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Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako said;
“We were able to experience Mongolia’s rich history, culture and natural wonders first-hand,”
TOKYO, July 15, 2025 /Kyodo/. Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako have described their visit to Mongolia as “unforgettable.” The visit, which is aimed at strengthening friendly relations between the two countries and paying tribute to war victims, ended on Sunday.
“We were able to experience Mongolia’s rich history, culture and natural wonders first-hand,” the Imperial Household Agency said in a statement, noting that the visit was the first state visit by a Japanese emperor to Mongolia.
During their eight-day visit, which marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako paid tribute to Japanese citizens who died in Mongolian prison camps after the war.
After the war, the Soviet military transferred about 14,000 of the approximately 575,000 Japanese soldiers imprisoned in Siberia to Mongolia. They were employed on infrastructure projects for about two years, and more than 1,700 are believed to have died.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako laid flowers and observed a minute of silence at a memorial complex set up by the Japanese government on the outskirts of Ulaanbaatar on Tuesday. The event was the first time a Japanese emperor has paid tribute to Japanese citizens who died in internment camps.
The same day, Emperor Naruhito played the violin with the Mongolian Morin Khuur Ensemble at a dinner hosted by Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh and his wife Luvsandorji Bolortsetseg. Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako watched the opening ceremony of the Naadm, Mongolia’s largest annual festival, on Friday.
“During this visit, we have been able to gain a deeper understanding of the development of the friendly relations between our two countries, which have been steadily growing over the years,” the Emperor and Empress said, expressing their gratitude to the Mongolian government and people for their warm welcome.
Mongolia, nestled between China and Russia, established diplomatic relations with Japan in 1972. The two countries have maintained close ties since the landlocked country began its democratization and economic liberalization in 1990.
United Airlines Launches Direct Flights on Tokyo-Ulaanbaatar Route
Ulaanbaatar, May 7, 2025 /MONTSAME/
On May 1, 2025, the Inaugural Ceremony for United Airlines’ New Direct Flight Route from Tokyo to Ulaanbaatar was held at the Narita International Airport of Japan.
At the Ceremony, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mongolia to Japan Bayarsaikhan Banzragch delivered remarks, noting, “This new flight will not only strengthen bilateral ties between Mongolia and Japan but also serve as a vital link in enhancing economic cooperation between Mongolia and the United States. The Government of Mongolia is prioritizing the tourism sector under the “Vision-2050” long-term development policy. Japan plays a key role as a major market in the implementation of this policy. The “Go Mongolia” Campaign is making a tangible contribution toward attracting more international visitors.”
The new direct flight will operate three times a week for a designated period. It is expected to contribute to expanding direct air connectivity between Mongolia and Japan, as well as between Mongolia and the United States, enhance mobility for travelers and further strengthen ties in business, tourism, and cultural exchange.
A direct flight between Prague and
Ulaanbaatar to start from June
11 May 2024 Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky welcomed Mongolian Foreign Minister B.Battsetseg. During the meeting, the Czech Minister and the Mongolian Minister positively assessed the bilateral relations and agreed on the need to strengthen trade and economic cooperation.
Minister Lipavsky appreciated the abolition of visa requirements for Czech tourists to Mongolia, as well as the launch of the scholarship program of the Mongolian President.
The Czech Republic is home to the largest Mongolian community in the European Union and the third largest in the world after Korea and the USA.
Minister B.Battsetseg mentioned a direct flight between Prague and Ulaanbaatar from June this year.
Ice Fishing World Cup 2024
Ice Fishing World Cup 2024 It will be held in Mongolia on March 9 and 10
Ogyi Lake, Arkhangai Province
Mongolia is now visa-free for most countries
The good news is that Mongolia is now visa-free for most countries, and there’s also an easy e-visa process available online. To check if you need a visa or e-visa, visit https://evisa.mn.
Don’t forget that if you have any visa-related problems, Tsogoo Travel Mongolia will be happy to help you.
Travel media company “Lonely Planet” identified Mongolia as the best country to travel to in 2024
In its annual “Best in Travel” list, the company names the top 10 countries, 10 cities, and 10 regions best to visit. However, in the list of top 10 countries for 2024, it has been reported that Mongolia has been placed first and awarded a gold medal, considering its vast territory, adventure-filled travel, and rich cultural traditions. In addition, he emphasized that Mongolia has taken measures to support tourism and opened its doors by easing visa restrictions until 2025.
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The 24 Best Places To Go in 2024
Mongolia has long been the destination for thrill-seeking adventure travelers – as participants in the wonderfully chaotic Mongol Rally will attest – but the country is expanding beyond that niche as its tourism board sets its sights on attracting one million tourists per year. In 2023, the country launched visa-free travel for a further 34 nationalities – bringing the total up to 61 – in a campaign that is set to run until 2025.
The launch of new luxury lodges, cultural tours, and the announcement of the country’s first-ever direct US flight, coming in 2024 to the $650-million Chinggis Khaan International Airport, further signal Mongolia’s tourism ambitions.
Following the success of the rugged but chic Three Camel Lodge, Mongolia’s luxury accommodation options are expanding with places such as Yeruu Lodge, which opened in 2023. Offbeat cultural experiences are one of the most compelling reasons to visit the country’s vast, rugged expanses, and local operator Breanna Wilson offers some of the best. After a successful season of horse trekking and the Naadam Festival – a colorful display of strength, horsemanship, and marksmanship – in 2023, Wilson is expanding her 2024 tours to include a digital nomad week, a women-only retreat in Orkhon Valley, and a three-day archery training session with Namnaa Academy, an organization that began reviving the ancient art of mounted archery in 2020. – Ali Wunderman
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https://www.cntraveller.com/article/best-places-to-go-in-the-world-2024
‘Open Skies’ deal will see the first direct flights between the US and Mongolia in 2024
The United States (US) and Mongolian governments are set to sign an Open Skies deal that could see direct flights between the two countries commence in 2024.
The United States (US) and Mongolian governments are set to sign an Open Skies deal that could see direct flights between the two countries commence in 2024.
According to Reuters, the US has Open Skies civil aviation agreements with more than 130 countries.
In January 2023, the US and Mongolia signed a Memorandum of Consultations (MOC) finalizing an Air Transport Agreement between the two states. It allows for “unrestricted capacity and frequency of services, open route rights, a liberal charter regime, and open code-sharing opportunities”.
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https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/united-states-mongolia-open-skies
Presidents of Mongolia and the United Arab Emirates Hold a Meeting
