Sakura Science Exchange Program

SAKURA SCIENCE PLAN
Activity Report
Open Application Program 2018

Activity Report on Open Application Program 2018
Sakura Science Plan
Table of Contents
Overview of Open Application Program 2018

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Activity Report ● Universities

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Activity Report ● Technical Junior College

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Activity Report ● High School

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Activity Report ● Research Institution

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Activity Report ● Association

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Activity Report ● Local Government

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Activity Report ● Private Company

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Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine,
Ibaraki University, University of Tsukuba,
Niigata University, Nagoya University, Gifu University,
Wakayama Medical University, Ritsumeikan University,
Yamaguchi University, Ehime University,
Kyushu Institute of Technology
National Institute of Technology, Nagaoka College
Nara Women’s University Secondary School
Institute of Microbial Chemistry
Meijo Hospital

Minamata City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Cathay Tri-Tech., inc.

Reference
1. Statistical Data on Open Application Program 2018P19

2. Results of Participant Survey

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3. Media Coverage

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Cover photos
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① Kyushu Institute of Technology, August 2018

“We Are Tomodachi!” with students of Tsinghua University, China, and Tohoku
University② Shibuya Junior & Senior High School, July 2018

Collaborative experiment with Vietnamese high school students

5③ Fukui Prefectural University, November 2018

Gathering of algae at sea with Thai, Chinese and Vietnamese university students④ Osaka Prefecture University, January 2019Students of Bogor Agricultural University learned how to inspect infected animals

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⑤ Kanazawa Institute of Technology, July 2018

Students from Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi, Thailand, aim
to commercialize a product utilizing Japanese science and technology.

Overview of Open Application Program 2018
Sakura Science Plan

The Open Application Program of the Sakura
Science Plan (Japan–Asia Youth Exchange Programin Science) is a program in which host organizationsin Japan invite the youth of sending organizations
from foreign countries and regions in Asia andother parts of the world to conduct exchanges in
the field of science and technology for shortperiods of time.

In the Open Application Program in FY2018, a total offour open calls were held for 41 eligible countries andregions. A total of 5,720 people from 683 sendingorganizations visited Japan, and 195 host organizationsin Japan cooperated with those sending organizations,and 570 exchange programs were conducted throughout
the year.
<FY2018 Application, Selection and Implementation Results>
1st Call 2nd Call 3rd Call 4th Call

Selection

Implemented

High school students, university or graduate students,
postgraduate students, postdoctoral fellows, etc., who
are 40 years old and under, basically visiting Japan for
the first time, and having the nationality of the invited
countries and regions.

4. Three Kinds of Exchange Programs

1. Outline

Application

3. Eligibility of Participants

Total

No. of organizations*

93

133

95

52

No of applications

196

264

149

79

688

No. of organizations*

83

111

77

50

196**

No of applications

147

185

112

59

503

No. of organizations*195**

No of applications

570***

212*** Number of host organizations in Japan** Total number of institutions is that after excluding duplicate applications
from same institution*** T otal number implemented reflects number of withdrawals after selection
and number of implementations in FY2018 that were applied for multiple
previous years

2. Countries and Regions Eligible for Sakura Science Plan in FY2018

A. Science and Technology Experience Course
Young people from overseas participate in science andtechnology-related exchange programs planned andarranged by a Japanese host organization, the period ofstay being limited to seven days. The maximum numberof people who can be invited is 10 when invited from asingle organization, and 15 when invited from multiple
organizations (not including supervisors in either case).
B. Collaborative Research Activity Course
Young people from overseas conduct short-term joint
research activities at a Japanese host organization, theperiod of stay being limited to three weeks. In principle,
the maximum number of people who can be invited is 10(excluding supervisors).
C. Science and Technology Training Course
A Japanese host organization arranges for young people
from overseas to participate in training, conducted bythat organization, to intensively acquire a variety ofscience and technology-related skills, the period of staybeing limited to 10 days. The maximum number ofpeople who can be invited is 15 when invited from asingle organization, and 25 when invited from multiple
organizations (not including supervisors in either case).
<Outline of Implementation by Course>

East Asia
Southeast Asia
Southwest Asia
Central Asia
Pacific Island Countries
Other regions

4 countries/regions
11 countries
7 countries
5 countries
8 countries
6 countries* Please refer to page 19 for more details.

2,527 people
2,376 people
658 people
51 people
14 people
94 people

No. of Programs

No. of Participants

Course A

420

4,447 people

Course B

72

433 people

Course C

78

840 people

Total

570

5,720 people

High school students from the Philippines experience what it is like to wear a kimono.
(On program arranged by Hiroshima International Center, June 2018)

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Activity Report (From receiving organizations)
Research with Young Chinese Researchers for Effective Utilization of Livestock Biomass
Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine (Course A)

August 19th to 25th, 2018

Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine invited a totalof 11 people—the vice director, an associate professor, five young
researchers and four graduate students—from China Agricultural
University (in Beijing) and that university’s Yantai Research Institute.
China Agricultural University and the Umetsu Research Laboratory at
the Division of Environmental and Agricultural Engineering at Obihiro
University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine are together
conducting research into biomass that makes use of livestock biomass.
The purpose of extending this invitation was to exchange the findingsof the research conducted at both universities relating to the effective
use of livestock biomass.
In China, the numbers of livestock are increasing rapidly, andenvironmental pollution due to manure is becoming an urgent issue.
Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, however, hasa track record in the effective utilization of livestock biomass, especiallyin experimental studies involving biogas plant systems. Moreover, theTokachi area is home to many of the largest biogas plants in Japan,
backed by its vast animal husbandry area.

Touring a biogas plant

The actual program started on Day 2, when Prof. Kazutaka Umetsu of
Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine and AssociateProf. Qiao Wei of China Agricultural University reported and exchanged
their opinions on the respective current situations and issues withregard to livestock biomass research in Japan and China.
From Day 3 onward, the group toured several biogas plants (Hokkaido
Shikaoi Town Environmental Conservation Center, Shihoro Town Biogas
Plant, Kushiro Town Nomura Farm Biogas Plant) that have been built in
the area of eastern Hokkaido, where they learned about, for example,
the features of the plants and operating techniques in a cold region
with heavy snow accumulations. They also visited milking robots thatare being utilized on the actual front line of animal husbandry.

A heated general discussion

Sadao Kikuchi, representative director of Hokkaido Biomass Research,
Inc., gave a lecture entitled The Current Status of Biogas Plants in
Hokkaido, while discussions covered reports of the recent research
results from both universities and also centered on their students.
On Day 6, following a results report and general discussion of the fourday program, Prof. Umetsu presented the participants with certificatesof completion, and the program was successfully brought to a close.
Inspiration for Ongoing Research Exchanges
Through this exchange, both universities were able to share issues
related to livestock waste, such as soil pollution due to organic matter
after livestock waste treatment, the bacteria and drug-resistantbacteria contained in the organic matter, and especially about theserious water pollution in China. In addition, participants learned thatbiogas plants are very effective in solving these problems and deepened
their awareness that they represent a technology that succeeds in therecycling of resources by also purifying pollutants derived from livestock
waste and reducing the processing residue that is returned to farmlandas organic fertilizer.
This program inspired both universities to continue research exchanges
in this field in the years to come. China Agricultural University is one of
the world’s leading universities in this field of study, and we gained new
knowledge for Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine,so the program was extremely fruitful.
Lastly, we would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the people
involved in the program and also to everyone in the towns of Shikaoi
and Shihoro as well as at Kushiro Town Nomura Farm who kindly
supported the interactions in the local area.
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Commemorative photo with completion certificates in hand
Schedule

Program

Location

Day 1

Arrival in JapanDay 2

Orientation
Lecture/Discussion: Reports andexchange of opinions relating toagriculture in Japan, Hokkaido and
China

Obihiro Universityof Agriculture andVeterinary Medicine

Day 3

Lecture: Reports from Japanese
researchers
Lecture: Reports from Chinese
researchers

As above

Day 4

Field survey

Shikaoi Town
Environmental
Conservation
CenterDay 5

Field survey
Laboratory experimentdemonstration

JA Shihoro Biogas
Plant
Obihiro Universityof Agriculture andVeterinary Medicine

Day 6

Results report
General discussion

Obihiro Universityof Agriculture andVeterinary Medicine

Day 7

Returned home

Universities

Joint Research by Young Asian Researchers into Quantum Beam Molecular Sciences
Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Ibaraki University (Course B)

May 21st to June 8th, 2018

The Institute of Quantum Beam Sciences at the Graduate School of
Science and Engineering, Ibaraki University, invited a total of ninegraduate students, postdoctoral fellows and nine faculty members
from Asia (India, Thailand, Vietnam and Taiwan) and conducted“joint research utilizing the network of Asian countries connecting
experiment and theory in quantum beam molecular sciences.”
Having adopted the medium-term goals of “promoting international
educational collaboration, for example with universities in Asia andthe Pacific, and communicating the outcomes of international joint
research widely to the international community,” Ibaraki University
has positioned the field of quantum beam molecular sciences as
distinctive educational research. Research institutions such as theJapan Proton Accelerator Research Complex (J-PARC, in Tokai
Village), a high-intensity proton accelerator facility in the vicinity,
are conducting the best educational research in Japan that utilize
quantum beams (including neutrons, X-rays and muons). This
program was implemented to promote international joint researchon cutting-edge experiments and theories utilizing quantum beams.
On the second day we provided guidance at the Mito Campus. At theguidance, Ibaraki University Vice President Mitsuru Baba gave awelcome speech, Prof. Takamitsu Kohzuma, Director of the Instituteof Quantum Beam Sciences, provided a summary of the Institute’s
specialist areas of study, and Prof. Seiji Mori, Deputy Director of theInstitute of Quantum Beam Sciences, gave an introduction to thesending organizations that had been invited to this program.

Synthetic experiment in creating novel compounds

Discussion of database development for catalyst design

From Day 3 to Day 6, on Days 8 and 9 as well as on Days 15 and16, joint research relating to quantum beam molecular sciences was
conducted at the laboratories on the Mito and Hitachi campuses aswell as at the laboratories on the Tokai Satellite Campus.
From Day 10 to Day 13, the invited group participated in the 3rdInternational Symposium of Quantum Beam Science at the Mito
Campus. The symposium took as its main theme investigations into
the molecular structure and properties of biomolecules such asproteins and of soft materials, and also into their applications,investigations in which quantum beams were utilized. On theafternoon of Day 10, the group toured J-PARC, and Japan
Broadcasting Corporation (NHK), covered their visit to the facility.
Expanding Network among Participating Countries
On Day 14, the Asian Workshop of Experiment and Theory in
Quantum Beam Molecular Sciences, organized mainly by the
SAKURA Exchange Program in Science Steering Committee, washeld at the Mito Campus. Following the opening remarks given by
Executive and Vice President Hisaki Ozaki, lectures were given by
Ibaraki University professors and program participants. Although
the total number of attendees was as low as 30 people, there was alively Q&A session.
On Day 17, the participants assembled at the Mito Campus, and a
research activity report meeting and program completion ceremony
were held.
Feedback from participants, which included comments such as “Thisinternational academic exchange was very useful to me,” “I havelearned new research methods and research styles” and “We wereable to expand the network among participating countries” showedthat they were highly satisfied with this program.
In the years to come, joint research will continue to be conductedwith these people and we would like to deepen academic exchanges
with the sending organizations.

Participation at Asian Workshop
Schedule

Program

Day 1

Arrival in Japan (excluding participants from
Taiwan)Location

Day 2

General guidance, introduction to Ibaraki
University and Institute of Quantum Beam
Sciences, safety training
Guidance received at each laboratory

Ibaraki University(Mito Campus)
Same university(All campuses)

Days
3–6

Joint research relating to quantum beam
molecular sciences

Same university(All campuses)

Day 7

Day off

Day 8

Joint research relating to quantum beam
molecular sciences

Same university(All campuses)

Day 9

Joint research relating to quantum beam
molecular sciences
Progress reports on joint research, courtesy
call from Ibaraki University president

Same university(All campuses)
Same university(Mito Campus)

Day 10Participation in symposium, participantsfrom Taiwan arrive in Japan
Tour of Japan Proton Accelerator ResearchComplex (J-PARC)

Same university(Mito Campus)
J-PARC

Days
11–13

Participation in symposium

Same university(Mito Campus)

Day 14

Participation in symposium followed bysocial gathering

As above

Days
15–16

Joint research relating to quantum beam
molecular sciences

Same university(All campuses)

Day 17

Joint research relating to quantum beam
molecular sciences
Research activity report meeting, program
completion ceremony

Same university(All campuses)
Same university(Mito Campus)

Day 18

Visit to Miraikan
Tokyo tour

Miraikan, Tokyo

Day 19 Returned home3

Activity Report

Colombian Students Experience Japanese Cutting-edge Science and Technology
University of Tsukuba (Course A)

December 4th to 11th, 2018

The University of Tsukuba invited a total of 11 students from Los Andes
University (Colombia) and implemented a Japanese Cutting-edge
Science and Industrial Technology Experience Program. Incorporating
industrial technology inspection tours and on-site experiences at the
University of Tsukuba’s educational research facilities, the research
institutes of Tsukuba Science City and private companies, the program’scontent deepens understanding of and interest in Japan’s cutting-edge
science and technology.
At the opening ceremony on the first day, guest His Excellency Mr.
Alejandro Posada, Minister Plenipotentiary and Chargé d’Affaires a.i. atthe Embassy of Colombia in Tokyo, gave a speech in which he expressed
his gratitude for the program’s implementation and his wish tostrengthen future cooperation between the two countries in the field of
educational research.

