Japan ‐ East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths First Batch oｆ Students from India

Implementation Reports

(11th December, 2007-20th December, 2007)

January, 2008

Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE)

Outline of the First Batch of Students from India in 2007

1. Duration of visit in Japan From 11th to 20th December, 2007

2. Total number of Indian delegation membership 80 people

Students： 72 people（47 Male, 43 Female) Supervisors: 8 people（1 Official of Ministry of Human Resource

Department, 7 Teachers)

3. Total number of Indian schools participated 65 schools Breakdown of the schools by educational administration

Administration # of schools

Administration # of schools

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

2 Chandigarh Administration

2

Sikkim 3 Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan

10

CISCE 7 CBSE 26 Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti

15

4. States and union territories the students come from

17states and 3 union territories Breakdown

States/ Union territories

# of students

States/ Union territories

# of students

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

2 Andhra Pradesh 1

Assam 4 Bihar 3 Chandigarh 2 Delhi 18 Haryana 1 Himachal Pradesh 1 Jharkhand 1 Karnataka 7 Kerala 5 Madhya Pradesh 1 Maharashtra 1 Orissa 1 Punjab 1 Rajasthan 2 Sikkim 4 Tamil Nadu 5 Uttar Pradesh 7 West Bengal 4

States of India

出典：http://www.journeymart.com/DExplorer/AsiaIS/India/Map.asp

5. Programme schedule in Japan See the next page 6. Visited prefectures in Japan

Tokyo, Nagano, Nara, Ehime and Miyazaki

7. Total number of households participated in the homestay program 53 households

Nagano: 10 Nata: 15 Ehime: 14 Miyazaki: 14

8. Total number of schools participated in the exchange programs 5 schools

Nagano: Shinonoi High School Nara: Yoshino High School Ehime: Nishi Secondary School Miyazaki: Omiya High School, Miyazaki Kita high School

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10Dec.20(Thu)

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General Program held in Tokyo Group Program held in Each Prefecture

Courtest Call on Mayor ofChikuma City

Culture ExperienceProgram

Local Observation

Departure from Tokyo11:00-17:30 (JL471)

Workshop with Students ofMiyazaki Municipal University

Farewell Party

Culture ExpereinceProgram

Local Observation Local Observation

Local ObservationCulture Experience

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Homestay ProgramHomestay ProgramCulture Experience

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WorkshopFarewell Party

Courtesy Call onPrefectural Government &

Local Observation

Local Observation

Homestay Program Homestay Program

School InteractionProgram

Homestay Program

School InteractionProgram

8Dec.18(Tue)

16:00-17:30 Workshop (Exchange views on the results of the program)

9Dec.19(Wed)

9:30-11:00 Observation in Tokyo ( Ariake Waste Incineration Plant )

14:00-15:15 Observation in Tokyo ( the Diet- National Assembly)

16:00-17:00 Workshop Presentation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs18:30 Dinner Party

-Move Back to Tokyo-

Observation in Tokyo (Odaiba- Seaside Entertainment Spot)

7Dec.17(Mon)

4Dec.14(Fri)

5Dec.15(Sat)

6Dec.16(Sun)

3Dec.13(Thu)

18:00-19:00 Dinner

2Dec.12(Wed)

9:00-11:00 Lecture: About Japan

Observation in Tokyo (Asakusa-Cultural Heart of Tokyo/National Museum of Emerging Science andInnovation"MIRAIKAN" )

Courtesy call onPrefectural Government

Local Observation

-Move to Prefectures for the Group Program (Nagano/Nara/Ehime/Miyazaki)-

20 Youths

1Dec.11(Tue)

Arrival at Tokyo from New Delhi19:50(-1)-06:45 (JL472)

Observation in Tokyo (The Imperial Palace/Tokyo Tower)

14:00 Check In at the Tokyo Prince Hotel

16:30-17:30 Orientation of the Program

Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and YouthsSchedule for Indian High School Students/ 1st Batch

Date/TimeGroup 1 (Nagano) Group 2 (Nara) Group 3 (Ehime) Group 4 (Miyazaki)

