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Malaysia

13Feb2025

Promoting Study in Japan at the Emperor's Birthday Reception in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

On February 13, the Malaysia Office of the Okayama University Japan Educational Information Center (OJEIC), operating under the “Global Network Project to Promote Study in Japan” commissioned by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), participated in the Emperor of Japan’s Birthday Reception hosted by the Consular Office of Japan in Kota Kinabalu. At the event, OJEIC promoted study in Japan to distinguished guests, including the Chief Minister of Sabah, government officials, educators, and consular representatives from various countries. During the reception, the Chief Minister of Sabah, Tun Musa Aman, and H.E. Mr. Takayuki Shikata, Ambassador of Japan to Malaysia, delivered opening remarks and expressed their hopes for further strengthening the friendship between Sabah, Malaysia, and Japan. Alongside the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) and Japanese companies operating in the region, OJEIC hosted an information booth to promote study in Japan. The booth attracted many visitors, including local government officials, faculty members from Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), and former international students and their families. This project places strong emphasis on enhancing collaboration with partner institutions, Japanese diplomatic missions, and private-sectors organizations. Going forward, we will continue to strengthen our networks with key stakeholders and carry out effective promotional activities tailored to Malaysia’s diverse cultural context, including participation in study abroad fairs and school outreach initiatives. ●Global Network Project to Promote Study in Japan This project is the successor to earlier initiatives (the Study in Japan Coordinator Project and the Study in Japan Global Network Project) that began in 2014. Okayama University is responsible for Southeast Asia. Starting this fiscal year, Malaysia and Indonesia have been designated as priority countries, and we actively promoting Japanese Education in Southeast Asia, advancing the globalization of Japanese higher education institutions with our university at the core.

Malaysia

21Jan2025

Study in Japan × Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM): Renewal Ceremony of the MOU and Academic Seminar held

On January 21, a ceremony and an academic seminar on studying in Japan were held at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), commemorating both the opening of Okayama University Japan Educational Information Center (OJEIC) and the renewal of the MOU. The event was organized under the "Global Network Project to Promote Study in Japan," commissioned by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). Approximately 50 participants attended, including UPM’s Deputy Vice Chancellor Ismi Arif Ismail and other senior faculty members, students, and young teaching staff. The School of Agriculture at Okayama University has maintained a 30-year exchange relationship with UPM. Last December, the OJEIC was established on the UPM campus, serving as the Malaysian hub for promoting Japanese education. During the renewal ceremony for the MOU agreement, representatives from both universities expressed their commitment to further strengthening exchanges. This was followed by an academic seminar where Professor TAMURA Takashi and Assistant Professor Habuer from the Faculty of Environmental, Life, Natural Science and Technology introduced their research. Ms. SUGIYAMA Sachiko, Coodinator for Study in Japan, as well as Mr. Sam Zhuo Ling, a staff member of the OJEIC Malaysia Office, provided information on studying in Japan. Guest speaker Mr. FUJII Hiroki from the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) introduced short-term study programs such as the Sakura Science Program and the Networked Exchange, United Strength for Stronger Partnerships between Japan and ASEAN (NEXUS), which fosters collaboration between Japan and ASEAN in science and technology innovation. The event concluded successfully with many active questions from participants about research at universities and scholarship opportunities. The center’s official opening ceremony is scheduled for this coming May. ●Global Network Project to Promote Study in Japan This project is the successor to earlier initiatives (the Study in Japan Coordinator Project and the Study in Japan Global Network Project) that began in 2014. Okayama University is responsible for Southeast Asia. Starting this fiscal year, Malaysia and Indonesia have been designated as priority countries, and we actively promoting Japanese Education in Southeast Asia, advancing the globalization of Japanese higher education institutions with our university at the core.

