2008 JAL Scholarship Program
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Main Theme
“The world in 20 years － problems and solutions” Duration June 29 - July 15 (17 days) |
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Participants
The 24 participants this year include four students from
China including Hong Kong, two each from Australia, Indonesia,
Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea,
Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
| Schedule | |
| June 29 | Arrival |
| Jun 30 - July 3 | Orientation, Lectures for Globally Minded Citizens |
| July 4 | Student Sessions in Tokyo |
| July 5 - July 6 | Tokyo region host family day |
| July 7 - July 8 | Field Trip ( Nikko) |
| July 9 | Reception and cultural exchanges in Hakusan city |
| July 10 - July 11 | Japanese cultural activities, Student Sessions in Ishikawa |
| July 12 | Asia Forum in Ishikawa |
| July 13 | Kanazawa region host family day |
| July 14 | Farewell Reception (JAL Building, Tokyo) |
| July 15 | Departure |
Program Contents
Lectures for Globally Minded Citizens
Mr. Yasushi Akashi, former Under-Secretary-General of the
United Nations, and Dr. Toshinobu Machida, chief of Japan’s
National Institute for Environmental Studies Office for
Atmospheric and Oceanic Monitoring together with other leading
figures provided the program students with a comprehensive
introduction to Japan’s culture, economy, environmental
issues and society through a series of stimulating lectures.
| July 30 | Yoshikazu Nakajima, Deputy Director, National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation |
| Professor Dennis S. Tachiki, Tamagawa University |
| July 1 | Ms. Dian Orrett, Rakugo Performer |
| Mr. Yasushi AKASHI, Former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations | |
| Mr. Kenichi FUJISAKU, Association for Aid and Relief, Japan |
| July 3 | Dr. Toshinobu Machida, Chief, Office for Atmospheric and Oceanic Monitoring, National Institute for Environmental Studies |
| Mr. Hiroshi Iijima, Director General of the nonprofit organization Asaza Fund | |
| July 4 | Dr. ADACHI Naoki, CEO, Response Ability, Inc. |
Student Sessions in Tokyo
Students held discussions with Japanese students on
the theme of the 2008 program.
Field trip
Conducted in partnership with the East Japan Railway Culture
Foundation, the participants will go on a field trip to
Tochigi Prefecture including the popular sightseeing destination
of Nikko to learn about Japanese culture.
Hakusan City
The scholars traveled to Hakusan City.
- Shirayama-Hime Jinja
- Asano Taiko Drum workshop
- Welcome party
Japanese Cultural Experience
The Scholars experienced traditional Japanese culture at
the Ishikawa International Exchange Lounge.
- Tea ceremony
- Tea ceremony
- Yosakoi soran
Student Sessions in Ishikawa
The program participants joined local Japanese students
in discussing the 2008 program theme “Kanazawa in 20 years”.
Asia Forum in Ishikawa
The participants presented their findings.
Home stay
Always a popular feature of this program, home stays with
Japanese families will give participating students a first
hand experience of family life in contemporary Japan.