Commemorative photo with the students at the opening
ceremony

On Day 2, the participants visited facilities on the campus. At theCenter for Cybernics Research, they made a tour of inspection andattended seminars on new fields of technology that merge and combine
different fields, such as robotics, information technology (IT) andartificial intelligence (AI). At the Research Facility Center for Scienceand Technology, they learned about, for example, physicalmeasurements using electrostatic accelerators and radioisotopes aswell as accelerator mass spectrometry systems that count high-energy
accelerated ions with particle detectors, while visiting development
sites for the production and supply of low-temperature refrigerants andcryogenic equipment.
In addition, at the Empowerment Studio they experienced the world’s
largest virtual reality (VR) system and received explanations on“empowerment informatics,” which has been newly systematized in
the field of informatics. While actually operating the equipment at eachfacility, participants actively asked many questions of a specific natureby seeing the experiments in front of them.
Experienced How High Japanese Science and Technology
Standards Are
On Day 3, the program participants observed technical developments
in industrial refrigerators and refrigeration systems at Mayekawa
Manufacturing Co., Ltd.’s Moriya Plant (in Moriya City, Ibaraki
Prefecture), which forms part of the collaboration and cooperation
system in the University of Tsukuba’s global development capacity
enhancement project.
On Day 4, the participants learned about various construction
technologies and drainage systems, for which the latest technologies
were utilized, at the Metropolitan Area Outer Underground Discharge
Channel (Kasukabe City), the world’s largest flood control facility.
On Day 5, they experienced wearing advanced welfare devices at the
Cyberdyne Studio (in Tsukuba City) operated by Cyberdyne Inc., whichinspects space development technology at the Japan Aerospace
Exploration Agency (JAXA) Tsukuba Space Center and is developing
the highly advanced robot, HAL®.
At the results presentation on Day 7, feedback from the program
participants included comments such as, “I was surprised by Japan’s
advanced science and technology as well as the clean on-siteenvironments” and “I was happy to come into contact with the kindness
and hospitality that is unique to Japanese people.”Through this program, participants seem to have realized how high thestandards of science and technology in Japan are. Some were interested
in studying abroad at the University of Tsukuba or going on to graduate
school. In the years to come, we would like to further strengthen theinternational network that will lead to the promotion of student
exchanges between the two universities and the creation of humanresources that will serve as a bridge between Japan and Latin America.
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Watching an experiment at the Research Facility Center for
Science and Technology

Gaining space experience at JAXA
Schedule

Program

Location

Day 1

Arrival in Japan
Welcome event

University ofTsukubaDay 2

Orientation
Visit to campus facilities such as
Research Facility Center for Scienceand Technology (research
management, safety management)

As above

Day 3

Industrial technology inspection andon-site experience at Mayekawa
Manufacturing
Seminar visit and laboratory training
at University of Tsukuba(system information teaching staff,
city planning)

Mayekawa
Manufacturing Co.,
Ltd.’s Moriya Plant
University ofTsukuba

Day 4

Inspection tour of Metropolitan Area
Outer Underground Discharge
Channel (city planning)

Metropolitan Area
Outer Underground
Discharge Channel(Kasukabe City)

Day 5

Inspection of space-related
technologies at JAXA Tsukuba Space
CenterInspection of cutting-edge robot
technologies that integrate human,machine and information elements at
Cyberdyne Studio

JAXA TsukubaSpace Center
Cyberdyne Studio

Day 6

Collaborative exercises, presentation
preparation

University ofTsukubaDay 7

Summing up and resultspresentation
Completion ceremony

As above

Day 8

Returned home

Universities

Program to Learn about Diversity and Evolution of Marine Life on Sado Island
Niigata University (Course C)

July 27th to August 2nd, 2018

Sado Island is surrounded by beautiful seas and endowed with richnature and diverse marine biota. Taking advantage of theenvironment of Sado Island, an international program to learn
about the diversity and evolution of marine life was held there at the
Sado Marine Biological Station of Niigata University’s Faculty of
Science over seven days. A similar program has been in place forthree years, but this time thanks to the support of the Sakura
Science Plan, 20 students and five teaching staff members from 10
universities in Asia (China, Taiwan, India, Bangladesh, Vietnam,
Malaysia) could be received, making the event more international
than before.
The program started with a lecture on the Sea of Japan and thebasics of animal classification on Day 2. Not showing any tiredness
from having made the journey to Sado Island, the participants
listened enthusiastically and actively asked questions.
On Day 3, sea urchin eggs were collected, artificial insemination was
performed and the initial development of the embryos was observed.
Each person felt the wonder of life by taking out the eggs and spermfrom the sea urchins with their own hands and bringing about
fertilization. In the afternoon, they went snorkeling in the sea infront of the waterfront laboratory, and various animals, including
sea slugs, crabs and starfish, were collected and observed. By
actually collecting the specimens themselves, the participants wereable to realize the kind of environment each animal inhabited. At
night, they learned about bioluminescence by means of sea fireflies
collected on a nearby sandy beach, and everyone was impressed bytheir fantastic blue light.
Participants Surprised by Variety of Creatures in the Sea
On Day 4, the participants boarded the station’s training ship,measured the sea’s transparency and collected plankton under ablue sky. When the samples and specimens were brought back to thelaboratory and observed under a microscope, various plankton werediscovered. The participants were again surprised that there wassuch a great variety even of this kind of small creature in the sea.
Snorkeling to collect specimens on the rocky seashore was conducted
once again on Day 5. By collecting and observing at a locationdifferent to that on Day 3, the participants had been asked to verify
if there were differences and common points in marine life ecology
due to location.
As final summaries, individual or group presentations were also
given to explain the animals collected and observed using their own
sketches. Everyone gave an impressive presentation, and questions
were flying one after another from the floor.
The following day, a completion ceremony was held, the participantscrossed to Niigata by ferry and moved to Tokyo, and each person
was on his or her way home.
Although the actual training period was as short as five days, theteaching staff packed in a variety of lectures on marine life and field
activities, and interaction between participants deepened, making it
a very meaningful program. The participants were unanimous inbeing able to say that they had really enjoyed and learned a lot fromthe program, and that the planning had been worthwhile.

Collecting sea urchin eggs and semen

Snorkeling to collect specimens on the rocky seashore under ablue skyParticipants eagerly listening to explanations of the marine life
they have collected
Program

Location

Day 1

Schedule
Arrival in JapanDay 2

Traveled to Niigata from Tokyo, moved to Sado
Island by boat
Guidance after arrival at the seaside station
After sunset, collected and observed nocturnal,
sea bottom-dwelling marine animals on thequay in front of the laboratory and sketched
the characteristics of each creature

Niigata University
Sado Marine
Biological Station(Sado City, Niigata
Prefecture)

Day 3

Following a lecture explaining thecharacteristics of the Sea of Japan and the sea
around Sado Island, sea products werecollected on the rocky coast
Following a lecture on the classification ofmarine products, observed in the laboratory
the organisms collected in the morning andactually classified themIn the evening, collected and observed
bioluminescent marine organisms

As above

Day 4

Collected plankton from the surrounding
coastal area from the training ship, observing
and identifying species
Observed the normal development of sea
urchins and actually collected eggs and semenin the laboratory

As above

Day 5

Collected, observed and identified species livingin sand and mud at Mano Bay
Thoughts and discussion on Sado Island’s
coastal environment and diversity of marine
products, results presentation, farewell party

Sado City(Mano Bay, Niigata
University Sado
Marine Biological
Station)Day 6

Inspected the diversity of Sado Island’s coastal
topography while moving north along the
Sotokaifu coast
Traveled by boat to Niigata, then on to Tokyo

Sado City(Senkaku Bay,
Onogame)Day 7

Returned home5

Activity Report

For Environmental Material Development Utilizing ASEAN Natural Resources
Nagoya University (Course A)

November 7th to 16th, 2018

Institutes for Innovation for Future Society, Nagoya University inviteda total of seven students (two university students, four graduate
students and a supervisor) from Mahidol University in Thailand andthe National University of Laos to exchange research relating toenvironmental materials for which natural resources are utilized.
In ASEAN member countries, awareness of environmental matters,such as air pollution and water quality deterioration, is increasing instep with economic development. Research into environmental
materials that utilize the natural resources abundant in their own
countries is expected to increase demand and technologicaldevelopment and, it is hoped, contribute to the realization of asustainable world. This program aimed to create the basis forpromoting the development of environmental materials in ASEAN
member countries. This would be achieved by having young
researchers from ASEAN member countries come into contact withJapanese cutting-edge science and technologies and learning, in apractical manner, about utilizing biomass and waste, which aresustainable natural resources, in the synthesis of environmental
materials and about the surface treatment technologies that
underpin these advances in greater functionality.
Lectures were given and experiments conducted from Day 2.
Participants received lectures on surface treatment and material
creation using electrochemistry. Having deepened their basic
understanding, they attempted to create a film by an oxidationreduction process on a metal surface. They also evaluated thecorrosion resistance of the film and conducted experiments onoxidation-reduction reactions.

Commemorative photo taken on campus tour

Fabricating a coating by oxidation-reduction process on ametal surface

After receiving a lecture on zeolites, which are known asenvironmental purification materials, they also tried to synthesize
the ash from incinerated rice husks into a raw material. It was
confirmed by evaluation experiment that zeolite was successfully
synthesized from the ash of incinerated rice husks.
In addition, hybrid teams of participants and Nagoya University
students were formed, which then discussed environmental
technologies required in ASEAN member countries, conducted
experiments on training themes based on the ideas and presented
the results.
Further Deepening of Interest in Japan Stemming from
This Visit
At the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology,
which the participants visited on Day 4, they learned about thestarting point of manufacturing, the driving force needed to bringabout growth in manufacturing and its underpinning technologies
by understanding the history of Toyota Motor’s transition fromautomatic looms to the automobile industry.
The participants made a two-day visit to the Aichi Synchrotron
Radiation Center in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, where they observed
the beamline, which is a useful measurement method for material
evaluation.
This time, we mainly invited students and young researchers who
have a strong interest in studying in Japan, and they seemed to have
deepened their interest in Japan after coming here. The Nagoya
University students who had conducted the experiments kept intouch with the Thai and Lao students even after they had returned
home, which provided a good opportunity to improve English
communication skills and foster a feeling for the wider world.
Implementing this program has resulted in the establishment of a
network of young researchers from ASEAN member countries andJapan, which led to the development of global human resources
who will be responsible for the future of Asia.
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Synthesizing environmental purification material
Schedule

Program

Location

Day 1

Arrival in Japan
Campus tour (including visits toNobel Prize Exhibition Hall andultrahigh-voltage electron
microscope)

Nagoya University

Day 2

Lectures on electrochemistry (basic
and applied)

As above

Day 3

Lectures on ceramic synthesis (basic
and applied)

As above

Day 4

Visited Toyota Commemorative
Museum of Industry and Technology,
learned about origins and history ofJapanese manufacturing

ToyotaCommemorative
Museum ofIndustry andTechnology

Day 5

Drafting of experiment plan bytraining group, experiment (material
preparation)

Nagoya University

Days
6–7

Visited Aichi Synchrotron Radiation
Center, learned about advanced
material analysis technologies

Aichi Synchrotron
Radiation Center

Day 8

Experiments (material property
evaluation/characteristic evaluation)
conducted by training groups

Nagoya University

Day 9

Announcement of results ofexperiments by training groups

As above

Day 10 Returned home

Universities

Teachers from Myanmar Aim to Improve University Experiment Education
Gifu University (Course C)

November 1st to 10th, 2018

Following the designation by the Ministry of Education, Culture,
Sports, Science and Technology of its “Dissemination of Japanesestyle Education Overseas Development Promotion Project: 2017
EDU-Port Support Project,” Gifu University has been supporting thebuilding of a teacher training system for basic experiment education
at Myanmar universities. In Myanmar, the problem exists that young
university teachers cannot properly teach their students physics
experiments.
For the first stage in building the teacher training system we invited
13 young teachers in Myanmar for Education in Experimental
Physics. The participants were the teachers who the universities
expect will form the core of the teacher training system in Myanmar.

Physics experiment training

On Day 1, the participants received a Japanese-style educationlecture, and on Day 2 they reported on the current state ofexperimental education in Myanmar and discussed points
for improvement.
After receiving a lecture on the basics of experiments, they
participated in a basic physics experiment for first-year students on
the science education course in a physics laboratory at the Facultyof Education.
With the support of Gifu University undergraduate and graduate
students as well as exchange students from Myanmar, theparticipants engaged in experiments that are conducted even in
Myanmar and learned a series of experimental education processes,
including data collection methods, analysis, discussion andpresentation/discussion.

