwasaki, Counsellor, Embassy of Japan, Pakistan, today inaugurated the two-day exhibition together with the Vice Chancellor UET, Lahore and other distinguished guests. Japanese Calendars Exhibition is an annual feature of the cultural activities organized by the Embassy and is very popular among the people of Pakistan. This year, around 90 calendars have been put on display in the exhibition with the cooperation of Japan Calendars Association and various Japanese companies. The calendars exhibited today showcase a vibrant depiction of the Japanese heritage and cultural identity by reflecting images from traditional and contemporary arts, from sports, automobiles, nature, heritage and architecture to Japanese Kimono and Ikebana. Mr. Iwasaki lauded the support and cooperation extended by the MAAP Lahore Chapter and UET, Lahore for holding this exhibition. Most of the calendars being displayed are produced by private Japanese companies, and most of them are printed on recycled paper which is a fine example of Japan’s efforts to be eco-friendly. After the exhibition, all the calendars will be distributed to the lucky visitors through lottery that will be conducted later on by the MAAP. The exhibition will remained open for the public for two days(End)