Starting from March 1, 2026, amendments to the Law of Georgia "On Labour Migration" will enter into force. The purpose of legislative changes is to improve the mechanisms for regulating and managing migration processes, reduce illegal migration, protect Georgia's labour market, and ensure its sustainable development.

All tourists entering Georgia from January 1st, 2026 are required to hold a valid health and accident insurance policy.

On May 26, the Embassy of Georgia to Japan organized a reception to celebrate Georgia’s Independence Day. At the reception, the Georgian anthem was performed by Giorgi Babuadze, a Georgian musician living in Japan. As part of the event, the Yamashirogumi ensemble presented Georgian polyphony to the guests.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia, Teimuraz Lezhava, held a meeting with the President of one of the leading universities in Japan - "Waseda University", Eiji Tanaka.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia, Teimuraz Lezhava, held a meeting with Member of the Parliament of Japan, Satoshi Asano.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia, H.E. Mr. Teimuraz Lezhava held a meeting with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, H.E. Mr. Hisayuki Fujii. The Ambassador expressed gratitude to the Japanese side for supporting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia. He emphasized the need to strengthen the existing friendly relations between the countries and the need to further deepen relations in various directions, including deepening trade and economic ties, the possibility of concluding a free trade agreement, deepening people-to-people ties, etc.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia, Teimuraz Lezhava, delivered a lecture at Waseda University.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia, Teimuraz Lezhava, attended the Georgian wine presentation event titled “Poliphonia: Ancient Roots, Creating New Life”

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia, Teimuraz Lezhava, and Embassy representative, Levan Gorgadze visited the Georgian booth within the framework of the international exhibition “ProWine Tokyo 2025”.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia, Teimuraz Lezhava, attended the ongoing clothing and accessories exhibition “TRANOÏ Tokyo".

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia, Teimuraz Lezhava, paid a visit to Oita and Miyazaki prefectures.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia, Teimuraz Lezhava, held another meeting within the framework of the Wine Diplomacy Project and presented Georgian wine - "Kundza Tetri" to the Vice Governor of Oita Prefecture, Ryuchiro Kuwata.