Tunisian Embassy Exhibition Introducing Tunisian Art and Traditional Crafts
The Tunisian Embassy Exhibition is currently on view at the Tokyo Fuji Art Museum in Hachioji.
Located in North Africa, Tunisia is a cosmopolitan nation that bridges the African, Mediterranean, and Arab worlds. Its striking landscapes have also served as filming locations for major productions such as Star Wars and The English Patient.
In recent years, Tunisia has seen notable economic growth, a strong emphasis on human resource development, and significant progress in women’s social advancement. In 2022, the country hosted TICAD VIII in its capital, Tunis. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, TICAD VIII was a great success thanks to Tunisia’s dedicated efforts.
While the nation’s economic development and investment potential continue to draw attention, Tunisia is also rich in history, renowned for its achievements in trade and culture, and celebrated as the birthplace of great civilizations such as Carthage. Hannibal Barca—the Carthaginian general famed for crossing the Alps with 37 elephants—is widely known in Japan. His image, capturing the romance of antiquity, appears on Tunisia’s five-dinar banknote.
The Tunisian Embassy Exhibition presents the country’s charm in a compact yet immersive space. Alongside photographs of Tunisia’s world-famous landscapes, the exhibition showcases a wide range of traditional arts and crafts: mosaics from the embassy’s collection, paintings influenced by Arabic culture, terracotta works that highlight regional identities, and delicate traditional birdcages crafted from fine iron wire and wood. At Expo 2025 Osaka, the Tunisian Pavilion’s authentic mosaics and a VIP room adorned with ornate tiles and decorations drew significant attention. This exhibition allows visitors to experience that same aesthetic at their own pace.
Thanks to the embassy’s cooperation, the museum shop offers a selection of Tunisian specialties—including premium olive oil, vibrant turquoise ceramics, and crystal-clear glassware—available at reasonable prices. The museum café also serves a teatime cake set inspired by Tunisian sweets, featuring orange cake and dates (reservations required).
Tunisia and Japan established diplomatic relations in 1956, and next year, 2026, marks the 70th anniversary. This exhibition provides a timely opportunity to rediscover and appreciate the many charms of Tunisia, a nation that has long maintained warm and friendly ties with Japan.
Exhibitions of Embassies Part III: Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia in Japan – Pathways to Cultural Exchange with the World
Exhibition Period: Saturday, October 4 – Sunday, January 18, 2026
Closed: Mondays (except on holidays, then closed on Tuesday)
Open: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Reception closes at 4:30 p.m.)
Venue: Permanent Exhibition Gallery 7 in the New Wing of Tokyo Fuji Art Museum
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- TICAD 8 : Interview with H.E. Mr. Mohamed Elloumi, Ambassador of Tunisia to Japan
- Celebrating the 67th Anniversary of Tunisia’s Independence
