Imphal–Japan Harmony Week 2026
A week-long celebration of peace, friendship, creativity and cultural exchange between Manipur and Japan.
Online Registration
✨ All events are free and open to the public. Prior online registration is recommended for workshops and panel discussions.
Organized by: Imphal Peace Museum & Manipur Tourism Forum
Supported by: Japan Foundation
EVENT Schedules
01 Nov · Sun
Opening Ceremony & Film Screening
Imphal Peace Museum
10:00Arrival & felicitation of dignitaries
10:10Lamp lighting & unveiling of Imphal–Japan Harmony Week
10:20Welcome & keynote — Shri Haobam Joyremba, Director, Imphal Peace Museum
10:35Speech — Meeli Khuraijam, Program Coordinator, Japan Foundation
10:45Speech — Shri Naorem Praveen, IAS, Secretary Art & Culture, YAS, Govt. of Manipur
10:55Speech — Lourembam Bikram, IAS, Director Tourism, Govt. of Manipur
11:15Speech — Dr. Thangjam Dhabali Singh, Founder President, Manipur Tourism Forum
11:30Chief Guest — Shri Rajeev SinghThakur, Chief Secretary, Manipur
11:40Presidential Address — Shri Leishangthem Surjit Singh, President, Manipur Tourism Forum
12:00Vote of Thanks — Shri Sommykanta Paonam, Secretary, Manipur Tourism Forum
12:30Screening of Film
02 Nov · Mon
Kimono & Yukata Dressing Demonstration
Imphal Peace Museum
10:00Welcome address — Shri Haobam Joyremba, Director, Imphal Peace Museum
10:10Special Address — Shri Naorem Praveen, IAS, Secretary Art & Culture, YAS
10:30Kimono & Yukata Dressing Demonstration — by Japan Foundation
01:00Vote of Thanks — Shri Harjeet Sinam, Manipur Tourism Forum
01:30Film Screening
03 Nov · Tue
Panel Discussion on Peace Education
Imphal Peace Museum
10:00Welcome — Shri Leishangthem Surjit Singh, President, Manipur Tourism Forum
10:10Topic Peace Education in Academic Curriculum for Nation Building
Shri R. K. Nimai, Retd. IASShri Pradip PhanjoubamShri Deben BachaspatimayumShri Malem NingthoujaShri Y. Rupachandra
12:45Vote of Thanks — Shri Haobam Joyremba, Director, Imphal Peace Museum
01:00Documentary Screening
04 Nov · Wed
Panel Discussion on Skilling & Career in Japan
Imphal Peace Museum
10:00Welcome — Shri Khuraijam Krishnan Singh, Treasurer, Manipur Tourism Forum
10:10Special Address — Smt. N. Bandana Devi, IAS, Secretary Skills, Labour & Employment, Govt. of Manipur
10:25Panel Japanese Language, Skilling and Working in Japan – Opportunities and Challenges
Prof. Amal Kumar, Manipur UniversitySmt. N. Bandana Devi, IASShri Masot Zimik, State Engagement Officer, NSDCModerator: Shri Haobam Joyremba
11:50Special Address — Shri Ningthoujam Geofferey, IAS, Secretary Education, Govt. of Manipur
12:15Vote of Thanks — Shri Paonam Sommykanta, Secretary, Manipur Tourism Forum
12:45Documentary Screening
05 Nov · Thu
Manipuri–Japanese Calligraphy Workshop
Imphal Art College
10:00Welcome — Shri Pangambam Kunjabihari, Past President, Manipur Tourism Forum
10:10Keynote & commencement of Manipuri–Japanese Calligraphy Workshop
01:30End of the Event
02:00Screening of Documentary Film
06 Nov · Fri
Japanese Anime & Manga Poster-Making Competition
Imphal Art College
09:30Registration
10:00Welcome — Shri Haobam Joyremba, Director, Imphal Peace Museum
10:10Instructions & commencement of the Competition
01:30End of Event
02:00Screening of Documentary Film
07 Nov · Sat
Closing Ceremony
Imphal Peace Museum
02:00Dignitaries arrive
02:10Felicitation of dignitaries
02:15Welcome Address — Shri Khuraijam Krishnan, Treasurer, Manipur Tourism Forum
02:25Keynote Address & Report — Shri Haobam Joyremba, Director, Imphal Peace Museum
02:40Guest of Honour — Shri Lourembam Bikram, IAS, Director Tourism, Govt. of Manipur
02:50Guest of Honour — Shri Namoijam Kheda Varta, IRS, Secretary Tourism, Govt. of Manipur
03:00Chief Guest — Shri W. Chandbabu Singh, Vice Chancellor, Dhanamanjuri University
03:15Presidential Address — Shri Leishangthem Surjit Singh, President, Manipur Tourism Forum
03:30Vote of Thanks — Shri Harjeet Sinam, Joint Secretary, Manipur Tourism Forum
Imphal–Japan Harmony Week 2026
A week-long celebration of peace, friendship, creativity and cultural exchange between Manipur and Japan.
