Vol.24
September 2019

Contents

Participation Details and Event Schedule

Halloween Party2019

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～November English Conversation Class Announcement～

is a quarterly newsletter

Mr. J’s English Class

published in Japanese, Eng-

●Where：Saijo Public Welfare Center (Fukushi Center)●Eligibility：Residents of Saijo City or SIEA Members who can participate in at least 70% of the course●Cost：General 6,000円（SIEA Members 5,000円）●Date & Time： Sun./Mon. Elementary: Mon. 10：00～11：30/ Intermediate: Sun. 9：30～11：00/ Advanced: Sun. 11：15～12：45 Nov.~ May 2020
（15 Classes per level, 2x/ month)
Using English is fun! I would like to※Courses will take place with amake an English Room with everyone!
minimum of 10 students each.

lish, and Vietnamese by theSaijo International Exchange Association (SIEA).
We welcome your comments,questions and submissions.

Saijo International Exchange Association 164 Akeyashiki, Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture 〒793-8601
TEL(0897)52-1206 FAX(0897)52-1386 E-mail: info@saijo-iea.jp URL: http://www.saijo-iea.jp

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KONYAMACHI BAR ～Vietnam Style～
On Sat. August 10, the summer’s big event Konyamachi BAR was hosted in the Konyamachi area of the Saijo Shopping Arcade.
As a member of the Regional Revitalization Cooperation Team with the Saijo Konyamachi Shopping Arcade Promotion Association at the center of the event, I (ManabuShinohara) arranged this year’s Konyamachi BAR to showcase Vietnam with the support of the Coordinator for International Relations Anh Thy as part of the effort towardbuilding a relationship with Vietnam.
On the day of BAR, visitors enjoyed painting pictures on nonra (conical straw hats)
the traditional handicraft of Saijo’s sister city Hue, amidst the exotic atmosphere created by the Vietnamese lanterns decorating the shopping arcade. Food stalls provided
local specialties, such as phở, com ga, nemrui etc. and, of course, Saijo’s soul food andnihonshu (Japanese sake) from local breweries were available at the many stalls too.
The evening gathered delicious treats from Vietnam and Saijo together.
Not only the local children and adults, but the Vietnamese residents came dressed inVietnamese traditional dress Ao Dai. About 2,500 people came to the event, making thenight a great success. This event was a huge step in increasing the local people’s
awareness of Saijo’s sister city in Hue, Vietnam. (Manabu Shinohara)

Vietnamese Lantern Instagram Spot

Procuring Nonra from Hue

Saijo Konyamachi Shopping
Arcade Promotion Associationand Volunteers
Vietnamese Cuisine Com Ga(Chicken Rice) Stall

Painting on Nonra

Saijo International Exchange Association General Term Meeting 2019
This year’s officials, projects, and budget wasdecided.
This Fiscal Year’s New Projects
Young Leader
Training Program● International
Understanding
Lecture Series● International
Cooking Classes

General Term Meeting Lecture
Topic: Japanese Language Education for Non-Japanese People
Lecturer: Midori Uno●Ms. Uno has spent many years guiding the Japanese language educationof non-Japanese people in Ehime prefecture through various activities.
She gave a very valuable talk basedon her experiences.

Saijo International Exchange Association 164 Akeyashiki, Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture 〒793-8601
TEL(0897)52-1206 FAX(0897)52-1386 E-mail: info@saijo-iea.jp URL: http://www.saijo-iea.jp

