Tokyo, October 25, 2026 – A 35-kilometer walking march was held in the Japanese capital to celebrate Kazakhstan's Republic Day. The chosen distance carries symbolic significance, representing the 35-year journey of the formation and development of independent Kazakhstan.
The route followed the scenic banks of the Tama River, a popular destination among Tokyo residents for walking and outdoor recreation.
The march from Honhaneda Park to Inagi-Ohashi Bridge took 7 hours and 34 minutes, including a lunch break and a coffee break.
Representatives of the Association of Kazakhs in the Land of the Rising Sun, along with Japanese citizens who expressed their support for the initiative, joined the patriotic event organized by the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Tokyo.
Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Japan Yerlan Baudarbek-Kozhatayev noted that, in addition to official and protocol events marking Kazakhstan's Republic Day, the Embassy had organized a walking march highlighting the public diplomacy dimension of Kazakhstan's diplomatic activities. According to the Ambassador, this initiative has been held on previous occasions and has gradually become a cherished tradition that brings together Kazakhstanis living in Japan.
The joint participation of Kazakhstani and Japanese citizens highlighted the friendly relations between the two countries and their shared commitment to further strengthening humanitarian and people-to-people ties between Kazakhstan and Japan.