Indonesia

25Oct2024

Okayama University Opened Jakarta Office for Global Network Project to Promote Study in Japan (ASEAN Regional Office), Jakarta in Indonesia

On September 24, Okayama University held an opening ceremony for its new office for the Global Network Project to Promote Study in Japan (ASEAN Regional Office), located in Darma Persada University (UNSADA) in Jakarta, Indonesia. At the ceremony, the office opening was celebrated by a total of 60 representatives from 16 Indonesian governmental and educational institutions, including Minister NAGAI Katsuro from the Embassy of Japan in Indonesia; Director rer. nat. Nandi, S.Pd., M.T., M.Sc., Directorate of International Affairs from Indonesia University of Education; and Rector Agus Salim Dasuki, M. Eng. from Darma Persada University (UNSADA). Additionally, Vice President for International Affairs and Alumni SUZUKI Takayoshi, Professor IGUCHI Toshihiro from Faculty of Health Sciences, and other representatives attended to represent Okayama University. From SixERS (The Consortium of Six National University in Japan composed of Chiba University, Niigata University, Kanazawa University, Okayama University, Nagasaki University, and Kumamoto University), which is the partner institution of this project, Executive Vice President for Education and International Affairs OZAWA Hiroaki, Director for International Affairs TATEISHI Koji, and Senior Specialist TSUKADA Kaori, International Affairs Division from Chiba University; Associate Professor HIROKAWA Satoshi from Institute of Education and Student Affairs, Niigata University; Advisor to the President ABE Soichiro from Kanazawa University; and Executive Director KAKUTA Kenji, International Affairs Department from Kumamoto University were in attendance. In his congratulatory address, Minister Nagai from the Embassy of Japan in Indonesia expressed his high expectations that the office's initiatives will lead to the development of human resources to serve as a bridge between Japan and Indonesia. Referring to the importance of the education sector in Indonesia, Rector Agus Salim Dasuki, M.Eng. of UNSADA expressed his welcome, “I hope that today's opening ceremony, where all concerned parties come together, will be a milestone in further strengthening the relationship between Indonesia and Japan. I trust that working together to achieve great results can have a positive effect on friendly relations between our two countries, not only in the education sector, but also in many other aspects.” After the ceremony, a commemorative workshop on the recent trend of Study in Japan was held by Okayama University. Then the Study in Japan seminar was held jointly by the SixERS, participated by approximately 400 high school and university students from the vicinity of UNSADA who wish to study in Japan. At the seminar, the SiERS representatives took the stage to introduce their respective universities and strongly appeal the attractiveness of Study in Japan. From Okayama University, Professor Iguchi gave an overview of the university and life in Okayama during Study in Japan, while Study in Japan Coordinator YAJIMA Kaori explained the project and introduced Japanese culture. The seminar provided a great opportunity for participants’ better understanding of Japan and Japanese universities. From here on, in cooperation with universities, other educational institutions, and alumni associations, the Jakarta office will extend full-scale support to Indonesian students who wish to study in Japan. ● What is the Global Network Project to Promote Study in Japan (ASEAN Regional Office)? Okayama University was appointed to implement the “Global Network Project to Promote Study in Japan (ASEAN Regional Office)” by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) - Japan in 2024. We aim to increase the number of international students from ASEAN by 2.7 times (103,861 students) in 5 years. In the previous phases, Okayama University was commissioned by MEXT - Japan to implement the “Coordinator for Study in Japan (Myanmar)” in 2014, aiming to double the number of students from Myanmar over a 5-year period. As a result, we were able to triple the number of students in 4 years, achieving our goal one year ahead. In 2018, the name of the project was changed to the “Study in Japan Global Network Project in ASEAN,” which was recommissioned in 2019 for another 5 years, and the target region was expanded to 10 ASEAN countries. Currently, we have five overseas offices: Yangon, Mandalay, Bangkok, Phnom Penh, and Vientiane. In 2024, we will establish new ones in Indonesia and Malaysia, the most priority countries of the current phase, and will work from these bases to recruit excellent international students from ASEAN for Study in Japan.

Indonesia

21Oct2024

Okayama University Opened ITS Office for Global Network Project to Promote Study in Japan (ASEAN Regional Office), Indonesia

