Awards Entry

2014 Jci World Congress
Project to realize world peace ~let's understand areaof country~
JCI JAPAN
Best Local OMOIYARI ProjectPage 1

Entry Information
Award
Program:2014 JCI World Congress

Category:

Best Local OMOIYARI Project

NOM Information
National Organization:

National President:

JCI JAPAN
Kazuya Suzuki
E-mail: japan@jci.cc

LOM Information
Local Organization:

JCI Nagoya

President:

Shogo Aoki

President Email: shogo_aoki@noritsuisu.co.jp

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Basic Information
Duration : From June to November 2013
Staff : 37members
A university professor (expert on border disputes), 2 local governments,
Sponsors :not-for-profit organization
Budget : US$15,000
Profit / Loss : 0
In which UN MDG bestfit (if apply): ?:High school and university students in Nagoya City and 2.2 million people
Who is benefited ?:living in Nagoya City
Objective : <Objective 1>
To allow the citizens of the next generation to learn about our (Japanese)borders (territory, territorial waters, EEZ) and accurately understanddifferences in opinions on territorial disputes between Japan and othercountries.
<Objective 2>
To allow the citizens of the next generation to, through learning about
territorial issues, recognize the importance of having " OMOIYARI(sympathy/consideration for others)" as an action principle.
Attainment of these objectives will contribute to realizing eternal world
peace by solving disputes between Japan and other countries.
1. Four-thousand and thirty people living in Japan, mainly Nagoya
City, were surveyed; Only 3.18% of them accurately knew theextent of Japan´s territory claimed by Japan.
2. Without accurate knowledge of the extent of the territory claimed byour own country, it is impossible to understand the differences inclaims on national borders between Japan and other countries.
3. Without understanding the differences in claims on national borders
between Japan and other countries, the citizens of Japan and othercountries will not be able to sympathize with each other, hindering
their actions toward the peaceful resolution of border disputes.
4. To resolve border disputes peacefully, the action principle of
OMOIYARI, which takes the flow understanding →Sympathy→Action, must be adopted.
- Mutual understanding - understanding the claims of our country
and also having willingness to listen to what other countries have tosay – is important.
↓- Mutual understanding will lead to the cultivation of sympathy
between the citizens of Japan and other countries involved, which
will lead to democratic actions of the citizens toward the peacefulresolution of border disputes.
↓- Democratic actions of the citizens toward the peaceful resolutionof border disputes will resolve the disputes, realizing eternal world
peace.
Overview :1. Survey (June – November 2013)- JCI Nagoya conducted a survey of 4,030 people living in Japan,
mainly Nagoya City, on their knowledge of the extent of theJapanese territory (territory, territorial waters, EEZ).
- JCI Nagoya distributed to the citizens clear folders printed with theJapanese national borders.
- JCI Nagoya conducted a survey for the people of the countries
that have territorial disputes with Japan (South Korea, China andRussia) regarding their understanding and history education on thedisputes.
2. Holding of a seminar (July 2013)- JCI Nagoya held a seminar for young people and their parents (atotal of 1,464 people) on the differences in history education andperceptions on territories and territorial waters in all the countries
involved with territorial disputes with Japan.
- JCI Nagoya exhibited a panel explaining by using photographs
and cartoons the histories of and government stances on the
territories and territorial waters of Japan and other countries.
- The members of JCI Nagoya conducted field research on
territorial and territorial water disputes and screened a video madebased on the research.
3. Interview of a university professor and panel presentation(November 2013)- JCI Nagoya interviewed a university professor to discuss thepeaceful resolution of territorial disputes.
- JCI Nagoya presented the results of the survey- JCI Nagoya collected opinions from the professor on problems
revealed by the survey- JCI Nagoya explained that it is important to know well thedifferences in opinions on territorial disputes between Japan andother countries.
- JCI Nagoya presented a panel explaining by using photographs
and cartoons the histories of and government stances on the
territories and territorial waters of Japan and other countries.
- The members of JCI Nagoya conducted field research on the
territorial and territorial water disputes and screened a video madebased on the research.
4. Distribution of brochures (November 2013)- JCI Nagoya distributed 1,500 brochures that summarized theresults of the survey and research.
Results : <Result 1>
The citizens of the next generation learned the extent of Japan´s territory
and accurately understood the differences in claims on territorial disputes
between Japan and other countries.
<Results 2>
