Turkish Airlines reinforces the cultural cooperation between Türkiye and Japan
The flag carrier supports archaeological studies carried out in Türkiye with the Prince Mikasa Foundation regarding the preservation of cultural heritage and exchange promotion projects.
Turkish Airlines signed a partnership agreement with Prince Mikasa Foundation for cultural heritage preservation and promotion of regional exchange. The cultural cooperation agreement was signed with a ceremony held at the Turkish Embassy in Tokyo, Japan, with the participation of H.I.H. Princess Akiko, Prince Mikasa Foundation President Mr. Sachihiro Omura, and Turkish Airlines Independent Board Member Mrs. Fatmanur Altun. With this cooperation, the flag carrier will support the excavations that started in 1986 in Kırşehir Kaman, located on the historical Silk Road, under the leadership of Prince Mikasa.
Commenting on this significant project, Turkish Airlines Independent Board Member, Mrs. Fatmanur Altun stated; “As the national flag carrier of our country, flying to more international destinations than any other airline in the world, we are pleased to realize these collaborations that will contribute to the promotion of our country. We are reinforcing our very special friendship with the State of Japan, which has been going on for years, in this work. We invite everyone to Kalehöyük Archeology Museum in Kırşehir Kaman to see the works of this project carried out by the Prince Mikasa Foundation.”
The Prince Mikasa Foundation
It has been carrying out archaeological excavations in Kırşehir Kaman, located on the historical Silk Road, for 38 years and has unearthed more than 10 thousand artifacts so far. The Japanese Institute of Anatolian Archeology, supported by The Prince Mikasa Foundation, conducts research on Turkish archaeology, history and culture, trains young archaeologists and experts working in this field, conveys information to young people and the public about the history of Ancient Anatolia and the world, carries out studies on the importance and protection of historical and cultural heritage, protects the natural environment.
About Turkish Airlines
Established in 1933 with a fleet of five aircraft, Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines has a fleet of 429 (passenger and cargo) aircraft flying to 344 worldwide destinations as 291 international and 53 domestics in 129 countries.
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About The Prince Mikasa Memorial Foundation
The foundation was established in Türkiye in 2016 and is currently headed by Her Imperial Highness Princess Akiko of Mikasa. is to conduct research on archaeology, history, and culture in Türkiye, and to foster and support young archaeologists and specialists in this field.
About Star Alliance
Star Alliance was established in 1997 as the world’s first airline alliance to seamlessly offer a wide variety of services to travelers around the world. Star Alliance has received industry recognition, including the Air Transport World Market Leadership Award, and has been named Best Airline Alliance by Business Traveler Magazine and Skytrax.
Current member airlines include Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Austrian, Avianca, Avianca do Brasil, Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Egypt Air ANA, Ethiopian Airlines, EVA Air, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, Swiss International Airlines, TAP Portugal, Turkish Airlines, Thai Airways International, United Airlines. More than 19,000 flights per day are operated to over 1,300 airports in 194 countries. Star Alliance also offers connecting flights with its connecting partner, Shanghai Juneyao Airlines.
For more information, please visit www.staralliance.com.
