 Magister Manajemen USD News,
A.Background
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan promotes people-to-people exchanges between Japan and the various nations of the Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America and Caribbean regions. The Asian and Oceania regional component of this exchange program is called “JENESYS 2016”. Approximately, there’re 4,300 youths involved in the “JENESYS 2016” between Japan and ASEAN Member States (AMS), Timor Loro-Sae and India. The “Theme: Economics” is set for strengthening Asia-Pacific economic Partnership. Under “JENESYS2016 (theme: Economics)”, approximately 2,360 youths from AMS, Timor Loro-Sae, and India are invited to Japan.
This program is followed by Indonesia, Brunei, Cambodia, India, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor Loro-Sae, and Vietnam. Indonesia sends about 22 students, young professional in business and government. Sanata Dharma is one of the universities that sent their student to join the program.
B. Name of The Program
JENESYS2016 (theme: Economics) 2nd batch
C. Objectives
- To promote mutual trust and understanding among Japanese people and the participating countries and regions, to build a basis for future friendship and cooperation.
- To promote a global understanding of Japan’s economics, society, politics and foreign policy, and
To convey information from Japan to the general public of AMS, Timor Loro-Sae and India through the participants of this project.
- To built closer relations between the participants of AMS, Timor Loro-Sae, India and the person of economic related companies and organizations of Japan which participants visited and had an exchange through the program
D. Activities
Monday, 26 September 2016
We went to Japan by using Japan Airlines from Soekarno Hatta Airport and arrived at Narita Airport-Japan at 7 am. There were 22 students and young professionals from Indonesia and ten other countries that joined the JENESYS 2.0. In the airport, we were investigated by the immigration employees. After passing all of the invastigate processes, some of the committees had been waiting for us in the arrival room. They were very welcome. Next, we got name card and the baggage card before we went to Naritasan Temple. We put all of our bags into a big truck, and then took a bus with the Vietnam team.
Naritasan Temple, Chiba, we had about one hour and a half to enjoy the temple and take some pictures. Then, we had lunch at a Japanese restaurant near the temple. Before eating, our body’s temperature was checked and we got some hand cleanser. Food and drink which had been prepared was very diverse and delicious. After had lunch, we went to Tobu Hotel and joined the welcoming ceremony and the orientation that was held by the committee. They explained about all of the programs and the detail of the procedure.After that, we took a rest for some hours and also took a bath before having dinner. The participants, then, went to AEON mall by using the free bus.
Tuesday, 27 September 2016
We got up before 6 am, took a bath and went to the 2nd floor to have breakfast and body temperature checking. After having breakfast and preparing all baggages, we moved to Tower Hall-Funabori to join a class about “Manufacturing in Japan” by Professor Manabu Kiuchi. In there, we learned about the role of manufacturing, the characteristics, manufacturing changes, reponsibilities for the future, acquisition of knowledge, information and data (K.I.D.), creative power for manufacturing, and the competition strategy and future manufacturing scope in Japan.
After the short class (about 2 hours) at Edo-Tokyo Museum, we learned about Japan’s medieval to modern history and culture, deepened our understanding on Japan’s social development. At noon, we had lunch near the museum and then we moved to Emeon Hotel Tokyo Bay. It’s such a big hotel. We took a bath and rest for a while and then we, the Indonesian team, had dinner near the Aeon Mall, near the hotel. It’s about ten minutes from hotel by foot. After having dinner, the committee let us to go around for shopping or just enjoying the evening. My friends and I bought some snacks and souvenirs at the mall before went back to the hotel.
Wednesday, 28 September 2016
We wake up at around seven a.m and then had breakfast. We left the Emeon Hotel by bus and continued our trip to Shizuoka city by Shinkansen train (bullet train), the Japan’s fastest train. The trip was about one hour. There were four groups of different countries that visited Shizuoka, they were Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and Myanmar. All of these countries were having the same theme about manufacturing.
On the station, the other committees had been ready to pick up all of the participants by bus. Then, we visited a restaurant (Matsuriki Catalka) in the hotel near to the station for having lunch. After that, we moved to the center of Shizuoka prefectural council for gender equality by bus. In the Azalea room, we had some lectures. First, it was about the outline of local autonomy in Shizuoka that’s held by Haruhito Washizu (municipal administration and finance division of Shizuoka prefectural government) . The second section was conducted by Amano. He explained about economy and industry policy of Shizuoka prefecture. The third was about the situation of manufacturing in Shizuoka prefectures by Hitoshi Ikushima (Shizuoka International Business Association). The last was about Home of mountain Fuji Shizuoka (tourism). It’s explained by Minako Ichikawa (tourism promotion division Shizuoka prefectural government). We got so many new experiences and knowledge about Shizuoka from all of the classes.
