October 1st-3rd, 2008
The 49th Convention of Nikkei and Japanese Abroad
In TOKYO |
All the programs have finished.
The Convention report is in preparation now.
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The object in holding the convention is to furnish opportunities for the Japanese descendants all over the world to provide information about their countries and to discuss among themselves ways of further strengthening ties of brotherhood and solidarity while keeping in mind the significance of cultural and personal exchanges as the main theme.
It is cordially requested that as many Nikkeis and Japanese Abroad as possible will attend this convention. |
■ Theme
■ Program
■ Transportation
■ Map
■ Optional Tour
■ Organizer
■ Leaflet(PDF)
> How to Entry→ Click here |
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■ Theme ■
Nikkei communities living in the age of globalization
―In search of their ways and roles― |
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■ Program ■
Program |
Day 1
October 1(Wed.)
At Kensei Kinenkan |
10:00-11:45 |
Working meeting / Youth meeting |
13:00-14:00 |
Registration |
| 14:00-14:45 |
Welcome Ceremony attended by the Imperial Family |
| 15:00-16:00 |
Plenary Session |
| 16:30-17:15 |
Performance: "HIBIKI-FAMILY SHOW"
Traditional Japanese Entertainment performed by 3rd generation
Nikkei-Brasilian brothers.
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| 17:30-19:00 |
Welcome Party |
Day 2
October 2(Thu.)
At ex Institute for International Cooperation of JICA (IFIC) |
9:30-16:15 |
■ Meeting of Country Representatives
| Theme: |
Nikkei communities living in the age of globalization
―In search of their ways and roles― |
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Increasingly closer relations among countries around the world,
especially between the countries of NIKKEI residents and Japan |
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The growing importance of strengthening networks and reciprocal
relations between Nikkei communities and Japan |
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The increasing need for persons of Nikkei heritage to work in Japan |
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Expanding and enhancing the right to vote outside Japan |
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| 18:00-19:30 |
■ Welcome Reception (planned) |
*9:30-17:00 |
*Optional Tour of Tokyo (Fee: 6,000yen) |
Day 3
October 3(Fri.)
Assemble at the Kensei Kinenkan |
9:00-17:00 |
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Visit NHK |
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Luncheon hosted by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and
the President of the House of Councillors (planned) |
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Visit the Japanese Overseas Migration Museum (JICA Yokohama) |
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* The program is subject to partial change. |
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■ Transportation ■
Kensei Kinenkan
(For Registry & Ceremony)
1-1-1, Nagata-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Tel:03-3581-1651
Use subway "Yurakucho line", "Hanzomon line", or "Nanboku line". Get off at "Nagatacho" station. 5-minute-walk from the "2nd Exit". Subway "Chiyoda line" or "Marunouchi line" can be used as well. Get off at "Kokkai gijido mae" station and walk about 7 minutes from the "2nd Exit".
IFIC=Institute for International Cooperation of JICA
（For The Representatives' Meetings）
10-5, Honmura-cho, Ichigaya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Tel:03-3269-2911
Use JR "Chuo line". Get off at "Ichigaya" station.About 10-minute-walk from the station. Subway "Yurakucho line" can be used as well. Walk about 10 minutes from the "Hoken Kaikan Exit" or "A1-4 Exit". Or "Toei Shinjuku line" also can be used. About 12-minute-walk from the "A3 Exit".
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■ MAP ■
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■ Optional Tour ■
For the participants who do not attend the Meeting of Country Representatives on 2nd Oct, we offer the Optional Tour to look around Tokyo. Please join it!!
| Date: |
Thursday, 2nd Oct,2008 |
| Place to meet: |
The Kensei Kinenkan(9:30a.m.) |
| Expense: |
6,000 yen/person
- Please pay it on the day (Lunch is not included) |
| How to apply: |
Please check the applicable box of the application form |
Tour Course:
Meet at the Kensei Kinenkan |
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Odaiba・National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation |
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Sumida-gawa river cruise |
(9:30) |
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(10:40-12:00) |
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(12:10-13:00) |
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Asakusa-Sensoji & Nakamise arcade
*Lunch Time |
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Nabata-cho Station |
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(13:10-15:00) |
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(16:00) |
*The program is subject to partial change.
*When the applicants do not reach 5 people, it might be cancelled.
*We finish the tour at Nagata-cho Station. Please come to the Iikura-House for a reception by 17:30 in semiformal.
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■ Organizer ■
The Association of Nikkei and Japanese Abroad
(KAIGAI NIKKEIJIN KYOKAI) |
