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FY2015 Invitation Program for Young Intellectuals in Southeast Asia
This program invites a group of young intellectuals from Southeast Asian countries, particularly those with an interest in social issues of contemporary Japan. The aim of the program is to promote and deepen exchanges between experts, as well as build and strengthen networks, in order to establish joint and cooperative initiatives in Asia toward tackling these issues.
Themed on “Revitalization of Rural Areas and Creation of New Values,” the program seeks to provide a comprehensive introduction to the issues confronting rural society in contemporary Japan, such as depopulation, rapid decline of population, and super-aging society, as well as the actual state of the country that has emerged as a result of these issues. It also provides an opportunity for learning about the initiatives taken by the Japanese central and local governments, civil society, and individuals to resolve these issues.
Outline
| Period of the program | Wednesday, December 9 – Friday, December 18, 2015 |
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| Targeted Countries | Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam |
| Eligible Participants | In principle, promising researchers and practical people aged 35 years or younger, as of April 1, 2015. Those who are able to apply knowledge, experiences, and networks gained through this Program to their own activities and career, and have the intention and means to give back to society. |
| Locations | Tokyo and Ishikawa Pref. |
| Visit to | Gakushuin University, Kanazawa University, Ishikawa Prefectural Government Office, Noto Town Office, Shunran-no-Sato, Kirimoto Wooden Craft Workshop, etc. |
List of the participants
| Name | Affiliation |
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| Ari Kurniawan | Graphic Designer and Project Cordinator, Ayorek Surabaya（NPO) |
| Daniel Hermawan | Structural Faculty Member and Subject Content Coordinator, Japanese Department, Faculty of Humanities, Binus University |
| Bemen Win Keong Wong | Lecturer (Department of Develoment Studies), Program Coordinator (Development Planning and Manegement Program), Faculty of Social Science, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak |
| Carmel Ygona Laurino | Founder and CEO, Kalsada Coffee |
| Raison Dimaampao Arobinto | Graduate Student, Population Institute, University of the Philippines |
| TAN Szue Hann | Deputy Head (Sustainable Urban Solutions), Principal Architect, Surbana Jurong Private Limited |
| Ka Leung Ku | MA student and Graduate Tutor Assistant, Department of Japanese Studies, National University of Singapore |
| Natnicha Tuangvirutkorn | Associate Researcher, Mekong Studies Center, Institute of Asian Studies, Chulalongkorn University |
| Thanawin Wijitporn | Co-founder, Kon Jai Baan Social Entrepreneur, JaiBaan Studio Co.,Ltd. |
| Le Thi Kim Oanh | Lecturer, Head of Division of Oriental Studies, University of Foreign Language Studies, The University of Danang |
| Phuong Thi Viet Dang | Deputy Head of Division of Social Security and Social Work, Institute of Sociology, Vietnam Academy of Social SciencesVietnam Academy of Social Sciences, Institute of Sociology |
Read the essays written by two of the participants in Wochi Kochi Magazine.
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The Japan Foundation
Asia and Oceania Section, Japanese Studies and Global Partnerships Programs Dept.
Persons in charge: Fujita (Ms.), Mugitani (Ms.)
TEL: +81-(0)3-5369-6070