On September 17, Okayama University held an opening ceremony for its new office for the Global Network Project to Promote Study in Japan (ASEAN Regional Office), located in Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS), Surabaya in Indonesia. At the ceremony, the office opening was celebrated by Rector Bambang Pramujati, Ph.D. and other representatives from ITS and Vice President KISHIDA Mitsuyo from Kumamoto University, SixERS member (The Consortium of Six National University in Japan composed of Chiba University, Niigata University, Kanazawa University, Okayama University, Nagasaki University, and Kumamoto University), which is a partner institution of this project. Additionally, Professor KADOTA Isao from the Faculty of Environment, Life, Natural Science and Technology and Director KAWAGUCHI Katsumi of International Affairs Department were in attendance, representing Okayama University. In his congratulatory address, Rector Bambang Pramujati, Ph.D. gave his encouragement and high expectations to the ITS office that the information on Study in Japan to be provided by the office will encourage students to open the doors to study in Japan. Vice President Kishida extended her willingness to work not only for Study in Japan, but also for further friendship and cooperation between Indonesia and Japan, and to provide opportunities to foster a global mindset. Professor Kadota expressed his expectations that the opening of the ITS office will further promote inter-university exchange between Indonesia and Japan. After the opening ceremony, a commemorative seminar on the office opening was held jointly by Kumamoto University and Okayama University, participated by 80 ITS students. Following the icebreaker and Study in Japan and scholarship information session by Study in Japan Coordinator YAJIMA Kaori, Vice President Kishida and Professor Kadota took the stage to introduce the attractiveness of respective universities and programs. In the future, based in the ITS Office, we will promote Study in Japan from Indonesia by all-Japan effort through visiting high schools and universities in and around the region to provide consultations and seminars on Study in Japan. ● What is the Global Network Project to Promote Study in Japan (ASEAN Regional Office)? Okayama University was appointed to implement the “Global Network Project to Promote Study in Japan (ASEAN Regional Office)” by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) - Japan in 2024. We aim to increase the number of international students from ASEAN by 2.7 times (103,861 students) in 5 years. In the previous phases, Okayama University was commissioned by MEXT - Japan to implement the “Coordinator for Study in Japan (Myanmar)” in 2014, aiming to double the number of students from Myanmar over a 5-year period. As a result, we were able to triple the number of students in 4 years, achieving our goal one year ahead. In 2018, the name of the project was changed to the “Study in Japan Global Network Project in ASEAN,” which was recommissioned in 2019 for another 5 years, and the target region was expanded to 10 ASEAN countries. Currently, we have five overseas offices: Yangon, Mandalay, Bangkok, Phnom Penh, and Vientiane. In 2024, we will establish new ones in Indonesia and Malaysia, the most priority countries of the current phase, and will work from these bases to recruit excellent international students from ASEAN for Study in Japan.

Myanmar

24Sep2024

Study in Japan Fair 2024 for Myanmar was held online

As a part of “Global Network Project to Promote Study in Japan (ASEAN Regional Office),” Okayama University hosted the “Study in Japan Fair 2024 for Myanmar,” an online fair for Myanmar people who wish to study in Japan and their supervisors in Myanmar, on 29th and 30th August 2024. The fair aimed to promote Study in Japan in Myanmar and to support the whole process from an entrance to university to employment by providing the relevant information on Study in Japan, university admission, scholarships, job hunting and employment opportunities in Japan. The fair was organized by the Embassy of Japan in Myanmar, Myanmar Association of Japan Alumni (MAJA), and Okayama University, with the cooperation of Myanmar-Japan Center for Human Resources Development (MJC), Myanmar-Japan International Business Association (MJIBA), Myanmar-Japan Alliance Business Association (MABA), and Myanmar-Japan Platform for Human Resource Development (MJPF). The fair provided the following as the main contents: 1) special website, 2) online general information seminar, and 3) online group consultations. Throughout the fair, we could provide information on studying and working in Japan to 2,245 registered participants of this fair. On the special website, Japan Student Services Organization, IUCHI Foundation, and Okayama University Japan Educational Information Center (OJEIC) as well as MAJA as an organizer and MJC and MJPF as cooperators, contributed to providing promotional materials and videos to study and work in Japan. In addition, information on the 18 participating universities in Japan was also made available and accessible on the website. The online general information seminar was attended by 419 Myanmar people. At the beginning of the seminar, H. E. MARUYAMA Ichiro, Ambassador of the Embassy of Japan in Myanmar, Dr. Myo Khin, President of MAJA, and Prof. SUZUKI Takayoshi, Vice President for International Affairs and Alumni of Okayama University gave opening remarks. Afterwards, 13 universities including Okayama University, introduced respective universities, MAJA, MJC and OJEIC provided basic information on studying in Japan and scholarships. In the group consultations, 18 universities including Okayama University, and the Embassy of Japan in Myanmar, MAJA and MJC held sessions. A total of 739 Myanmar participants received explanations of each institution and had the opportunity to directly ask questions to professors and current international students from Myanmar. At the Okayama University’s session, two Myanmar students currently studying at Okayama University gave presentations on their study in Japan experiences, followed by a lively Q&A session. Okayama University continues to provide relevant information on Study in Japan for Myanmar people who wish to study in Japan through our fairs, seminars and other activities. ●What is the “Global Network Project to Promote Study in Japan (ASEAN Regional Office)”? Okayama University was appointed to implement the “Global Network Project to Promote Study in Japan (ASEAN Regional Office)” by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) - Japan in 2024. We aim to increase the number of international students from ASEAN by 2.7 times (103,861 students) in 5 years. In the previous phases, Okayama University was commissioned by MEXT - Japan to implement the “Coordinator for Study in Japan (Myanmar)” in 2014, aiming to double the number of students from Myanmar over a 5-year period. As a result, we were able to triple the number of students in 4 years, achieving our goal one year ahead. In 2018, the name of the project was changed to the “Study in Japan Global Network Project in ASEAN,” which was recommissioned in 2019 for another 5 years, and the target region was expanded to 10 ASEAN countries. Currently, we have five overseas offices: Yangon, Mandalay, Bangkok, Phnom Penh, and Vientiane. In 2024, we will establish new ones in Indonesia and Malaysia, the most priority countries of the current phase, and will work from these bases to recruit excellent international students from ASEAN for study in Japan. 【Contact】 International Affairs Division International Affairs Department

