{"id":68342,"date":"2025-03-11T00:00:05","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T00:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/janax-delivering-the-true-taste-of-japan-copy\/"},"modified":"2025-03-12T07:38:13","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T07:38:13","slug":"nordic-circle-building-relationships-accelerating-partnerships-and-creating-lasting-connections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/nordic-circle-building-relationships-accelerating-partnerships-and-creating-lasting-connections\/","title":{"rendered":"Nordic Circle: Building relationships, accelerating partnerships and creating lasting connections"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Nordic Circle\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iiNgMzbyKsc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0px\"><strong>Bridges<\/strong>: What are your expectations and targets for the Osaka 2025 Expo?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-1.jpg\" class=\"td-modal-image\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68355\" style=\"width:250px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-1-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-1-840x840.jpg 840w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-1-696x696.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Finn Kristian Aamodt<\/strong>, Commissioner General of Norway<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Aamodt<\/strong>: As the Nordic Circle, we would like to showcase some of the innovations and cooperation initiatives for our Japanese audience and the global community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Nordic pavilion will enable people to gain a better understanding of the Nordic region and have a good experience learning more about each of the participating countries. The themes of the Nordic Pavilion include energy, technology, mobility, health and sustainability; with two main dedicated areas in the pavilion:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Exhibition Space<\/strong>: Showcasing Nordic life and innovative solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Business Center<\/strong>: Hosting seminars, networking events and discussions on shared challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Japan and the Nordic countries have always enjoyed close partnerships across business, culture and people to people exchanges and we want to see these relationships develop.<\/p><cite><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-white-color\"><strong>Finn Kristian Aamodt<\/strong>, Commissioner General of Norway<\/mark><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What can visitors expect from the Nordic Pavilion in terms of developments and innovations related to the green-transition?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In line with the theme of the Expo, the Pavilion will focus on key industries including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The start-up economy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Energy and Energy Security<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Life-science and health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gender-equality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nordic food<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Space<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gaming<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-6.jpg\" class=\"td-modal-image\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full td-caption-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-6-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-6-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-6-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-6-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-6-1068x712.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">All photos: The Nordic Pavilion<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We have a business center located within the Pavilion which will hold seminars and business-driven events. The purpose here is to present, discuss and collaborate around the challenges we face and present solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the business side, we want to encourage and accelerate new relationships and help maintain the partnerships already shared between the Nordics and Japan. In Tokyo, we also plan to have a business gathering to enable our partner organizations and companies to come together in the Capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-9.jpg\" class=\"td-modal-image\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-9.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-9-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-9-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-9-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-9-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-9-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-9-1068x712.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While the Nordic countries are geographically close and share some cultural elements, each nation has its own social norms and ways of doing business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just as colleagues in a business, with the Nordic countries, there is an understanding that what we do together benefits the entire region. We work closely to solve problems and find solutions together and the Nordic Pavilion will strengthen the working partnerships we have enjoyed for so long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-8.jpg\" class=\"td-modal-image\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-8-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-8-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-8-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-8-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-8-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-8-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-8-1068x712.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We have a good system in place and a good structure in place aimed at creating stronger collaborations &#8211; I think we have something to bring to the table, but also something to learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">With the continued strengthening of ties between Japan and the Nordic countries, what are your hopes for the future of these important economic partnerships?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Japan and the Nordic countries have always enjoyed close partnerships across business, culture and people to people exchanges and we want to see these relationships develop. We may have different cultures, but we share the same deep respect for nature, social structures and quality of life. Norway and Japan celebrate 120 of diplomatic ties this year and both countries will be celebrating this important milestone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-4 is-cropped td-modal-on-gallery wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" data-id=\"68407\" src=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-10.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-10-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-10-683x1024.jpg 683w, 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class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" data-id=\"68410\" src=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-13.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-13-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-13-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-13-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-13-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-13-560x840.jpg 560w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-13-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-13-300x450.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-13-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-13-696x1044.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What message would you like to share with our international audience regarding your role in bringing the Nordic Circle to the forefront of the Expo and your personal vision of the Expo in Japan?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We have this personal and cooperative approach with Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Finland and Sweden coming together that the 2025 Osaka Expo and we want to present the very best of the Nordic region to visitors to the Nordic Pavilion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-7.jpg\" class=\"td-modal-image\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-7.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-7-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DK25-Nordic-Circle-photo-7-630x420.jpg 630w, 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