Produced experimental equipment for use in national
competition

In particular, the presentation section introduced active learning,which is a feature of Japanese-style education, and gave theparticipants a feel of the freshness of experimental education.
Contributing to Improvement of Experimental Education
Skills at National Competitions after Returning to Myanmar
The participants were to be instructing younger teachers at the
National Conference on Experimental Physics Education in Myanmar
and they also produced experimental equipment for use in thecompetition. However, almost everyone had little experience incrafting, so they had difficulty in, for example, cutting copy paper
straight or cutting circles with thick paper. The teacher who had
gained a doctorate in the electronics field was also unfamiliar withthe production of actual circuits and struggled as a result.
During the period of their stay, the participants visited experimentrelated facilities. At the Gifu City Science Museum , they participatedin a science experiment class for children and felt firsthand the funof science. At the Shimadzu Foundation Memorial Hall in the city of
Kyoto, they toured the history of experimental equipment
development, and a curator gave a briefing on the progress ofJapanese science and technology since the Meiji era. All theparticipants were glued to the screen during Nobel Laureate Koichi
Tanaka’s video.
At the training result report meeting, everyone, including thesupervising teachers, presented the results of the training andfuture initiatives, and also spoke of their determination at thenational convention that was to be held from November 17th.
After returning to Myanmar, the participants of this program trained
about 90 young teachers from 35 universities at the national
conference, thereby contributing significantly to an improvement ineducational techniques for experiments.
Conducting this kind of training on an ongoing basis, Gifu University
would like to offer its support so that the independent training
system can come into operation in Myanmar.

Commemorative photo in front of Gifu City Science Museum
Schedule

Program

Location

Day 1

Arrival in Japan
Guidance, Japanese-style education lecture

Gifu University

Day 2

Reported on current state of experimental
education in Myanmar, discussed improvement
methods
Participated in physics experiments at the Facultyof Education and observed how students work
Visited active learning at a report meeting

As above

Day 3

Teaching study and experimental data analysis
training (education method for error analysis)

As above

Day 4

Visited Gifu City Science Museum
Social gathering

Gifu City Science
Museum, other

Day 5

Experiments conducted in Myanmar(measurement of gravitational acceleration by
pendulum, creation and evaluation of experimentreports)

Gifu University

Day 6

As above (measurement of air column
resonance, creation/evaluation of experimental
reports)

As above

Day 7

Experiments not conducted in Myanmar(measurement of thermal work equivalent,creation and evaluation of experimental reports)

As above

Day 8

Visited the history of experimental equipment
development exhibit at the Shimadzu Foundation
Memorial Hall

Shimadzu
Foundation
Memorial Hall

Day 9

Preparation for training result report meeting
Participated in physics experiments at the Facultyof Education and observed how students work.
Visited active learning

Gifu University

Day 10Teaching study, training results report meeting
Returned home

As above7

Activity ReportJapan–Korea Research Exchange to Experience Medical Technology and Traditional Japanese Medicine
Wakayama Medical University (Course A)

January 23th to 29th, 2019

Wakayama Medical University held a program to which were invited a totalof six students as well as one faculty member engaged in research on
pharmaceutical analytical chemistry from the University of Science andTechnology and Kyung Hee University (College of Medicine) in South Korea.
The purpose of the program was to make the invitees aware that there aremany pharmaceutical companies in Wakayama Prefecture, for them to takeadvantage of the proximity of Osaka and Nara, the roots of Japanese
medicine, and to educate them about advanced Japanese medical
technology and the origins of Japanese medicine.
On Day 2 after their arrival in Japan, the invitees first visited the Industrial
Technology Center of Wakayama Prefecture, which serves as the coreresearch institute for the local industry in the prefecture. There, theyreceived a briefing from the Pharmaceutical Industry Department withregard to R&D utilizing regional resources (including Japanese evergreen
spicebush and Japanese umbrella pine) from Wakayama Prefecture. Also
given a tour of Zaiseidoyakuhin Co., Ltd., Japan’s leading Oriental medicine
manufacturer, the invitees learned about R&D based on the fundamental
corporate principle of “always respecting the position of the other party andviewing matters through their perspective,” as well as the power of Oriental
medicine which utilizes natural healing power.
Afterwards, the invitees returned to Wakayama Medical University andtoured its facilities, such as the Pharmaceutical Department, the Departmentof Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, and the Doctor-Heli medical
helicopter, thereby obtaining an understanding of part of the overall criticalcare and regional medical treatment in Wakayama Prefecture.
On Day 3, the invitees visited the Kishu Plant of Dainihon Jochugiku Co.,
Ltd. (KINCHO), where they received a firsthand tour of the manufacturing
facilities for mosquito-repellent incense. Founder Eiichiro Ueyama was bornin Arita City, Wakayama Prefecture, and was the person who developed rodshaped and swirl-type mosquito coils by devoting himself to the introduction
and cultivation of insecticides. In the afternoon, the invitees returned to
Wakayama Medical University to give an interactive presentation withfreshmen in the School of Medicine, participated in classroom activities on
chemistry and in classes on software for analyzing protein structures.
Understanding of Circumstances behind Development of Medicine
On Day 4, the invitees visited Seishu Hanaoka Commemorative Park, which
was developed to convey the outstanding achievements of Seishu Hanaoka,
a great doctor born in Wakayama.
In the afternoon, they visited the Fujii Risaburo Yakubo company and toured
the site for manufacturing Daranisuke, a stomach medicine first createdapproximately 1,300 years ago by ascetic monk and founder of the Shugendosect En no Gyoja and said to be the origin of traditional Japanese medicine.
On Day 5, the invitees returned to Wakayama Medical University toparticipate in a tea ceremony held by the Tea Ceremony Club and a researchexchange meeting held by the Preventive Medicine Club, which holds study
sessions on health checkups and diagnosis results. On this occasion, theSouth Korean students discussed and exchanged opinions regarding areport on activities by the Preventive Medicine Club for medical examinations
carried out in Katsuragi Town, Wakayama Prefecture.
On Day 6, the invitees experienced actual pathological diagnosis at the
Human Pathology Department. This experience gave the South Korean
students a glimpse of the difficulties associated with pathological diagnosis.
Afterwards, the invitees participated in an exchange meeting held by theCenter for International Relations, at which they received completion
certificates and commemorative gifts from Dean Yasuteru Muragaki of the
School of Medicine.
Although only lasting for a short seven-day period, we sincerely hope that
this exchange will be useful for medical engineering cooperation between
Japan and South Korea.

Invitees listen intently to an explanation at KINCHO’s Kishu
Plant

Discussion at the Preventive Medicine Club’s researchexchange meeting

The invitees hold their completion certificates for a commemorative
photo with Dean Yasuteru Muragaki of the School of Medicine
Schedule

Location

Arrival in Japan
Orientation

Wakayama Medical
University

Day 2

Tour of Industrial Technology Center of
Wakayama Prefecture
Visited Zaiseido plant and research
centerToured Pharmaceutical Department, theDepartment of Emergency and Critical
Care Medicine, and Doctor-Heli medical
helicopter

Industrial Technology
Center of Wakayama
Prefecture, Zaiseido,
Wakayama Medical
University

Day 3

Dainihon Jochugiku’s Kishu Plant tour
Interactive presentations with Wakayama
University freshmen/participated inclassroom activities in chemistry
Kimii Temple visit

Dainihon Jochugiku,
Wakayama Medical
University, Kimii
TempleDay 4

Visited Seishu-no-Sato
Toured manufacturing site at Fujii
Risaburo Yakubo company
Participation in “Demon Festival”
in Yoshinoyama

Seishu-no-Sato
Yoshino Town, Nara
Prefecture

Day 5

Participated in morning tour at
Kinpusen Temple
Participated in tea ceremony held by
Wakayama Medical University’s Tea
Ceremony Club and Preventive Medicine
Club research exchange meeting

Kinpusen Temple(Yoshino Town, Nara
Prefecture)
Wakayama Medical
University

Day 6

Day 7

8

Program

Day 1

Experienced pathological diagnosis
at Human Pathology Department
Participation in Center for International
Relations exchange meeting/results
report meeting/social gathering
Returned home

Wakayama Medical
University

Universities

Systems Integration to Learn about Drones
Ritsumeikan University (Course A)

June 13th to 20th, 2018

Ritsumeikan University accepted 10 undergraduates and one
member of the academic staff from the Nitte Institute of Technology(NMAMIT) in India.
This was the fourth year in which Ritsumeikan University has
implemented a program to enable students from Nitte University’s
NMAMIT to learn about Japanese science and technology. Based on
past actual results, this time they implemented a program with
“Systems Integration to Learn about Drones (Multirotor Helicopters)”
as its main theme. Systems integration that brings together avariety of technologies to build the intended system will become
increasingly important in the years to come.
Under this program, the participants learned the practicalities ofsystems integration by directly getting exposed to advanced
technologies, such as drone-related robot, sensor and IT engineering,and through lectures and practical training about drones, which
embody a collection of technologies from a variety of fields, such asmechanical, electrical and IT. It was also intended for the participants
to examine future developments for utilizing drones.

Image processing programming

On Day 3 after arriving in Japan, the participating students received
lectures, for example on the principle of the drone, constituent
elements and areas of application. Then they actually assembled
and flight tested a drone, thereby gaining a deep understanding
about its structure, operating characteristics and other aspects.
On Day 6, through programming practice they learned about theimage processing technology necessary for drones to operate inhigh places.

Indian students learning origami in the exchange plan

On Day 7, the participants visited Hini Arata Kan, Daifuku Co., Ltd.’sfull-scale demo center (Hino Town, Shiga Prefecture), where they
were able to observe the latest logistics systems and equipment aswell as receive a briefing from a company employee on businessdevelopment and challenges in India. It was the first time forstudents from India to observe advanced Japanese facilities andequipment of this kind, and it seemed that they were very interested.
There were many questions about Daifuku’s recruitment of nonJapanese, especially from the students who are consideringinternships with Japanese companies.
Utilizing Drones to Solve Various Issues in India
During the invitees’ stay, Ritsumeikan University students conductedpresentations to showcase Japanese culture and carried out
exchange plans using origami and chopsticks. As the students
planned and implemented these activities on their own initiative,
they had lively conversations and the activities provided good
opportunities for interaction. In the Japanese culture experience,
the invitees also experienced wearing a kimono and a hakama(a formal divided skirt worn by men). They were interested in the
traditional clothes of Japan and listened closely to the methodof wearing.
At the university, they visited research labs involved with opticalcommunication systems as well as optical and electronic devices
while undertaking a facilities tour.
At the results report meeting, the participants made presentations
on the latest science and technologies that they had learned about
during their stay, focusing on “future possibilities for utilizing drones.”
Examples of the feedback received from them are: “I feel that it ispossible to respond to various tasks using the drone even in India”
and “My interest towards Japan has further increased after learning
about Japanese science and technology.”

Touring the research laboratories with earnest looks on theirfaces
Schedule

Program

Location

Day 1

Arrival in JapanDay 2

Orientation/guidanceOpening ceremony/campus tour
Japanese language course, Japaneseculture experience

Ritsumeikan
University

Day 3

Lecture on drones, assembly
practice, experiment

As above

Day 4

Ritsumeikan University student plan(learning in the fields of science andengineering)
Visit to Lake Biwa Museum

Ritsumeikan
University
Lake Biwa Museum

Day 5“India Infrastructure Construction”
and “Exports of Japanese Scienceand Technology” (including
experience of traveling by bullet
train)
Free time/preparations for resultspresentation

In Shiga and Kyoto
prefectures
Ritsumeikan
University

Day 6

Introduction to research labs
Preparations for presentation ofimage processing results forautomatic drone control

Ritsumeikan
University

Day 7

Hini Arata Kan tour
Results report meeting
Closing ceremony

Hini Arata Kan
Ritsumeikan
University

Day 8

Returned home9

Activity Report

Advanced Information Processing Technology That Combines Remote Sensing and AI
Yamaguchi University (Course A)

October 4th to 13th, 2018

Yamaguchi University invited six students from Universiti Putra
Malaysia (UPM). At Yamaguchi University are the Center for Researchand Application of Satellite Remote Sensing and the Department ofInformation Science and Engineering, while in Yamaguchi Prefecture
are the KDDI Yamaguchi Satellite Earth Station, which is equippedwith the University’s radio telescope, and JAXA’s West Japan Satellite
Applications Center for Disaster Management.
By utilizing these resources, the participants learned information
processing technology that combines remote sensing and AI.
Furthermore, we aimed for a program that would deepen theirunderstanding of and stimulate their interest in Japanese advanced
technology and encourage interest by means of tours of the latest
in space utilization technologies.

Commemorative photo taken at the KDDI Yamaguchi Satellite
Earth Station

Included as part of the program are presentations and attendanceat an international conference organized by the Institute of Electricaland Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the most prestigious academic
society in the electrical and electronic fields, as well as a visit to the
Osaka City Science Museum. The content composition was devisedso that participants could think about the future of science andtechnology and their own futures for themselves.
After orientation on Day 1, the participants visited JAXA’s WestJapan Satellite Applications Center for Disaster Management andreceived briefings from JAXA staff about the center’s facilities andequipment. The large-scale model of the land observation technology
satellite No. 2 (ALOS-2, also known as Daichi 2) and a panel showing
the use of observation data greatly increased the students’
willingness to learn about satellite image processing.

