A vibrant art exhibition titled “Japan in Art” opened at the National Art Gallery of the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) on Wednesday, celebrating the enduring cultural ties between Pakistan and Japan through creative expression.
ISLAMABAD (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 25 March 2026) A vibrant art exhibition titled “Japan in Art” has opened at the National Art Gallery of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Pakistan National Council on the Arts (PNCA) on Wednesday, celebrating enduring culture Bonds Between Pakistan and Japan through creative expression.
The exhibition was organized by the Embassy of Japan in Pakistan in cooperation with PNCA and the Pakistan-Japanese Cultural Association (PJCA) in Islamabad, and the exhibition was inaugurated by the Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, Akamatsu Shoichi.
PNCA Director General Ayub Jamali and famous artist Jamal Shah, President PJCA Islamabad were also present on the occasion.
The exhibition features about 40 artworks by emerging Pakistani artists, offering imaginative interpretations of Japanese social and cultural life.
Using diverse techniques – including fine brushwork, colored pencils, and traditional woodblock-inspired techniques – the artists offer a unique blend of creativity and cultural insight.
In his speech during the opening ceremony, Ambassador Akamatsu praised the talent and creativity of young Pakistani artists for their convincing depiction of Japanese culture.
He said that the exhibition reflects the deep-rooted friendship between the two countries, which is based not only on diplomatic relations, but also on strong people-to-people and cultural exchanges.
On this occasion, the Ambassador also conferred the prestigious Ambassador’s Medal 2026 on Jamal Shah in recognition of his significant contributions in strengthening Pak-Japan cultural relations.
Paying tribute to his services, the Ambassador acknowledged Shah’s leadership in the arts and his long-term efforts to strengthen bilateral relations. He highlighted Shah’s role as director of the Pakistan Pavilion at the 2005 Aichi Expo in Japan, his support for cultural initiatives during his tenure as Minister of Culture, and his recent exhibition “Remnants of Ruins”, which depicts the devastation caused by Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Ambassador Akamatsu expressed confidence that Jamal Shah will continue to play a vital role in promoting cultural cooperation and promoting Japanese culture in Pakistan.