After these sections, we moved to Shizuoka prefectural government office to meet the governor. In the office, we were welcomed by many staff and also four main people of the government those were Mr. Taku Hasejawa (the director of regional diplomacy division), Mr. Mashiro Fujiwana (vice director general of regional diplomacy), Mr. Hiroshi Masui (director general of regional diplomacy) and the governor of Shizuoka, Mr. Heita Kawakatsu. There, one representative of each country had to give a short speech. After all of the speech was delivered, the governor turn to welcome all of us by talking about Shizuoka. Each country were not only got a picture of Mount Fuji from the governor and but also gave the souvenir from their country to the governor. At the end of the meeting, each country took a picture together with the governor and the directors.
For dinner, we moved to Tsuikihiboshi. This place is very great. We had meal at the second floor and after having meal, we bought some souvenir, food, and drink in the ground floor. After that, we moved to Associa Shizuoka Hotel and got some rest.
Thursday, 29 September 2016
As usual, after taking a bath, checking our body temperature and having breakfast, we moved to Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd at the morning. Yamaha is in Hamamatsu area. Near to Yamaha, we saw Yamaha Stadium. Yamaha supported the japan rugby team. At the Yamaha, there were many employees of Yamaha welcoming us by clapping hands when we entered the room. Mr. Fukada (sales division) explained about Yamaha history. Firstly, Yamaha was a music instrumental factory in 1897. The founder is Torakasu Yamaha. Then, at July 1st, 1955, Yamaha motor was invented as the independent one with the first leader, Genichi Kawakami. Yamaha music and Yamaha motor are shared stock ownership, shared brand name and image; red for the motor brand and blue for the mucis tools brand.Moreover, the “M” letter and 3 tuning forks sign are different too. Now, Yamaha has 17 products and all the big motors are produced only in Japan. After having a short section and watching some videos, we went around the building to see all products of Yamaha in the factory’s factory. Before leaving the place, we took some pictures and got some souvenirs, towels, and hats from Yamaha.
After having lunch in Washoku Sato Restaurant, we went to Suzuki Plaza. Suzuki was founded by Michio Suzuki (1887-1982). The first machine was made to make sarong for Indonesia and other countries. Then it was expanded to motorcycle, car, and other products. We went around, watched the short movie, took some pictures and many more. Then, we moved to industry tourism Eel Pie factory (Unagi Pie). It was a great factory. It has been exist for 100 years. They just take a Japanese Unagi which never been exported to other county. After being satisfied there, we went back for dinner in Portofino at AEON mall, an Italian restaurant. After dinner, everybody got shopping about 1.5 hour and went back to take a rest. It was a busy day. This night, we slept at Concorde Hamamatsu Hotel.
Friday, 30 September 2016
Today, we visited the Unicraf Nagura in Kosai City. Unicraft Nagura was built in April 16th, 1957 by Yoshihide Nagura. Nagura company produces precision automobile parts, precision electrical appliance parts, measuring device, etc. clients of the company are as Hitachi AMS, ITEKT, Denso, Panasonic, Toyota, etc. In Indonesia, Unicraft Nagura also has company, called PT. Unicraft Nagura Indonesia. The company developed their method to gain best quality. The method was developed by the company as dentan method, hollowing method, and flexible automation (FA). The company does not have many employees because they develop and use the flexible automation method. If the company has developed some product, the will proposed it to the other company as a new technology.
After having some sections and going around the company, we had a business meeting (lunch together) with some companies’ leader, director or representative from the companies in a restaurant, Poeta Irino. We had some conversations while lunch. After that, we visited the Ryo Tanji garden near the restaurant. Ryo Tanji is a family temple of a Samurai. The temple is about 400 years old. It’s not too big but the place very beautiful with designed garden and the cemetery of 40 generations. Next, we moved to a place where we can learn about Japanese traditional way to coloring cloth. We tried our own theme after got some explanation about how to make a design before apply a color. All participants got a piece of cloth and then make design by using some rubber that was tied to the cloth. The last activity for today was meeting with host family at Create Hammatsu. There we met our family host then every group joined their family and went to their family host home.
