# Vietnam-Japan cultural and trade exchanges

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-japan-cultural-and-trade-exchanges
> Updated: 2026-09-12T11:11:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Vietnam and Japan are conducting various cultural and trade exchange initiatives to strengthen bilateral ties and diplomatic connections.

In Can Tho, Vietnam, the 2026 Vietnam-Japan Cultural and Trade Exchange Program opened on September 11. The event features over 100 booths showcasing sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, and tourism. Local officials noted the importance of Japan as a partner, citing 13 Japanese FDI projects in the city valued at approximately $1.655 billion.

Simultaneously, the Vietnam Festival in Kanagawa 2026 opened in Yokohama, Japan. Organized by the Kanagawa prefectural government and the Vietnamese Embassy, the festival focuses on people-to-people exchange through traditional arts and cuisine. Officials described the event as a bridge for mutual understanding and sustainable development between the two nations.

## Claims

- There are 13 Japanese FDI projects in Can Tho with a total capital of approximately 1.655 billion USD. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Vietnam-Japan Cultural and Trade Exchange Program in Can Tho is held from September 11 to 13. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Japan is one of the important partners of Can Tho City. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Export turnover for the first 8 months of 2026 reached over 142 million USD. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Many Japanese businesses will see their land use rights in Ho Chi Minh City expire after 2040 and are considering the Mekong Delta as a potential relocation site. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: Vietnam Festival in Kanagawa 2026 opens in Yokohama

The Vietnam Festival in Kanagawa 2026 opened in Yokohama, aiming to strengthen cultural ties and people-to-people exchange between Vietnam and Japan.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-festival-in-kanagawa-2026-opens-in-yokohama

### 2026-09-11: Can Tho hosts 2026 Vietnam-Japan Cultural and Trade Exchange Program

The 2026 Vietnam-Japan Cultural and Trade Exchange Program opened in Can Tho, featuring 100+ booths and cultural activities to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties between the two nations.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/can-tho-city-hosts-vietnam-japan-cultural-and-trade-exchange-program

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