Highlights of JENESYS2023 Activities Reported in July 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 July 2024:
One JENESYS alumnus, Dhanyajarat-bhorn Ratchakith from Thailand, majoring in International Relations shared more of his story during his exchange, particularly about intercultural interaction and his advice when someone wants to learn Japanese.
Dhanyajarat- bhorn said that Thailand can learn Omotenashi or the Hospitality of Japan, which can boost Thailand’s tourism industry. Meanwhile, Japan can also benefit from the warmth of Thailand, which is known as “The Land of Thousand Smiles”.
When learning Japanese, some of tips he shares are encouraging learners to practice every day and use Japanese in daily life. It would also be better if the learners could be engaged in conversations with a native Japanese, while at the same time utilising the available language learning applications.
