Japanese Ambassador Praises Croatia's Wines, Oils, and Sports Prowess

Japanese Ambassador to Croatia Wada Mitsuhiro has spent about a year and a half in the country, and he shared his impressions with Večernji list. He expressed admiration for Croatia's wines and olive oils, noting that he tells his friends it's a small nation but a powerhouse in sports and tourism.

Wada also touched upon his observation that Croatian time operates with "considerable philosophical flexibility." He acknowledged that his comment about everything in Croatia being expensive had garnered significant attention, especially coming from a Japanese perspective.

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I was delighted by the wines and olive oils, and I tell my friends that this is a small country, but a great power in sports and tourism.

The ambassador emphasized the strong bond between Japan and Croatia, describing them as friendly nations that share fundamental values such as democracy, freedom, and adherence to a rules-based international order.

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Japan and Croatia are friendly countries that share the same opinion and fundamental values – democracy, freedom, and respect for the international order based on rules.