Sharjah - April 27, 2010:   H.E Tkashi Ashiki, Consul General, Consulate general of Japan accompanied by H.E Takehito Seif Inoue, Information & Culture Attaché visited yesterday, May 25th, Al Qasba—the premier tourist, cultural and entertainment destination in the emirate of Sharjah.  During the visit, H.E Ashiki roamed around the various attractions in Al Qasba and viewed the latest artworks featured at Maraya Art Centre.

H.E Marwan Jassim Al Sarkal, CEO of Al Qasba Development Authority, said that the visit would serve to promote future cooperation in the area of art and culture between the United Arab Emirates and Japan.