Economy
Cambodia, Japan strengthen trade and tourism links
TOKYO, Mar 19, 2026 (KPT) — Cambodia and Japan are stepping up efforts to boost bilateral trade and tourism through proposed new air connectivity and expanded promotion of Cambodian products in the Japanese market, officials said Thursday.
The initiative was discussed in Tokyo on March 13 between Sin Saray, Commercial Attaché at the Cambodian Embassy, and Tanimura Shoki, President and CEO of Jumbo Tours in Okinawa, alongside Sat Vicheary, President and CEO of Magokoro Cambodia in Siem Reap.
Both sides explored the possibility of launching a charter flight connecting Siem Reap or Phnom Penh with Okinawa to increase tourism flows and strengthen people to people exchanges. They also discussed cooperation in trade, investment and human resource development, including support for school infrastructure and a Japanese language training school to build workforce capacity.
Plans to promote Cambodian culture and products in Japan were highlighted, with proposals to open a Khmer restaurant in Okinawa and expand distribution of Kampot pepper and salt to premium hotels. Cambodian businesses also showcased cashew nuts, spices and handicrafts at the FOODEX Japan exhibition in Tokyo.
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