Japan’s Ambassador to Ankara recited the Turkish National Anthem from memory.

Japan’s Ambassador to Ankara recited the Turkish National Anthem from memory.

22.10.2026 18:40

Japan’s Ambassador to Ankara Masami Tamura was filmed reciting the Turkish National Anthem at a reception. Speaking about those moments, Tamura said, "I learned it within a year. Reciting the Turkish National Anthem is an honor for me."

Japan’s Ambassador to Ankara, Masami Tamura, drew attention by reciting the Turkish National Anthem at a reception he attended. The moments when the Ambassador performed the national anthem in Turkish and in full were met with appreciation by the guests and the public.

"AN HONOR FOR ME"

Speaking after the footage, Tamura stated that he made a special effort to memorize the anthem. Expressing that he learned the Turkish National Anthem within a year, Ambassador Tamura said, "Reciting the Turkish National Anthem is an honor for me."

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