Myanmar

26Jun2024

Study in Japan Fair 2024 for Myanmar

We will hold the “Study in Japan Fair 2024 for Myanmar” targeting Myanmar students who wish to study in Japan, their parents, Myanmar educational institutions and schools, and academic advisors. We hope that you will learn more about study in Japan and scholarship information, and Japanese top global universities introduction, and to realize your dream of studying in Japan. Event Period: Thursday, 29th August ~ Friday, 30th August 2024 Venue: Online (Zoom) Participation Fee: FREE of charge Program: ★ Special Website: In addition to the introduction of 18 participating universities and basic information on studying in Japan, the website also includes information on scholarships, how to work after studying in Japan, experience sharing from senpai(seniors) who have studied in Japan, and many other contents! ★ General Information Seminar: 29th Aug, 10:00AM-12:00PM (Myanmar time) You can join the live seminar presented by participating universities, MAJA (Myanmar Association of Japan Alumni), MJC (Myanmar-Japan Center for Human Resources Development), MJIBA (Myanmar-Japan International Business Association), MABA (Myanmar-Japan Alliance Business Association), and OJEIC (Okayama University Japan Educational Information Center). This will be very informative and useful for you! ★ Group Consultations: 30th Aug, 10:00-5:00PM (Myanmar time) This is a great opportunity to consult directly with 18 participating universities, the Embassy of Japan in Myanmar, MAJA, MJC, and OJEIC. You can join any sessions you are interested in! ▼For more information from here! (Open on 29th July) https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/user/myanmar/prepare2024.html ▼Registration from here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1v2PtCe6VcpLK0cSt2sZpmvB8DlTwdwSP1-cOrin3by8/edit