Online Registration
✨ All events are free and open to the public. Prior online registration is recommended for workshops and panel discussions.
Organized by: Imphal Peace Museum & Manipur Tourism Forum
Supported by: Japan Foundation
EVENT Schedules
01 Nov · Sun
Opening Ceremony & Film Screening
Imphal Peace Museum
10:00Arrival & felicitation of dignitaries
10:10Lamp lighting & unveiling of Imphal–Japan Harmony Week
10:20Welcome & keynote — Shri Haobam Joyremba, Director, Imphal Peace Museum
10:35Speech — Meeli Khuraijam, Program Coordinator, Japan Foundation
10:45Speech — Shri Naorem Praveen, IAS, Secretary Art & Culture, YAS, Govt. of Manipur
10:55Speech — Lourembam Bikram, IAS, Director Tourism, Govt. of Manipur
11:15Speech — Dr. Thangjam Dhabali Singh, Founder President, Manipur Tourism Forum
11:30Chief Guest — Shri Rajeev SinghThakur, Chief Secretary, Manipur
11:40Presidential Address — Shri Leishangthem Surjit Singh, President, Manipur Tourism Forum
12:00Vote of Thanks — Shri Sommykanta Paonam, Secretary, Manipur Tourism Forum
12:30Screening of Film
02 Nov · Mon
Kimono & Yukata Dressing Demonstration
Imphal Peace Museum
10:00Welcome address — Shri Haobam Joyremba, Director, Imphal Peace Museum
10:10Special Address — Shri Naorem Praveen, IAS, Secretary Art & Culture, YAS
10:30Kimono & Yukata Dressing Demonstration — by Japan Foundation
01:00Vote of Thanks — Shri Harjeet Sinam, Manipur Tourism Forum
01:30Film Screening
03 Nov · Tue
Panel Discussion on Peace Education
Imphal Peace Museum
10:00Welcome — Shri Leishangthem Surjit Singh, President, Manipur Tourism Forum
10:10Topic Peace Education in Academic Curriculum for Nation Building
Shri R. K. Nimai, Retd. IASShri Pradip PhanjoubamShri Deben BachaspatimayumShri Malem NingthoujaShri Y. Rupachandra
12:45Vote of Thanks — Shri Haobam Joyremba, Director, Imphal Peace Museum
01:00Documentary Screening
04 Nov · Wed
Panel Discussion on Skilling & Career in Japan
Imphal Peace Museum
10:00Welcome — Shri Khuraijam Krishnan Singh, Treasurer, Manipur Tourism Forum
10:10Special Address — Smt. N. Bandana Devi, IAS, Secretary Skills, Labour & Employment, Govt. of Manipur
10:25Panel Japanese Language, Skilling and Working in Japan – Opportunities and Challenges
Prof. Amal Kumar, Manipur UniversitySmt. N. Bandana Devi, IASShri Masot Zimik, State Engagement Officer, NSDCModerator: Shri Haobam Joyremba
11:50Special Address — Shri Ningthoujam Geofferey, IAS, Secretary Education, Govt. of Manipur
12:15Vote of Thanks — Shri Paonam Sommykanta, Secretary, Manipur Tourism Forum
12:45Documentary Screening
05 Nov · Thu
Manipuri–Japanese Calligraphy Workshop
Imphal Art College
10:00Welcome — Shri Pangambam Kunjabihari, Past President, Manipur Tourism Forum
10:10Keynote & commencement of Manipuri–Japanese Calligraphy Workshop
01:30End of the Event
02:00Screening of Documentary Film
06 Nov · Fri
Japanese Anime & Manga Poster-Making Competition
Imphal Art College
09:30Registration
10:00Welcome — Shri Haobam Joyremba, Director, Imphal Peace Museum
10:10Instructions & commencement of the Competition
01:30End of Event
02:00Screening of Documentary Film
07 Nov · Sat
Closing Ceremony
Imphal Peace Museum
02:00Dignitaries arrive
02:10Felicitation of dignitaries
02:15Welcome Address — Shri Khuraijam Krishnan, Treasurer, Manipur Tourism Forum
02:25Keynote Address & Report — Shri Haobam Joyremba, Director, Imphal Peace Museum
02:40Guest of Honour — Shri Lourembam Bikram, IAS, Director Tourism, Govt. of Manipur
02:50Guest of Honour — Shri Namoijam Kheda Varta, IRS, Secretary Tourism, Govt. of Manipur
03:00Chief Guest — Shri W. Chandbabu Singh, Vice Chancellor, Dhanamanjuri University
03:15Presidential Address — Shri Leishangthem Surjit Singh, President, Manipur Tourism Forum
03:30Vote of Thanks — Shri Harjeet Sinam, Joint Secretary, Manipur Tourism Forum
Imphal–Japan Harmony Week 2026
A week-long celebration of peace, friendship, creativity and cultural exchange between Manipur and Japan.
