Japan-Sri Lanka Expo 2018 on April 21-23 

Sri Lankans will witness an “exceptional country exhibition” when the Japan Sri Lanka Expo 2018 is held on April 21-23 at the BMICH, according to Ruwan Perera, Chairman, Kizuma International Sri Lanka Association, organisers of the event.
Speaking at a media briefing on Thursday to launch the event, he said 80 to 90 per cent of the exhibition would cover the entire BMICH exhibition display space showing Japanese culture and tradition.
He said while last year there were more than 300 Japanese tourists visiting the exhibition, this year they expect 500 Japanese visitors.
There would be Japanese award-winning film shows, dances, music and also famous Japanese heavyweight Sumo wrestling demonstration matches. Explaining the purpose of the exhibition, Ms. Michiyo Furusowa, Chairman, Japan Sri Lanka Kizuma Association said that there are several similarities between Japan and Sri Lanka –both countries are islands, both nationals eat rice, both are concerned about cleanliness and both are passionately kind hearted.  (QP)