SOAR - Japan Chapter
SOAR Japan began as part of SOAR East Asia in May 2015. There is a small Armenian community in Japan, historically formed through trade and later refugee movements, with an estimated 70–80 expatriates primarily in Tokyo. The relationship between Armenia and Japan has deep historical roots, including Japan’s early recognition of Armenian independence and humanitarian aid during the Armenian Genocide. Japan and Armenia established official diplomatic relations in 1992, and both have embassies in their respective capitals.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Gor Manukyan
President
Gor Manukyan is a Sustainable development expert and program manager with more than a decade of experience in government, humanitarian work, and international development. He has held senior roles at the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Economy of Armenia, focusing on agricultural planning, rural development, and policy innovation. Gor also served as the Head of the Tracing Service Department at the Armenian Red Cross Society, where he supported family reunification and community–focused humanitarian services.
His international experience includes serving as an Agricultural Specialist/planner with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and managing programs within SOAR. Gor is currently pursuing a Master of International Studies at the University of Tokyo, specializing in sustainability, development policy, and community development.