Under the initiative and guidance of the late Ambassador Jose S. Laurel III, the Philippine Federation of Japan Alumni （PHILFEJA） was organized on July 19, 1976 to promote Philippine-Japan relations, encourage organizations or groups whose members have studied in Japan in their activities, establish a forum for former students in Japan, and to tie-up and cooperate with other Southeast Asian groups of students who have studied in Japan,

 

 

As a Federation, PHILFEJA at present includes the following affiliate members:

（1） Omni Ventures or the Nampo Tokubetsu Ryugakusei which came into being shortly after the end of the Second World War. Fifty-one （51） Filipino scholars in wartime Japan returned to the Philippines to resume their lives as students or young professionals. Sadly, from the original 51 scholars, only 3 are still around but they continue participating in projects initiated by PHILFEJA.

 

（2） Philippines-Japan Fellows Association （PHILJAFA） which was conceptualized through the efforts of a group of administrators and professors from the Philippine College for Arts ad Trades （PCAT） now the Technological University of the Philippines （TUP）. The group consists of recipients of the technical training programs in Japan under the former Overseas Technical Cooperation Agency （OTCA） now the Japan International Cooperation Agency （JICA）.

 

（3）Philippine Cultural and Technical Association of Returned Overseas Scholars （PHILCULTAROS） -born 46 years ago out of the desire to develop mutual cooperation and maintain friendship among the former trainees of Association of Technical Scholarships based in Tokyo, Japan and other AOTS Alumni Societies. Today it accounts for about 70 percent of the 10,000 Filipinos who have been trained under the auspices of AOTS.

 

（4）Philippine Association of the Japanese Government Scholars, PHILAJAMES, Inc - conceived in 1972 by 6 ex-Monbusho scholars, the Association has grown to more than 2,000 members scattered now all over the world. Aside from an active National Chapter, it has five regional Chapters （Northern Luzon based in Baguio, Southern Luzon based in Laguna, Cebu Chapter, Visayas Chapter based in Iloilo and Mindanao Chapter based in Davao City）.

 

（5） Association of Philippine Private Alumni of Japanese Universities （Moto Shihi Ryuakusei Phiripin Kai） or APPAJU - to address the need for a group that will represent Filipino-Japan alumni who studied in Japan not on Japanese Government scholarships, the Association was formed 20 years ago and since its incorporation has undertaken worthwhile activities independently or in cooperation with PHILFEJA.

 

（6） Organization of Filipinos who Studied and Lived in Japan or SAPILNIP - the organization was actually established in 1942 by Ambassador Jose S. Laurel III who was then serving as Secretary of his father, President Jose P. Laurel. It was after 50 years, however, on the 30th of July 1993, that it was revived by the son of Ambassador Laurel, Mr. Benjamin C. Laurel who is now the present Vice-President of PHILFEJA. It aims to contribute to greater and better relations between Japan and the Philippines.

 

Through the years, PHILFEJA has been undertaking and supporting its member Associations in projects that contribute to the strengthening of Philippine-Japan relations. On its own, it has organized annual lecture forums by foreign and local experts on topics that are of mutual interests to its members. In past Philippine-Japan Festivals, it has sponsored an Exhibit of art works by Filipino artists who have studied in Japanese universities. Although its Grand Reunion in March 2000 was not repeated, PHILFEJA has regularly held an Annual Shinnenkai (New Year's Party) and a General Assembly Meeting every year. The Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines, Mr. Ryuichiro Yamazaki mentioned in 2006 that PHILFEJA “has been a staunch forerunner for three decades in the expanding relationship between the Philippines and Japan” and during the 2006 Awarding Ceremony on the occasion of the Philippines-Japan Friendship Day on July 23, 2006 in Commemoration of the Golden Jubilee （50th Anniversary） of the Normalization of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and the Philippines, PHILFEJA received a Testimonial Award Certificate from Foreign Minister Taro Aso.

 

In the international scene, it was because of PHILFEJA’s initiative that the organization of alumni from Asian countries, the ASEAN Council of Japan Alumni （ASCOJA） was born. The first ASCOJA Conference was held in Manila in 1977 and it hosted the 4th Conference in 1981, the 9th Conference in 1991 and the 14th Conference in 2001.

The respective Presidents of each member Association take turns every two years in discharging the various positions in the Board. The current President is Mr. Jose Luis Reyes of APPAJU who took his Japanese Language studies at Kokusai Gakuyukai and his undergraduate studies at Tokai University.

 

 

Present Address of PHILFEJA is: PHILIPPINES JAPAN ALUMNI CENTER, #823 Sergio H. Loyola St., Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines 1008. Tel. （63-2） 7362714
Telefax: （63-2） 7362716.

 

 

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It was 1947 when the Waseda University Seoul Alumni Association was established. Its Busan branch was made two years later in 1949. Since then, Busan City was separated from Kyongsang-Namdo and so the current Busan-Kyungnam branch was created. The said association, ever since its foundation, has mainly been conducting goodwill activities with its alma mater such as holding baseball games with Waseda University in Busan.

In 2005, “Waseda University Korea Alumni Association in Busan-Kyungnam Members’ Magazine (premier issue)” was published. Now that we are living in the age of “harmonization and creation,” the association also is promoting activities to move ahead into the new era.

To study and teach the corporate philosophies of “LOTTE,” “SAMSUNG,” and “POSCO” which are leading-edge companies in the economic and cultural fields of Korea, the “WASEDA LOTTE SPIRIT SCHOOL” program is just about to begin. Through this, competent young individuals will be sent to Waseda University where the alumni previously belonged to. Why these three companies have been chosen is because their founders have two things in common: they are from Kyongsang-Namdo, Korea and are Waseda University graduates.

 

 

“WASEDA LOTTE SPIRIT SCHOOL” is not a formal school. The Waseda University Korea Alumni Association in Busan-Kyungnam will play a central role in providing economics and management classes in seminar style. This program has been planned based on the objective of passing on the spirit and hard-working stance of the founders of LOTTE, SAMSUNG, and POSCO who are also Waseda University graduates to the young people of Korea. Although such details as tuition and school building are yet to be decided, we are striving non-stop to convey this passionate Waseda spirit to the intelligent youth who will be future leaders of our country.

 

 

“LOTTE TOWN” which opened in the central area of Busan in December 2009 is scheduled to become part of the WASEDA LOTTE SPIRIT SCHOOL’s facilities. By using the department store run by LOTTE who boasts the world’s best facilities, structure, and management system, we will consistently promote activities that infuse the young people with the WASEDA LOTTE SPIRIT that have created world-class companies through “hard work.”

 

Kyong Shik SHIN
Head of Waseda University Korea Alumni Association in Busan-Kyungnam

 

 

■History of Waseda University Korea Alumni Association in Busan-Kyungnam

1947 - Founded Waseda University Seoul Alumni Association.

1949 - Founded Waseda University Korea Alumni Association in Busan; association’s name later changed to Waseda University Korea Alumni Association in Busan-Kyungnam.

2005 - Published Waseda University Korea Alumni Association in Busan-Kyungnam Members’ Magazine (premier issue)”

2010 - Launched the “WASEDA LOTTE SPIRIT SCHOOL” program.

 

 

■Now recruiting members of Waseda University Korea Alumni Association in Busan-Kyungnam:

Our association is currently recruiting members. If you wish to join us, please write to the email address below.

 

Kyong Shik SHIN

Email: kimchi7@korea.com

 

 

 

 

 

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India’s association with AOTS started in late 1950’s initially, most trainees went to Japan for technical educations / training.. Since 1960’s Japan’s industry developed at a rate that astonished the whole world. Started for ‘technical scholarships’, in 1959, AOTS saw a rapid growth of number of ‘scholars’ from India and also in the variety of subjects. Like manufacturing technology, Japanese management techniques also impressed the world.
AOTS did not lag behind and started offering scholarships for 2~3 weeks training courses in different management techniques. The applicability and benefits of these Japanese techniques met a great response in developing countries and brought great respect to AOTS. Indian managers trained through the program experienced good results when applying these techniques in India.