Online Registration
✨ All events are free and open to the public. Prior online registration is recommended for workshops and panel discussions.
Organized by: Imphal Peace Museum & Manipur Tourism Forum
Supported by: Japan Foundation
EVENT Schedules
01 Nov · Sun
Opening Ceremony & Film Screening
Imphal Peace Museum
10:00Arrival & felicitation of dignitaries
10:10Lamp lighting & unveiling of Imphal–Japan Harmony Week
10:20Welcome & keynote — Shri Haobam Joyremba, Director, Imphal Peace Museum
10:35Speech — Meeli Khuraijam, Program Coordinator, Japan Foundation
10:45Speech — Shri Naorem Praveen, IAS, Secretary Art & Culture, YAS, Govt. of Manipur
10:55Speech — Lourembam Bikram, IAS, Director Tourism, Govt. of Manipur
11:15Speech — Dr. Thangjam Dhabali Singh, Founder President, Manipur Tourism Forum
11:30Chief Guest — Shri Rajeev SinghThakur, Chief Secretary, Manipur
11:40Presidential Address — Shri Leishangthem Surjit Singh, President, Manipur Tourism Forum
12:00Vote of Thanks — Shri Sommykanta Paonam, Secretary, Manipur Tourism Forum
12:30Screening of Film
02 Nov · Mon
Kimono & Yukata Dressing Demonstration
Imphal Peace Museum
10:00Welcome address — Shri Haobam Joyremba, Director, Imphal Peace Museum
10:10Special Address — Shri Naorem Praveen, IAS, Secretary Art & Culture, YAS
10:30Kimono & Yukata Dressing Demonstration — by Japan Foundation
01:00Vote of Thanks — Shri Harjeet Sinam, Manipur Tourism Forum
01:30Film Screening
03 Nov · Tue
Panel Discussion on Peace Education
Imphal Peace Museum
10:00Welcome — Shri Leishangthem Surjit Singh, President, Manipur Tourism Forum
10:10Topic Peace Education in Academic Curriculum for Nation Building
Shri R. K. Nimai, Retd. IASShri Pradip PhanjoubamShri Deben BachaspatimayumShri Malem NingthoujaShri Y. Rupachandra
12:45Vote of Thanks — Shri Haobam Joyremba, Director, Imphal Peace Museum
01:00Documentary Screening
04 Nov · Wed
Panel Discussion on Skilling & Career in Japan
Imphal Peace Museum
10:00Welcome — Shri Khuraijam Krishnan Singh, Treasurer, Manipur Tourism Forum
10:10Special Address — Smt. N. Bandana Devi, IAS, Secretary Skills, Labour & Employment, Govt. of Manipur
10:25Panel Japanese Language, Skilling and Working in Japan – Opportunities and Challenges
Prof. Amal Kumar, Manipur UniversitySmt. N. Bandana Devi, IASShri Masot Zimik, State Engagement Officer, NSDCModerator: Shri Haobam Joyremba
11:50Special Address — Shri Ningthoujam Geofferey, IAS, Secretary Education, Govt. of Manipur
12:15Vote of Thanks — Shri Paonam Sommykanta, Secretary, Manipur Tourism Forum
12:45Documentary Screening
05 Nov · Thu
Manipuri–Japanese Calligraphy Workshop
Imphal Art College
10:00Welcome — Shri Pangambam Kunjabihari, Past President, Manipur Tourism Forum
10:10Keynote & commencement of Manipuri–Japanese Calligraphy Workshop
01:30End of the Event
02:00Screening of Documentary Film
06 Nov · Fri
Japanese Anime & Manga Poster-Making Competition
Imphal Art College
09:30Registration
10:00Welcome — Shri Haobam Joyremba, Director, Imphal Peace Museum
10:10Instructions & commencement of the Competition
01:30End of Event
02:00Screening of Documentary Film
07 Nov · Sat
Closing Ceremony
Imphal Peace Museum
02:00Dignitaries arrive
02:10Felicitation of dignitaries
02:15Welcome Address — Shri Khuraijam Krishnan, Treasurer, Manipur Tourism Forum
02:25Keynote Address & Report — Shri Haobam Joyremba, Director, Imphal Peace Museum
02:40Guest of Honour — Shri Lourembam Bikram, IAS, Director Tourism, Govt. of Manipur
02:50Guest of Honour — Shri Namoijam Kheda Varta, IRS, Secretary Tourism, Govt. of Manipur
03:00Chief Guest — Shri W. Chandbabu Singh, Vice Chancellor, Dhanamanjuri University
03:15Presidential Address — Shri Leishangthem Surjit Singh, President, Manipur Tourism Forum
03:30Vote of Thanks — Shri Harjeet Sinam, Joint Secretary, Manipur Tourism Forum
