Meeting for the 100th Anniversary of Japanese Photographer Shinko Ohashi’s Passing
2025/3/5
On March 5, 2025, Ambassador Sakuta had a meeting with the Seychelles National Museum of History and the Seychelles National Institute for Culture, Heritage and the Arts to discuss events to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the passing of Japanese photographer Mr Shinko Ohashi or Samuel Shingow Ohashi.
Mr Ohashi is said to have lived in Seychelles over 120 years ago and to have engaged in exchanges between Japan and Seychelles through his postcards capturing the landscapes of Seychelles. May 23 in 2025 will mark the 100th anniversary of his passing.
The Embassy is committed to continue working together with Seychelles to commemorate his legacy on this occasion.
From left:
Mrs Sophia Rosalie, International Cooperation, Seychelles National Institute for Culture, Heritage and the Arts
Ms Julienne Barra, Director General for Culture
Mr Sakuta, Makoto, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Seychelles
Mrs Beryl Ondiek, Director of Seychelles National Museum of History
Ms Jenifa William, Senior Museum Assistant of Seychelles National Museum of History
Mr Ohashi is said to have lived in Seychelles over 120 years ago and to have engaged in exchanges between Japan and Seychelles through his postcards capturing the landscapes of Seychelles. May 23 in 2025 will mark the 100th anniversary of his passing.
The Embassy is committed to continue working together with Seychelles to commemorate his legacy on this occasion.
From left:
Mrs Sophia Rosalie, International Cooperation, Seychelles National Institute for Culture, Heritage and the Arts
Ms Julienne Barra, Director General for Culture
Mr Sakuta, Makoto, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Seychelles
Mrs Beryl Ondiek, Director of Seychelles National Museum of History
Ms Jenifa William, Senior Museum Assistant of Seychelles National Museum of History