The Swiss Society of the Kansai invites the Swiss community and friends of Switzerland to celebrate Swiss National Day together on Friday, July 31, 2026, at Kitano Club Sola in Kobe. Set in beautiful Kitano-cho with views over the Kobe skyline, the evening will feature an apéritif, official greetings, the Swiss and Japanese national anthems, a buffet dinner with drinks, a cultural performance, and a raffle. Join us for a warm and festive evening celebrating Swiss traditions, friendship, and community in Kansai.
The 1st of August, our Swiss National Day, is approaching! The Swiss Society of the Kansai cordially invites you and your guests to attend the celebration party at Kitano Club Sola in Kitano-cho. Please come and join us at this beautiful venue overlooking the Kobe skyline.
Our program:
18:30 Reception and apéritif — wine generously offered by the Embassy of Switzerland
19:00 Official Program
• Welcome address by the President of SSOK, Jacqueline Teissier Okuma
• Recorded message from the President of the Swiss Confederation Guy Parmelin • National Anthem of Switzerland and Japan
• Address by the official representative of Switzerland Deputy Ambassador David Braun
• Joint Kampai
19:30 Buffet dinner with drinks included
20:30 Cultural performance and raffle
21:20 Farewell song
21:30 Close
| Date: | Friday, July 31, 2026 |
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| Schedule: | 18:30 – 21:30 |
| Venue: | Kitano Club Sola 1-5-4 Kitanocho, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0002 (MAP) |
| Fee: | • Adults: JPY 10,000 / JPY 12,000 • Students 12-18: JPY 6,000 • Children: Free |
| Registration: |  *Deadline: July 25, 2026, 12:00 JST.* |
| Disclaimer: | The SCCIJ may film and take photographs of this event. If you participate, please be noted that these pictures and videos may be used in various media, such as the SCCIJ website, SCCIJ social networking sites, and SCCIJ promotional materials. If you do not want to appear on these pictures and/or videos, kindly notify the SCCIJ staff at the event. |
| Inquiries: | By e-mail to info@sccij.jp |
