The year began with an informative seminar on Albania for Japanese friends, members of the Reiwa Academy and business representatives in the field of hospitality, tourism, import-export, gastronomy, services, etc. In addition to the common values ​​shared by our two peoples, we focused on the tourist and economic potential of Albania, as well as the further strengthening of these ties in accordance with the ever-growing interest from both sides. Previous and upcoming initiatives were also presented, with the aim of promoting investments, economic cooperation and trade exchanges. Those present tasted several traditional Albanian recipes prepared for this occasion, many of them for the first time.