Saturday, 01 October 2016
Today, we visited Sekisyo with our family after breakfast. We learnt about Kimono, Yukata, Hakamana, Yoroi, Caputo, Hyotang and other things. We used a small train in Kiga Station that is usually used by the student and also some workers. The train is like a bus, small and not too fast. We learnt about their married, their children school, their big family, environment, jobs, and the other things about their life related to Japanese culture. We talked about comics which is famous in Indonesia and Japan, arts, music, and also cartoon movie like Naruto, Ninja Turtles, Doraemon and Captain Tsubasa, and others. We also talked about their dog, cats, and their parrot. It was great day and great conversation. My mother cooked for us so we did not have to buy some foods and eat together while shares some Japan and Indonesia stories.
We also visited a 1200 Steps Temple. There was a big shrine and also temple. It is located on the mountain so the weather was very cold and fresh. The scenery from the side of the temple was very beautiful. In the temple we wrote a prayer in English and gave it to the guardians. By helping the guardians, we are as family took a picture together there. After went home and breakfast, we shared some stories again as baseball which is similar with kasti in Borneo and Sumatra, Indonesia, traditional game japan that is similar with petak umpet in Indonesia, the puppet of Japanese (the blind eyes), and the others. We shared about so many things tonight.
Sunday, 02 September 2016
We woke up late this morning because we were so excited with last night conversations. Our parents woke us up and asked us to have breakfast together. We has a great conversation as usually. Our parents made us our ‘kanji’ name and explained the meaning. After that, my boy friend and I give them souvenir to thank them for what they did for us for two days with them. I gave them a small cup with Jvannese Pupet and a clothe called ‘Ulos’ from Toba, north Sumatera Indonesia. Boy, my friend, gave them Javanese accessories the miniature of Borobudur temple and a mask with batik design.
They also gave us the special one from Japan. They gave us chopsticks, a Japanese song cassette, an Uniga pie, and a box of green tea. It was a sad moment because we are so closed each other. Before leaving their house, we take pictures together in front of their house. We, then, moved to Ginza Lion Hamamtsu for farewell party with host family. There we met all participants were so happy with their family.
After having lunch together, Indonesian Team and Myanmar Team took a cultural performance in front of the families. We took pictures again before our family went home. It was a very sad that made some families and participants cried. Our family backed, and we moved to Hamamtsu Kinro-Kaikan for discussion. Each country prepared a presentation for tomorrow and each participant filled a questionnaire that was given. In last minute of the discussion, we took a short practice for cultural performance tomorrow. The next, we moved to Sagami Hamamatsu-Kami for dinner. Then we moved to the Concorde Hamamatsu Hotel and took a rest.
Monday, 03 October 2016
Today was a long trip. We moved from Hamamatsu to Tokyo by Shinkanse Hikari after breakfast. After arriving Tokyo, we moved by chartered bus for having lunch together with other participants in Hananomai Edo-Tokyo Museum Mae. There we enjoye one of Japanese traditional food. There was also a stage for ‘sumo’ there.
We moved to tower hall for presentation meeting. All countries were separated into two groups in different room. In my room, there were Cambodia , Indonesia, Thailand, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam and Philippine those were focused about high-tech on food, transportation, earthquake anticipation, and agricultural. From the presentation, I saw each countries has similar experiences before and after coming to Japan as about cultural, technology, law or rules, and also environmental.
At the end of presentation, all participants were asked to share their experiences and the knowledge they got to their countries, colleges, company, government, friends, family and the others by media, social media, workshop, brochures etc. after presentation, all participant got certificate. After that, we had a farewell party in Funabori ‘Fukuju and Togen” room. There we had dinner together and each country made some cultural performance. At the end of the farewell party, each other took picture and exchange souvenir. We moved to Emion Tokyo Bay Hotel by bus.
At the last day, we went back to our origin country. Indonesia went from Narita International Airport and arriving Soekarno-Hatta Airport at 16.35 WIB. My friend and I who come from Jogja from continued our flight to Jogja at arrived at 19.00 WIB. It was a very long and unforgetable trip.
E.CLOSING
This program is very god for students because it is very inspiring. It is good for young professional as teacher, employees, businessman, etc. because they can share something better for life, and it is also good for government who make a rules or decision to develop systems for government.
I suggest the program will be continued but the participants have to be selected first. The activities in program have to be selected the most important one. Quality and the deepest feeling in activities are the important one than just quantity. It’s better if the participant really understand about something deeply than just know it a little bit. Sustainability, social responsibility in humanity, life, environment and culture are topics that has prepared in JENESYS program. It’s a good topic when talk about the world condition and problem today. I hope
it shall be continued.
Reported by Tapin Pandapotan Saragih
Representative of MM USD in JENESYS 2016
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