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Culture ExperienceProgram

Homestay Program

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Homestay Program

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The Number of Participants: 18 Students（Male: 7 Femele: 11), 2 SupervisorsProgramme

a.m. Arrival in Japan (Narita Airport) / Move to Tokyo

p.m. Observation: Imperial Palace / Tokyo Tower

a.m. Lecture: "Introduction of Japan"

p.m.Walking around & Observation: Asakusa /National Museum ofEmerging Science and Innovation 'MIRAIKAN'

a.m. Move to Nagano

p.m.Courtecy Call on Nagano Prefecural Government OfficeObservation: Zenkoji Temple / Nagano Olympic Museum

a.m.Observation: Aqua-Pal Chikuma (Sewage Disposal Plant),Hokuto Medical Co., Ltd. (Mushroom Producer by Biotecnology)

p.m.School Interaction Program: Shinonoi High SchoolMeeting with Host Families

a.m. Homestay Programme

p.m. Homestay Programme

a.m. Homestay Programme

p.m.Observation: Performance of MOCHITSUKI (Rice-cakePounding)

a.m.Courtecy Call on Mayor of Chikuma CityCooking Experience of UDON and OYAKI

p.m.Observation: Arato Castle Site,Arao Cooperation Incineration Center

a.m. Move to Tokyo

p.m.Observation: Odaiba AreaWorkshop: Sharing and Discussion of the Findings in Japan

a.m. Observation: Ariake Waste Incineration Plant

p.m.Observation: The National Diet of JapanWorkshop Presentation at the Minstry of Foreign AffairsDinner Party

a.m. Departure for India

p.m.10 12/20 Thu

Schedule for Indian High School Students / 1st Batch

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2 12/12 Wed

1 12/11 Tue

Nagano Group

3 12/13 Thu

4 12/14 Fri

5 12/15 Sat

6 12/16 Sun

7 12/17 Mon

8 12/18 Tue

9 12/19 Wed

Interviewed on the television at the ZenkojiMaking a local dish "Oyaki" (steamed bun)

The Number of Participants: 18 Students（Male: 8, Female: 11）, 2 Supervisors2Program

AM Arrival in Japan (Narita Airport) / Move to Tokyo

PM Observation: Imperial Palace / Tokyo Tower

AM Lecture: "Introduction of Japan"

PMWalking around & Observation: Asakusa /National Museum ofEmerging Science and Innovation 'MIRAIKAN'

AM Move to Nara

PM School Interaction Program：Yoshino High School

AM School Interaction Program：Yoshino High School

PMSchool Interaction program：Hakuho Women's CollegeMeeting with Host Families

AM Homestay Program

PM Homestay Program

AM Farewell party with Host Families

PM Culture Experience: Calligraphy

AM Observation：Panasonic Center

PMObservation：Osaka Castle Museum, Osaka AquariumKAIYUKAN

AM Move to Tokyo

PMObservation：Odaiba AreaWorkshop: Sharing and Discussion of Findings in Japan

AM Observation：Ariake Waste Incineration Plant

PMObservation：The National Diet of JapanWorkshop Presentation at the Ministry of Foreign AffairsDinner Party

AM Depature for India

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Took a test drive

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Nara Group

Pracitcing Kendo

5 12/15 Sat

8 12/18 Tue

6 12/16

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2 12/12 Wed

10 12/19

12/17 Mon

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9 12/19 Wed

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12/14 Fri

1 12/11 Tue

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3 12/13 Thu

The Number of Participants: 18 Students（Male: 8 Femele: 10), 2 SupervisorsProgramme

a.m. Arrival in Japan (Narita Airport) / Move to Tokyo

p.m. Observation: Imperial Palace / Tokyo Tower

a.m. Lecture: "Introduction of Japan"

p.m.Walking around & Observation: Asakusa /National Museum ofEmerging Science and Innovation 'MIRAIKAN'

a.m. Move to Matsuyama

p.m.Observation: Matsuyama CastleCulture Experience: Tea Ceremony at Ninomaru Garden in the Castle

a.m. Observation: Matsuyama Plant of Ehime Beverage Co.,Ltd

p.m.School Interaction Program: Matsuyama Nishi Secondary SchoolMeeting with Host Families

a.m. Homestay Programme

p.m. Homestay Programme

a.m. Homestay Programme

p.m.Homestay ProgramFarewell Party

a.m.Observation: Komatsu Plant of Shikoku Coca-Cola BottlingCo.,Ltd.

p.m. Observation: Towel Museum in Imabari City, Dogo Hot Spring

a.m. Move to Tokyo

p.m.Observation: Odaiba AreaWorkshop: Sharing and Discussion of the Findings in Japan

a.m. Observation: Ariake Waste Incineration Plant

p.m.Observation: The National Diet of JapanWorkshop Presentation at the Minstry of Foreign Affairs

a.m. Departure for India

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Taking a sip of hot green tea