 

Today, I am glad to report that managers from almost all parts of India undertake such training. This led to a countrywide network of AOTS Alumni Societies (AAS’s) in India. All the 8 AAS’s came together to form a Federation , Federation of AOTS Alumni Associations of India, New Delhi.
FAAAI has become the window for the Indian industry to learn about Japan’s technology.
Our web site gives a brief account of our activities. In addition, Constituent AAS’s conduct their own courses appropriate to their strengths and available opportunities ?

 

JL (Japanese Language) teaching, training for Translation, Interpretation activities, social activities such as

 

 

(1) Receiving Japanese visitors as guests for home stay, etc . The member societies provide a wide view of the Indian family life in different parts of the country.

 

(2) Cultural activities such as Ikebana, etc www.ikenobo.jp. This broad interface with Japan fondly takes the ex‐AOTS trainees down their memory lane.

 

 

 

 

(3) Organizing short term industrial training courses in Indian companies for participants from less developed countries from Asia, Africa, such training in India in ‘technological level are very useful to the trainees from various countries. Welding, Switchgear Equipment, etc. have become very popular. These courses are very ‘cost effective’ also.

 

(4) Provide training to Japanese University students, young engineers in English language basic IT skills (internship) etc. One of our members is in the process of developing JL teaching systems for the Indian student. We hope its basic version will be ready by end 2010.

 

We welcome suggestions / enquiries to add more Japan related activities to our scope. We request cooperation from JASSO.

 

Reported by Ramesh R. Divekar
President : Federation of AOTS Alumni Association of India, New Delhi
Chairman : AOTS Alumni Society of Central India, Pune

 

 

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The Shanghai Chapter of Dokkyo University Alumni Association is comprised of Japanese graduates of the university and former Chinese or Korean international students who all live and work in Shanghai where fierce business competition continues. We meet once every two or three months to exchange information with each other as well as to spend a relaxing, enjoyable time. Although we began as a small group with only four Japanese upon our foundation, we soon grew into an organization consisting of 36 members within a year. Our group was officially named the Shanghai Chapter of Dokkyo University Alumni Association in December 2008 and as of June 2010, our membership has increased to 54 alumni.

 

 

There are many different types of individuals who are our members such as former Chinese international students starting their businesses in Shanghai as well as alumni who currently are Japanese expats working in this city. There also are those who have come to China, determined to make it their final home. Although we come from different business backgrounds and age groups, the only common factor of being Dokkyo University alumni helps us to easily open up to each other and respect one another’s set of values. Our meetings provide us with opportunities to begin relationships as friends from the same university.

 

Even though times have changed, we all have many common memories, some bitter and some enjoyable, of studying at Dokkyo University. What did we do and what choices did we make back then? Exchanging such information helps us deepen our understanding as well as build friendships and relationships of trust. We can also feel emotionally revitalized and reenergized by slipping back into our college days.

 

 

We are Japanese and international students who both have studied at the same university and currently are world citizens working in Shanghai by utilizing our Japanese and Chinese language skills. Some of our members are also multilingual, using both German and English at work which they have learned as college students. For this reason, we are able to share our joys and woes together. We get excited about the same topics because we are alumni of the same university. Here in Shanghai, we are given the chance to reunite with former classmates we studied together with in college or even once again meet older or younger friends from the same club activities. It is truly beyond our imagination how small the world we live in is.

 

Those who may have initially thought that they were “too old to participate in an alumni reunion” find it a very exciting experience once they attend. “I’m so happy I came. This kind of a meeting is very important” - This is the kind of comment we get from many of the participants. We are always looking for our Dokkyo friends. As long as you live in Shanghai and are a Dokkyo University graduate, you are more than welcome regardless of your nationality or age. Please feel free to contact us anytime.

 

 

●Profile: Dokkyo University Alumni Association, Shanghai Chapter

Founded on February 21, 2008

Membership: 54 members (Japanese: 74%, Chinese: 24%, Korean: 2%)

Age Groups: 20s-60s (males: 74%, females: 26%)

Organization:

Chapter President: Hirokazu Okawara (Department of Law graduate, 1993)

Chapter Vice-President: Minoru Shinagawa (Department of Law graduate, 1980)

Treasurer: Tomoko Kanda (Department of Language and Culture, 2004)

Public Relations: Masaru Yamada (Department of English, 1988)

Golf Tournament Manager: Kazuhiro Wakui (Department of German, 1970)

 

 

●Details of Main Activities

Alumni reunion - twice or three times a year; each meeting is based on a specific theme.

Participating in the intercollegiate golf tournament (including pre-training).

Providing information to Dokkyo University - writing articles to introduce the alumni’s activities in Shanghai (occasionally).

 

 

●Website: http://www.dokkyo.com/shibu/shanghai/

Contact person: Okawara (hirokawara@163.com)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hokkaido University opened its Beijing Office in China’s capital on April 1st, 2006 as the university’s first overseas office, and we have taken the opportunity to establish the Chinese Alumni Association for students returning from their studies in Japan and university graduates working in China. The organization is officially called the Hokkaido University Chinese Alumni Association and its office is located at ＃806 Resource Building. 151 ZhongGuanCun BeiDajie Haidian District Beijing.

 

 

The bylaws of the Hokkaido University Chinese Alumni Association were adopted at the first general meeting on May 8th, 2006. The association’s purpose is to promote mutual friendship between members and maintain contact with Hokkaido University, and it collaborates in promoting projects that serve this purpose. Members are Chinese residents who have been students, researchers or faculty at Hokkaido University. Those with an interest in research or education at Hokkaido University but who do not have the credentials to become full members can become supporting members with the approval of the chairperson. The chairperson, vice chairs, secretary-general and assistant secretaries serve as the presiding officers. A general meeting is held annually and extraordinary general meetings are held as necessary, where deliberations on important association matters take place and decisions on proceedings are determined by a majority of attendees. Funds are collected and expended to cover administrative fees for each meeting.

 

Membership: 228 members as of April 2010

 

Main Activities:
1. Collaboration and assistance for academic exchanges with Chinese universities and research institutes
(1) Joint research between the Asian Graduate Schools of Chemistry and Materials Science and partner schools in China
(2) Holding joint seminars biannually between the School of Engineering and the School of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Science and Technology Beijing.
(3) Concluding partnership agreements with Chinese universities

 

2. Collaboration and assistance with various activities to accept international students
(1) Holding University Exchange Day at partner schools
(2) Participation in study abroad fairs and information sessions held in China

 

3. Holding Chinese Alumni Association General Meetings
(1) 1st General Meeting, May 8th, 2006
(2) 2nd General Meeting, March 8th, 2008

 

4. Holding Chinese Alumni Association Reunions
(1) Beijing, March 8th, 2008
(2) Tianjin, October 17th, 2009
(3) Shanghai, March 10th, 2010
(4) Hangzhou, March 12th, 2010

 

Hokkaido University Beijing Office
＃806 Resource Building. 151 ZhongGuanCun BeiDajie Haidian District Beijing

Tel: +86-10-5887-6455 Fax: +86-10-5887-6456
Email: beijing_office@hokudai.cn
Website:http://www.hokudai.cn/japanese/alumni.html

 

 

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1. Outline of JUAAB

The Bangladeshi scholars who had received higher education in Japan voluntarily established the “Japanese Universities Alumni Association in Bangladesh (JUAAB)” in 2000 under the kind support and guidance of the Embassy of Japan in Dhaka.

 

The main objective of JUAAB is to promote scientific, technological, educational and cultural exchanges between Bangladesh & Japan and thereby to strengthen the bond of friendship between these two friendly countries. To achieve the above objective, JUAAB has been undertaking a lot of activities including the following:

 

a) Publication of a quarterly newsletter
b) Holding seminars/workshops on topics of national interest
c) Holding education seminars and providing guidance & counseling to the potential Bangladeshi students and scholars willing to go to Japan for higher studies and research
d) Offering Japanese Language and Ikebana Courses
e) Helping the Embassy of Japan/ The Japan Foundation in organizing the “Skill Upgrading Seminars” for the Japanese Language Teachers in Bangladesh
f) Holding “National Speech Contest in Japanese” Language and celebrating “International Mother Language Day” & “Hiroshima & Nagasaki Day” as annual events.