Myanmar

07Sep2023

Study in Japan Fair 2023 for Myanmar was held online

As a part of Study in Japan Global Network Project in ASEAN, Okayama University hosted the “Study in Japan Fair 2023 for Myanmar”, an online fair for Myanmar people who wish to study in Japan and their supervisors in Myanmar, from 25th to 26th August 2023. The purpose of the fair was to promote Study in Japan from Myanmar and to support the whole process from an entrance to university to employment by providing the relevant information on Study in Japan, university admission, scholarships, job hunting and employment in Japan. The fair was organized by the Embassy of Japan in Myanmar, Myanmar Association of Japan Alumni (MAJA), and Okayama University, with the cooperation of Myanmar-Japan Platform for Human Resource Development (MJPF). The fair provided the following as the main contents: 1) special website, 2) online general information seminar, 3) online group consultations. Throughout the fair, we could provide information on studying and working in Japan to 2,024 participants of this fair. On the special website, Japan Student Services Organization, IUCHI Foundation, Myanmar-Japan Collaboration Project for Fostering Medical Human Resources in addition to MAJA as an organizer and MJPF as a cooperator, contributed to providing promotional materials and videos to study and work in Japan. Besides, information on the 18 participating universities from Japan was also made available and accessible on the website. The online general information seminar was attended by 488 Myanmar people. At the beginning of the seminar, H. E. MARUYAMA Ichiro, Ambassador of the Embassy of Japan in Myanmar, Dr. Myo Khin, President of MAJA, and Prof. SUZUKI Takayoshi, Vice President for International Affairs of Okayama University gave opening remarks. Afterwards, 12universities, including Okayama University, introduced respective universities, and MAJA and Okayama University Japan Educational Information Center (OJEIC) provided basic information on studying in Japan and scholarships. In the group consultations, 18 universities including Okayama University, and the Embassy of Japan in Myanmar, MAJA hold sessions. A total of 1,120 Myanmar participants received explanations of each institution and had the opportunity to directly ask questions to professors and current international students from Myanmar. At the Okayama University’s session, 5 Myanmar students currently studying at Okayama University gave presentations on their study in Japan experiences, followed by a lively Q&A session. Okayama University continues to provide relevant information on Study in Japan for Myanmar people who wish to study in Japan through our fairs, seminars and other activities. ●Outline of the Fair 1.Fair Title: Study in Japan Weeks 2022 in Myanmar 2.Date: From 25th to 26th August 2023 3.Website: https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/user/myanmar/prepare2023.html 4.Hosts: Okayama University, Embassy of Japan in Myanmar, Myanmar Association of Japan Alumni (MAJA) 5.Cooperator: Myanmar-Japan Platform for Human Resource Development ●What is “Study in Japan Global Network Project in ASEAN”? Okayama University was appointed to implement the “Study in Japan Global Network Project in ASEAN” which is funded by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) - Japan in 2019. Our aim is to increase the number of international students from ASEAN 1.5 times in 5 years. In the previous phase, Okayama University was commissioned by MEXT - Japan to implement the “Coordinator for Study in Japan (Myanmar)” in 2014, aiming to double the number of students from Myanmar over a 5-year period. As a result, we were able to triple the number of students in 4 years, achieving our goal one year ahead. In 2018, the name of the project was changed to “Study in Japan Global Network Project in ASEAN” and the target region was expanded to 10 ASEAN countries. Currently, we have oversea offices in Yangon, Mandalay, Bangkok, Phnom Penh, and Vientiane. From these 5 bases, we will work to recruit excellent international students from ASEAN for study in Japan.