Satellite image processing training by Deep Learning

On Day 2, they paid courtesy visits to the president of Yamaguchi
University, the director of the Center for Research and Application ofSatellite Remote Sensing and the head of the Department ofEngineering. These were followed by a visit to the KDDI Yamaguchi
Satellite Earth Station, where the students were overwhelmed by
the size and variety of the parabolic antennas and learned themeaning and significance of each one.
On Day 3, they received a lecture on remote sensing technology
from Associate Prof. Toshikazu Samura from the Center for Researchand Application of Satellite Remote Sensing, after which we
conducted research exchanges between the students by means ofposter presentations from Yamaguchi University graduate students.
On Days 4 and 5, they practiced classifying satellite images into six
types, such as forests and grasslands, using convolutional neuralnetworks. The Malaysian students thought for themselves andworked hard by using trial and error.
Presented Paper at IEEE GCCE 2018 International Conference
On Days 6 to 8, we attended the IEEE Global Conference on
Consumer Electronics (GCCE) 2018 international conference held in
Nara, at which two UPM students presented papers selected after
strict screening. By exchanging views with first-class researchersand engineers, the participants themselves gained a kind of selfenlightening experience with regard to future research anddevelopment.
Looking at the reports of participating students, this program seems
to have been well received. Several of the participating students
have requested to study abroad at Yamaguchi University, andteaching assistant (TA) students at Yamaguchi University haverequested short-term study abroad at UPM. From these facts, it canbe said that this project has had an extremely significant impact on
the students.
10

Research exchanges by means of poster presentations with
Yamaguchi University graduate students
Schedule

Program

Location

Day 1

Arrival in Japan
Orientation, tour of JAXA’s West Japan
Satellite Applications Center for Disaster
Management

Department ofEngineering,
Yamaguchi University
JAXA’s West Japan
Satellite Applications
Center for Disaster
Management

Day 2

Courtesy visits to the president of
Yamaguchi University, the director of theCenter for Research and Application ofSatellite Remote Sensing and the headof the Department of Engineering
KDDI Yamaguchi Satellite Earth Station
tour

Yamaguchi University(Yamaguchi City
Campus)KDDI Yamaguchi
Satellite Earth Station

Day 3

Tour of Center for Research andApplication of Satellite Remote Sensing
Lecture from member of teaching staff at
Center for Research and Application ofSatellite Remote Sensing

Department ofEngineering,
Yamaguchi University

Days
4–5

Lecture on remote sensing image
analysis by AI
Remote sensing image analysis training
using AIAs aboveDays
6–8

Moved from Ube to Nara
Attended and presented at IEEE GCCE
2018 international conference

Nara Royal HotelDay 9

Moved from Nara to Osaka
Visited Osaka Science Museum

Osaka Science
MuseumDay 10 Returned home

Universities

Acquired Advanced Rock Engineering Research and Technology
Ehime University (Course A)

January 14th to 21st, 2019

The Rock Mechanics Laboratory in the Department of Civil andEnvironmental Engineering at Ehime University accepted 10
students and one supervisory member from Indonesia’s Hasanuddin
University. The Indonesian students who participated in this program
not only learned advanced research in the field of rock engineering
but also gained knowledge of Japan’s advanced technologies byvisiting energy infrastructure facilities. In addition, the students
belonged to a laboratory in the field of rock engineering and werethus able to deepen discussions with Ehime University academic
staff and students about the content of their research.
On Day 1, the Indonesian students were greeted by Rock Mechanics
Laboratory students upon arrival at Matsuyama Airport. The program
started after that afternoon’s orientation.
During the morning on Day 2, a meeting was held on each research
theme in the Rock Mechanics Laboratory. In the afternoon,
the participants visited the Kikuma National Petroleum Stockpiling
Base in Kikuma Town, Imabari City, and received briefings
on national projects related to oil reserves. They were also able tolearn about Japanese techniques related to the drilling andsubsequent management of underground caverns. In the Q&A
session, the discussion was heated, and the scheduled time wasoverrun by a significant margin. It was a fulfilling facility visit forIndonesian students.

On arrival at Matsuyama Airport

Enthusiastically asking questions at Kikuma National Petroleum
Stockpiling BaseDuring the morning of Day 3, the group visited the Ehime University
Museum and enjoyed exhibitions on the history and culture of
Ehime, including space and the Earth. In the afternoon, they
returned to the Rock Mechanics Laboratory, visited the experimentlabs and deepened their understanding of the research.
On Day 4, an all-day Soil Tower Contest took place. This involves
using specialist knowledge of soil mechanics to freely blend three
types of given soil materials to build a soil tower, the load bearing(strength) of which was then measured and a ranking determined.
Outdoor activities were a tough environment for Indonesians who
had never before experienced winter cold, but the students boldly
faced up to the challenge and the event turned into a heated contest.
On Days 6 and 7, visits were made to scenic and historic places,such as Matsuyama Castle, Dogo Park and Dogo Hot Springs, andthe participants enjoyed valuable experiences that put them intouch with the history and culture of Matsuyama under the guidanceof students from the Rock Mechanics Laboratory.
Almost Everyone Hopes to Study at Graduate School
This was the first time that the Sakura Science Plan had accepted
Hasanuddin University students, but the adoption of this plan further
deepened the relationship with that university. During the completion
ceremony, we asked the students who had completed the program,“Would you like to enter Ehime University to study and do research
as a graduate student after graduating from Hasanuddin University?”
to which almost everyone replied that they wanted to come to
Ehime University. We will continue to implement this program next
year and would like in the near future to attract regular students to
our graduate school and thereby contribute to the globalization of
Ehime University and Japan.

Earnestly inspecting an experiment
Schedule

Program

Location

Day 1

Arrival in Japan
Orientation, university tour

Ehime University

Day 2

Meeting on research themes
Kikuma National Petroleum
Stockpiling BaseAs above
Imabari City

Day 3

Ehime University Museum tour
Research activities/experiments inresearch labs

Ehime University

Day 4

Held Soil Tower Contest

As above

Day 5Completion ceremony and lunch
party

As aboveDays
6–7

Sightseeing in Matsuyama City
(Matsuyama Castle, Dogo Park, Dogo Matsuyama CityHot Springs)

Day 8

Returned home11

Universities

Activity Report

Young Bangladeshis Utilize Design Thinking in Search for Solutions to Problems
Kyushu Institute of Technology (Course A)

November 6th to 14th, 2018

The Graduate School of Computer Science and Systems Engineering
at Kyushu Institute of Technology (Kyutech) received a total of 11
people, including students and a supervisor, from three institutions
in Bangladesh (University of Rajshahi, University of Dhaka and the
Shandhani Nursing Institute) and implemented a training program.
The program took as its theme “Searching for Ways to Solve Various
Problems in Developing Countries Using Design Thinking.” Forexample, singling out a medical problem and bringing advanced
Japanese medicine as is to Bangladesh cannot solve a variety of
medical problems. Localization and customization tailored to theregion, such as developing countries, are required.

Exchange of opinions on medical issues at Iizuka Hospital

Kyutech developed and introduced Design Thinking as the firstcourse of its kind studied at a graduate school in Japan. It is a way
to innovatively devise human-centered solutions through thethought processes of sympathy, definition, idea, prototype and test
to solve problems. Many students have already studied Design
Thinking, and our faculty members possess educational know-how.
Discussions through Skype before Coming to JapanFor this program, we twice experimented with conducting group
discussions between Bangladeshi students and Kyutech students
using Skype before the former came to Japan. The students weredivided into three groups, connected to each other via Skype, anddiscussed in advance what kinds of issues they would discuss inJapan. Thanks to this, when they came to Japan, they were alreadyacquainted with the Kyutech students and were able to carry out the
program smoothly.
During the program period, the participants visited Iizuka Hospital—
one of the largest hospitals in Fukuoka Prefecture, which is promoting
medical engineering collaboration with Kyutech—and toured its
high-tech front line of medicine, while exchanging opinions on
medical issues in Japan and Bangladesh with the hospital staff. They
also cultivated viewpoints on the solutions to problems from anengineering approach.
In addition, participants also visited Tateiwa Elementary School in
Iizuka City, where Kyutech is located. Here, they were able to learn
how arithmetic and science, which form the basis of science andtechnology education in Japan, are taught in elementary school.
In the latter half of the program, a visit was made to Kyushu
University’s Ito Campus, where the participants learned about social
business and portable clinic care by attending lectures on portable
healthcare and conducting workshops.
In this program, we raised a number of issues in hospitals, markets
and elementary schools and considered solutions using Design
Thinking. When the students return to Bangladesh, the hope is thatthey will actually carry out improvements even if only in a small way.
Kyutech would like to continue to host the Bangladesh student
acceptance program and facilitate interaction between the highcaliber young people who will lead the futures of both Japan and
Bangladesh, while remaining dedicated to Asian development.
12

Discussing with Japanese students in group work

A welcome party with a peaceful atmosphere
Schedule

Program

Location

Day 1

Arrival in Japan
Orientation, campus tour, research lab
inspection

Kyushu Institute ofTechnology (Iizuka
Campus)Day 2

Student self-introduction, presentation ofresearch content, etc., group assignments
for collaborative learning
Lecture on Design Thinking given by Prof.
Kurata, social gathering

As above

Day 3

Observed state-of-the-art medical
equipment on site and medical equipment
usage at Iizuka Hospital
During the morning, reviewed, discussed
and gave presentations on hospital tour
Creation of materials

Iizuka Hospital
Kyushu Institute ofTechnology (Iizuka
Campus)Day 4

Collaborative learning (about Health Techin developing countries)
Discussion, creation of presentationmaterials

Kyushu Institute ofTechnology (Iizuka
Campus)Day 5

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine walkTraining at Ninosaka Clinic in Sawara-ku,
Fukuoka City
Interaction with members of the “Joining
Hands with Bangladesh Society”

Dazaifu City
Fukuoka City

Day 6

Walking around Fukuoka (independent
activity)

Fukuoka City

Day 7

Inspected activities at Kyushu University,
conducted portable healthcare experiences
Discussion and preparation of presentationmaterials as collaborative learning

Kyushu University(Ito Campus)

Day 8

Discussion and preparation of presentationmaterials for collaborative learning: “Howto develop Japanese medical technology indeveloping countries?”
Presentations on issues

As above

Day 9

Returned home

Technical Junior College

Practical Manufacturing Exchange with Neusoft Institute of Information in China
National Institute of Technology, Nagaoka College (Course A)

November 11th to 20th, 2018

A total of 11 people—the National Institute of Technology, Nagaoka
College invited 10 students and one member of staff—from the
Neusoft Institute of Information in Guangzhou City, China, andconducted a 10-day practical manufacturing exchange.
On Day 2 after their arrival in Japan, four teams were made up of
students from Nagaoka College and the Neusoft Institute ofInformation. Under the theme of rescuing survivors in the aftermathof an earthquake, they used LEGO MINDSTROMS®EV3 (a set ofparts to make a robot with LEGO blocks, etc., that can incorporate a
program equipped with a motor) and created robots that movethose being rescued to safe areas while removing obstacles, and theprograms to move them. The students initially struggled tocommunicate in English, but after repeated discussions, all four
teams were able to complete a robot.

Students opening up during their self-introductions

On Day 6, following presentations on the concepts behind them, therobots were demonstrated. Since Japan and China are earthquakeprone countries, the students from both countries felt that they had
benefited from the experience of learning together an awareness,through the production of the robots, that technology is actually
helpful to human society.
Meaningful Training Program Included Differences inAdvanced Technologies and Culture
During the training period, the participants visited companies
and facilities in Nagaoka City. After receiving briefings on eachcompany’s die-cutting techniques, they toured the workplaces at
ADTEC Engineering Co., Ltd., where an automatic exposure device
is utilized for the printed circuit boards used in smartphones andother applications, and Katayama Steel Rule Die Inc., where diesmake cuts and creases in a pattern in the processes for making
candy and cigarette boxes. The Chinese students seemed deeplyinterested in Japanese precision technology and asked employees
many questions.

Working on creating a robot

The participants also visited a municipal development called Aore
Nagaoka, where the city hall and various other facilities areintegrated. Here, they received briefings about the history of city
planning in Nagaoka City and future prospects from city hall staff
and toured the disaster prevention headquarters and the assembly
hall inside the facility.

Visiting the Science and Technology Exhibition Hall at the Arakawa
Campus of the Tokyo Metropolitan College of Industrial Technology
Schedule

Program

Location

Day 1

Arrival in Japan

Nagaoka City

Day 2

Orientation, tour of on-campus facilities
Practical manufacturing interaction:
Competition task “Training on programminga robot with embedded system”

National Instituteof Technology,
Nagaoka College

On Day 8, the group moved to Tokyo and visited the National
Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan) and the
Arakawa Campus of the Tokyo Metropolitan College of Industrial
Technology. At the latter, which includes an engineering designroom, they visited the Science and Technology Exhibition Hall
where, for example, real aircraft, helicopters and aero-engines are
exhibited. It seemed that the Chinese students were impressedwith a school site different to the National Institute of Technology,
Nagaoka College.