 

At present, JUAAB has about 500 members and its day-to-day activities are run by a 15-member Executive Committee elected for a 2-year term. It has also an “Advisory Council” consisting of very senior members. JUAAB is in the process of establishing a Trust called “The JUAAB Foundation” for supporting the JUAAB activities in the long run.

 

2. The Japanese Language School of JUAAB

JUAAB has been running a Japanese Language School of high standard engaging all native teachers from Japan.

In May 2009, the Japan Foundation gave proper recognition to this school in the form of awarding “Membership of Sakura Network” for a period of 5 years and giving financial support towards the salary of teachers. The school is now in the process of upgrading its facilities with the help of the Japanese Government (Grassroot Level cultural Grant).

 

The school offers the following courses:

 

a) Long Course for those intending to sit for JLPT (N5 & N4) and also to continue higher level courses and higher studies in Japan.
b) 3-month Short Course (3 times a year) for those willing to learn the basic conversation.
c) Orientation Course (2 times a year) for the Mombukagakusho Scholarship Awardees.
All certificates are awarded jointly by JUAAB and the Embassy of Japan.

On request basis, the school also sends native teachers to companies/organizations to conduct specific courses to suit their requirements.

 

The school has recently established cooperation linkage with “Seiko Gakuin” of Kobe, Japan for recommending outstanding Japanese Language Students to undertake higher level courses over there in Japan.

 

 

3. Ikebana School of JUAAB

The people love to keep flowers in their homes, offices and public places as a part of decoration. The beauty of flower partly depends on its arrangements. The Japanese way of arranging flowers is known as “IKEBANA” which uses mainly fresh flowers, leaves and branches of plants.

The use of artificial and Dry Flowers has also become quite popular these days.

JUAAB has been running a 3-month course on “Ikebana and Dry Flower Making” with the help of two highly experienced Bangladeshi Experts.

The certificate of completion is awarded jointly by JUAAB and the Embassy of Japan.

Occasionally, the School organizes “Ikebana Demonstration” by Japanese and local Experts and also “Ikebana Contest” for the Ikebana lovers of Bangladesh.

 

 

 

JUAAB

Shuvastu Chirontoni Tower (2nd Floor) 26, Indira Road, Farmgate Dhaka 1215
Tel: 914-5288
Website: www.juaab-bd.org
E-mail: info@juaab-bd.org

 

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Japan Alumni of Laos (JAOL) is a non profit organization consisting of Lao people who have studied in Japan. It was established in May 2003, under the approval of the Lao government. Members of this organization are involved in activities contributing to the development of Laos, drawing on experiences and knowledge gained from their time in Japan. At the same time, they work to promote mutual understanding between Laos and Japan, and to enhance and foster a continuous relationship between the two.

 

 

 

JAOL has 220 members including nine executive committee members as of November, 2009. The executive committee members plan, make decisions and seek agreement with all members on activities to be implemented. Recently, members voluntarily make proposals to push forward with various activities.

 

 

 

 

 

Objectives of JAOL:
The aims and objectives of JAOL are as follows:
1. To increase the opportunities for Laotian alumni of Japanese schools as well as Japanese people to get together in order to exchange experiences, knowledge and skills for the development of Laos.
2. To increase mutual understanding and strengthen the relationship between Laos and Japan.
3. To contribute knowledge gained from time spent in Japan to the economic and social development of Laos.
4. To be a center for information exchange between Japan and Laos and provide access to useful information for future generations.

 

Main activities:
Activities will vary from year to year but each will strive to achieve the following targets:
1. Increased member solidarity
2. Benefit Lao society
3. Enhanced Lao-Japanese friendship
We are involved in the following activities:
– Hosting sporting/studying activities and parties for members
– Maintaining employment introduction services for members
– Introducing study/life in Japan for prospective international students to Japan
– Translating documents/books/television dramas etc. from Japanese to Lao
– Holding education development seminars for university students
– Contributing sport equipment/books to primary school students
– Holding Lao-Japan seminars
– Supporting Japanese speech contests
– Providing support for students undertaking the “Japanese Language Proficiency Test” with the Lao-Japan Center and the Japan Foundation
– Supporting Lao-Japan cultural exchange in conjunction with the Japanese Embassy and the Lao-Japan Center
– Providing support to Japanese residents in Laos to hold sports days
– Organizing home-stays for JOCV (Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers)
– Providing help to send junior high school students to ASJA (Asia Japan Alumni) Junior Programs
– Participating in ASEAN Council Of Japan Alumni (ASCOJA) conferences

 

 

 

URL: http://www.jaol-group.org/
Mail: info@ jaol-group.org

 

 

 

 

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BACKGROUND

1. JUGAS is an alumni of non-Japanese citizens residing in the Republic of Singapore who have received their tertiary education in Japan.
2. JUGAS was formed in 1970 and has since been a uniting force among fellow graduates from Japanese universities. JUGAS members range from young graduates to established professionals, including CEOs, Managing Directors of multinational and Singaporean companies, as well as top and senior Singapore government civil servants.There are also retirees who actively participate in JUGAS activities.
3. JUGAS was originally established as an alumni for graduates who earned at least one degree from a Japanese university. Currently, graduates of a university outside Japan who underwent a postgraduate course in a Japanese university for a period of not less than one academic year but did not obtain a degree; graduates of junior colleges (tanki-daigaku) in Japan or graduates of the Japanese Studies department (or equivalent) of a university outside Japan can also join as Associate Members.
4. JUGAS is a constituent and founding member of Alumni International Singapore (AIS), which comprises 13 graduate associations whose members were local and overseas returned graduates from America, Australia, Britain (including Oxbridge), Canada, Germany, Singapore (National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University), Ireland, Taiwan, New Zealand and France.
5. JUGAS maintains close linkages with the Embassy of Japan, the Japanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (JCCI) Singapore, Japanese Cultural Society of Singapore (JCS), the Japanese Association of Singapore (JAS), the Japanese schools and the Japanese community in Singapore. Internationally, JUGAS also maintains a close relationship with counterparts in the ASEAN countries through ASEAN Council of Japan Alumni (ASCOJA) and the Asia-Japan Alumni International (ASJA) in Japan.
   

OBJECTIVES

JUGAS strives to:
- promote good relations between the Republic of Singapore and Japan;
- provide facilities for social and cultural activities among members, and to provide opportunities for members to meet their counterparts in other organisations or institutions;
- promote and safeguard the common interests of members;
- promote scientific, technology, education and cultural exchanges between the Republic of Singapore and Japan;
- publish papers, journals and other literary works in furtherance of the objectives of the Association

 

The 2009/2010 Executive Committee

The composition of the Executive Committee (EXCO) elected at the 39th AGM held on 18 April 2009 is as follows:

 

President Mr Richard Chua

1st V President Mr Tan Kay Guan
2nd V President & Head Academic Mr Lim King Boon
Hon Secretary Mr Ong Hoon Hong

Asst Hon Secretary Mr Jonathan Khoo Hui Tiong
Hon Treasurer Mr Loong Chee Yuh

Asst Hon Treasurer Ms Toh Siew Kuan
Head, Infocomm Mr Goh Wei Boon
Head, Recreation Mr Simon Ling Chin Hua

Head, Membership Mr Jimmy Ng Hon Yuen / Member Mr Steve Wong

Member Mr Neo Eng Chong / Member Mr Yap Meng Wah

Member Ms Chai Ping Ting / Member Mr Delvin Tan
Hon Auditor Mr Wong Chee Choy / Hon Auditor Mr Yee Jenn En

 

 

ACTIVITIES

1. JUGAS organises and co-organises various annual and one-time activities for its members and the general public. These cultural, academic, social and educational activities not only facilitate interaction among JUGAS members and promote goodwill between Singapore and Japan, but also promote the general public’s understanding of Japanese culture and language.