The citizens of the next generation learned the differences in claims onterritorial disputes between Japan and other countries and understood theimportance of using OMOIYARI as an action principle.
<Basis of Result 1>- JCI Nagoya distributed to 4,030 citizens, for whom it
conducted a survey, clear folders printed with the Japanese
territory (territory, territorial waters, EEZ). One of the citizens
said: "I didn’t know the extent of our territory at all. This
would be a good opportunity to get interested and startlearning about it."
- JCI Nagoya distributed to the citizens 1,500 brochures
which summarized the results of the survey and research.
Reading the brochures, the citizens understood thedifferences in opinions on territorial disputes between Japanand other countries.
- Results of the survey for the citizens who participated inthis program"It is about my own country but I realized I had been seeing
it as somebody else´s business. I want to start learning
about territories so I can tackle territorial issues properly.""I could not answer the questions in the survey on Japan´sterritory at all and there were so many things on the panelpresentation I did not know about. I learned a lot.""I clearly and deeply understood how far Japan´s territoryand territorial waters extend to and also about the Northern
Territories.""I did not know how far Japan´s territory extends to but after
listening to the talk I understood it.""This seminar gave me an accurate understanding of Japan´s territorial waters.""The panel concisely summarized histories and the opinionsof the people of different countries and were easy tounderstand."- Comments of the university professor"This is a very good program that allows people tounderstand the differences in opinions on territorial issues
between Japan and other countries. I hope it continues."<Basis of Result 2>- Results of the survey on the citizens who participated inthis program"I think it is important to promote deeper mutual
understanding.""I am hoping to start from learning correct histories, aboutother countries involved with territorial issues with Japan andtheir claims.""I learned that it is important to understand the opinions ofother countries such as Russia, South Korea and China as
well as Japan´s."- Comment of the university professor"This is a very good program that allows people tounderstand the differences in opinions on territorial issues
between Japan and other countries. I hope it continues."
Actions Taken : 2013
April: Program planning
June 4 – 6: Research trip to Hong Kong by the members of JCI Nagoya
June 8: Survey in Nagoya by the members of JCI Nagoya
June 14 – 16: Research trip to South Korea by the members of JCI
NagoyaJuly 4 - 8: Research trip to the Northern Territories by the members of JCI
NagoyaJuly 13 – 15: Seminar at a university in Nagoya City
September 6: Survey in Tokyo by the member of JCI Nagoya
September 28 – 30: Research trip to Okinawa Prefecture by the membersof JCI Nagoya
October 11 – 13: Research trip to Busan (South Korea) and Iki andTsushima Islands (Japan) by the members of JCI Nagoya
November 17: Interview of a university professor, panel presentation,
distribution of brochures
December: Delivery of appreciation letters, assessment of the program
Recommendations :<Points that have been achieved>- Four thousand and thirty people living in Japan, mainly
Nagoya City, understood the extent of Japan´s territory.
- The 1,464 seminar participants, mainly the citizens of thenext generation, understood the differences in history
education related to border problems and the perception of
territorial problems between Japan and other countries.
- Through the interview and panel presentation, 618 citizens
understood that it is important to understand the claims ofboth Japan and other countries involved for the peacefulresolution of territorial disputes.
- Brochures were provided to 1,500 citizens so they canunderstand the differences in history education related toterritorial issues and the perception of territorial problems
between Japan and other countries.
<Most important points>- Previously only 3.18% of the citizens knew the claims
made by Japan and other countries in relation to territorial
disputes; however, many of the citizens now know them.
- Many citizens learned the differences in claims made by
Japan and other countries in relation to territorial disputes,
allowing them to see territorial issues as their own. This is apositive change.
- As a result, many citizens understood that it is important topeacefully resolve territorial disputes by promoting mutual
understanding, cultivating sympathy and inducing
democratic actions between the citizens of Japan and othercountries, in other words, by using OMOIYARI as an action
principle.
- In the future, they will go through a positive change andbecome citizens who will actively take actions for thepeaceful resolution of territorial disputes using OMOIYARI
as an action principle.
- Then, the positively changed citizens will promote theimportance of using OMOIYARI as an action principle to thenext generation citizens, which will trigger the chain reactionof positive changes.