Day 3

Practical manufacturing interaction:
Competition task “Training on programminga robot with embedded system”

As above

Day 4

Aore Nagaoka (Nagaoka City Hall) visit
Tours of companies in Nagaoka City that
support advanced Japanese technologies

Nagaoka City

Day 5

Practical manufacturing interaction:
Competition task “Training on programminga robot with embedded system”

National Instituteof Technology,
Nagaoka College

Day 6

Practical manufacturing interaction:
Competition task “Training on programminga robot with embedded system”
Results report meeting for practicalmanufacturing interaction exercise andprogram completion ceremony

As above

A participating student said, “It was very meaningful because thecourse touched on advanced Japanese technologies and made me
think more about the cultural differences between Japan and China.
I want to come to Japan again.” The Nagaoka students commented
that “Our image of China has been changed through this exchange”
and that the exchange would continue through SNS in the future.

Day 7

Niigata City Aquarium visit
Visit to the Niigata Prefectural Museumof History

Niigata City
Nagaoka City

Day 8

National Museum of Emerging Science andInnovation (Miraikan) visit

Tokyo

Day 9

Visits to companies in Tokyo/Arakawa
Campus of the Tokyo Metropolitan Collegeof Industrial Technology
Automobile plant tour

Tokyo
Kanto region

Day 10 Returned home13

High School

Activity ReportHigh School Students from Six Asian Countries Worked Together to Tackle Issues
Nara Women’s University Secondary School (Course A)

September 1st to 9th, 2018

Planned for three years, the Nara Women’s University (NWU)
Secondary School has been implementing its NARA SAKURA Science
Camp program, and this year (2018) was its final year. The purposeof the program is for high school students from six Asian countries
to learn together and explore scientific issues by conducting scienceand technology workshops in order for them to develop the logicalthinking, discussion and expression skills necessary to play anactive role in an international setting.
In addition to 21 participants and five supervisors from the usual
participating schools—SMA Negeri Samarinda 10 in Indonesia,
Guoguang Laboratory School in Taiwan, HUS High School for Gifted
Students in Vietnam, Sejong Academy of Science and Arts in South
Korea and the Academic Lyceum under the Tashkent State Technical
University in Uzbekistan—we invited four pupils and one supervisor
from each of Princess Chulabhorne College Chonburi in Thailand andthe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
Science Outreach Program to interact in the area of science. Of
these, nine high school students and the two supervisors from
Vietnam and Uzbekistan were supported by the Sakura Science
Plan. A total of 20 students from NWU Secondary School participated.
Workshops at Which High School Students Learn and Discuss
Together
The students were split up into courses A and B and attended
workshops that were originally planned to last three days but wereshortened to two days due to Typhoon No. 21. Course A attended
Methods to Distinguish Genes Using DNA, RNA (given by Prof.
Toshio Watanabe, NWU), and Course B Application of Mathematical
Approaches in Biology (Prof. Fugo Takasu, NWU).
Course A’s theme being the experiential learning of deoxyribonucleic
acid (DNA) testing methods, DNA and ribonucleic acid (RNA)extractions were performed, and the base sequence of the samegene was amplified using each as a template. After considering thestructural differences between RNA and DNA, a discussion took
place on the experiment methods and their results.
While formulating changes in the number of organisms andconsidering the obtained mathematical model by computer
simulation, Course B discussed how various factors are reflected in
the formula.
In the problem-solution workshop that had been first conducted asa new initiative last year, the students worked together inmanufacturing, having been set the task of making a car withspecified materials (plastic corrugated cardboard, wheels, rubber,etc.).

Science and technology workshop Course A:
RNA, DNA extraction

Science and technology workshop Course B:
Computer simulation of individual changes in organisms

Problem-solution workshop (Task: Make your own car)
Schedule

14

Location

Arrival in Japan

Day 2

World Heritage Tour I: Todai Temple
Great Buddha Hall “Calculus” Tour
Visited Osaka City Science Museum

Todai Temple
Osaka City
Science Museum

Day 3

School guidanceWorld Heritage Tour II: Guidance on“Classic Architecture and Cultural
Properties of Ancient Nara” given by
Japanese students
School introduction/exchange meeting

Nara Women’s
University
Secondary School
Kofuku Temple

Day 4

Science and technology workshop
canceled due to approach of Typhoon
No. 21(Each issue covered)

Hotel Nikko NaraDay 5Morning: Science and Technology
Workshop I
Course A: M
 ethods to Distinguish
Genes Using DNA, RNA
Course B: A
 pplication of Mathematical
Approaches in Biology
Afternoon: NAIST visit

Nara Women’s
University (NWU)

Day 6Morning: Science and Technology
Workshops II/III
Course A: M
 ethods to DistinguishNara Women’s
Genes Using DNA, RNA
University (NWU)
Course B: A
 pplication of Mathematical
Approaches in Biology
Afternoon: Problem-solution workshop

Day 7

Closing ceremony, farewell party(Uzbekistan) Joint research activities(Vietnam) Moved to return home

As above

Day 8(Uzbekistan) Cultural exchange
activities with homestay families(Vietnam) Returned home

Homestay

Day 9(Uzbekistan) Returned home

For the research facility visit, with the cooperation of the Nara
Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST) participants visited theSocial Computing Laboratory in the Division of Information Science.
Despite the effects of the typhoon this year, we were able toimplement the core content of the program, such as workshops,
laboratory visits and homestays. Asian high school students who arehighly motivated with regard to science gathered and discussed
common issues, which provided meaningful opportunities torecognize differences in terms of thinking and approach.

ProgramDay 1

Research Institution

New Joint Cancer Research Based on Compound Structural Information
Institute of Microbial Chemistry, Microbial Chemistry Research Foundation (Course B)

February 27th to March 15th, 2019

Having invited two people, a member of the teaching staff and a
researcher, from the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT), theMicrobial Chemistry Research Foundation’s Institute of Microbial
Chemistry conducted joint research activities in its First Bioactivity
Research Department for roughly a two-week period from February
27th to March 15th.
The opportunity had arisen from an email from the researcher at IIT
Indore who visited Japan on this occasion. In it, the researcher had
said that he would like to make use of the Sakura Science Plan to
conduct research activities at the Institute of Microbial Chemistry.
There were similar requests from teachers at IIT Indore.

Working on a cell culture experiment

The Institute of Microbial Chemistry has discovered active substancesthat can serve as the basis for antibiotics and anticancer agentsfrom cultures, such as actinomycetes and fungi, and is investigating
their effects and efficacy. The Indian researcher was especiallyinterested in the activities of naturally occurring compounds thatshow anti-cancer activity and hoped that they would work together
on researching the compounds.
Having exchanged emails on several occasions, the Institute ofMicrobial Chemistry felt empathy with the Indian researcher’s
enthusiasm and for his research proposal, applied to the Sakura
Science Plan and was fortunate enough to be adopted, which led tothis joint research.

With all the Numazu Branch researchers

In the research activities from Day 2, after having firstly visited theresearch labs and introduced its activities, we had the invitees givepresentations on the research activities they had conducted to date.
At the same time, we asked them to propose the research plan thatthey would like to carry out during their stay and, while consultingwith lab members, readjusted the plan so that it could be completed
within two weeks and started research activities.
As specific content, we had the invitees learn the cancer cell andnormal stromal cell co-culture experiment methods that we had
developed. At the same time, they conducted docking studies
between the compounds they were interested in and their target
proteins, and analyzed the mechanism of action using cells. The
research activities continued throughout the days except on
Saturdays and Sundays.
New Knowledge Gained in Extremely Short Period of TimeOn the last day of the program, a progress report on research
activities was conducted. Although they had been time-limited
research activities, the invitees were able to obtain extremely new
knowledge and decided to continue and develop their research evenafter returning to India.
During their time in Japan, the Indian researchers visited Numazu
City, Shizuoka Prefecture, where a branch of the Institute for Microbial
Chemistry is located, and deepened exchanges with the researchers
there. They had been hoping to see Mt. Fuji, but unfortunately they
were unable to because it was cloudy. They were, however, very
happy to have traveled to Numazu by bullet train.
Of great benefit to the Indian and Japanese researchers, this visit
to Japan was also significant in that it will lead to the developmentof research activities in the years to come. In addition, although also
a short period of time for lab members, it was very stimulating
for them to have had the opportunity to come into contact withoverseas researchers.

Commemorative photo with completion certificates in hand
Schedule

Program

Location

Day 1

Arrival in Japan

Day 2

Guided tour of research labs
Research presentation

Day 3

Research activity (experiment): Add
compounds to cell experiments to investigatechanges in expression systems
As above
Research activity (experiment):
Computational analysis of compounds using
a computer

Days
4–5

Independent activities

Days
6–7

Research activity (experiment): Add
compounds to cell experiments to investigatechanges in expression systems
Institute for Microbial
Research activity (experiment):
Chemistry (Gotanda)
Computational analysis of compounds using
a computer

Day 8

Institute for Microbial Chemistry, Numazu
Branch visit

Days
9–10

Research activity (experiment): Add
compounds to cell experiments to investigatechanges in expression systems
Institute for Microbial
Research activity (experiment):
Chemistry (Gotanda)
Computational analysis of compounds using
a computer

Days
11–12

Independent activities

Days
13–15

Research activity (experiment): Add
compounds to cell experiments to investigatechanges in expression systems
Institute for Microbial
Research activity (experiment):
Chemistry (Gotanda)
Computational analysis of compounds using
a computerDay 16 Research results presentation

Institute for Microbial
Chemistry (Gotanda)

Institute for Microbial
Chemistry, Numazu
Branch (Numazu)

As above

Day 17 Returned home15

Association

Activity Report

Young Asian Medical Staff Experience Japanese Advanced Medical Care
Meijo Hospital (Course A)

August 27th to September 1st, 2018

In receipt of support from the Sakura Science Plan, a total of four young
medical personnel—two doctors and two nurses—from Rajavithe
Hospital in Thailand and Bach Mai Hospital in Vietnam came to Japan.
Under the theme of a “program for young Asian medical staff toexperience Japanese advanced medical care,” Meijo Hospital held an
academic exchange program to have them acquire the latest Japanese
medical treatment techniques and knowledge. A six-day short-term
practice, this training was an invitation for the early stage of training toexperience part of the full-scale training and thus positioned as abridgehead aiming for them to return to Japan in the future.
During the period of their stay in Nagoya, a record heat wave continued,
and there were many patients suffering from heat stroke receiving
emergency examinations. In the case of the program participants,
however, there was no difference in temperature with their homecountries, so there were no problems with their physical condition.

Inspection of upper endoscopy examination

On Day 1, they visited various departments in the hospital, such as
outpatients, the intensive care unit, coronary care unit, dialysis centerand general health checkup center. Despite having coming to Japan ona late-night flight, we were impressed that they eagerly asked questions
in each department without showing any signs of fatigue.
They also received a lecture on medical safety trends and management
systems from the Medical Safety Management Department’s risk
manager and learned about the current status of medical safety andmanagement systems in Japan.

Inspection of daily tasks on hospital ward

After the completion of that day’s training, the participants returned tothe hotel where they were staying by walking around Nagoya Castle,
which is adjacent to our hospital. Many cherry trees are planted at
Nagoya Castle, which is therefore a famous spot for cherry blossom
viewing. When we described to them the beautiful cherry blossoms thatare in bloom in April, they all wanted to come back to Japan at aroundthat time.
Experienced Japanese-Style Meticulous Cleaning/Sterilizationand Management Methods
In the morning of Day 2, the trainees gained firsthand experience ofcleaning, sterilization and storage methods in the Endoscopy Center’s
cleaning room. There are no automatic cleaning machines at the BachMai Hospital in Vietnam, and the trainees analyzed the advantages anddisadvantages in detail. It seemed that they knew of the meticulous
Japanese-style management methods and agreed on how low themachine breakdown rate was. In the afternoon, the head of the Nursing
Department outlined the duties of the nurses and the education andtraining system.
On Day 3, the visitors conducted an inspection of daily tasks on a
hospital ward and in the afternoon received a lecture on the control of
infection within the hospital.
On Day 4, they visited the Nagoya City Science Museum for the purposeof scientific exchange. They then inspected the museum’s exhibitions
with explanations from its curator, Ms. Tomoko Horiuchi, and then went
on to have a great time at the world’s largest planetarium. After visiting
the Science Museum, everyone took a commemorative photo from theOasis 21 complex, a spot popular with foreign tourists, with a night viewof the TV tower in the background.
On Day 5, the visitors witnessed practical skills in endoscopic diagnosis
and treatment at the Endoscopy Center. They were very interested inobserving the latest expertise, such as new devices, not available intheir home countries. Afterwards, a completion ceremony was held,and certificates of program completion were presented to theparticipants by Meijo Hospital Director Hidemi Goto.
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Commemorative photo taken after presentation of certificatesof program completion
Schedule

Program

Location

Day 1

Arrival in Japan
Setting up of environment for stay,such as accommodation guidance,
and facility orientation

KKR Nagoya HotelDay 2

Visit to Medical Examination
Department and lecture on medical
examination system management
Endoscope room visit and lecture
on digestive disease diagnosis andtreatment

Meijo Hospital

Day 3

Ward visit and lecture on patient
care
Visit to Nursing Department andlecture on nursing management

As above

Day 4

Nagoya City Science Museum visit(science and technology exchange)

Nagoya City
Science Museum

Day 5

Visit to Medical Welfare Department
and Medical Examination
Coordination Department
Lectures on medical safety andhospital infections

Meijo Hospital

Day 6

Returned home

Local Government

Fieldwork to Understand Lessons from Minamata Disease and Learn about Issues in Region
Minamata City, Kumamoto Prefecture (Course A)

December 11th to 18th, 2018

Minamata City in Kumamoto Prefecture invited 10 graduate students
and university professors from Singapore (Singapore University ofSocial Sciences), Taiwan (National Taipei University of Technology)
and Thailand (Kasetsart University). Requested by the city to gain aproper understanding of the current situation and the lessons
learned from Minamata disease, the invitees conducted fieldwork tolearn about environmental issues and the efforts made to regenerate
and revitalize local communities.
Having also received lectures on cutting-edge science and technology
from a university professor who works with Minamata Environmental
Academia and lectures on other subjects—including marine ecology,
renewable energy science and environmental engineering—fromresearchers, the invitees were also able to learn about Japaneseenvironmental administration. On the final day, they learned about
New National Wealth, a new economic indicator that has replaced
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at Kyushu University. Details of the
training are as follows.