 

2. MAJOR ACTIVITIES

1. “Ceramics Beyond Borders” Exhibition – To commemorate 40 years of bilateral relations between Japan and Singapore, JUGAS, together with e-Zoo Music and Fine Arts, organised a month-long ceramics exhibition entitled “Ceramics Beyond Borders” in September 2006. Featuring works by renowned Japanese and Singaporean ceramics artists, the event aimed to deepen the cultural exchange between the two countries through the art of ceramics. The exhibition also increased the public’s awareness and appreciation of Japan and Singapore’s ceramics art. The opening ceremony was graced by over 200 VIPs and guests, while 2,800 public members attended the exhibition.
2. Academic Seminars – As part of JUGAS’ effort to promote intellecture exchanges amongst members as well as with the Japanese community and the general public, JUGAS organizes periodic academic seminars for members, the general public as well as for members of other associations and organizations. These seminars have received very well response.
3. Japanese Speech Contest – JUGAS is one of the organisers and judges for the Annual Japanese Speech Contest, together with the Embassy of Japan, JCCI, JAS and JCS. This event is in support of the learning of Japanese in Singapore.
4. “Nihongo De Asobou” (“Let’s Play in Japanese”) – Conducted in Japanese, the signature annual event provides an opportunity for Japanese language students of all levels of competencies to participate in quizzes and games involving the Japanese language and culture, as well as to interact with other fellow students. This is held with support from the Embassy of Japan, JAS, Japanese schools in Singapore and Singapore’s Ministry of Education Language Centre (MOELC).
5. “Annual Reunion of Former Students in Japan from Southeast Asia (SEA)” – Through the annual reunion organised by Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, JUGAS members are able to keep abreast of the latest development in Japan as well as interact with fellow Japanese university graduates from SEA.
6. Networking Events – JUGAS members enjoy fellowship and interaction with fellow members through events like the Annual Dinner, “Networking Nites”, socialising events and excursions.
7. ASJA International Scholarship & Junior Program – Commissioned by ASJA International, JUGAS nominates one candidate for ASJA International’s postgraduate scholarship (applicable for Masters or PhD studies in Japan) each year. In addition, JUGAS also participates in ASJA International’s junior home-stay and exchange program each year. JUGAS President was elected to be the Chairman of ASJA International for a second two-year term from Apr 2008 to Mar 2010.
8. Pre-Departure Briefing – Each year, JUGAS organises a pre-departure briefing session for scholars who are leaving for their studies in Japan, where JUGAS members shared their experiences and adviced on studying and living in Japan.
9. Japan Education Seminars – In conjunction with Japan Students Services Organization (JASSO), JUGAS organised a seminar entitled "Japan Education Seminar" in February 2007 and 2009 each to introduce Japan’s higher education system to students who were interested in pursuing their studies in Japan.
10. JUGAS Book Prizes – To promote the learning of Japanese among young Singaporean students, JUGAS awards book prizes annually to over 30 top students who studied Japanese as a third language at Singapore’s MOELC from secondary one to junior college 2nd year.
    

MEMBERSHIP

As at May 2009, JUGAS has 354 members, comprising 341 Life and Ordinary members; and 13 Associate members. The following tables show the profile of JUGAS members.

 

Distribution of members by institution (Percentage):
University of Tokyo 13.9
Tokyo Institute of Technology 11.0
Osaka University 7.8
Kyoto University 6.1
National Defence Academy 5.2
Waseda University 4.6
Tokyo University of Fisheries 4.3
Yokohama National University 3.5
Hitotsubashi University 3.5
Tokyo University of Foreign Studies 2.9
Tohoku University 2.3
Kyushu University 2.3
Chiba University 2.0
Nihon University 1.7
Others (<5) 28.9
Total 100.00

 

Distribution of members by field of study (Percentage):
Electrical & Electronics Enginr 21
Marine & Naval Architecture 10.5
Economics 8.7
Mechanical Engineering 8.4
Business & Commerce 6.6
Engineering (Others) 5.7
Computer & Information Science 5.4
Fisheries 4.2
Japanese Language & Studies 4.2
Chemistry & Chemical Engineering 3.3
Civil Engineering 2.7
Humanity Studies 2.7
Science 2.4
Medicine & Dentistry 2.1
Arts 1.8
Industrial Studies 1.8
Others (<5 each) 8.5
Total 100.00

Web: http://web.jugas.org.sg

 

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A Brief Introduction
The Japanese Universities Alumni Association, Nepal (JUAAN) is an alumnus of Japanese universities which was established in 1973. The aim of JUAAN is to unite all students who have returned to Nepal from Japan so that the knowledge and skills acquired in Japan are used for the development of the nation. This Association was reorganized in 1996 with its present name for the purpose of expanding its activities. And we are happy to report that our efforts towards this aim have been encouraging.

 

The relationship between Nepali students and the people of Japan is over a hundred years old, and there are close links between the cultural heritage of Nepal and the traditional Japanese culture through a deep-rooted history that goes back centuries. With this in mind, apart from regular activities in its own field, JUAAN helps to nurture and promote better understanding and friendship between the people of both countries.

Regular Activities
Quarterly Benkyokai (meeting), symposium, Education Fair – Study in Japan, orientation for new Monbukagakusho students, ikebana classes, Japanese film shows, publication of bulletins and cultural programs, are some of the many regular activities JUAAN hold. An annual get-together program is also held, in which all members and many dignitaries participate. More regularly, members actively participate in the Benkyokai – discussing contemporary
Japanese affairs and other Japanese topics of special interest.

JUAAN organized the first meeting of the South Asian Federation of Japanese Universities Alumni Association (SAFJUAA) on March 29, 2005 in which delegates from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and India (by mail) participated. The charter of SAFJUAA was drafted and all the member countries and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA) formally endorsed it at the 5th Reunion Program (Tsudoi) held in Tokyo, in December 2005. Member countries organize the SAFJUAA annual meeting by rotation.

The second annual SAFJUAA was held in Dhaka in March 2008, the third annual meeting was held in New Delhi, March 2009 and the fourth meeting scheduled in Kathmandu in February 2010. The main aim of SAFJUAA is to establish link among Japanese alumni organizations in the region and to further promote friendship and understanding with Japanese people.

In February 2005, JUAAN opened a Japanese Studies Corner at the Central Library of Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu. Books on Japan were donated by the Trust. New books on Japan are being added every year.

Trust Committee:
JUAAN manages the Sakai Lions Club and Imanishi Memorial Fellowship Trust. Annual cash prizes are distributed to Nepali scholars for writing articles on Japan or Nepal-Japan relations. The objective of the Trust is to promote understanding of Japan and friendship among the people of both the countries.

SAKURA Plantation in Kathmandu
JUAAN, with the cooperation of the Embassy of Japan, planted over one hundred samplings of different varieties of Sakura to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between Nepal and Japan on September 1, 2006. The Sakura was donated by the Sakura Association of Japan and with the cooperation of Mr. Tatsuo Morimoto, a tree doctor, of Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture.

In 2001 JUAAN took the initiative in restoring and cleaning the environment of the world heritage site around Changu Narayan Temple. The program was supported by the Embassy of Japan through the Grass Roots Project Scheme.

 

 

The 100th Anniversary of Nepali Students in Japan

In 1902 (Meiji 35 nen) the Government of Nepal dispatched a group of eight students to Japan for higher education. Thus, in 2002 JUAAN celebrated the 100th year of Nepali students in Japan with various cultural programs, a symposium and publication of books.

Incidentally, these students were the first Nepali students to go abroad under a government scholarship. In this respect Nepali leaders were among the pioneers to look to the East (Japan) for higher education.