Myanmar

15Sep2022

Study in Japan Weeks 2022 in Myanmar was held online

As a part of Study in Japan Global Network Project in ASEAN, Okayama University hosted the “Study in Japan Weeks 2022 in Myanmar”, an online fair for Myanmar people who wish to study in Japan and their supervisors in Myanmar, from 8th August to 9th September 2022. It has been about 2 years since the last fair for Myanmar was held on such a large scale. The fair was organized by the Embassy of Japan in Myanmar, Myanmar Association of Japan Alumni (MAJA), and Okayama University, with the cooperation of Myanmar-Japan Platform for Human Resource Development (MJPF). The purpose of the fair was to promote Study in Japan from Myanmar and to support the whole process from an entrance to university to employment by providing the relevant information on Study in Japan, university admission, scholarships, job hunting and employment in Japan. The fair provided the following as the main contents: 1) Study in Japan information on the special website, 2) online general information seminars on Study in Japan and universities by organizers and participating universities, 3) online group consultations by participating universities. Throughout the fair, we could provide information on studying and working in Japan to 2,108 participants of this fair. On the special website, IUCHI Foundation, in addition to MAJA as an organizer and MJPF as a cooperator, contributed to providing promotional materials and videos to study and work in Japan. Besides, information on the 15 participating universities from Japan was also made available and accessible on the website. At the beginning of the online general information seminar, H. E. MARUYAMA Ichiro, Ambassador of the Embassy of Japan in Myanmar, Dr. Myo Khin, President of MAJA, and Prof. SUZUKI Takayoshi, Vice President for International Affairs of Okayama University gave opening remarks and expressed their pleasure to be able to hold the fair after an interval of 2 years. Then, 11 universities, including Okayama University, introduced respective universities, and MAJA and Okayama University Japan Educational Information Center (OJEIC) provided basic information on studying in Japan and scholarships. In total, 1,037 Myanmar people participated in the seminar. In the group consultations, 14 universities including Okayama University, and the Embassy of Japan in Myanmar, MAJA hold sessions. A total of 1,474 Myanmar participants received explanations of each institution and had the opportunity to directly ask questions to professors and current international students from Myanmar. At the Okayama University’s session, Associate Professor INAMORI Takao from Institute of Global Human Resource Development introduced the university, and 3 Myanmar students currently studying at Okayama University gave presentations on their study in Japan experiences in Okayama, followed by a lively Q&A session. We, Study in Japan Global Network Project in ASEAN, continue to provide relevant information on Study in Japan for Myanmar people who wish to study in Japan through our fairs, seminars and other activities. ●Outline of the Fair 1.Fair Title: Study in Japan Weeks 2022 in Myanmar 2.Date: Monday 8th August to Friday 9th September 2022 3.Website: http://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/user/myanmar/prepare2022.html 4.Hosts: Okayama University, Embassy of Japan in Myanmar, Myanmar Association of Japan Alumni (MAJA) 5.Cooperator: Myanmar-Japan Platform for Human Resource Development ●History of Study in Japan Fair in Myanmar and ASEAN The predecessor of Study in Japan Fair was “the Study in Japan Seminar” which was held 11 times from 2003 to 2013 by Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) in Myanmar. In 2014, the event was expanded and held as “Study in Japan Fair” for the first time to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Myanmar and Japan. In the same year, Okayama University was appointed by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) - Japan to implement the “Coordinator for Study in Japan (Myanmar)”. The fair was co-organized in 2015 then it has been held as host since 2016. The name of the project was changed to “Study in Japan Global Network Project in ASEAN” in 2018. In 2020-2021, Okayama University hosted the fair for Cambodia and Laos for the first time, and 2 fairs for Myanmar. In addition, we have been holding the fairs online since last year. ●What is Study in Japan Global Network Project in ASEAN Okayama University was appointed to implement the “Study in Japan Global Network Project in ASEAN” which is funded by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) - Japan in 2019. Our aim is to increase the number of international students from ASEAN 1.5 times in 5 years. In the previous phase, Okayama University was commissioned by MEXT - Japan to implement the “Coordinator for Study in Japan (Myanmar)” in 2014, aiming to double the number of students from Myanmar over a 5-year period. As a result, we were able to triple the number of students in 4 years, achieving our goal one year ahead. In 2018, the name of the project was changed to “Study in Japan Global Network Project in ASEAN” and the target region was expanded to 10 ASEAN countries. Currently, we have oversea offices in Yangon, Mandalay, Bangkok, Phnom Penh, and Vientiane. From these 5 bases, we will work to recruit excellent international students from ASEAN for study in Japan.

Laos

29Aug2022

Okayama University Representatives Pay Courtesy Visit to National University of Laos and Ministry of Education and Sports in Laos

Courtesy Visit to National University of Laos and Ministry of Education and Sports of Laos Professor KADOTA Isao from the Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Associate Professor INAMORI Takao from the Institute of Global Human Resource Development, and Study in Japan Coordinator NII Yusuke from Okayama University paid courtesy visits to the National University of Laos on 8th August and the Ministry of Education and Sports in Laos on 9th August. At the National University of Laos, the delegation met with Vice President Dr. Houngphet CHANTHAVONG, who have experience of studying in Japan, and representatives, and introduced the Vientiane Office and exchanged opinions on future cooperation. Vice President Dr. Houngphet CHANTHAVONG expressed his expectations for the office, saying "Easy access to necessary information related in studying in Japan is very important for Lao students who are interested in studying in Japan. Therefore, we recognize that the opening of the Vientiane office will be of great significance to the National University of Laos and may bring opportunities for many students to study in Japan." At the Ministry of Education and Sports in Laos, the delegation met with the Deputy Director General, Dr. Kamkeo HANSANA and representatives to explain the project and to discuss the initiative to promote study in Japan from Laos. Dr. Kamkeo HANSANA said, "Japan is contributing to the development of human resources in the field of higher education in Laos. I am pleased that the opening of the Vientiane Office will further promote the cooperative relationship between Laos and Japan. He also expressed his welcome to the Lao government. These visits were realized in conjunction with the opening ceremony of the Vientiane Office (Laos), the ASEAN hub of the Japan-Japan Overseas Cooperation Promotion Program, which took place on August 8, 2012. It is hoped that this visit will strengthen cooperation between the Vientiane Office and local universities, educational institutions, and the Okayama University International Alumni Association, and promote study in Japan in Laos. 【Okayama University Opened Study in Japan Global Network Project ASEAN Regional Office, Vientiane, Laos】 https://studyinjapan-asean.jp/news.php?lg=en&page=&id=40

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