ISLAMABAD: The Embassy of Japan has handed over around 100 books on Japan’s history, politics, economy, security, international relations, philosophy, literature and culture to Bahria University Islamabad, as Tokyo seeks to deepen people-to-people exchanges with Pakistan ahead of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations next year.
Japanese Ambassador to Pakistan Akamatsu Shuichi, who visited the Islamabad Campus of Bahria University for the first time on Thursday, presented the collection under the “READ JAPAN PROJECT” during a ceremony held at the university.
The books, selected by Bahria University, are in English and cover a wide range of subjects, including Japan’s history, politics, economy, security, international relations, philosophy, literature, language and culture.
Speaking at the ceremony, Ambassador Akamatsu congratulated the students and faculty and described the collection as “a bridge of knowledge”, expressing hope that students would make full use of the books and become the next generation of bridges between Japan and Pakistan.
The ambassador noted the steadily growing interest in Japan among Pakistani youth and said the books would provide Pakistani students with insights into Japan’s culture, society and socio-economic development. He also highlighted Japan’s long-standing economic cooperation with Pakistan, saying Japan had consistently placed particular emphasis on education and respect for autonomy.
Ambassador Akamatsu appreciated Bahria University’s cooperation in advancing people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.
Earlier, the ambassador held discussions with Rector Bahria University Vice Admiral Abid Hameed HI (M) on further avenues of cooperation during his visit to the Rector’s office.
On behalf of Bahria University, Director General Islamabad Campus Rear Admiral Naeem Sarwar SI (M) expressed gratitude to the Nippon Foundation and the Embassy of Japan for the donation. He said the books would help students develop a deeper understanding of Japan and contribute to further strengthening Japan-Pakistan relations.
The READ JAPAN PROJECT, initiated by the Nippon Foundation in 2008 and currently administered by the Tokyo Foundation, aims to promote global understanding of Japan by donating Japan-related books in English to research institutions, universities and libraries around the world.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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