Seeds of wisteria (Fuji-no-hana), chrysanthemum (Kiku), persimmon (Kaki) and chestnut (Kuri) that were brought and sowed a century ago in Kathmandu by those youths still grow and bloom and remain as a lasting testimony to the spirit of the eight youths who took a voyage to Japan and to the generous spirit of Nihon.

 

These are a few of JUAAN’s activities. Please contact us via e-mail, and we will send other details in subsequent mails.

 

URL:http://www.juaan.org.np/
Mail:president@juaan.org.np

 

 

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"We, in order to unite the graduates from Japan by a common tie of fellowship, foster the feelings of friendship and love toward each other, promote the friendship between Japan and Malaysia, and encourage education in Japan, do ordain and establish the constitution for our government". With those words, the embryonic Japan Graduates’ Association of Malaysia (“JAGAM”) began with 22 Malaysian graduates from different Japanese universities in Mirama Hotel of Kuala Lumpur in 1970. The pro tem committee was led by the late Mr. Yeo Yan Kim and Mr. Gan Kok Eng as President and Secretary General respectively.  Today, JAGAM —a powerful network of 1,171 members— is one of the largest country-alumni association in Malaysia.  Membership in JAGAM is all about pride—pride in being graduates from Japan and in being affiliated with the best alumni association in Malaysia.

 

Our missions are:

1. To promote, encourage and foster civic, social and cultural activities amongst members of the Association;
2. To advise, aid and guide members on their return to Malaysia with respect to opportunities of employment and conditions of employment;
3. To advise, aid and guide intending students and post-graduate students who will be or are furthering their studies in Japan;
4. To promote goodwill and better understanding between Malaysia and Japan.

Conveniently located near the heart of Klang Valley, the JAGAM club house offers nearly 2,000 square feet of space specifically designed for the comfort and enjoyment of our members. In addition, the club house gives JAGAM space in a single location to house its secretariat and to hold activities and functions. JAGAM’s annual events and programs - such as Bonenkai, Shinnenkai, JAGAM Nite and Bon-odori - connect members to each other and to Japanese community in Malaysia.

 

The JAGAM library at the club house has a comprehensive, easily accessed collection of information on Japan and story books. The library is open to members and public. JAGAM members have been and are still conducting Japanese language classes at the Clubhouse since 1988. Response from the public to the classes has been very good. More than 500 students have since completed the classes on basic and intermediate Japanese language courses. JAGAM also involves in local communities, spreading the spirit of service to those in need.

 

After their college days have passed, members are still thirsty for knowledge. Our Lifelong Learning provides opportunities for members and also public to attend free talks and seminars on topics ranging from economics, investments, science and engineering, legal and management, healthcare, Japan-Malaysia relations and others.

 

Besides administrating the EJU examinations and Japan Education Fair, JAGAM provides free counseling, career talks and visits high schools to promote study in Japan. We interact with students leaving for Japan by holding orientation sendoff and other networking activities. In order to foster a better relationship between the youth of Japan and Malaysia, we actively promote and encourage junior students to participate in exchange programs such as ASJA Junior Exchange and Wing Fukuoka Exchange. All the students come back with sweet memories in Japan.

 

As an active advocate to green society, JAGAM communicate with members through email, Google group, Facebook and our own website. The IT technology enables members to keep abreast of activities, employment opportunities and publications and also offers opportunities for member-to-member connections.

 

In summary, we believe that our members and friends are truly the heart and soul of the JAGAM and thus we seek to reach, serve and engage all Japan graduates and students; to foster a lifelong intellectual and emotional connection between JAGAM and its members; and to provide Japan-Malaysia relationship with goodwill and support.

 

 

 

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MAJA (Myanmar Association of Japan Alumni) was formed on 10 December 2001, on the National Day of Union of Myanmar with 49 founding members. Most of them were our patrons who have studied in Japan during the second World War years of 1943-1945. Though official organisation was not formed over the years, former Japan Alumni were quite active, sending trainees to Japan and neighbouring countries under AOTS programme (Association for Overseas Technical Scholarship.) MAJA was officially recognised by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Union of Myanmar on 28 February, 2002.

 

 

Activities

1. Annually we conduct EJU twice a year.
2. Japanese Language Proficiency Test in cooperation with the Embassy of Japan on the 1st Sunday of December, every year.
3. Japan Education Seminar once a year, with officials of JASSO coming to Myanmar to conduct the Seminar.
4. Japanese Cultural Show organised by MAJA, once a year for Myanmar audience.
5. Paying respect to the Patrons of MAJA once a year, in accordance with the Buddhist tradition.
6. Also MAJA in cooperation with the Embassy of Japan, conducts Japanese Speech Contest and Translation Test (Japanese language to Myanmar language), once a year.
7. Also EC meetings are held once a month and also Emergency meetings whenever necessary.
8. MAJA interviews and selects Middle School students, three boys and three girls every year to send to Toyota City, Japan, for home stay and educational tour.
9. Selection of a Post-graduate student for ASJA (Asia Japan Alumni) International every year, to study for a Master's degree in a Japanese university.
   

 

(Contact)

Address: Myanmar Association of Japan Alumni (MAJA)
Pearl condominium, Room (707), Building (C), Kaba Aye Pagoda Road, Bahan Township, Yangon, Myanmar.
Tel: 951-534348, 098612151
E-mail: maja-ygn@goldenland.com.mm

 

 

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Overseas Students Japanese Scholarship Association - an ideal place to foster friendship among former international students in Japan

 

An organization comprising members with master’s and doctor’s degrees

Taiwanese who come to Japan to study are not the most numerous in Asia, but, still, more than 1,000 students from the country come to study or on short-training programs in Japan. Once returning home, these former international students often form alumni associations and other related organizations. Unique among them is the Overseas Students Japan Scholarship Alumni, an active organization in which the membership is the largest in Taiwan. All of its members, who studied in various parts of Japan, have either master’s or doctor’s degrees.

 

This alumni association, as its name suggests, was formed by former Japanese government scholarship students and by Interchange Association scholarship students after diplomatic relations were severed. Its members were scattered throughout Japan, but they got together once a year over a meal sponsored by the Taipei office of the Interchange Association Japan. The occasion has led to more get-togethers. In the beginning, Tsai, Pine-Li, Emeritus Professor and other senior Taiwanese students who studied in Japan organized this annual event. Later, articles of association were formally set in 1988 to re-launch the gathering under the name of the Overseas Students Japanese Scholarship Association. Through the annual membership convention, it offers a place where its members can get to know one another better.

 

 

An ideal place to foster friendship among international students in Japan

To deepen friendship among its members and build mutual support, promote Japan-Taiwan information and culture exchanges, enhance research on Japanese academic achievements, and strengthen friendship between Japan and Taiwan—these are the aims of this organization. To promote friendship and mutual support among members, a membership list is produced, to be renewed every year. Starting in 2000, we began issuing the alumni magazine “ Japanese Overseas Students Magazine” that carries the following: records of study in Japan kept by members and their current activities; opinions based on the observation of the Japanese politics, cultures, economy, and society; information on studying in Japan, Japan-Taiwan relationships, academic activities, and recent trends. A total of 16 editions have already been issued so far; the magazine is regarded as an important record of information and facts for students who are going to study in Japan with scholarships.

In 2006, the Taipei office of the Interchange Association Japan opened a Web site called the “YuYu Campus” (http://www.koryu.or.jp/yuyuc/ez3_contents.nsf/Top), providing a quicker way to access information on studying in Japan and further stimulating exchanges among its members.

 

Today, 2,140 scholarship students in Japan are on the membership list, of whom over 200 take part in the alumni activities, all on a voluntary basis. Some of them who live in distant places come and take part, and others who do not have time support our activities by submitting membership fees and showing interest in Japan-Taiwan information. Many alumni members are active in such professional fields as academia, politics, law, and business. Their activities cover wide areas in society where they are appreciated for their tangible contributions. Some of them are asked to take important government positions for their expertise and experiences of studying in Japan.