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Ehime Group

9 12/19 Wed

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2 12/12 Wed

1 12/11 Tue

3 12/13 Thu

4 12/14 Fri

5 12/15 Sat

6 12/16 Sun

Spending relaxing at the beach ofSeto Inland Sea

7 12/17 Mon

8 12/18 Tue

10 12/20

The Number of Participants: 18 Students（Male: 8 Femele: 10), 2 SupervisorsProgramme

a.m. Arrival in Japan (Narita Airport) / Move to Tokyo

p.m. Observation: Imperial Palace / Tokyo Tower

a.m. Lecture: "Introduction of Japan"

p.m.Walking around & Observation: Asakusa /National Museum ofEmerging Science and Innovation 'MIRAIKAN'

a.m. Move to Miyazaki

p.m.Courtecy Call on Miyazaki Prefecural Government Office/Lecture,Orientation, Observation: Florante Miyazaki

a.m.School Interaction Program:Omiya High School/Miyazaki Kita High School

p.m.School Interaction Program:Omiya High School/Miyazaki Kita High SchoolHomestay Program

a.m. Observation: Eco Clean Plaza Miyazaki

p.m.Workshop on "Cross-cultural Understanding"Farewell Party

a.m. Observation: Aya Teruha Forest and Organic Farmers

p.m.Culture Experience: Tea CeremonyObservation: Aoshima Island

a.m. Culture Experience: Mochi (Japanese rice-cake) Pounding

p.m.Observation: Miyazaki Prefectural Museum of Nature & HistoryWorkshop with Students of Miyazaki Municipal University

a.m. Move to Tokyo

p.m.Observation: Odaiba AreaWorkshop: Sharing and Discussion of the Findings in Japan

a.m. Observation: Ariake Waste Incineration Plant

p.m.Observation: The National Diet of JapanWorkshop Presentation at the Minstry of Foreign Affairs

a.m. Departure for India

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Harvesting organically-grown carrots

8 12/18 Tue

6 12/16 Sun

7 12/17 Mon

4 12/14 Fri

5 12/15 Sat

Miyazaki Group

3 12/13 Thu

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2 12/12 Wed

1 12/11 Tue

Playing the Koto(thirteen-stringed Japanese harp)

9 12/19 Wed

10 12/20 Thu

Workshop Report

Date: December 19, 2007 Group: Nagano

I Findings about Japan

(Category: People)

The people of Japan are really helpful, kind and understanding. They were the best

hosts—appreciative and courteous, simple and humble. They are also ecologically aware

of the consequences of their developmental activities.

(Category: Infrastructure)

We noticed that the country has developed in harmony with nature. The city has some of

the tallest buildings and is dotted with scenic spots of greenery. The architecture is

brilliant and the homes are space efficient.

(Category: Others)

The concept of public community halls really impressed us. It was established for the

people and by the people. Japanese culture is a blend of the modern and traditional

practices and customs.

II Details of Discussion

All of us were decided on the fact that the people of Japan were friendly, polite and

disciplined. We were also very happy with our hosts who were simple and caring. We

were awestruck by the sight of skyscrapers, and the sophisticated infrastructure. We were

also amazed by the straightforwardness of the people.

III Wrap-up/ Conclusion

This program opened the gateways for cultural exchange between the youth of India and

Japan. At the end of this programme, we have emerged with a broadened outlook and

have learnt to adopt and accept different cultures of the world.

Workshop on Findings in Japan ワークショップ記録

７２ Indian students with various hopes and feelings participated in the Jenesys

Programme, which was held in Japan for ten days. The Programme provided school

visit, homestay program and other active interactions with Japanese students and

people and the Indian students learned traditional Japanese culture and environmental

efforts Japan is taking. To wrap uo the Programme, on 18 December, each group held a

workshop to discuss findings they had found out in Japan.