Measuring mercury concentration levels in hair at NIMD

On Day 1, after arriving at Fukuoka Airport, the invitees visited WestJapan Railway Company (JR West)’s Hakata Integrated Rolling
Stock Depot. They then moved to Minamata City, where orientation
was conducted at Minamata Environmental Academia.
After the opening ceremony on Day 2, the invitees visited Minamata
Daiichi Elementary School to closely interact and also enjoy school
meals together with fifth graders. In the afternoon, they visited the
National Institute for Minamata Disease (NIMD), where they learned
about the Institute’s activities, the measurement of mercury
concentration levels in hair and mercury analysis techniques.
On Day 3, the invitees visited the NIMD Minamata Disease Archives,
the Kumamoto Prefectural Eco Center and the Minamata Disease
Municipal Museum. In the afternoon, they received a lecture on theconcept of cleaner production from Kumamoto Prefectural Eco
Center Director Ryota Shinohara and a brief outline of Minamata
City’s environmental management by Minamata Environmental
Academia Director General Minoru Koga. In the evening, they visited
garbage separation work by local residents and actually gained
hands-on experience themselves.
On Day 4, the invitees toured the Minamata Factory complex of
JNC Corporation and the Tanaka Shoten glass bottle reuse andrecycling plant in Eco Town. In the afternoon, they moved to theAirinkan facility, where director Ko Sawahata conducted training on
Airinkan’s activities, including the construction of terraced rice fields
and forestry.
Also Experienced Homestay and Japanese Culture
During the morning of Day 5, the invitees received a lecture on
environmental energy studies from Kumamoto University Prof.
Shuichi Torii and on the regeneration of Minamata Bay from Mr.
Makoto Morishita from SEAHORSE Diving Services. In the afternoon,a lunch meeting was held with the participation of local residents,
such as the trainees’ host families and Minamata high school
students. There were also performances by the Minamata HighSchool Kendo Club and Rhythmic Gymnastics Club, and it was agood opportunity for the visitors to experience Japanese culture.
Afterwards, the trainees experienced Japanese family life through ahomestay in Minamata City.
On Day 6, the visitors received a lecture on marine ecology from
Kumamoto University Prof. Hiroaki Tsutsumi and afterwards enjoyed
the experience of paper-making and plant dyeing at Minamata
Haguregumo Kobo.
On Day 7, the final day of the training program, Distinguished Prof.
Shunsuke Managi from Kyushu University gave a lecture on regionalsustainability through New National Wealth. Afterwards, there wasa results report meeting followed by the closing ceremony.

Visiting a glass bottle recycling plant

Instant smiles after having skillfully experienced plant dyeing
Schedule

Program

Location

Day 1

Arrival in Japan
After visiting JR West’s Integrated Rolling
Stock Depot, moved to Minamata,orientation

Minamata
Environmental
Academia

Day 2

Opening ceremony
Interaction and experiencing of school meal
with pupils at a Minamata elementary school
Briefing on NIMD activities, measuring of
mercury concentration levels in hair, training
on mercury analysis techniques

Minamata Daiichi
Elementary School
and other, NIMD

Day 3

Visited Minamata Disease Municipal
Museum, the Kumamoto Prefectural Eco
Center, the Minamata Disease Archives and
Eco Park (including memorial monument)
Cleaner production, overview of Minamata
City environmental management, visited/
experienced waste separations

Minamata Disease
Archives and otherMinamata
Environmental
Academia

Day 4

Toured JNC Corporation and Eco Town (glass
bottle reuse/recycling plants)
Airinkan activity training

JNC Corporationand other
Minamata Furusato
Center Airinkan

Day 5

Received lectures on environmental energy
studies and regeneration of Minamata Bay
Lunch meeting: Kumamoto Prefectural
Minamata high school students, homestay
host families, etc.
Afterwards, to homestay locations

Minamata
Environmental
Academia

Day 6

Lecture on marine ecology
Experienced paper-making (Minamata
Haguregumo Kobo)

Minamata
Environmental
Academia
Minamata
Haguregumo Kobo

Day 7

Lecture: “Regional Environmental
Sustainability through New National Wealth”
Group work, results report meeting, closing
ceremony

Kyushu University

Day 8

Returned home17

Private Company

Activity Report

Young Chinese Deepen Their Understanding of Japan’s Advanced IoT Technologies
Cathay Tri-Tech., inc. (Course A)

November 12th to 21th, 2018

Cathay Tri-Tech., inc. invited and conducted training for five
university students, five graduate students and one supervisor fromthe University of Science and Technology of China. Through inhouse training at our company, they were able to know more about
the Japanese research environment by deepening their understandingof business activities and the current status, issues and trends in thetelecommunications industry and by visiting HKS Co., Ltd., The
University of Tokyo and the Science Museum.
On Day 2 after their arrival in Japan, the invitees received a definitionof the Internet of Things (IoT), a historical sequence of events anda future roadmap as well as briefings on Cathay Tri-Tech’s IoTrelated products, cases of IoT development applications and of HTTP
communication interfaces from Cathay Tri-Tech CEO who is also
their University of Science and Technology of China senior.

Students receiving an explanation of IoT

The content of this training, in which the invitees would experience
programming using the Lua language, involved measuring
temperature, pressure and illuminance with a wireless measuring
instrument. An epoch-making product that makes it easy to calculate
the power on the server side by directly measuring the current, themeasuring instrument used has a built-in current sensor signal
conversion function.
On Day 3, we worked on program implementation with a focus on
the Computer Faculty students. For them, the Lua language was thefirst they had experienced, and so there were many discussions
within the group and occasions on which questions were put to theengineers in charge.

Students working on program implementation

On Day 4, a training presentation meeting was held. The PowerPoint
presentations that brought out the individuality and creativity ofeach group brought excitement to the venue, the results werehighly rated by CEO Nakahara and there was a lot of advice given
for future endeavors.
For a company visit, the invitees visited HKS Co., Ltd. at the foot of
Mt. Fuji and received briefings about the company’s history, business
content and products developed in collaboration with Cathay TriTech. They also learned that HKS holds the top share of the market
in Japan for automotive tuning components and is developing many
devices, including original mufflers, suspensions, turbochargers andelectronic control products.
The University of Tokyo Visited, and Science Museum Toured
For the university visit, Prof. Makoto Ikeda of The University ofTokyo’s Very Large-Scale Integration (VLSI) Design and Education
Center (VDEC) was visited. The professor provided a VDEC status
report and gave a lecture on the relationship between cloud hardware
security and IoT. He also gave some words of encouragement to thestudents, saying, “Continue to work on research and development
after you have returned home so that you achieve great results.”
During the tour of the Science Museum (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo), amid
all the wonders of science, the mechanisms and applications thatwere on show, the students evinced the most interest in the displaysof automobile hybrid engines.
For all the students who participated this time, Japan was their firstforeign country. Although very nervous at first, when they returned
to China everyone was unanimous in having an interest in Japanese
IoT technology, history and culture to the extent that they were
saying, “I want to go to Japan again” and “I really would like to
study in Japan.” We hope that this training will enable the students
to give full rein to their dreams for the future.

Commemorative photo with the Kaminarimon in Asakusa inthe background
Schedule

Program

Day 1

Arrival in Japan
Explanation of visit dates and notes

Day 2

Lecture: Briefing on Cathay Tri-Tech’s
Cathay Tri-Tech., inc.
IoT Solution, trends in IoT technology

Day 3

Practical training: Divided into groupsof three to four people, experienced
and acquired actual IoT technology
As aboveunder the guidance of company
engineers according to each practice
theme

Day 4

Continuation of practical training
Practical results announcement andreview

As above

Day 5

Move to Fujinomiya City
Visit to HKS Co., Ltd.: Studied thelatest driving behaviors by meansof on-board IoT devices, status of
non-life insurance

Fujinomiya City

Day 6

Mt. Fuji (Lake Yamanaka)/
Hakone visit

Yamanashi/
Shizuoka/Hakone

Day 7

Independent activities

Yokohama/Tokyo

Day 8

Science Museum visit
SoftBank Corp.: Visited development
site of IoT platform-based camera
sensor system for parking lots
In the evening, exchange meetingwith seniors from University of
Science and Technology of China
living in Japan

Science Museum
Asakusa/Akihabara

Day 9

IoT device studies at Ikeda
Laboratory, The University of Tokyo
Independent activities

The University of
Tokyo
Yokohama/Tokyo

Day 10 Returned home

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Location

Statistical Data

Reference

1. Statistical Data on Open Application Program 2018
① Number of Invitees by Country/Region

Note: In the following Open Application Courses, the number of invitees under the FY2018 Sakura Science Plan was 7,082,
including the number directly invited by JST.
Course/AttributeCountry and region

Southeast
Asia

B

High school
students

C

University Postgraduate
Postdoctoral
students
students

Facultymembers

Researchers

Others

Total

1,516

171

133

85

518

741

26

261

140

49

1,820

Republic of Korea

126

5

39

9

78

68

0

15

0

0

170

Taiwan

288

16

44

64

128

119

1

32

4

0

348

Mongolia

139

9

41

80

51

28

0

21

6

3

189

Indonesia

308

26

62

10

257

58

0

45

11

15

396

Thailand

540

43

133

117

260

196

1

120

18

4

716

Malaysia

205

30

40

5

146

83

0

36

5

0

275

Vietnam

342

17

61

61

226

37

2

56

28

10

420

Myanmar

150

11

55

5

51

89

0

44

19

8

216

Cambodia

44

0

10

0

31

2

0

11

1

9

54

Laos

37

0

11

0

30

2

0

13

0

3

48

Singapore

79

6

3

25

39

12

0

10

2

0

88

Philippines

105

3

49

30

38

47

0

18

7

17

157

1

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

1

China
East Asia

CourseA(Unit: Persons)

Attribute

Brunei Darussalam

5

0

0

0

4

0

0

1

0

0

5

India

285

66

68

21

124

182

13

61

16

2

419

Pakistan

11

0

2

0

7

2

0

2

1

1

13

Bangladesh

61

10

14

0

19

36

1

21

8

0

85

Sri Lanka

32

0

23

6

15

13

0

9

12

0

55

Nepal

37

7

20

0

13

32

0

12

5

2

64

Bhutan

21

0

1

0

18

0

0

4

0

0

22

Maldives

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Kazakhstan

21

0

4

0

16

5

0

4

0

0

25

Kirghiz

11

0

0

0

6

2

0

2

0

1

11

Tajikistan

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Turkmenistan

0

0

10

0

9

0

0

1

0

0

10

Uzbekistan

5

0

0

4

0

0

0

1

0

0

5

Pacific Island Countries*

13

0

1

10

2

0

0

1

0

1

14

Other Regions**

65

13

16

0

60

8

0

17

6

3

94

4,447

433

840

532

2,147

1,762

44

818

289

128

5,720

East Timor

Southwest
Asia

Central
Asia

Total

* Pacific Island Countries: Fiji, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga** Other Regions: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru

② Top 10 in Number of Invitees
by Country/Region③ Number of Invitees by Attribute
Others 128, 2%
Researcher 289, 5%South Korea 170, 3%
Mongolia 189, 3%
Myanmar 216, 4%

