About the Embassy of Japan in Trinidad and Tobago

Welcome to the website of the Embassy of Japan in Trinidad and Tobago!
 
My name is MATSUBARA Yutaka, and I assumed the post of the Ambassador of Japan to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago in February 2022. I was previously attached to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism as well as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
 
Trinidad and Tobago is a beautiful island nation in the Caribbean. While this country is famous for its carnival and steel pan, its development has been focused on its abundant oil and natural gas resources. Japan established diplomatic relations with Trinidad and Tobago in 1964, and will mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties in two years.
 
The Embassy covers 8 more neighboring countries (Antigua and Barbuda, the Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Saint Christopher and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and Grenadines, and Suriname), as well as regional organizations, including the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).

Japan’s relationship with the CARICOM, including Trinidad and Tobago, has substantially developed especially after the visit of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to Trinidad and Tobago in 2014. The business activities of Japanese companies are also increasing in the fields of energy, water and other sectors, while the Government of Japan has pursued international cooperation in the fields of disaster prevention, environment, fishery and education, as well as healthcare, including the response to COVID-19.
 
Aside from sports and cultural exchanges, such as Japanese speech contest, Kendo tournaments and the introduction of Japanese cuisine, Japan continues to enhance ties with people-to-people exchanges through the Japan and Exchange Teaching (JET) program and Japan’s MEXT scholarship program.
 
We are committed to doing our utmost to further enhance our superb relations in many areas through such activities. I humbly ask for your kind support and cooperation to do so.
 
 

MATSUBARA Yutaka

Ambassador of Japan to the Republic Trinidad and Tobago