Pages of comics bridge Vietnam-Japan cultural exchange
WVR - On the evening of October 28, in Hanoi, the Embassy of Japan in Vietnam awarded a Certificate of Commendation from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan to Kim Dong Publishing House, recognizing the unit's contributions to promoting cultural exchange and enhancing understanding between the people of the two countries.
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| Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Ito Naoki speaking at the ceremony. (Photo: Trung Anh) |
Speaking at the ceremony, Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Ito Naoki highly appreciated the persistent contributions of Kim Dong Publishing House in bringing Japanese manga closer to Vietnamese readers.
Through imaginative and humane stories such as Doraemon, Detective Conan, and Dragon Ball, Japanese culture has found a familiar bridge to connect with Vietnamese readers.
Highlighting the achievements in cultural exchange, Ambassador Ito Naoki shared that the exhibition 30 Years with Memories - Detective Conan, held in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in 2024, attracted over 22,000 visitors.
Besides publishing activities, the Doraemon Scholarship Fund also stands as a testament to the human values nurtured from the love of books and cultural connection.
Established in 1996 with funding from the royalties of the Doraemon series by the late author Fujiko F. Fujio, this fund has supported nearly 15,000 disadvantaged Vietnamese children to continue their education, spreading the spirit of compassion and sharing within the community.
Recognizing the proactive efforts of Kim Dong Publishing House in spreading culture, Ambassador Ito Naoki recalled the milestone in 2025 when the unit donated 100 Vietnamese-language Japanese comics to the Cultural Information Centre of the Embassy.
Furthermore, Ambassador Ito Naoki noted that under the leadership of General Secretary and President To Lam, Vietnam is intensifying the development of cultural industries, aiming to expand its influence in Vietnam as well as abroad.
In this context, Kim Dong Publishing House contributes to realizing this orientation through publishing activities, bringing Japanese works closer to Vietnamese readers.
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| Bui Tuan Nghia, Director of Kim Dong Publishing House, sharing his thoughts at the ceremony. (Photo: Trung Anh) |
Bui Tuan Nghia, Director of Kim Dong Publishing House, expressed his honor as the unit received the Certificate of Commendation from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, and thanked Japan for their attention and recognition.
He affirmed that this is a motivation for many generations of staff, authors, translators, and Japanese partners to continue fostering cooperative relationships, contributing to enhancing people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.
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| Director of Kim Dong Publishing House Bui Tuan Nghia presenting a commemorative book set to Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Ito Naoki. (Photo: Trung Anh) |
Over nearly 70 years of establishment and development, Kim Dong Publishing House has consistently pursued its mission to bring valuable books to Vietnamese youth and children.
In this journey, collaboration with Japanese authors, publishers, and cultural organizations has opened opportunities for many exceptional works to reach domestic readers, while also nurturing interest and love for Japanese culture.
Recalling the milestone when Doraemon officially reached Vietnamese readers in 1992, Bui Tuan Nghia affirmed that the robotic cat from Japan has become a close friend to many generations of readers.
From the success of the Doraemon manga series, the cooperative relationship between Kim Dong Publishing House and Japanese partners has expanded, from manga to literature, educational books, and experiential activities for readers.
Through this, the pages of books gradually become a strong cultural bridge, helping readers of both countries better understand each other's lives, people, and outstanding values.
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| Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Ito Naoki presenting the Certificate of Commendation from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan to a representative of Kim Dong Publishing House. (Photo: Trung Anh) |
Within the framework of the ceremony, Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Ito Naoki presented the Certificate of Commendation from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan to Kim Dong Publishing House.