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Objectives, Planning, Finance and Execution

What were the <Objective 1>
objectives of this To allow the citizens of the next generation to learn
program? about our (Japanese) borders (territory, territorial

waters, EEZ) and accurately understand differencesin opinions on territorial disputes between Japan andother countries.
<Objective 2>
To allow the citizens of the next generation to,through learning about territorial issues, recognize
the importance of having " OMOIYARI(sympathy/consideration for others)" as an action
principle.
Attainment of these objectives will contribute torealizing eternal world peace by solving disputes
between Japan and other countries.
How does this This program is consistent with the JCI Plan ofprogram align to Action in the following 3 points:
the JCI Plan of
Action?
1. It focuses on Japan´s border problems – acurrent topic the world is paying attention to –and encourages the members to think about
the JCI Mission in connection with current
events.
2. It promotes to 7,700+ people inside andoutside of JCI to adopt OMOIYARI as anaction principle.
3. After the program, the citizens started
considering the JCI value of OMOIYARI as apermanent solution to current problems anddeepened their understanding of the JCI value.
Was the budget an - It is necessary to educate the current citizens if
effective guide for we want the next generation citizens to understandthe financial the importance of using OMOIYARI as an action
management of the principle.
project?

- We appropriated 90% of the budget for educationso many citizens would learn about the extent ofJapan´s territory (territory, territory waters, EEZ).
How does this Promotion of the JCI Mission
project advancethe JCI Mission <Objective 1>
and Vision? - JCI Nagoya provides an opportunity where thenext generation citizens go through a positivechange by learning the extent of our own territory
and accurately understanding the differences inclaims concerning territorial disputes between Japanand other countries.
<Objective 2>

- JCI Nagoya provides an opportunity where thenext generation citizens go through a positivechange so they actively make actions for thepeaceful resolution of territorial disputes using
OMOIYARI as an action principle.
Promotion of the JCI Vision- Through this program, JCI Nagoya promotes to thecitizens the importance of using OMOIYARI as anaction principle. As a result, the citizens willrecognize that importance and then "active citizens"
will, for the peaceful resolution of territorial disputes,
form a network to pass on to the next generation
the importance of OMOIYARI.

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Cooperation for the Sake of World Peace

How did this JCI Nagoya, through this program, communicated toproject extend the 7,712 citizens the importance of using OMOIYARI forpresence of peace the peaceful resolution of territorial disputes.
in your community?

The citizens who participated in this program
recognized that the resolution of territorial disputes
would lead to world peace.
The citizens who recognized the possibility of world
peace formed a network for passing on OMOIYARI toother citizens and the next generation.
JCI Nagoya provided an opportunity where thecitizens can proactively communicate theimportance of OMOIYARI to other citizens and thenext generation.
The citizens understood that having OMOIYARI as
an action principle is a way for resolving territorial
disputes peacefully and a network which promotes
OMOIYARI will create a continuously developing andstable society.
How was - With the help of the university professor, thecooperation used members of JCI Nagoya understood that they should
to promote peace? communicate the importance of OMOIYARI to thecitizens.

- A university in Nagoya City provided a place where
JCI Nagoya explained to the citizens the importanceof OMOIYARI.
- With local government´s help, during research
trips, the members of JCI Nagoya were able to listen
to the claims of Japan in relation to territorial
disputes.
- With the cooperation of the citizens of othercountries that have territorial disputes with Japan,
during research trips, the members of JCI Nagoya
were able to listen to the claims made by thosecountries regarding the problems.
- This cooperation resulted in mutual understanding
between the citizens of Japan and other countries,
thereby promoting world peace.