 

 

 

Efforts to further strengthen Japan-Taiwan ties

This alumni association has 20 years of history. Since his appointment as its chairman, Henry Hau-Min Rai, Attorney at Law has executed his busy duties with a sense of mission and passion toward promoting Japan-Taiwan exchanges and helping international students in Japan. He also has offered to use his Taiwanese law firm, Formosa Transnational Attorneys at Law , as a liaison office. His volunteer spirit has brought other directors together for the association to function as a united group. With their efforts, the association has grown to the current size.

 

We hold the national convention each year to deepen friendship among our members and study-in-Japan seminar to convey the experiences of former students who once studied in Japan. We also issue a magazine recording these facts twice a year and take our members on a trip from time to time. Since 2000, we have been supporting the annual Japan Education Fair at the invitation of the Japan Student Services Organization. Last year, our members began providing lodgings in Taiwan, free of charge, to the trainees of the Japanese Foreign Ministry, contributing to international exchanges in daily activities.

As has been mentioned above, this organization makes every attempt to utilize what students learned in Japan and deepen Japan-Taiwan ties so that it can serve as an important bridge between the two countries.

 

List of the 7th term directors and auditors

• President: Rai, Hau-Min, Lawyer

• Executive Secretary: Liu, Be-Rung, Coordinator, National Dr.Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall

• Finance Director: Chen, Ho-Liang, Professor

• Standing Director:
  Rai, Hau-Min, Lawyer
  Hwang, Tzong-Leh, Professor
  Liaw, Der-Jang, Professor
  Chen, Ho-Liang
  Liu, Be-Rung

• Director:
  Lii, Sheng-Yann, Chairman, EXIM Bank
  Lee, Ya-Jung, Professor
  Huang, Ching-Jung, Professor
  Hsiang, Su-Hai, Professor
  Chen, Bo-Chih, Assistant Research Fellow
  Yang, Szu-Wei, President, National Taichung University
  Wu, Yu-Chang , Architect
  Kuan, Mei-Yen, Assistant Professor
  Chen, Ching-Li, Research Fellow
  Yen, Shu-Chuan, Specialist, Academia Historica

• Alternate Director:
  Su, Wen-Yu, Assistant Professor
  Hsu, Hwai-Li, Lawyer
  Fan, Jui-Hua, Lawyer
  Koh, Bing Chang, Engineer
  Sung, Huey-Lin, Dentist

• Standing Superviser: Hsu, Chieh-Lin, Chairman, Japan Research Institute in Taiwan

• Superviser:
  Hsu, Hsui-The, Former President, The Examination Yuan of R.O.C.
  Yu, Huan-Teng, Professor
  Wei, Mei-Yueh (Retired)
  Su Chii-Cherng, Executive Assistant, Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japanese

• Alternate Superviser:
  Chung, Wen-Yueh, Lawyer
  Chen, Wen-Miin, Professor
  Kun-Li,  Wang, Associate Professor
  

(Contact)

Address:15F., Lotus Bldg. 136 Jen Ai Rd., Sec. 3, Taipei 106, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Email:hau-min.rai@taiwanlaw.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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First I would like to express my deep thanks the editorial board of JASSO eNewsletter for giving us this opportunity to introduce our alumni.

The Jordan-Japan Academic Society (JJAS) was established on the 4th of March 2004, under the patronage of his Excellency the Japanese ambassador to Jordan at that time Mr. Koichi OBATA. Mr. OBATA described it as new Jordan – Japan friendship association and pointed that it would actively contribute to the development of the country and also in the enhancement of the relationship between two countries. In fact it took us more than a year of continuous meetings and discussions to finalize the constitution of JJAS. In this regard I should, here on behalf of my colleagues in JJAS, admire the efforts of the Japanese embassy staff for their help and support.

In Jordan the ordinary peoples has very good feelings and admiration toward Japan and Japanese people. It is usual to hear in the Jordanians say the word “perfect as Japanese.” But there is a lack of information about the two nations, in this regard we who graduated from Japanese universities and lived in Japan have the responsibility to introduce or act as a bridge between our two civilizations and nations.

Therefore, JJAS is aiming upon its establishment at promoting good relations between Jordan and Japan mainly in the academic field, and then to provide and facilitate social and cultural activities. Besides that, JJAS is aiming at promoting scientific; technologies education exchange between the two countries, as well as to provide the opportunities for JJAS members to meet with their counter parts in other organizations and institutions in both countries.

We in JJAS have many activities such as proposal for Japanese teaching sponsorship, facilitation and arrangement for those in academic Japanese from Japan who are conducting research in Jordan in any field of science. JJAS had already facilitated the state and help of some academic from Japanese universities, in the field of politics, education and social science. Exchange ideas and participate in all activities conducted by Japanese embassy in Jordan mainly the cultural activities. Exchange ideas and participate with Japanese youth parliament mission to Jordan. JJAS has its member in the Monbusho candidates screening committee. Besides that JJAS is introducing Japanese cultural and customs to Jordanian people in different local media like local newspaper and magazine. And it gives any advice and consultation upon request for any Jordanian interested in Japan related issues and academic career. Moreover, JJAS dispatch its members to deliver lectures to introduce Jordan culture, customs, and some daily live hints for survival in Jordan to JICA seniors and junior volunteers. Also it has a regular member in the committee for annual Japanese language speech contest. JJAS has helped distributing and facilitating the questionnaire conducted in Japan via email to all its members for a PhD study about Middle East. JJAS is recently working on initiating a scholarship program between Jordanian Universities for Japanese students who want to study in Jordan in Arabic and Islamic majors. JJAS members, regularly participate in the official Japanese events held in Jordan, like national holidays. JJAS held annual general assembly meeting for all members under the support of Japanese Embassy in Amman.

However, there are some obstacles facing us, which are mainly the small number of members, this cause no regular income, thus we lack the place, too. In trying to solve this problem we suggested an annual membership fee. Moreover, JJAS request to be in the mailing list of the Japanese foreign ministry for future events and activities and opportunities.

 

We asked to invite JJAS to play a role in any consultation for research related to Middle East and Jordan in particular in the fields of economy, industry, cultural, and academic. And to recognize JJAS as coordinators and facilitators any Japanese official missions upon the request and collaboration with Japanese Embassy.

 

At the end we have a lot of ambitions such as stress on the role of JJAS in tighten the relationship between Jordan and Japan, through academic and cultural exchange. In fact the Monbusho graduates are the true Japanese ambassadors to Jordan, because they can easily transfer the knowledge and bridging the cultural gap between the two nations. We are looking to initiate a regional cooperation and coordination between JJAS and similar societies in the Middle East countries. In fact we are looking for regional alumni association for the Middle East or west Asian countries alumni’s.

(Contact)

Our homepage is branched from Japanese embassy in Jordan homepage:

(Japanese embassy in Jordan)
http://www.jordan.emb-japan.go.jp/eng_page/culture/en_jjas01.htm
(JJAS)

http://jjas.page.tl/

 

 

 

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MAAP Is an organization of the scholars, scientists, doctors, engineers etc. who were awarded scholarships by the MEXT (Ministry of Education, Science and Culture and Technology, Japan: Monbukagakusho) or any other source/agency for higher studies in Japan at least for one year stay in Japan. It was founded in March 1996 in Islamabad, Pakistan; and has a membership of about 80 throughout the country.
Since January 2002, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan has been organizing the program for Reunion of Former Students in Japan from Southwest Asian Countries. This program is a part/follow-up of the after-care program for persons who have returned to their countries after studying in Japan, and also to promote the activity of Alumni associations in respective country/region.

 

 

Objectives:

• Develop contacts with the Monbukagakusho scholars and organize them under MAAP umbrella.
• Establish linkages with associations of former students of Japanese Universities in other countries (Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India, etc.), with the view of exchanging information of mutual benefits, share on activities to enhance MAAP role to strengthen bilateral cultural ties.
• Provides guidance to the students seeking admission in Japan.
• Undertake cultural activities that may enhance mutual understanding and build cooperative and friendly relationship between Japan and Pakistan.