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2019 Young Leader Training Program Reports
From August 1~13, 9 students from 5 different high schools in Saijo City participated in the Leadership DevelopmentProgram in Seattle, Washington, USA. In this newsletter, I will provide a short report on the companies and foundations
that the students had visited to learn about leadership during their training program.
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation supports research institutions and organizations on an international scale to resolve the problems of poverty, illness, education, and the environment. We were introduced to examples of activities
through which many nations endeavor to find solutions to the intricately related challenges. We learned that it is important to initiate change through our strengths and abilities whatever our age, experience, or social position. We later
listened to a lecture by Masako Kodama, the current head of the Business Promotion Department of the Microsoft Corporation. We learned about how the type of human resources to which formal education aspires in Japan, the USA and theUK differs to a remarkable extent, how Ms. Kodama conducted index analyses to boost levels of achievement to the highest
standard worldwide at the Japanese branch office where she had worked, and how the state of leadership comes with revisions of personnel selection, bold executions of duties, and daring reformations within a company.
21Acres is a corporation that has formed an alliance with local farmers to cultivate and sell organic produce. Because thecultivation does not involve any chemical substances, pesticides, additives, or genetic modification, it is beneficial to both
farmers and consumers. The farmlands are lush with trees and shrubs, and the forces of nature – frogs, snakes, and birds,etc. – are used to repel harmful insects. If we eat bad things, we will get sick; however, if we eat something good for us at aslightly higher cost, we won’t need medicine. 21 Acres helps to spread the awareness that food is medicine nationwide.
At the Panama Hotel and NVC Foundation, we learned about the hardships that 120,000 Japanese-Americans endured
when they were forced into internment camps immediately following the attack on Pearl Harbor. We also found out about
the young Japanese-Americans who had joined the military to pledge their allegiance to the nation as American citizens.
We learned that they lived with determination despite severe discrimination, that this history has been a component in
the construction of a stable societal foundation, and that it is connected to the overall assessment of present-day JapaneseAmericans and Japanese citizens.
Next, we listened to a talk by Hiroko Huntoon, a Saijo native who works for the top buyer of the Costco Wholesale Corporation. The management philosophy of Costco, which has expanded throughout the world, is “Keep it simple, quality first,low price.” Top buyers, who are equipped with expertise, make purchases prioritizing quality, and develop Costco branditems of the highest quality with joint companies. Costco provides the best goods
to consumers while striving for cost reduction from distribution to sales. We
gained understanding of the reality of worldwide distribution and sales by inspecting the enormous store interior first-hand.
In this way, the students could observe the actual circumstances of leaders on
the front line and learn about concrete prerequisites for desirable personnel in thisever transforming world. Throughout their daily lives hereafter, the students willgrow up while contemplating the meaning of these experiences and perhaps develop into future leaders. （Chaperone： Goro Yanagawa）＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊I was fortunate to take part in the many valuable experiences of this year’s Young Leader Training Program.
As many leading companies started their businesses in the city of Seattle, we were able to observe and listen
to talks about companies like the Microsoft Corporation, which is famous for Windows, and the Costco Wholesale Corporation. Having heard about Masako Kodama and Hiroko Huntoon’s invaluable experiences and seen
how those companies function in reality, I think that our experiences on the program will be useful hereafterand important with regards to leadership.
At Washington University, the DigiPen Institute of Technology, and BCA, there was no end to my surprise at
the differences between education policies in Japan and America, and the American systems of education, as I
witnessed first-hand realities that seem unthinkable in Japan. We also learned about farming methods that
effectively make use of nature and the importance of dietary education and organic food at 21Acres.
In addition, we also visited a place that can be called the core of the training program: the Panama Hotel andNVC Foundation. Before we left for Seattle, we had learned about Japanese-Americans in advance. For example, the kind of poor treatment Japanese-Americans had endured, and the ways that Japanese-Americans andother Americans have transformed. We read the historical novel Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet andheld discussions, thinking deeply. Perhaps as a result of our preparation and our observations of and discussions at the Panama Hotel and NVC, the incidents, events, and history of that time have left a deep impression on my heart and mind.
I think that, overall, communication is of the utmost importance. Although some of us are more proficient inEnglish than others and everyone has a different appreciation of English, it is most important to try to convey
our message to the other party as effectively as possible, as that is the essence of leadership. I am grateful toour guardians, SIEA, and all others involved for the opportunity to take part in this priceless experience.
（Komatsu Senior High School Student: Hiei Nemoto）
Saijo International Exchange Association 164 Akeyashiki, Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture 〒793-8601
TEL(0897)52-1206 FAX(0897)52-1386 E-mail: info@saijo-iea.jp URL: http://www.saijo-iea.jp

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International Bake Off
During the 2nd International Bake Off at theOmachi Community Center, Saijo’s ALTs andCIR taught elementary school students how tobake desserts from their home countries on August 27. The kids divided into teams to makeone of 4 desserts. This year, we made Scottish
Ginger Loaf, Filipino Biko (sticky rice cake),
Canadian Marshmallow Squares, and New Zealand Hazelnut Palmiers.

Team Scotland:
Scottish Ginger Loaf

Team Philippines:
Biko (Sticky Rice Cake)

Team Canada:
Marshmallow Squares

Top: Ginger Loaf made with lots of ginger and a light
drizzle of icing, Left: Biko has the subtle sweetness of
coconut milk and a luscious caramelized sauce, Right:
Marshmallow Squares ~ the kids made the marshmallows themselves! Bottom: Hazelnut Palmiers are
crunchy on the outside and full of warm Nutella

Team New Zealand:
Hazelnut Palmiers

Events & Announcements＜September Scheduled Events＞「Weapons Art Exhibition」 from Mozambique, Africa○When：Sept. 3 (Tues.)～23 (Mon.) 9:00~22:00
Exhibition will end at 12:00pm on the 23rd○Where：Saijo Public Library○FreeDiscussions with Mozambique Weapons Art○When： Sept. 8 (Sun.) 14:00～16:00○Where：Saijo Public Library○Capacity：20 people
African Film Screening・Overseas Volunteers Return toJapan Debriefing Session〇When： Sept. 16 (Mon.) 13:00～15:30〇Where：Saijo Public Library〇Capacity：60 people〇Contents：「CARAVAN TO THE FUTURE」 film screening
and Overseas Volunteers Report on Living in Africa
International Understanding Lecture 「Learn about Russia」〇When: Sept. 29 (Sun.) 10:00~11:30〇Where: Saijo Public Welfare Center Audiovisual Room〇Target Audience：Elementary school students and older〇Capacity： 20 people〇Participation Fee：Free〇Application Period：Sept. 9 (Mon.)~ Sept. 25 (Wed.)＜October Scheduled Events＞

2019 Halloween Party○When： Oct. 26 (Sat.) 13:00~17：00〇Where： Saijo Shopping Arcade〇Participation Card: 800 sheets sold in advance on 10/19（12：00～15：00）, 10/21～24（8：45～17：00） at Saijo City Hall
200 sheets sold on day-of from 12：30～ at the reception inthe Saijo Shopping Arcade＜November Scheduled Events＞
Saijo Industry Fair
This year we will also host the 「World Café」○When： Nov. 9~10 (Sat./Sun.) 9:00~15:00〇Where： Saijo Agriculture High School 「SIEA Booth」★☆Volunteer Recruitment☆★
〇10/26 Halloween Party 11：30～17：30〇11/9~10 Saijo Industry Fair
EditorNotes

SIEA will be hosting many events after September, so please check our HP and FB for
more information! （小）International Relations Saijo Staff
Maiko Kosugi （小）Read in fullDiana Marie Linton (ダ）(English Translation)color!
Nguyen Bui Anh Thy (ア）F

Saijo International Exchange Association 164 Akeyashiki, Saijo City, Ehime Prefecture 〒793-8601
TEL(0897)52-1206 FAX(0897)52-1230 E-mail: kokusai@saijo-city.jp URL: http://www.saijo-iea.jp