Annual General Meting 2023.
AGM commences at 6.00pm at the Sasakawa Hall.
News
Singing, Dancing and Bingo! Featuring Nalin and the Star combination.
7.00PM at the Grand Oriental Hotel - Grand Ballroom.
with chief guest H.E. HIDEAKI MIZUKOSHI, Ambassador for Janpan.
5.30PM at the SASAKAWA Hall - Guest Lecturer; professor Dilrukshi Ratnayake.
The AGM will be followed by an evening of fellowship & music for the members with Dinner
6.00PM at the SASAKAWA Hall.
Funeral cortege will proceed from jayarathne parlour.
Family burial ground at Borella Cemetery 6.00PM friday 14th October 2022.
LANKA JAPAN FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY OFFICE BEARERS MEET WITH THE NEW JAPANESE AMBASSADOR ON 15TH DEC 2021
The President of the Lanka Japan Friendship Society Mr. Merrick Gooneratne accompanied by Mr. Mahendra de Vaz/Vice President
paid a courtesy call on the new Japanese Ambassador ...
MEMBERS GET-TOGETHER ON FRIDAY 10TH DEC 2021 AT THE SASAKAWA HALL
We are pleased to announce that the much awaited year end Members Get-together
of the Lanka Japan Friendship Society (LJFS) is scheduled to be held at the Sasakawa
Hall,
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"Bana Sermon" and "an alms giving"
Lanka Japan Friendship Society has organized a "Bana Sermon" and "an alms giving"
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MUSICAL NITE 2018 Featuring Nalin and the Star Combination
MUSICAL NITE 2018 Featuring Nalin and the Star Combination on 6th April 2018 at 7 Pm ..........
The order of the Rising Sun from Japan to Wijeratne and Mendis
Kenichi Suganuma, Ambassador of Japan in Sri Lanka, conferred "The Orders of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon" upon Das Wijeratne and Frederick Mendis, on behalf of the Emperor of japan......
Banquet in Honour of the Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan
Banquet in Honour of the Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan - Friday, 24th November 2017
At Galle Face Hotel, Grand Ballroom..
LJFS Organize All Island Inter School Essay Competition
LJFS has organized an All Island Inter School Essay Competition (AIISEC) 2017 in association with the Embassy of Japan closing on 25th Nov 2017...
Mrs. Lalitha Rajapaksa, Vice Patron
Mrs. Lalitha Rajapaksa, Vice Patron, LJFS honored by the
Japanese Government.
An excursion to Pandanus Beach Resort and Spa
The LJFS EXCO has decided to invite all LJFS members, their families, friends and diplomats and staff of the Japanese embassy, to go on an excursion to Pandanus Beach Resort and Spa, at Induruwa on Sunday 30th April 2017.
Deshamanaya Dr. P.R. Anthonis Memorial Oration 2017 – To Be Deliverd By Professor Rajiva Wijesinghe
Deshamanaya Dr. P.R. Anthonis Memorial Oration 2017 – To Be Deliverd By Professor Rajiva Wijesinghe, M.A. D.Phil On “March Of Folly – Lessons In Politcal Leadership In Sri Lanka” On 23rd May 2017 At The Sasakawa Auditorium
58th Annual General Meeting of the Lanka Japan Friendship Society
Confirmed for Friday 30th June 2017 at the Sasakawa Auditorium in the evening.
More details from the General Secretary to follow.
Blood Donation Campaign On 10th December 2016 at the National Blood Centre
The Lanka Japan Friendship Society (LJFS) has organized a Blood Donation Campaign
On 10th December 2016 at the “National Blood Centre”, No: 555/5D, Elvitigala Mawatha,
Narahenpita, Colombo 5 commencing at 8.30 a.m.....
ceremony to be held during the 2nd week of January 2017
The Lanka – Japan Friendship Society (LJFS) in association with the Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka has made arrangements to conduct an “All Island Inter School Essay Competition” in all three languages ....
on 15th November 2016 Balmoral Hall — The Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo
We are pleased to advise that our Society has organized Cocktails followed by a
Grand Banquet to celebrate the Birthday of His Imperial Majesty, The Emperor of Japan
The details are as follows:
Date:
Tuesday, 15th November 2016
Venue:
Balmoral Hall — The Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo
on Friday 23rd Sept 2016 from 7pm onwards at the Sasakawa
The Lanka - Japan Friendship Society (LJFS) is having a
"Sing Along - with Nalin and the Star Combination" on
Friday 23rd Sept 2016 from 7pm onwards at the Sasakawa
Cultural Centre, No: 4, Bala Tampoe Lane (former 22nd Lane).
57th Annual General Meeting , 10th June 2016
With reference to the AGM Notice dated 07th April 2016, please note the change in the commencement time of the 57th Annual General Meeting of the Lanka-Japan Friendship Society on 10th June 2016 at Sasakawa Cultural Centre Auditorium, No: 04, 22nd Lane, ColomboAGM will now commence at 6:00pm. (instead of 4:00pm). It will be followed by fellowship and dinner.
Former Justice Ministry Secretary Dr Nihal Jayawickrema .
Former Justice Ministry Secretary Dr Nihal Jayawickrema has strongly supported the engagement of international experts in the proposed war crimes investigations in accordance with a resolution adopted at the Geneva-based United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
The P R Anthonis memorial oration on “Healing the nation A question of Leadership” .
The P R Anthonis memorial oration on “Healing the nation
A question of Leadership” . The guest speaker is Dr. Nihal Jayawickrama
To be held on 11th May 2016 at the Sasakawa Auditorium.
Lanka Japan Friendship Society Ex-Co Member Upali S. Jayasekera receiving the Japanese Foreign Minister’s commendation
Mr. Upali S. Jayasekera, former Hony. General Secretary and presently Executive Committee Member, Lanka-Japan Friendship Society, whilst being the Chairman, Sasakawa Memorial Sri Lanka- Japan Cultural Centre Trust...
The order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette" upon C. Lal De Alwis
The government of Japan announced the conferment of "The order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette" upon C. Lal De Alwis in recognition of his significant contribution in strengthening and deepening Japan and Sri Lanka relations.
Demise of Dr. Soma Edirisinghe, Vice President of Lanka Japan Friendship Society
Deshabandu, Deshashathi Dr. Soma Edirisinghe, Chairperson, EAP Group of Companies and Vice President of the Lanka Japan Friendship Society (LJFS) passed away on the morning of 5th November 2015 after a brief illness at the age of 76.
Grand Banquet In honor of His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of Japan
The Lanka Japan Friendship Society is organizing a grand Banquet
In honor of His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of Japan on Sat
21st Nov 2015 commencing 7pm at the Samudra Ball Room,
Taj Samudra Hotel, Colombo.