インドの高校生は、さまざまな思いと期待を抱いて10日間のプログラムに参加しました。各２訪

問地での学校交流やホームステイ、また環境・伝統・文化等の学習を終え、12月18日に「日本

について気付いたこと」を話し合うために、各グループでワークショップを実施しました。

Objectives of the workshop are as follows:

ワークショップを実施するにあたり、以下の事項をねらいとしました。

① To realize their findings（knowledge/awareness） by putting their impressions they have at a

level beneath their awareness into words 意識下にある訪日の感想について、言語化するこ

とによって、「気づき」（知識・認識）を顕在化させる

② To facilitate them retaining their acquired findings（knowledge/awareness） and keep the

motivation for mutual understanding 得た知識・認識を継続することが容易となり、相互理

解に対するモチベーションの継続につなげる

③ To deepen findings （knowledge/awareness） individually by sharing and exchanging findings

others have made. strength the 個々人の「気づき」について意見交換を行うことによって、

「気づき」（知識・認識）を深化させる

④ Finally, to create the message contributing to Japan-India mutual understanding 日本とインド

の相互理解の促進に寄与できるよう、その「気づき」を最終的にはメッセージの形でまとめる

The workshop of each group was vigorous, where Indian students actively exchanged their

opinions, intensifying mutual understandings between Japan and India.

各グループとも、インドの高校生同士の率直な意見が出され、活気のあるワークショップが行

われ、日印両国の相互理解をさらに深める機会となりました。

Workshop Reports are on the following pages.

次ページに、各グループのワークショップレポートを掲載しました。

Workshop Report

Date：December 19, 2007 Group: Nara

I. Finding about Japan

（Category: People）

Warm & hospitable, systematic, punctual, well-organized, kind-hearted, helpful,

generous, religious, devoted, dedicated, respective, united, innovative, creative, not

diverse, technologically aware, high standard of living, polite, disciplined, punctual,

patient, eco-friendly

（Category: Things）

Perfect and strong infrastructure, technologically aware, advanced, eco-friendly

development,

efficient bullet trains, intricate designs in architecture, vibrant economy, road and

excellent traffic systems, power-saving technology, fast processing(Bank)

（Category: Others）

Rich vegetation, diversity in art and craft, neat and clean environment, education systems

are practical and well established, equality of men and women, low birthrate, English

speaking culture is not prevalent, natural beauty-calm, peaceful, Japanese culture has

evolved over time

II. Details of Discussion

The details of the discussion were regarding the causes of things observed, the historical

background behind them, the comparison between India and Japan (over findings), the

similarities and differences between India and Japan

III. Wrap-up/Conclusion

Japan-the land of the rising sun- is famous for its rich cultural heritage, its disciplined and

persevering people and its ever increasing technological capacity, while India is known for

the diversity of its people, vibrant economy (thanks to the services sector) and its ancient

history and ethos. While both countries have their plus points and minus points. We have

much to learn from each others examples. We must bridge the gap through information

sharing, knowledge gathering, mutual understanding and cooperation.

Workshop Report

Date：December 19, 2007 Group：Ehime

Ⅰ Findings about Japan

（Category：Japanese people－National trait, Culture, Education system）

・ Discipline ―Punctuality

・ Maintain the unique culture

・ Aging society

・ Respecting all kinds of jobs

・ About school

-Spending long hours at school

-Impressed me very much to see students cleaning class rooms, wash rooms etc.

during lunch hour

-Many optional subjects such as music, sports and so on

-Emphasis on practical subjects rather than academic subjects including experiment

-Interschool activities. Multiplication is up to nine times nine. Cooking class is available

-6th to 7th grade ―English subject starts at 6th or 7th grade, but chances to use English

is very limited. So the conversation ability cannot be improved. The media at school is

Japanese.

-9th to 11th―cooking class is available. Practical knowledge. Japanese culture is

taught at various places.

-Facility (Public school) ―High-tech auxiliary teaching materials is available ( TV.

Computers. Other basic materials are used in classes)

（Category ： Social matters ―Economy, Technology, Infrastructure）

・ Transport system ―Maintenance and management is well done. Infrastructure such as

bridge is advanced.

・ Beautiful architecture －wooden structure, Genkan, Tatami floor,

・ Less economic disparity in spite of capitalistic country

・ Their way of living seems to be down－to－earth. No show-off.

・ Good system of waste disposal, water is recycled.

・ Bicycle is commonly used

（Category：Other things ）

・ Special care for the disabled in various places － Braille

・ Vending machines are available everywhere in town, it make purchasing easy

・ Beautiful landscape

・ English is not common to use

・ Trustworthy society

・ Hardworking people

・ Never be short-changed at stores

・ No labour, no servant

・ Conserve traditional martial arts such as Kendo, Judo, but they love sports like soccer

as well.

Ⅱ Details of Discussion

（Topic：English language）

・ Shocked at the fact English is not common to speak in Japan.