Others
751
13%

China
1,820
32%

Malaysia 275, 5%
Taiwan 348, 6%

Indonesia 396, 7%
India 419, 7%

Thailand716
13%

Postdoctoral
44, 1%High school student
532, 9%

Facultymember818, 14%

Postgraduate
1,762
31%

University
student
2,147
38%

Vietnam 420, 7%

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Reference④ Number of Programs Implemented by Host Organization● University, Technical College and High School
Organization Name
1

Organization Name

1

50

Tokyo University of Agriculture
and Technology

151Tokyo University of Science2

Sapporo Kaisei Secondary School3

National Institute of Technology,
Tomakomai College

1

4

Hokkaido Sapporo Keisei High School(Unit: Programs)
No. ofprograms

Organization Name

No. ofprograms

100 Osaka Prefecture University

15

14

101 Kansai University

2

3

102

2

Takatsuki Junior and SeniorHigh School

1

52

Toho University

2

53

Hosei University

1

103 Kwansei Gakuin University

2

Waseda University

6

104 Kobe City College of Nursing

1

Azabu University

1

105 Kobe Women’s University

1

5

Hokkaido Information University

2

54

6

Hokkaido University

2

55

7

Muroran Institute of Technology

156

Kanagawa University

1

106 Kobe University

557

Keio University

1

107 Hyogo Prefectural Kobe High School1
2

8

Hirosaki University

4

9

Iwate University

2

58

Tokai University

5

108 Nara Women’s University

Meiji University

1

Nara Women’s University Secondary
109
SchoolNara Institute of Science
110
and Technology

10

Tohoku Gakuin University

1

59

11

Tohoku University

10

60

Yokohama National University

10

12

Miyagi Prefectural Furukawa Reimei
High School

1

61

Yokohama City University

5

13

Yamagata University

462

Nagaoka University of Technology

5

14

Nihon University

263

National Institute of Technology,
Nagaoka College

264Niigata University

65
66

15
16

National Institute of Technology,
Fukushima College
National Institute of Technology,
Ibaraki College

1
2

17

Ibaraki University

1

18

Seishin Gakuen High School

1

19

University of Tsukuba

5

1
1

6

114 Shimane University

8

Toyama Prefectural University

1

1

University of Toyama

6

National Institute of Technology,
115
Matsue College

67

Kanazawa Institute of Technology

1

116 Okayama University

19

68

Kanazawa University

6

117 Okayama University of Science

1

69

Japan Advanced Institute of Scienceand Technology

4Ashikaga University

1

Utsunomiya University

2

22

Teikyo University

423

National Institute of Technology,
Gunma College

124Gunma University

3

25

Takasaki University of Health andWelfare1

75

Asahi University

2

26

Saitama Institute of Technology

176

Gifu University

1

121 Tokushima University

1

72

University of Yamanashi

2

122 Kagawa University

3

73

Suwa University of Science1

123 Ehime University

6

74

Shinshu University

2

124 Kochi University

1

1

77

Gifu Pharmaceutical University

1

8

78

Shizuoka University

829

Toyo University

1

79

Shizuoka Institute of Science andTechnology

280

Aichi Institute of Technology

181

Chubu University

432

Chiba Institute of Technology

282

Toyohashi University of Technology

333

Chiba University

6

83

Nagoya Institute of Technology

334

Shibuya Kyoiku Gakuen

184

Nagoya City University

2

36

Kogakuin University
Salesian Polytechnic

1

1
3

Omiya Kita High School

35

120 Yamaguchi University

Fukui Prefectural University
University of Fukui

Saitama University

1

7
1

70

27

31

118 Hiroshima University
119 Fukuyama University

71

28

2

2
1

112 Wakayama University

20

Waseda University Honjo Senior HighSchoolNational Institute of Technology,
Kisarazu College

111 Wakayama Medical University

1

113 Tottori University

21

30

20

Obihiro University of Agriculture andVeterinary Medicine

No. ofprograms

5

85

Nagoya University

10

3

86

Meijo University

1
1

37

Shibaura Institute of Technology

12

87

38

Tokyo Metropolitan University

3

National Institute of Technology(KOSEN), Suzuka College

88

Mie University

339

Juntendo University

1

89

Kyoto Koka Women’s University

1

125

National Institute of Technology,
Kitakyushu College

1

126 The University of Kitakyushu

12

127 Kyushu Institute of Technology

14

128 Kyushu University

8

National Institute of Technology,
129
Kurume College
University of Occupational and
130
Environmental Health, Japan

1
1

131 Fukuoka Institute of Technology

1

132 Fukuoka Dental College

1

133 Saga University
134

Nagasaki Prefectural Nagasaki Nishi
High School51

135 Nagasaki University

4

136 Kumamoto University

9

137 Sojo University

1

138 Oita University
139

National Institute of Technology,
Miyakonojo College

1
2

40

Sophia University

390

Kyoto Institute of Technology

241

St. Luke’s International University

2

91

Kyoto Sangyo University

1

140 Miyazaki Omiya High School

142

Chuo University

5

Kyoto University

5

1

43

The University of ElectroCommunications

92

141 Miyazaki Kita High School

8

93

Ritsumeikan University

5

142 University of Miyazaki

13

44Tokyo Medical and Dental University

2

94

Ritsumeikan Junior High School
and Senior High School

45

Tokyo University of Marine Scienceand Technology

5

95

46

Tokyo Institute of Technology

2

96

47

The University of Tokyo

13

97

Osaka Dental University

1

48

Tokyo City University

14

98

Osaka University

15

49

Tokyo Metropolitan High School of
Science and Technology

199

Osaka Prefectural Senri High School1

2

National Institute of Technology,
143
Kagoshima College

2

Osaka Medical College

1

144 Kagoshima University

1

Osaka Institute of Technology

6145

National Institute of Technology,
Okinawa College
Total

1
496

Statistical Data

● Incorporated Organization
Organization Name

● Local Government
No. ofprograms

Local Government Name

No. ofprograms

1

Tohoku Tabunka Academy Foundation

2

1

Iwate Prefecture

2

2

The Takeda Foundation

1

2

Oyama City, Tochigi Prefecture

1

3

Remote Sensing Technology Center of Japan

1

3

Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo

1

4

Japan Educational Support Organization

2

4

Toyama Prefecture

1

5

Kokusai Zenrin Association Corporation

2

5

Shizuoka Prefecture

1

6

National Junior High School Science Education Research Society
Support Center

1

6

Okayama Prefecture

1

The Japan-China Society

1

7

Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture

1

1

8

Minamata City, Kumamoto Prefecture

7
8

Cross-cultural Understanding Forum

9

Tokinohane Corporation

1

10

International Association for the Advancement of Industry-AcademyResearch

1

11

ProPolys (Progress Polytechnic Resources Growth Consortium)

1

12

Association for Communication of Transcultural Study

1

13

Development Association for Youth Leaders

3

14Institute of Microbial Chemistry1

15International Center for Environmental Technology Transfer (ICETT)

1

16International Lake Environment Committee Foundation (ILEC)

1

17

Hiroshima International Center2

18

Fukuoka Asian Urban Research Center

2

19

The Institute of Professional Engineers, Japan

1

20

Japan International Science & Tech. Exchange Center

1

21

Japan-Malaysia Association

1

22

Japan-China Friendship Association

1

23

Japan Atomic Energy Agency

124

National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO)

1

25

RIKEN, Institute of Physical and Chemical Research

226

National Institute for Radiological Sciences, National Institutes for
Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology

127

National Center for Global Health and Medicine (NCGM)

128

National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Tech.

929

Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Tech. (JAMSTEC)

330

Meijo Hospital

1

31

National Institutes of Natural Sciences (NINS)

132High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK)233

National Institute of Informatics (NII)

134

National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ)

3

35

Regional Sustainability Research Institute136

Chiba Rosai Hospital

1

37

National Institute of Technology (KOSEN)
Total

Total

1
9

● Private Companies
Company Name

No. ofprograms

1

Nippon Koei Co., Ltd.

1

2

IPFRONT INC

1

3

Yamashita Sekkei, Inc.

1

4

Cathay Tri-Tech., inc.

1

5

HORIBA, Ltd.

3
Total

7

• Number of Implementing
Organizations: 195• Number of Programs: 570

1
58

Thai students try their hands at a traditional Japanese card game at
Aikodai Meiden High School(Nagoya University program, September 2018)21

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2. Results of Participant Survey
Answerers

Participants of Sakura Science Plan Open Application Programs in FY2018(including supervisors)

Questionnaire Method

Filling in the form at the end of each program

Number of Answerers

5,720 people

1) Are you satisfied with your visit toJapan to participate in the Sakura
Science Plan program?
Neither Yes or No 10, 0%
No response 2, 0%Comparatively satisfied
290, 5%2) Do you wish to come to Japan again?

Neither Yes or No 16, 0%
No response 2, 0%I do705, 12%

I strongly do
4,997
88%

Very satisfied
5,418
95%

3) ( For those who answered “I strongly do” or“I do” in question 2) In what capacity do
you want to come to Japan again?

No response 2, 0%

Corporate employee
412
7%

Others789
14%Student
2,095
37%

Researcher
2,404
42%

4) Do you wish to share information on
Japanese science and technology andstudy opportunities in Japan after
returning to your country?
Neither Yes or No
187, 3%

I don’t 48, 1%
No response 3, 0%

I do
1,466
26%
I strongly do
4,016
70%

5) Comments
The Sakura Science Plan provides an excellent platform
to raise researchers’ motivation and academic interest.
I was able to greatly benefit from this program andwould like to study at the host university in the future.
(Male graduate student, 23, India)
I’d been dreaming of learning in Japan since I was akid, so I was happy to be here. This program gives you
the opportunity to experience what you can learn in a
so-called “Japanese environment.” After coming toJapan, I was able to increase my motivation forstudying and it may be possible for me to study at aJapanese university.
(Male university student, 21, Indonesia)

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All the Japanese people were kind and polite, so I wasable to make good memories. During experiments, it
felt great not only to watch but also to try for myself.
(Female university student, 21, South Korea)
The program provided a good opportunity to share myknowledge with students from other countries. I wasable to learn about a wide range of topics, including
teamwork, culture, Japanese agricultural systemmanagement methods and the science for producing
laboratory animals. In fact, as the ways to study
animal production science in Cambodia are still limited,
I am really interested in the study methods of Japanese
students. I want to study as hard as I can and would
like to study abroad in Japan.
(Male university student, 21, Cambodia)

Results of Participant Survey

I was really excited to come to Japan. I had highexpectations before coming, not merely as an event
but in fact more than that, and literally I was surprised
at everything. I thought everyone at the university
was very kind, probably the kindest people I have evermet in my life. Willing to help me when it was thoughtthat I needed support, I think my teacher was themost patient person I’ve ever met.
(Female high school student, 15, Singapore)
I was able to learn about how Japanese people arepreparing for natural disasters and how they haveovercome actual disasters. It was also a goodexperience to share experiences in my home country
with participants from other countries.
(Male graduate student, 36, Sri Lanka)
I used to be unable to decide on studying abroad, butwhen I came to Japan, I came to think that Japan isthe country I want to study abroad the most. To makemy dream come true, I would like to learn Japaneseand proceed with preparations.
(Female university student, 20, Thailand)
I was able to learn for the first time about the finite
element method, which is a numerical analysis
method. It was hard to understand, but this beautiful
method has led me to a new world. I was also able tointeract with Chinese students for the first time andfelt a difference in culture, but I was able to connect
with a fresh feeling that I had never imagined before.
(Female university student, 21, Taiwan)
I felt that herbal medicine development in Japan faces
the same problems and challenges as it does in China.
Japan, however, respects traditional medicine andstrives to solve practical problems in herbal medicine
research and development. I hope that both Japanand China can strengthen their cooperation andpromote the development of traditional medicine
useful for human health.
(Male faculty member, 42, China)
Meeting Nobel Laureate Prof. Amano at Nagoya
University is an unforgettable memory that has
encouraged me about the future direction of my study.
Another is ending up crashing the car when I tried adriving simulator in the lab. But I was surprised when
the person in charge repaired the accident in no time.
(Male university student, 20, China)

I learned an awful lot about waste management andwould really like to apply what I know in Palau.
Japanese culture is wonderful and I don't know if it’s
OK to say by how much I’m grateful.
(Female high school student, 16, Palau)
I thought that the Japanese were very kind, patientand courteous to us, so that they could overcome
language barriers and cultural differences.
(Male university student, 19, Philippines)
I learned various techniques and new things. It was
my first time to actually see cells (cleave) through a
microscope, because in the Philippines you can only
see it in photos and slides. I'm really grateful to themfor having taught us patiently and for having us visit
nearby attractions.
(Female university student, 20, Philippines)
It was the best experience in my life. I would like to do
my best to come back to Japan in the years to come.
I look forward to developing joint research between
robots and the AI team.
(Male university student, 23, Brazil)
During the training at the university hospital, I learned
that the flow was easy to trace back to minimize
mistakes. I also earnestly re-read the Standard
Treatment Guidelines that contained that information.
(Female researcher, 39, Vietnam)
For any student, visiting Japan under the Sakura
Science Plan gives you the opportunity to expand yourhorizons and learn about other countries. The people
around welcomed us and I'm already looking forward
to seeing them again.
(Female university student, 21, Malaysia)
I learned a lot about Japanese culture and science.
Coming from a landlocked country, one of the highlights
this time was going to the sea. I didn't know that sea
water is salty.
(Female graduate student, 22, Mongolia)
The Sakura Science Plan is an invaluable opportunity
for young people in developing countries like my homecountry to increase their motivation for education. You
will be provided with amazing experiences from world
leaders in science and technology.
(Male university student, 21, Laos)

Japan’s unique geological disaster management
method was very interesting. As a geologicalengineering student, I would like to learn a lot fromexperiments in the laboratory and conduct the same
research in my home country.
(Male graduate student, 24, Nepal)
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3. Media Coverage
A variety of media covered the Sakura Science Plan program that was developed in Japan in FY2018. The total numberof media coverage was 129 (72 in domestic media, 57 in overseas media).

