Kazakh President Visits Tokyo’s Historic Meiji Jingu Shrine

As part of his official visit to Japan, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited Meiji Jingu Shrine, the largest Shinto shrine in Tokyo.

Built in 1920, the imperial shrine complex features a scenic park with around 120,000 trees and shrubs and is dedicated to Emperor Meiji, whose reign brought major political and socio-economic reforms that shaped modern Japan, The Caspian Post reports via Kazakh media.

During his visit, President Tokayev signed the book of honorary guests, writing: “Meiji Jingu Shrine is a symbol of unbreakable unity and national identity, holding deep historical significance for the Japanese people. I wish prosperity to the Land of the Rising Sun!”

The visit is part of Tokayev’s broader agenda in Japan, which includes meetings with major business representatives and signing commercial agreements expected to exceed $3.7 billion.

In an exclusive interview, Japan’s Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Yasumasa Iijima, discussed future bilateral cooperation, the development of the Middle Corridor, business initiatives, environmental challenges in the Caspian region, and joint nuclear disarmament efforts.