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3rd August, 2015
AEON 1% Club Foundation
60th Anniversary of Japan-Laos Diplomatic Relations
International Exchange Program among Senior High School Students
LAOS ⇔ JAPAN TEENAGE AMBASSADORS JAPAN PROGRAM
PROGRAM REPORT
We have carried out the Teenage Ambassadors Program
for Japanese and Lao high school students. The achievements
of the program are summarized as follow.
I. Participants:
20 students from Kyoto Ritsumeikan Uji High School
20 students from Vientiane High School
II. Visiting places:Chiba prefecture, Tokyo, Kyoto prefecture
III. Objective of the program
This program aims to provide senior high school students of Japan and overseas the
opportunities to study diversity of culture and values of each other’s countries through the
mutual exchange.
IV. Contents of exchange program:(★ implies new program)
①Courtesy Activities
Courtesy visit to Prime Minister’s Office 14th Jul. (Tue.) in Tokyo
Welcome Reception at the Lao Embassy in Japan 14th Jul. (Tue.) in Tokyo
②Historical, Cultural, Learning, and Experience Activities
Morigasaki Water Reclamation Center 13th Jul. (Mon.) in Tokyo
Edo-Tokyo Museum 14th Jul. (Tue.) in Tokyo
Gion Festival 17th Jul. (Fri.) in Kyoto
Zen Experience 17th Jul. (Fri.) in Kyoto
Kyoto Yuzen Dyeing Experience 17th Jul. (Fri.) in Kyoto
③Exchange Program
★Discussion with Lao People live in Japan 15th Jul. (Wed.) in Tokyo
School Visit, Class Experience 16th Jul. (Thur.) in Kyoto
Homestay 17-19th Jul. (Fri.-Sun.) in Kyoto
V. Characteristic of this exchange program
①Learning how the water, the valuable natural resource, reclamation method has been
processed in Japan
②Implementation of discussion regarding cultural difference with Lao people live in Japan
↑Commemorative photo with host family
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VI. Activity Report:
【1】【Courtesy Activities】
◆ Courtesy Visit to Prime Minister’s Office 13th July
↑Speech by Lao student to Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Mr. Seko
↑Encouragement speech from Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Mr. Seko
↑Presenting the object of “That Luang” (a symbolic statue of
Buddhism in Laos) to Deputy Chief Mr. Seko by Lao student
↑Presenting “kogo” (an incense case with the design of the Phoenix Hall of Byodo-in) to
Deputy Chief Mr. Seko to hand out to Prime Minister Mr. Abe by Japanese student
↑Commemorative Photo
(Quote from Speech)
It is very important for students to meet each other
directly and talk about culture even though it is
easier than before for everyone to communicate
through the Internet nowadays.....
(Quote from Speech)
This is our first trip to Japan, and we were looking
forward to it. I think that it is very valuable to share the
experience with Japanese students in this program. I
would like to make it memorable to be able to share it
with my family and friends when I get back to Laos......
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◆ Welcome Reception at the Embassy of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic 14th July
↑Speech by H.E. Mr. Khenthong NUANTHASING
↑Speech by Mr. Mochizuki, Minister of Environment
↑Speech by Mr. Motegi, former Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry
↑Lao students showing off traditional dance
↑Lao students dancing on the stage behind Japanese students playing song
(Quote from speech)
I would like to expect the promotion and
strengthening of educational relationships for
both countries that lead us to the bright future
through this program. I wish the further
development of the partnership between Japan
and Laos in this 60th anniversary of diplomatic
relations.....
(Quote from speech)
I realized that Laos is a very amazing country by
looking at your faces. I strongly believe that the
more partnership among Asian countries is
promoted, the better the situation of world is
going to be.....
(Quote from speech)
I believe that the exchange among youth would
be the basic that supports strengthening the
partnership between Japan and Laos. I would
like you all to learn culture and life, and deepen
friendships while staying in Jaapn.....
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↑Speech by Lao student
↑Speech by Japanese students
↑Commemorative photo by surrounding Tetsuro FUKUYAMA, a member of the house of counsilors
↑Commemorative photo with Mr. AMARI, minister in charge of economic revitalization and H.E. Mr. NUANTASHING
↑Commemorative Photo at the Embassy of Lao People’s Democratic Republic
(Quote from speech)
I would like to challenge many new things by
learning each other’s culture through this
program. I also would like to share the
experience I will have in Japan with my family
and friends when I get back to Laos.....
