The Embassy of India in Tokyo will host a Flag Hoisting Ceremony on August 15, 2026, to commemorate India’s 80th Independence Day. Members of the Indian community and Friends of India in Japan have been invited to participate in the celebration.
The ceremony will take place at the Embassy of India, Tokyo, bringing together members of the community to mark the national occasion.
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Flag Hoisting Ceremony Details
The event will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the Embassy of India in Tokyo.
Key details include:
● Date: August 15, 2026
● Day: Saturday
● Venue: Embassy of India, Tokyo
● Address: 2-2-11 Kudan-Minami, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 102-0074
● Assembly: 7:00 a.m.
● Flag Hoisting: 7:15 a.m.
Members of the Indian community and Friends of India have been cordially invited to attend the ceremony.
For security and access purposes, attendees are required to bring a valid identification document.
Accepted identification includes:
● Passport
● Driver’s licence
Attendees are advised to carry their identification documents with them when arriving at the embassy premises.
The embassy has also issued security-related instructions for visitors attending the event.
Participants are requested to:
● Avoid bringing large bags
● Do not bring suitcases
● Carry a valid ID
● Follow security instructions at the venue
These measures are intended to ensure smooth and secure entry for everyone attending the ceremony.
Visitors have also been informed that parking spaces will not be available for personal vehicles at the embassy premises.
Attendees are therefore advised to make suitable transportation arrangements before travelling to the venue.
1. Celebrating India’s Independence
The flag hoisting ceremony provides the Indian community in Japan an opportunity to come together and celebrate India’s Independence Day.
2. Bringing the Community Together
The event is expected to bring together Indian nationals and Friends of India in Tokyo to mark the national occasion.
3. Strengthening India-Japan Connections
Community events such as this contribute to the strong people-to-people relationship between India and Japan.
4. Honouring the National Occasion
The hoisting of the Indian national flag serves as a symbolic moment of pride and remembrance as India marks its 80th Independence Day.
The Embassy of India in Tokyo will mark India’s 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026, with a flag hoisting ceremony beginning at 7:15 a.m. Indian community members and Friends of India are invited to attend, with valid identification required for entry and no parking available for personal vehicles.
