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The Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo promoted Indonesian coffee to Japanese people through the Indonesian Culture House program. With the theme "Indonesian Coffee" , the event  was held at Balai Indonesia in Tokyo, Japan.  The embassy in its statement on Tuesday (7/2) mentioned that  the Indonesian Cultural House program in collaboration with the Japan Indonesia Association (JAPINDA) was held offline for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic hit the world. The Indonesian Culture House is a medium for promoting Indonesian culture and soft diplomacy of the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo to the Japanese people.

Deputy Ambassador to Japan, John Tjahjanto Boestami  in his remarks at the opening of the event emphasized the importance of cultural understanding among the people of both  countries as the foundation of national and state life. John Tjahjanto who is also the Chargé d'Affaires Ad Interim of the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo pointed out that both Indonesia and Japan as archipelagic countries  have  wealth and cultural diversity which have a special attraction in the eyes of the world.

Moreover, according to John Tjahjanto,  a nation will become great if cultural values are rooted in people's lives. 

Therefore, the Indonesian Culture House program is very strategic for Indonesia and Japan. Besides, the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo also stated that more than 100 Japanese citizens attended  the event of  Indonesian Culture House. They seemed enthusiastic in enjoying some Indonesian coffees provided by the committee for the guests.  Among the coffees served areAroma Bandung, Gunung Puntang, Papua, Gayocoffee andMandailingcoffee. Guests and visitors were also given the opportunity to taste Indonesian chocolate products and soto Betawi (native Jakarta aromatic soup).