FSM National Day Ceremony at Expo 2025

On July 31, 2025, the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) National Day Ceremony was held at the Expo 2025 venue. Minister in charge of the World Expo 2025 ITO Yoshitaka attended along with representatives from Japan, and Ambassador Kagomiya attended the ceremony as well. President Simina attended the ceremony representing the FSM along with his delegation consisting of First Lady Simina, three Secretaries out of eight including Secretary of Foreign Affairs Robert, three Governors out of four and their First Ladies, Mayors, and performers with a total of over 50 delegation members. Ambassador Fritz (Ambassador of the FSM to Japan), Mrs. Fritz, and members of the FSM Embassy in Tokyo also joined, bringing the total attendees from FSM to over 60 people.
 
Following the singing of the national anthem and raising of the flags for both countries, as part of the FSM’s traditional cultural performance, a sakau ceremony was held followed by a traditional unong or ulong performance from Chuuk State in a quiet atmosphere representing harmony of the community, and remarks by Minister Ito and President Simina. Minister Ito hoped for the Expo to be an opportunity for the two countries to strengthen their friendly relations in his remarks. President Simina stated his plan to continue working towards sustainable development, strengthening the friendly relations between Japan while valuing Micronesia’s tradition and identity.
 
Ambassador Kagomiya welcomes the active participation of a large delegation from the FSM to the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan and hopes for the deepening of the friendly relations between Japan and the FSM.