Israel’s Ambassador to Japan, Ruth Kahanoff represented Israel in Japan’s Grand Prix International Orchid Festival which was recently held in the Tokyo Dome.

The festival which ran from 14-22 February, is the largest orchid festival in the world. The festival has been held annually since 1991.

Israel’s orchid table display, was designed by Ambassador Kahanoff and contained an assortment of Judaica and Israeli elements such as a Menorah and an ancient vase. Her highness Princess Takamado, who is the patron of the flower show, paid a visit to the Israeli stand.