Highlights of JENESYS2023 Activities Reported in June 2024

30 June 2024 -

JENESYS2023 aims to promote mutual trust and understanding among the peoples of Japan, ASEAN Member States, and Timor-Leste, to build a basis for future friendship and cooperation, as well as to encourage an understanding of various aspects of Japan. The project is supported by the Government of Japan through the Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF). These are the highlights of JENESYS2023 reported by Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) in June 2024:

On 10 June 2024, Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines, ENDO Kazuya welcomed the first batch of officers from the newly formed JENESYS Philippines Alumni Association (JPAA) for a special courtesy call at his residence in Makati City. Led by their President, Prof. Joseph Guinto Navarro, the JPAA officers shared their experiences as JENESYS alumni, highlighting how the exchange program in Japan positively influenced their career paths and lives.

Three international students who studied in Japan shared their experiences when studying in Japan. One JENESYS alumnus, Dhanyajarat-bhorn Ratchakith from Thailand, majoring in International Relations as he wanted to learn more about Japanese diplomacy and Japanese society. Moreover, Dhanyajarat-bhorn also has a particular interest in how Japan assist ASEAN countries, including Thailand. Watch the video to know more!