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Community Impact

What was the - By implementing this program, JCI Nagoya
intended intended that 7,712 citizens, mainly from Nagoya
community impact? City, would recognize the importance of OMOIYARI

and pass on that importance to other citizens
including the citizens of the next generation, thereby
spreading it throughout the community.
- JCI Nagoya provided an opportunity where thecitizens recognize the importance of OMOIYARI and
actively make actions toward the peaceful resolutionof territorial disputes.

Describe the actual
community impact
produced by thisproject.

1. The next generation citizens who participatedin this program accurately understood theextent of Japan´s territory and learned thatOMOIYARI is important for the peacefulresolution of territorial disputes.
2. The next generation citizens who participatedin this program communicated the importanceof OMOIYARI to their families (other citizens)at home, spreading that importance throughout
the community.
3. The importance of OMOIYARI was also spreadto other organizations interested in territorial
issues.

<Basis of 1 >- JCI Nagoya distributed clear folders printed withJapanese territorial borders (territory, territorial
waters, EEZ) to 4,030 citizens who were the subjectsof the survey. One of them said: "I did not know how
far our territory extends to, so this is a good
opportunity to get interested in and study thissubject."- JCI Nagoya distributed to the citizens 1,500
brochures summarizing the survey and research
results. Reading the brochures, the citizens
understood the differences in opinions on territorial
issues between Japan and other countries.
<Basis of 2 >- Not only the next generation citizens but also theirparents participated in this program so we had an
opportunity to talk to the families about theimportance of OMOIYARI.
- Survey for the next generation citizens who
participated in this program.
"I would like to make the best of what I have learned
today in my private life."<Basis of 3 >- During research trips, we were requested by otherorganizations to provide them with more survey
sheets, which was good to spread the importance ofOMOIYARI more broadly.

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4Impact on Local Organization

How did the Local
Organization
benefit fromrunning thisproject?

1. Highly regarded by local government
Ishigaki City (Okinawa) and Nemuro City
(Hokkaido), to which the members of JCI
Nagoya had visited for research trips, highly
regarded this program and provided
cooperation.
2. Highly regarded by the citizens
Through this program, JCI Nagoya
communicated to 7,712 citizens theimportance of OMOIYARI for the peacefulresolution of territorial problems, promoting
JCI Nagoya at the same time.
3. Promotion of the OMOIYARI campaign- Through this program, the next generation
citizens learned about having OMOIYARI as anaction principle and understood thesignificance of the OMOIYARI campaign.
- During the implementation process of the
program, including preparation, the members of
JCI Nagoya deepened their understanding of
the OMOIYARI campaign.

How did the - JCI Nagoya provided an opportunity where theprogram advance next generation citizens learn the extent of thethe JCI Mission? territory of their own country and accurately

understand the differences in opinions on territorial
disputes between Japan and other countries.
- As a result, the next generation citizens learned
the process of the OMOIYARI campaign process(Mutual understanding →Sympathy →Action).
- JCI Nagoya provided an opportunity that allows
the next generation citizens to go through a positivechange by learning the process of the OMOIYARI
campaign and actively taking actions for the peacefulresolution of territorial problems.

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5Long-term Impact of the Program

What is the As the number of the next generation citizens who
expected long-term are aware of the importance of having OMOIYARI as
impact of this an action principle increases, the number of active
project? citizens who make democratic actions toward thepeaceful resolution of territorial problems also
increases, and as a result, territorial problems will bepeacefully resolved.
It is hoped that ultimately this will contribute to therealization of world peace by eliminating territorial
disputes.
What changes
would you make toimprove the resultsof this project?

1. To consider territorial issues, it is necessary
to seek their peaceful resolutions from neutral
standpoints. To do that, it is necessary tolisten to the claims of both your own and othercountries. In the future, surveys for territorial
dispute experts in other countries and thegovernments of other countries are needed.
2. To continue this program for a long term, weneed to "package" this program so otherorganizations can also implement it.