Promoting Friendship and Peace between Sri Lanka and Japan at the 2026 Hiroshima Flower Festival: Special Event with Participation of the Sri Lankan Ambassador

■ Overview World Collabo Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo), which holds the vision of "Opening the doors of the world through collaboration," will implement a special project to express friendship and peace between Sri Lanka and Japan at the "2026 Hiroshima Flower Festival" held from May 3 (Sun) to 5 (Tue), 2026. With the participation of the Sri Lankan Ambassador to Japan, the project will create new international connections from Hiroshima through exchanges in music, culture, and food. ■ Background and Significance Hiroshima is a special city that has continued to send messages about the importance of peace to the world. Now, marking the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing, this message carries more weight than ever and must be passed on to the next generation. Sri Lanka showed a spirit of tolerance and understanding toward Japan at the 1951 San Francisco Peace Conference. This history is not just a scene of diplomacy but symbolizes the universal value of "overcoming conflict and moving toward the future." Japan and Sri Lanka, though having walked different historical paths, have been bound by the common ideal of "peace." Therefore, it is highly significant to re-examine the relationship between the two countries in Hiroshima and share its meaning with society. This initiative aims to respect past history while creating an opportunity for new friendship and cooperation toward the future. [Event Summary] ● Period: May 3 (Sun) – 5 (Tue), 2026 ● Sri Lanka Booth Exhibition (Tarupo Plaza) A booth will be developed to experience authentic Sri Lankan food with the cooperation of Mr. Kapila of the Sri Lankan restaurant "Taprobane" (Aoyama, Tokyo). Through food, the booth will share the deep culture of Sri Lanka and the charm of Ayurveda, which has a 5,000-year history. It creates a space for visitors to encounter a "new Sri Lanka." Kotto Roti / Egg Roti / Papadan Lion Beer / Arrack Highball, etc. [Cooperation] S&B Foods Inc., KOKO HOTELS, SPA CEYLON, Ikemitsu Enterprise Co., Ltd. (in no particular order) Stage Program Date & Time: May 3 (Sun) 16:30 – Location: Lavender Stage, Tarupo Plaza "Japan-Sri Lanka Friendship Stage ~Messages of Peace through Music~" This stage will express friendship and peace between Japan and Sri Lanka through music. H.E. Mr. E. Rodney M. Perera (hypothetical name in template: Pivithuru Janaka Kumarasingha), Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Sri Lanka to Japan, will take the stage to symbolically convey the connection between the two nations. - National Anthem of Japan "Kimigayo" - National Anthem of Sri Lanka "Sri Lanka Matha" - "Himawari" (Sunflower) (Composer: Taro Hakase) Performances will be delivered by internationally active violinist Kanon Yasuzuka. At the end, the Sri Lankan Ambassador will deliver a message about the history and future exchanges of both countries. ■ Future Prospects This project will be developed into continuous exchanges in the fields of culture, tourism, and education as a model case for international exchange starting from Hiroshima. We plan to expand initiatives both domestically and internationally to deepen mutual understanding between Sri Lanka and Japan.