(Quote from speech)
I have lived in foreign country before, and I
had many valuable experiences there. There
are many things we can learn by interacting
with Lao students. I wish we can strengthen
the relationships between Japan and Laos
through this program.....
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【2】【Historical, Cultural, Learning, and Experience Activities】
◆ Morigasaki Water Reclamation Center 13th July(Tokyo)
↑Lao student taking photo of water reclamation facility ↑Lao students listening to the lecture of the structure of sewage system
◆ Edo-Tokyo Museum 14th July(Tokyo)
↑Lao student asking his pair about the model of castle town in Edo period
↑Lao student trying to pull the rickshaw
◆ Gion Festival 17th July(Kyoto prefecture)
↑Lao students watching Gion festival wearing rain coat in the heavy rain caused by typhoon
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◆ Zen Experience 17th July(Kyoto prefecture)
【3】【Exchange program】
School Visit, Class Experience 16th July(Kyoto prefecture)
↑Japanese students welcoming Lao students in the hallway
↑Lao students being introduced by the principal during the ceremony of the end of semester
↑Lao students experiencing Zen
↑Lao student showing bitter smile because his legs got numb after Zen experience
◆ Yuzen dyeing Experience 17th July(Kyoto prefecture)
↑Lao students dyeing cloth at Yuzen dyeing workshop ↑Lao students showing their finished work of Yuzen dyeing
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↑Japanese student helping Lao student understand group work in English class
↑Japanese student teaching “Origami” to Lao student
↑Lao student having sweet Japanese snacks after bitter Japanese tea
↑Lao student attaching strip of paper to the branch of bamboo tree
Homestay 17-19th July(Kyoto prefecture)
↑Students from both countries walking through the gate of
“Senbon Inari” at “Fushimiinari Taisha”
↑Japanese student showing the photo album to
her pair during homestay
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Farewell Party 19th July
↑Toast proposal by principal of Ritsumeikan Uji High School
↑Lao student taking photo with host family
↑Lao student interacting with host family
↑Speech by Japanese students
↑Speech by host family
(Quote from speech)
Even though the pair of my daughter got sick a little
bit, she recovered and came to our house for
homestay. We had a lot of fun by shopping and
visiting many places in Kyoto. I hope this relationship
will last forever.....
(Quote from speech)
I expect the new bond generated by the interaction
among young generation like you will get stronger in
the future.....
(スピーチより抜粋)
ここ四日市で過ごした時間はとても素敵な時間でした。
また、日本の学校や生徒のことについて知ることが
できました。
これからここでできた関係が長く続く事を願って い
ます.....。
(Quote from speech)
I am very glad that we can make friendships
through showing performance at Lao Embassy,
and I am excited to visit Laos in September. I really
wanted to see the life and culture in Laos, and I
thought that the experience in Japan became very
impressive for Lao students.....
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↑Students from both countries singing along by crossing shoulders
↑Japanese students singing while playing guitar
↑Students from both countries watching short movie of
Japan program with the song of「We are the world」
↑Students from both countries hugging each other at the end of Farewell Party
↑Commemorative photo with students and their host families
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VII. Comments from Participants:(Quote from feedback sheet and speech)
My pair and her family was very kind to me. I could visit historical places, and
learn many things during homestay. It was a good experience to stay in
Japan, and I would like to show my pair a lot of Lao culture in September...
Lao
students
School experience and homestay were very impressive in this program.
Japanese students and host family were very kind, and I could learn many
things about Japanese culture. As Teenage Ambassador, I thought that I
could play a role as bridge connecting Laos and Japan...
I wanted to be able to explain and deepen the understanding about Japanese
culture, history, and rules through this program, because it was not easy for
me to explain when I was asked questions by my pair while visiting many
places during homestay...
Japanese
students
I signed up for this program because I wanted to strengthen the English skills, widen
the field of view, and build relationships with people from various backgrounds to be
a global leader. What I learned from this program was the diversity of the way of
thinking. We can make new things out of many opinions from different background...
Principal of the Japanese school
I think that it is impressive for Japan and Lao students to deepen the
understanding about each other’s way of thinking and culture through this
program. This program would be the base for the future of Japan and
Laos...
Teachers
Teacher of the Lao school
I felt that it was very short after spending 7 days of the program.
However,Lao students could adjust themselves to Japanese culture very
quickly. Lao students learned many important things from the aspect of
time management, such as being punctual and so on. Also, Lao students
could exchange many opinions and new ideas with Japanese students...