 

The following are members of the Executive Committee of MAAP, elected on 27 April, 2007. Their tenure is from 1 May 2007 until 30 April 2009:

President : Dr. Mohammad Akbar

Vice President : Engr. Zafar Mahmood
General Secretary : Dr. Nasir M .Khan

Joint Secretary : Dr. Iftikhar Azim Niaz

Finance Secretary : Dr. Khalid Rashid

Information Secretary : Dr. Munir Ahmad

Activities:

--Publishes a bi-annual MAAP Newsletter.

 

--Arranging regular monthly MAAP meetings to discuss agenda items and share of ideas, also attended by officials from Japanese Embassy.

 

--Being one of the regional members of South Asian Federation of Japanese Universities Alumni Association (SAFJUAA) participate in all regional level activities / workshops etc.

 

--Participate / arrange various cultural events /programs in association with Japanese Embassy, Islamabad and Pak-Japan cultural Association, such as:

• Japanese Film Festival, Japan Children Art Competition & Speech Contest, Japanese Calendars Exhibition,Ikebana Workshop
• Japan Week (Japanese poetry, Japanese comedy, Japanese traditional tea ceremony, etc.)
• Orientation seminars for students/faculty in various universities interested in higher education in Japan.
• Assist in selection procedure of MEXT scholars every year.
• Provide orientation to pursue studies and daily life in Japan.
• Assist in conducting Japanese Language Test
  

The venue for the regular monthly MAAP meetings is usually any hotel or Islamabad club but majority of the occasions the MAAP members holds these meetings in rotation in their respective organizations/departments. They make presentations about their work and introduce their organization. These meetings also reflect the contribution of MEXT scholars after their training in Japan being utilized in the development of the country. The meeting concludes with a party and is always a cheerful get-to-gather.

Besides various regular activities a project of Japanese Garden, Islamabad [proposed by MAAP in association & support provided by Japanese Embassy, Islamabad with local Government (CDA) initiated] is in progress that certainly will lead towards further strengthening the cultural / friendly ties but also a landmark window to expose the Japanese culture for those Pakistani peoples who have not visited Japan.

 

 

(Contact)

Information Secretary:
Dr. Munir Ahmad
Tel: +92-301-5324570
email: munir_wrri@yahoo.com

 

Dr. Nasir M. Khan

Secretary General – MAAP

Email: kmnasir97@yahoo.com

 

 

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Profile

• Date of establishment: May 19, 2001
• Membership: 350(including those from north, middle and south parts)
• Organization (officials list): The following officials were selected during the 3rd plenary session on Nov.4, 2007.

1. Chairman   Prof. NGUYEN NGOC BINH
2. Vice Chairman  Prof. NGHIEM VIET HUONG
3. Vice Chairman  Mr. HOANG VAN NHAN
4. Vice Chairman Prof. NGUYEN TIEN LUC
5. Bureau chief  Prof. NGO MINH THUY
   (eight others)

 

 

Purpose

1. To promote exchanges and contact among those who have studied in Japan and aid them in their work, study, and other daily activities.
2. To create opportunities other than regular meetings where JAV members can meet to exchange opinions and enhance their friendship.
3. To deepen mutual understanding through various cultural events between JAV members and Japanese who are living, studying or working in Vietnam.
4. To tap individual capabilities as much as possible through various promotional activities, engage in charity work, and maintain relationships with other Japan alumni association in neighbor countries.
5. To contribute to the enhancement of mutual understanding and building cooperative and friendly relationships between Japan and Vietnam through all these activities above.

Main Activities

1. Hold get-togethers to promote exchanges with Japanese who live in Vietnam including the Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam in order to further deepen the understanding of Japan and its cultures.
2. Contact Vietnamese students who are studying or preparing to study in Japan and hold lectures on Japanese cultures, study methods, and living situation for them.
3. Show Japanese movies for JAV members.
4. Hold nationwide Japanese speech contests in cooperation with the Vietnam-Japan Friendship Association.
5. Hold a Japan Education Fair in Ho Chi Minh every year in cooperation with the JASSO.
6. Issue news letters of Japan alumni.

 

 

(Contact)

Address: 105 A, QUAN THANH,HA NOI, VIET NAM

Tel: +84 4 8464854
Fax: +84 4 7330201
Email: vaja@coltech.vnu.vn

URL: http://www.jav.vn

 

 

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PERSADA is the acronym of Perhinpunan Alumni dari Jepang, Association of Indonesian Alumni from Japan, Indonesia Moto Ryugakusei Kyokai.

 

This is non profit organization with head quarter in Jakarta and 16 branches throughout Indonesia. It is managed by selected board of executives and board of advisors on voluntary basis. PERSADA was established in July 1963 for the purpose of uniting the human potential for national development and at the same time maintaining and strengthening relation with Japanese people. The member of association is any one who graduated from colleges and universities and long term trainees in Japan, At present there are 1,200 registered members, 1,500 non registered and about 10,000 sympathizers.

PERSADA holds general assembly every 4 years in Jakarta to assess the activities, make amendment on particles of Association when necessary, discuss and determine the future program and select new president and members of the board executive. Subsequently the new board will select the chairman and members of the board of Advisors. Similarly the branches also hold meetings at their domiciles.

 

 

Activities

With the network and solidarity among members we do various kinds of social activities such as providing and education in agribusiness, manufacturing and health care, In cooperation with the Japanese Embassy, The Japan Foundation, JASSO, PERSADA helps develop learning and use to Japanese language and promote sending of Indonesian student to Japan.

And selecting student to ASJA, also for junior exchange program. PERSADA is also quick to provide to the victims of natural disaster like earthquake and tsunami, flood, etc. In cooperation with local Japanese communities hold cultural events that show traditional dances and modern art of both countries. Regularly PERSADA also helps distribute scholarship from its members to the needy student of University Darma Persada and other universities.

 

 

 

PERSADA Activities in the year 2008

1. Supporting a range of activities in education, social and culture which will be held in commemorating the 50 years Diplomatic Relationship between Indonesia – Japan throughout Indonesia and Japan the whole year of 2008.
2. Acted as Event Organizer of the Inauguration of the Commemoration the 50 years Diplomatic Relationship of Indonesia and Japan which was officially opened by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Prince Akishino from Japan on January 20, 2008.
3. A visit by Prince and Princess Akishino to the Dharma Persada University which was arranged by the member of PERSADA
4. The launching of Stamps to commemorate the 50 years Diplomatic Relationship of Indonesia and Japan as well as cultural performance with the cooperation of Directorate General of Post.
5. Some of International Scale Seminars together with domestic and foreign universities regarding renewable energy and other topics to be most benefitted in the future.
6. Student exchanges activities to Japan through scholarship program from private companies, or other institution.
7. Youth exchanges activities to Japan and vice versa
8. Organizing Japanese Language Proficiency Test with the cooperation from Japan Foundation
9. Routine event of Indonesia-Nihon Matsuri
10. Provide scholarship program to the students of Darma Persada University or other Universities.
11. Provide facilities such as clean water, water hydraulic machine and well to the unfortunate people as fisherman housing and others
12. Routine event of Japan Education Fair with Japan Student Services Organization.
    

The informations about activities are announced by website, media electronic and news papers.

 

(Contact)

Person in charge: Susy Luhulima

Tel: 6221.8041-4735, 6221.864 -7373
Fax: 6221.8690-0241
Email: sadanet@indo.net.id, info@sadanet.or.id

URL: http://www.sadanet.or.id

 

 

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OJSAT is currently one of the most prominent alumni associations in Thailand. It was established on 15 September 1951 and has nearly 3,000 registered members: Moto Nihon-no Ryugakusei (former Thai students in Japan). Following its statue or by-law, OJSAT has been performing its various tasks and activities aiming at (i) creating unity and prosperity of its members, (ii) making social and cultural contributions to the people and society, (iii) promoting study of the Japanese language and cultural exchanges between the Japanese and the Thais, (iv) promoting mutual understanding and good relations between Thailand and Japan and last but not the least, (v)promoting solidarity and prosperity of Japan’s alumni associations located in all the ASEAN countries.

