Japan Through Bruneian Eyes

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Najmina Latif


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The Embassy of Japan is excited to introduce a new series titled “Japan Through Bruneian Eyes”, which will document Japan’s charms from the view of Bruneians ! In the first installment of this series, members of BAJA (Brunei Association of Japan Alumni) have kindly shared with us about some of Japan’s scenic attractions. Come along and experience Japan through their Eyes!

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【Japan Through Bruneian Eyes】


Ishikawa prefecture faces north towards the Sea of Japan and from a casual traveller’s perspective, one of Japan’s hidden gems.

I was given the privilege of participating in the Japan Tent 2009 event that was hosted by Ishikawa prefecture and supported by various Japanese companies. We spent over a week exploring Ishikawa’s urban areas as well as rural.

Summertime in Ishikawa was hot but the sea breeze was always there to cool the towns. My host father took me to a fishing port at the crack of dawn to buy fish and other seafood, freshly caught by the hard workers on fishing boats. My kind host mother prepared the seafood and served us a grand breakfast filled with the freshest of sashimi. The food melted like soft butter in the mouth. It was unlike any other sashimi I had tasted in Japan. In my reflections, I thought that the people in Ishikawa were so fortunate to live so close to the sea.

The wonderful sea scape was such a refreshing change from the hard city landscape and one could almost forget that you were in a country that had skyscrapers and towers. Our tours brought us to some outlying islands with clear blue water that you could almost believe you were visiting a hidden island paradise. I was very fortunate to have witnessed another side of Japan people rarely see, and I hope people can know more about Ishikawa prefecture to experience its beautiful landscapes.

(by Najmina Latif, Period of study/stay in Japan: 2005-2010)

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Japan Alumni Global Network Newsletter

Posted on February 25, 2022 by Najmina Latif

The Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) launched the Facebook social media page named Japan Alumni Global Network in July 2021. This Facebook page provides foreigners who have studied in Japan with useful information such as the latest information in Japan, the information supporting job-hunting and the reports by former international students.


In this regard, JASSO issued a newsletter as a part of the Japan Alumni Global Network. The web page where Japan Alumni Global Network Newsletter is posted:
https://www.jasso.go.jp/en/ryugaku/study_j/alumni/index.html

Click here to go directly to the newsletter.

Japan Alumni Global Network Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/jasso.japanalumniglobalnetwork

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J.Clair e-Newsletter

Posted on February 21, 2022 by Najmina Latif

21/02/2022

◆Get a taste of Kyoto with ‘Kyo-Mono Festival’ in Singapore!

The “Kyo-Mono Festival”, a campaign that allows you to experience Kyoto without leaving Singapore, is being held at some outlets in Singapore until the end of February.

You can obtain more information from the following link:

http://www.clair.org.sg/topics/kyo-mono-festival_2022-2/

◆Applications now open for the “2022 Kogei World Competition in Kanazawa”

Kanazawa City is now accepting applications for the “2022 Kogei World Competition in Kanazawa” as part of the 5th Triennale of Kogei in Kanazawa.

The theme for the competition this round is “Craft Visions”. We are waiting for applications from craft artists from all over the world, and look forward to receiving entries that usher in a new era!

You can obtain more information from the following link:

http://www.clair.org.sg/topics/kanazawa city-kogeitriennale_2021-12/

◆SPECIAL: Saitama Japan Premium Shop on Shopee Singapore now open!

Saitama Prefecture and Saitama Industrial Promotion Public Corporation have launched an online special shop “Saitama Japan Premium Shop” on Shopee  Singapore. The shop will be open for about five months and offers a wide range of Saitama’s finest products. We hope you will take this opportunity to enjoy Saitama from Singapore.

You can obtain more information from the following link:

http://www.clair.org.sg/topics/saitama_japan_premium_2021-12/

◆Soliciting your donations for Kyoto City

In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, Kyoto City, one of Japan’s leading tourist cities, has been severely affected by the sharp decline in tourism. In order to overcome this predicament, Kyoto City is asking for donations from people abroad.

You can obtain more information from the following link:

http://www.clair.org.sg/topics/kyotocity_donationreruest_2021-11/

◆Indonesia-Japan Knowledge Exchange Seminar 2021

On 27 October 2021, J.CLAIR Singapore, in collaboration with the National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA) in Indonesia , as well as the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) in Japan, jointly organised the ‘Indonesia-Japan Knowledge Exchange Seminar 2021’ for local government officials in Indonesia.

You can obtain more information from the following link:

http://www.clair.org.sg/topics/202110-id_clair-nipa_seminar_en/

◆Webinars on Fukuoka City’s efforts in creating a livable city (Available to all Asia)

In order to facilitate greater international cooperation, the Fukuoka Asian Urban Research Center （URC）will introduce Fukuoka City’s efforts in creating a livable city to local governments and educational institutes in Asia. This year’s event will be conducted online using Zoom.

The contents covered in the lectures are 1) Public welfare, 2) Water resources, 3) The environment, 4) Disaster prevention,5) Urban landscaping and other areas of interest.

You can obtain more information from the following link:

http://www.clair.org.sg/topics/fukuokacity_urc_2021-7/

◆Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s “WHAT’S UP” Email Newsletter

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) regularly issues an English email newsletter, which is sent to major cities abroad, embassies and representative offices in Tokyo. The newsletter aims to introduce Tokyo’s advanced policies and initiatives, as well as the city’s natural and cultural attractions to people around the world. TMG has been posting the newsletters on the following website as well, so please visit the website and share it with your friends, colleagues and communities.  

You can obtain more information from the following Link:

https://www.seisakukikaku.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/en/diplomacy/whatsapp/

◆J.CLAIR Singapore’s latest corporate brochure is now available for download on our official website

Please click on the following link to access our corporate brochure:

http://www.clair.org.sg/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/EN_2021.6_J.CLAIR_Singapore_Activities.pdf

For readers who wish to subscribe to J.CLAIR Singapore’s email newsletter and obtain the latest updates on J. CLAIR Singapore’s activities, please email J. CLAIR Singapore at the following email address:

info@clair.org.sg

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