A National Day Reception was held on 11 September 2013 at Chinzanso Hotel, Tokyo to celebrate the 56th Anniversary of the Independence of Malaysia and 56th year of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and Japan. The annual event was hosted by H.E Datuk Shaharuddin Md Som, Ambassador of Malaysia to Japan and Datin Norasikin Hashim. The reception commenced with the National Anthems of Malaysia and Japan followed by a speech by H.E. Datuk Ambassador. Around 350 guests filled the Ballroom and they were feted with an assortment of Malaysian dishes buffet, and video presentation of Malaysia’s best features and sightseeing. Among notable guests included Member of the House of Councilors, Member of the House of Representatives, other diplomatic corps, prominent companies and media in Japan as well as Malaysian entrepreneurs and professionals.