● Main Articles on FY2018 Program Featured in Domestic and Overseas Media<Domestic media>

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Date

Media name

Title

Related organization

2018
Apr. 27

THE KITANIPPON SHIMBUN

Adoption of Toyama University Plan Asian Youth Science Exchange

University of Toyama

Apr. 30

The Yomiuri Shimbun

China’s Great Leap Forward toward Science Major Power / “Quality” Issue from Abundant Funds and Human
Resources/40-Year Reform/LiberalizationJST

May 14The Sankei Shimbun

Feeling the “World” in Real Lectures

JST

May 18The Science News147 Sakura Science “Japan and Asian Youth Exchange” Programs Decided

JST

May 25

Book “Boiling Hot India: The Giant
Elephant Aiming to Be a Superpower
and Japan”

Chapter 4: Education—The Reality of “Major English/IT Power”

JST

May 30NHK Mito Broadcasting Station

Quantum beam science researchers visit facility

Ibaraki University

May 31

Chiba TelevisionInternational exchange with students from Taiwan, Brazil

JST

June 1

Yahoo! News

Kashiwa City High School students International exchange with students from Taiwan, Brazil

JST

July 5The Chunichi Shimbun(Suzuka-Kameyama edition)

Students from Changzhou, China Technical college exchange project chat with Suzuka City mayor

National Institute of Technology(KOSEN), Suzuka College

July 5The Ise Shimbun

We Want to Learn Japanese Culture Mutual exchange with National Institute of Technology (KOSEN), Suzuka
College Chinese students visit Mayor Mie

National Institute of Technology(KOSEN), Suzuka College

July 20

The Education Newspaper

Asian High School Students Visit Minister Hayashi Six students visiting Japan on scientific exchange

JST

July 23

Bunkyo News

Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Hayashi Sakura Science Plan Six high school
student representatives pay courtesy visit

JST

July 28

The Sanyo Shimbun

Okayama Cable TV “oni News: Ichinomiya high school student exchange with Chinese high school students”

JST

Aug. 2
Nikkei Business ONLINEInterview“The Truth about University That Supports Technological Innovation in China”

JST
Niigata University
Niigata University

Aug. 8

Niigata Nippo

Island Sea a Treasure Trove of Learning Niigata University’s Sado Marine Biological Station, Tassha
Overseas students under training

Aug. 10The Suisan-Keizai Daily News

Overseas Students Learn about Marine Diversity Niigata University offers marine training On Sado Island

Aug. 22

Shimotsuke Shimbun

Ten Indonesian High School Students Visit Ashikaga University Learning current status of renewable energy

Ashikaga University

Aug. 29

Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun

Ten Students from Mongolian Technical College Experience Manufacturing Industry in Shinagawa, Tokyo

Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo

Aug. 29

TV Oyama Broadcasting News 55

Youth Science Exchange Taiwan and Singapore high school students pay courtesy visit

Oyama City, Tochigi Prefecture

Sept. 1The Hokkaido Shimbun

Training Completion Certificates Presented to Mongolian Technical College Students

National Institute of Technology(KOSEN), Tomakomai College

Sept. 10

Bunkyo News

Japan-China University Fair & Forum Chinese universities exhibit/present innovative research results

JST

Sept. 13

The Chunichi Shimbun

Measuring Radiation Together Vietnamese students’ exchange visit to Kanazu High School

University of Fukui

Sept. 14

Fukui Shimbun

Exchange between Vietnamese Students and Kanazu High School Students
Tasks tackled include radiation measurement

University of Fukui

Sept. 26

The Chunichi Shimbun (Ise Shima edition) Enlivening Lunchtime Conversations Ise High School students interact with young Chinese students

Sept. 26

The Yomiuri Shimbun website,
YOMIURI ONLINEKODOMO (Child) newspaper: News from member schools “How to nurture independence, challenges of SSHdesignated school’s third term ... Tamagawa Gakuen”

Sept. 28

The Ise Shimbun

Chinese High School Students Visit Mie University Bio research tour and exchange

Tokinohane Corporation

Oct. 10The Tokyo Shimbun evening edition

Asia Is Learning Yokkaichi pollution Mie museums Visitor increase Air pollution
Chinese student “People said it was not a good environment”

Tokinohane Corporation

Oct. 17

The Nikkei

Opening the Global Era Tokyo University of Science Photocatalysis International Research Center
Fighting pollution/disease with photocatalysis

Tokyo University of Science

Oct. 19

The Ibaraki Shimbun

Ibaraki National College of Technology Memorandum on student, faculty member exchanges with Bangladeshi
universities

National Institute of Technology,
Ibaraki College

Oct. 22

Bunkyo NewsJST First Meeting of Sakura Science Plan Alumni in India

JST

Oct. 24

The Chunichi Shimbun (Citizens’ Edition)

Health Promotion for Residents Visit and learn about Nagoya City University Students from Mongolia and othercountries

Nagoya City University

Nov. 7

Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun

Student Hackathon Subjects Include Robots

ProPolys (Progress Polytechnic
Resources Growth Consortium)

Nov. 8NCV Yonezawa/Nikoniko Cable Television

N Topic: Thai students visit Yamagata University

Yamagata University

Nov. 10

Miyazaki BroadcastingMirai [Future]/Miyazaki Manabitai [Study Team] (Miyazaki Prefectural Education Information TV)
Study with overseas high school students! Miyazaki Kita High School’s International Exchange Program

Miyazaki Kita Prefectural HighSchoolNov. 13

The Shizuoka Shimbun

Mongolian High School Students Prefecture visit report meeting, visit prefectural government office

Shizuoka Prefecture

Nov. 14

The Toyama Shimbun

19 Graduate Students Received from Three Asian Universities At University of Toyama till 20th

University of Toyama

Nov. 15

The Chunichi Shimbun(Aichi Prefecture general edition)

Young Chinese Government Officials Welcomed on Japan Visit Exchange meeting Nagoya

JST

Nov. 15

The Nishinippon Shimbun

Display of Disaster Prevention Robots Produced by Technical College and Overseas Students
Fukuoka City Science Museum, 18th

ProPolys (Progress Polytechnic
Resources Growth Consortium)

Nov. 23

The Yomiuri Shimbun(Okayama Prefecture edition)

Setouchi City ¥656 million Supplementary budget plan = Okayama

Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture

Nov. 27

The Toyama Shimbun

Students from Andhra Pradesh state in India visit prefectural government office, confirm exchange promotion

Toyama Prefecture

Dec. 7

The To-o Nippo

Hirosaki/Deepening Japan-India Academic Exchanges
Ten female researchers attending, conducting experiments at Hirosaki University

Hirosaki University
National Institute of Technology(KOSEN), Miyakonojo College

Tokinohane CorporationJST

Dec. 26

Miyazaki Nichinichi Shimbun

Mongolian Students and Robot Production
First exchange, technology transfer with National Institute of Technology (KOSEN), Miyakonojo College

2019Feb. 1The Science NewsJST Japan-India University Exchange Meeting Held People from famous universities in ICT field have cometo JapanJST

Feb. 23

The Nagano Nippo

Receiving Chinese University Students Japan–Asia SAKURA SCIENCE Exchange Program

Suwa University of ScienceFeb. 23

FBC Radio (Fukui broadcast)

About JST Sakura Science Plan project

Fukui Prefectural University

Feb. 26

Nippon Television news24Web

Science and technology learning High school students from Asia Exchange meetings

Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture

Mar. 1The Sanyo Shimbun

Japanese science and technology learning High school students from China and Myanmar in Setouchi
Mega solar tour and questions

Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture

Mar. 12

Nagasaki Shimbun“I want to learn at Nagasaki University someday” Academic agreement Indian university students make courtesy
Nagasaki University
visit to mayor

Mar. 23

Yahoo! News

Indian High School Students Visit Nagasaki Visit to Nagasaki University, which is scheduled to be established in the
Nagasaki University
Faculty of Information Science/Nagasaki

Mar. 27

The Denki Shimbun

High interest in thermal power and central power supply control center
Kansai Electric Power Osaka Branch Visit from Cambodia

Osaka Prefecture University

Media Coverage<Overseas Media>
Date

Media name

Title

Related organization

2018
Apr. 5

THE HINDU (India)

Ganta asks students to hone their skills

JST

Apr. 14

THE TIMES OF INDIA

Karur schoolboy’s scientific pursuits set to take him to JapanJST

Apr. 20

Wujin News Network (China)

CCIT (Changzhou College of Information Technology) succeeded in applying for the Sino-Japanese Youth Scienceand Technology Exchange Project.

National Institute of Technology(KOSEN), Suzuka College

Apr. 27

University World News (UK)As funding falls, China emerges as key research partner

JST

May 4

THE TIMES OF INDIA

Youth exchange programme in science to take city student, teacher to JapanJST

May 29COSTA NOTICIAS (Colombia)

Ondas de la Universidad Tecnológica de Bolívar, con 3 cupos a Sakura Science Japón

JST

June 11

Daijiworld (India)

Karkala: NMAMIT, Japanese university to hold study exchange programme

Ritsumeikan University

June 13

La Patria (Colombia)

La ciencia lleva a cuatro estudiantes caldenses a Japón

JST

June 22

Hindustan Times (India)

Exchange Programme at Birla Vidya Niketan

JST

June 26

Record China“China-Japan Youth Science and Technology Personnel Exchange Program” group on China visit arrived in Beijing
and started exchange trip—Chinese media

JST

Aug. 1

La Patria (Colombia)

En Caldas replican lecciones de Japón

JST

Aug. 8People’s Daily, Japanese edition (China)

FY2018 Sakura Science Plan High School Program Successfully Completed

JST

Aug. 9Record China

Chinese High School Student Group Visits Japan, Experiences Cutting-edge Japanese Research—Chinese media

JST

Sept. 6

Tribun Jogja.com (Indonesia)

Mahasiswa UGM Teliti Efek Gangguan Tidur

JST

Sept. 11 Telangana Today (India)

UoH students visit Japan for ‘Sakura Science Exchange Program’JST

Sept. 15 People’s Daily, Japanese edition (China)

Young Chinese and Japanese scientists on exchange visit to Japan, send-off party held at Chinese Embassyin JapanJST

Sept. 26 Deccan Chronicle (India)

An exchange of ideas

JST

Oct. 8BANGKA POS (Indonesia)

STMIK Atma Luhur Terapkan Ilmu dari Universitas Jepang

The University of ElectroCommunications

Oct. 12

Weekly magazine Phnom, Web edition(Cambodia)

Young Pharmacists Training on Latest Technology in Japan

Kumamoto University

Nov. 9NEWNCN (Taiwan)

National Nantou Senior High school attended SSHP Topic Reporting in Japan and won favorable comment.

Tohoku Tabunka Academy
Foundation

Nov. 13

People’s Daily, Japanese edition (China)

Exchange Meeting of Chinese-Japanese Young Government Officials Held in Tokyo

JST

Nov. 24OAXACA QUADRATIN (Mexico)

Participarán estudiantes en Programa de Intercambio en JapónJST

Dec. 10LA VERDAD (Argentina)

Alumnos de ENET Nº 1 que viajaron a Japón recibidos por el IntendenteJST

Dec. 11

Century News (Taiwan)

The teachers and students of the Department of Occupational Safety and Health, China Medical University engaged University of Occupational andin exchanges at the University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan.
Environmental Health, Japan

2019
Jan. 9MATASULSEL (Indonesia)

Sakura Science 2019 Berkolaborasi FKM Unhas dan Ehime University

Ehime University

Feb. 4MANGALORE TODAY (India)

Nitte University bags prestigious SAKURA exchange program

University of Miyazaki

Feb. 7El Siglo de Torreón (Mexico)

Docente de UA de C en Sakura Science de Japón

Saitama University

Feb. 28

NEWNCN (Taiwan)

Miyagi Prefecture Sendaidaiichi High School visited National Nantou Senior High School for the purpose of
education exchanges.

Tohoku Tabunka Academy
Foundation

Mar. 11INVESTOR DAILY (Indonesia)

Teknik Sipil UAJY Ikuti Sakura Exchange Program di Jepang

Nihon University

Mar. 22

VnExpress (Vietnam)

Ra mắt Hội cựu thành viên khoa học Sakura tại Việt Nam

JST

Mar. 26

THE TIMES OF INDIAGIT signs MoU with Japanese institute

JST

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