A wide range of activities of OJSAT is carried out under the management and leadership of its Executive Committee comprising 19 members including the President. The Executive Committee has a working term of two years. In recent years, OJSAT activities have also been expanded and diversified (as listed below) to meet the different needs:

• Members’ related services.
• Japanese Language School, educational services and cooperation.
• Publications, academic and seminars
• Social, artistic and cultural activities.
• International exchanges and relations.
  

OJSAT maintains the development and management of its member roster and, promote a stronger brotherhood relationship and friendship among its members by organizing various events every year, including meetings, sports, excursions, etc. As an effort to promote cultural exchanges and relationship with Japan and other ASEAN countries, OJSAT continues to participate actively in the various projects and activities carried out by Asia-Japan Alumni International (ASJA International) and ASEAN Council for Japan Alumni (ASCOJA) member chapters. In addition, OJSAT organizes regularly activities that involve Japanese communities in both Thailand and Japan to promote the social and cultural exchanges as well as to foster the friendship between the Thais and the Japanese.

 

In 1964, OJSAT started its Japanese Language School that continues to provide Japanese classes to Thai people until the present day. The classes cover beginner, intermediate and advance levels. Japanese Language School of OJSAT became popular and, is widely recognized by both students and general public. It should be added that for many years, OJSAT has constantly supported the teaching of Japanese language in Thais schools. To date, as an outcome, in addition to Universities Japanese language has become a choice of foreign languages in many schools (high schools or, lower) in Thailand.

In 2002, OJSAT was granted the Japan Foundation Special Prize by the Japan Foundation in recognition of its long-year contributions and achievements in promoting cultural exchanges and mutual understanding particularly between Japan and Thailand. With this highly esteemed recognition, OJSAT and its members are determined to continue their efforts in carrying out event more projects and activities that would contribute further benefits to the societies concerned, namely, Japan, Thailand and all the other remaining ASEAN member countries.

For activities related to international exchanges and relations, OJSAT has designated specifically a group of executive members and advisors to handle the tasks. The officials represent OJSAT in the various capacities and functions and, in maintaining contacts with all the ASCOJA member chapters and ASJA International, our counterpart organization in Japan.

OJSAT has the activity for whole year such as.

1. Committee Meeting: for every month.

2. January: Sport day with another alumni such as: England, United State and Intercontinental.

3. June and November: EJU test

    First test in June and second test in November

4. August: Japanese Speech Contest.

    There are 3 levels: University major Japanese / High School and General.

5. October: Seminar for Japanese Teaching

    In year 2007 was organized on 27-28 October at Montien Hotel, Bangkok

    There are 150 teaches from several high schools and universities.

6. November: Japan Education Fair.

    In year 2007 was organized on 17-18 November at InterContinental Bangkok there are 3,101 participants.

7. December: Japanese Language Proficiency Test.

   In year 2007 was organized on 2 December at Thammasat University   

   Rangsit and there are 12,624 examinees.

 

 

(Contact)

Address: Sri Bun Rueng 2 Building, 2nd Fl.

283 Convent Road, Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500

Tel: 66-2-234-6951, 66-2-234-6954, 66-2-234-9396-7

Fax: 66-2-234-3725

Website: http://www.ojsat.or.th/

 

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Date of founding: October 14th 1986

Number of Life Members: 195

 

Activities:

MOSAI conducts its activities in close cooperation with the Embassy of Japan, The Japan Foundation, Japan Student Service Organization (JASSO), Tokyo, the Japanese residents in India and other organizations promoting Indo-Japan relations.

 

The continuing regular activities of MOSAI are:

 

• MOSAI Institute of Japanese Language
  Offers part-time courses in Basic, Intermediate & Advance Level of Japanese Language. Institute also offers Short term & special courses in conversation & JLPT preparation.

 

• MOSAI Higher Educational Counseling Cell
  Provides guidance regarding graduate & postgraduate studies in Japan through e-mail, personal counseling, by sending brochures and participation in educational fairs. MOSAI also acts as the contact in India for JASSO.

 

• All India Japanese language Speech Contest
  Regional contests are held in Chennai, Kolkata, Pune, and Delhi. All India contest participated by winners of regional contest is held in Delhi on an annual basis.

 

• MOSAI Delegation to Japan
  MOSAI is invited by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Govt. of Japan to participate in the South and South West Asia Scholars Alumni meeting Tokyo every year.

 

• Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)
  MOSAI conducts, annually, the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) of the Japan Foundation.

 

• Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) 
  MOSAI conducts, twice every year, Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students(EJU). A test for entrance to Japanese universities on behalf of JASSO.

 

• Japan Educational Seminar  
  MOSAI along with JASSO and Embassy of Japan, New Delhi annually organizes Educational Seminars in New Delhi & Pune participated by Japanese Academic Institutions.

 

• Study & Research
  MOSAI joined EMPI Business School in a survey of quality practices – trends, level and effectiveness in Indian industry. MOSAI prepared a report on “INDIA & ASIA IN 2010’s :PERSPECTIVES FROM INDIA” for Nomura Research Institute, Tokyo.

 

• Other Activities
  MOSAI and its members organize and participates in Seminars, Cultural activities, exhibitions, lectures and such other activities related to India and Japan.

 

What does MOSAI hope for relation with Japan?
Increased academic and educational exchanges between India and Japan. MOSAI for deepening of mutual understanding so that both can become stronger partners in global cooperation.

 

(Contact)

Official Address: E-20, Anand Niketan, New Delhi-110021
Mailing address: MOSAI Institute of Japanese Language
1209-1211, 12th Floor
New Delhi House, 27, Barakhamba Road
New Delhi-110001 (India)
Telephone/Fax: 91-11-23313524, 91-11-23752964
E-mail: mosaidlh@yahoo.com
Home page: http://www.mosai.org.in

 

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Outline of the Alumni

• Purpose
  We have our headquarters in Korea’s capital city, Seoul and branches in various cities.
  The organization was established on May 27, 1995, to help the country to globalize by promoting friendship and development of members and contributing to academic researches of various fields and to exchanges between South Korea and Japan.
• Members
  Members are defined as (1) those who studied in Japan after normalization of diplomatic relations in 1965, (2) alumni associations of each school, and (3) groups or individuals who match our purpose and therefore admitted by the board.
  As of December 2006, we have over 3,000 members.
  
  

Activities

• Provide information to study in Japan
  -Permanent consultation system, operation of website, etc.
• Academic exchange
  -Hosts academic seminars, special lecture presentations, joint symposiums, etc.
• Cultural exchange
  -Supports educational organizations, exchanges between local governments, joint businesses between Korea and Japan, and civil exchange
• Member exchange
  -Promotes friendship among members, supports former international students to settle down through information exchange, etc.

Major Activities in 2006

1. May 17, 2006    Hosted a convivial party with a former international student to Japan and current chancellor of Seoul Central University
2. June 23, 2006   Hosted a seminar “Career Options for international students” at Tokyo YMCA Hall, attended by former international students from Korea to Japan who reside in Tokyo area and current international students from Korea
3. July 16-17, 2006   KJSF discussion camp for young members at Pocheon Seminar House
   Theme: “Roles of international students in Japan for Northeast Asian era”
4. September 23, 2006   Attended a commemorative reception for “Japan-Korea exchange festival” at Seoul Daehangno
5. December 11, 2006  End of year party for KJSF at Seoul President Hotel
   
   *Other than the above, executive members attended events such as those held by Japanese Embassy
   

Other information (events, notices, etc.)

• Co-hosts Japan Education Fair every year
• Publish a book in which former international students to Japan talk about their experience, opinion, and provide pieces of advice (underway)
  
  
  

(Contact)
Address: LG-ECLAT 1129, 14-21, Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul 150-871 Korea
Web site: http://www.kjsf.or.kr

 

 

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