Tumo Center opened in Takasaki, Japan

ArmInfo. On June 1, the first Tumo Center, Tumo Gunma officially opened in Asia, in the city of  Takasaki, of Gunma Prefecture of Japan.

The Vice President of the National Assembly of the Republic of  Armenia Hakob Arshakyan gave a welcoming speech during the solemn  opening ceremony, underscoring the importance of the program in the  framework of the Armenian-Japanese educational cooperation.

"Honorable governor of Gunma Prefecture Mr Ichita Yamamoto, Honorable  member of the House of Representatives of Japan Mr Taro Kono,  Ambassador of Armenia to Japan, President of the Armenian General  Benevolent Union (AGBU), Founder of TUMO Center for Creative  Technologies Mr Sam Simonyan, Madame Simonyan, Distinguished Guests,  Ladies and Gentlemen,

It is a great honor for me to stand before you today as we inaugurate  the very first TUMO Center in Asia - here in the heart of Japan, in  the city of Takasaki.

The opening of TUMO Gunma symbolizes more than a shared commitment to  youth and innovation. It reflects the spirit of cultural and  intellectual exchange that has defined Armenian-Japanese relations  for decades. Our two nations, though geographically distant, are  united by common values: democracy, resilience, and a deep  appreciation for knowledge and heritage.

As TUMO Gunma soon welcomes 1,500 young minds from across the  prefecture, it will foster long-lasting connections and inspire  collaborative innovation between Armenia and Japan.

I hope TUMO Gunma is just the beginning. It is part of a broader  vision to extend this educational initiative to other Japanese  cities, ensuring even more young people benefit from this modern and  dynamic learning approach.

Let me express our deep appreciation to our Japanese partners for  their trust and friendship, as well as our friends at TUMO for their  hard work and collaboration.

Together, we are building a bridge - one that connects not only  Armenia and Japan, but also the past and the future. May this center  inspire creativity and collaboration for generations to come.

Thank you."