The programme gathered over 200 participants, including students, workers, Vietnamese families, and Japanese friends who love Vietnamese culture. Key activities included a collective walk in traditional clothes, a photo exchange with the photography community, and a flashmob performance entitled “I Love Viet Nam 2025”.
According to Do Khanh Han, President of the Association of Vietnamese Traditional Culture and Arts in Japan (BETORAKU), the parade at Ueno Park was one of the activities prepared by the community ahead of the 80th anniversary of Viet Nam’s National Day.
As overseas Vietnamese in Japan do not have the opportunity to directly attend National Day celebrations at home, the organisers wanted to create an occasion for the community to meet, share joy, and express national pride together.
Do Khanh Han said that the programme was initially expected to attract about 50–60 people, but the number of registrations unexpectedly rose to more than 150, far exceeding expectations. She stressed that the event was not merely a walk or photo session. It was a chance for the Vietnamese community in Japan to connect, spread patriotic spirit, and share the festive atmosphere of the grand celebration with Vietnamese and Japanese friends.
Kenichi Saito, a Japanese friend of Viet Nam, said he learned about the National Day celebration organised by the Vietnamese community in Japan and decided to participate to share the joy.
He noted that every year, many Vietnamese come to work in Japan, which is very beneficial for Japanese society, and expressed his hope that the two countries would continue to maintain cooperation and development.
The event, organised by the Association of Vietnamese Traditional Culture and Arts in Japan (BETORAKU), contributed to strengthening community bonds, spreading love for the homeland, and promoting Viet Nam’s image in Japan.
