The Japan Student Services Organization, in cooperation with Japanese universities, holds this seminar to promote exchanges among universities and colleges in the world. Invited to this seminar are students and faculty members of universities in Asia and surrounding regions. They are to engage in discussions with their Japanese counterparts, exchanging information in specialized fields and promoting mutual friendship. The seminar lasts about two weeks.
This page gives detailed information on the seminars held in 2008.
Both Japan and China belong to Asian fish-eating food culture area and have treasured seafood since a long time ago. It is indispensable for the development and stability of East Asia including China and Japan to secure marine resources while restoring marine environment and protecting the ecosystem. The marine environment is under threat from global warming, increasing population, water pollution, and so on and so forth. This exchange seminar was a precious opportunity for students from Japan and China to interact with each other in the field of fisheries sciences. 
During the seminar period, a symposium was held at Chiba University, and it was a precious experience for students pursuing their studies from now on that they could exchange opinions with others at the symposium. Moreover, Chiba University students were very much inspired by serious attitudes of Indonesian students toward their studies and research activities when they had discussions together. When students visited the robot laboratory or the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), they studied the most advanced technologies in Japan, and at the National Museum of Japanese History, they became familiar with the long-lasting tradition of Japanese Monozukuri or shop-floor production techniques since ancient times. This program was very well received by the students as it promoted their understanding about the history of technologies in Japan from various different perspectives.
Mr. Mulyadi Azwar Sannang, UNHAS
The event was the first seminar of the Northeast Asia Student Round Table (SRT), held under the auspices of Akita International University. Under the main theme of “New Relation between Japan and South Korea: From Students’ Perspective,” it prompted active and frank discussions on a variety of topics chosen by students, including “nearness and distance that Japanese and Korean students feel toward each other,” “common interests,” “local contributions and students’ role,” and “tackling global issues from students’ perspective.” 
The seminar, which took the form of an official international convention, was run by and for students. It provided a great opportunity to nurture a sense of international sensitivity, an objective being pursued by Akita International University. A number of actions also took place to ensure the continuity of the event. One of them is an exchange of opinions on strengthening the ties of Akita Prefecture and South Korea between a group of students and officials of the Akita prefectural government and a young people’s association. Further, exchanges with local people deepened through home stay programs and visits to farmers who promote new business operations. For South Korean students who took part in Akita’s famous Kanto Festival, it was a great opportunity to feel and learn the distinctive Japanese culture. 
initially baffled by differences, but we soon became friends as we made efforts to get to know each other better. What we learned from the seminar is immeasurable. But it was just a start. Through SRT activities, I intend to contribute to the improvement of Japan-Korea relationships and the future of Northeast Asia. I thank all who supported the seminar. 