・ It’s amazing that Japan achieved high economic growth with own language.

・ English is commonly spoken in India because the country was colonized by UK. Japan

has never been colonized by other countries. It’s the reason why English language is

not widely spoken.

・ Future aspect － need to improve communication capability of people in English for

globalization, increase of foreign investors, foreign tourist.

（Topic：Inherit a tradition）

・ Traditional martial arts such as Kendo, Kendo, and Japanese archery are widely

practiced by students, but it does not mean people are conservative. They love sports

like soccer, baseball, basketball as much as Japanese martial arts.

Ⅲ Wrap-up/ Conclusion

On behalf of the JENESYS program, I stand before you to share the views of the

students who visited the Ehime prefecture, whom I now represent. Japan, a country rich in

traditions and culture, embellished with natural scenic beauty and the latest technology has

mesmerized all of us.

Our very first impression of Tokyo, after coming out of the Narita Airport, was the

high-rise buildings, architectural beauty, the well developed infrastructure and not a bit of

dirt to be seen anywhere. The economic balance between various groups of society is

worth mentioning.

We visited many sights, be it the historical ones like Asakusa or the modern ones like

the Tokyo Tower. Next in our schedule was a stay in the capital city of Ehime, that is

Matsuyama whose heavenly landscapes were a treat to the eyes. The traditional tea

ceremony, orange picking, a visit to the POM juice and the Coca Cola factory and a dip in

the beach gave us a true picture of the Ehime prefecture.

Moreover, an interaction with the students of the Matsuyama Nishi High School

informed us a lot about the Japanese education system and let us share with the students

much about education in India. The sense of practical learning and the fact that the

students clean the tables after lunch and dispose of plastic and paper separately were

indeed noteworthy.

But we guarantee you that the two-day stay with our host family was the most

memorable part of the whole trip for all of us. We got to experience the unique tradition and

customs of Japanese culture from the Genkan and the Kimono party to the music concert

and the exquisite Japanese cuisine. A typical get-together of family and friends gave us a

feel of the lifestyle of the Japanese people. The tears our hosts and we had while departing

was a sign of a close bond between us, though developed in a very short time.

In the end, we would like to convey our sincere gratitude to the Government of Japan

and all the JICE members for taking the initiative of calling us to this lovely country and

facilitating the exchange of ideas and cultures between Japan and India.

We hope that such initiatives in the future will foster more understanding and

cooperation between the two nations and bind countries together in a global and

comprehensive way.

Workshop Report

Date： December 19, 2007 Group：Miyazaki

Ⅰ Findings about Japan

（Category:： People）

The people are friendly, polite, hardworking and punctual. They tend to work in groups

and importance is given to collective effort. People don’t follow only one religion. This

promotes unity as there are no religious barriers. They are also law abiding. All this

results in Japan being a homogenous country.

（Category： Education）

Schools have good infrastructures especially for sports and cultural activities. There

are longer hours of school and they seem to have a holistic approach towards

education. Students are open to new methods of learning and have a friendly

interaction with teachers.

（Category： Blend of tradition and technology）

In Japan, tradition and technology are flourishing side by side without adversely

affecting each other. This is seen in the growth of the Japanese language to such an

extent, that it has been able to incorporate scientific terms. Also, technology is used to

preserve their culture for example the museums.

（Category： Environment）

The Japanese have made sure that advancement in technology has not harmed the

environment. The development of public transportation like monorail that reduces

pollution, the Eco-Clean Plaza in Miyazaki that recycles used resources and reduces

emissions and the individual segregation of waste all contribute towards this goal.

Ⅱ Details of Discussion

The students exchanged views on their experience in Japan and put together all their

findings to prepare this report. We discussed many other findings, but short listed what

we thought were the most important. We also talked about the reasons for the opinions

stated above and discussed many examples to support the fact. For instance, our

interaction with the people of Japan and our experience of attending school contributed to

our findings. For example, while in Tokyo, we observed that many people used bicycles

for transport as they were more eco-friendly, even though cars are not very expensive.

Ⅲ Wrap-up / Conclusion

This workshop facilitated the exchange of our views and deepened our understanding of

Japanese people, culture, education and economy. Our main conclusions from the

workshop were that tradition and environment have flourished along with the economy.

Moreover, the students and citizens are talented, hardworking and committed and were

extremely hospitable and friendly. We all agreed that we would love to continue

relationships with the people we met in Japan and all of us would do our best to come

back to this great country in the future.