Celebrating 50 years of friendship |29 January 2026

PS Kalebi and Mr Tomotaka during the press conference (Photo:

Fourth Japanese Film Festival launches on February 3

The fourth Japanese Film Festival, set to open on February 3, marks a historic milestone – the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Seychelles and Japan.

An annual cultural event, the festival promotes Japanese culture and artistic expression in Seychelles through cinema. It offers audiences a chance to experience Japan’s heritage, values, and contemporary storytelling via a carefully curated selection of films. To continue reading, please click here to subscribe to Seychelles NATION’s e copy