The Cultural Section of the Japanese Embassy in Colombopromotes cultural interaction between Japan and Sri Lanka, through people-to-people exchanges. Several associations and organisations in Sri Lanka have played an important role together with the Cultural Section to promote friendly relations between the two countries.
Cultural exchange beyond borders is an indispensable activity to deepen understanding among the peoples, to promote mutual respect for each other and to further enrich cultures. Therefore, cultural events in music, drama, dance and art have been promoted by the Japanese Embassy’s Cultural Section in order to enable people in Sri Lanka to learn about the diversified and rich culture of Japan including the language and culture.