Closing Ceremony of Online Courses Delivered by the Panama Technological University to Students of Chiba University

Under the program of university internationalization of JAPOLAC, the Panama Technological University and Chiba University held the closing ceremony of the third online program on September 27, 2022.

During the three-weeks program, Chiba University students took online courses about Panama, the Panama Canal, Panama Logistics Hub and the Central American Tropics. The program also included a cultural segment to introduce Panama culture to Japanese students.

The program of university internationalization seeks to offer short online courses to Japanese students in English language so that they learn about the different aspects of Latin American and Caribbean countries, such as history, language, government, culture, geography, society, economy, environment, among others.

Opening Ceremony of the first Short Online Program (SOP) Delivered by the University of Technology, Jamaica to Chiba University Students

On September 5, took place the first short online program delivered by the University of Technology, Jamaica to Chiba University students under the Program of University Internationalization by the Japan Association for Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (JAPOLAC).

The three-week synchronous short online program includes an introduction to Jamaica’s history, geography and culture; a course on Jamaica’s energy sector; a course on Jamaica’s ecology and climate change; and a component for cultural exchange and interaction between Japanese and Jamaican university students.

The opening ceremony was honored by the presence of H.E. Masaya Fujiwara, Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, H.E. Shorna-Kay Richards, Ambassador of Jamaica to Japan, Professor Makoto Watanabe, Vice President of Chiba University, and Professor Colin Gyles, President (Acting) of the University of Technology, Jamaica.

During the welcoming remarks, the Director Representative of JAPOLAC, Dr. Ritter Diaz, pointed out that this program will serve as the first step for a closer academic cooperation between Chiba University and the University of Technology, Jamaica.

JAPOLAC’s short online programs seek to introduce practical knowledge of Latin American and Caribbean countries (LAC) to Japanese university students, encouraging them to visit and study in the LAC region.

National Day of Jamaica

Dr. Ritter Diaz, Representative Director of the Japan Association for Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (JAPOLAC), participated at the National Day of Jamaica at a prestigious hotel in the center of Tokyo.

On behalf of JAPOLAC, Dr. Diaz conveyed his congratulations to H.E. Shorna-Kay Richards for the 60th Anniversary of the Independence of Jamaica, expressing his wishes of health and prosperity for the Jamaican people.

Rhythms of the Caribbean

Public Information about the Event “Rhythms of the Caribbean”

Event Name: Rhythms of the Caribbean
Date and time: Friday, October 7, 2022, 18:30-21:00 (Open at 18:00)
Location: Foreign Press Correspondents Club of Japan “FCCJ”
3-2-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Marunouchi Duplex Building 5F https://bit.ly/3TpAAM3

Event Details:

Musical performance by Singer Roberto the Specialist, DJ Heat, Reggae, Caribbean music, and American classics of the 70s and 80s, Rock ‘n’ Roll, R&B。
Caribbean dance lesson for beginners by professional dancer Sean Kulsum
Authentic Homestyle Jamaican cuisine
Video show about Caribbean attractions
Exhibition and Product Sale

■ Admission: Advance payment of 5,000 yen per person by bank transfer (please include transfer fee).

Payment at the Reception on the day of event: 6,000 yen per person in Cash or PayPay.
* The payment includes everything indicated above, except the purchase of products on the site, which will be paid by participants when making the purchase at the respective stand.
※ Drinks and meals are also included and will be served in standing buffet style for 2 hours.

■ Dress code: Jacket without tie, Cool Biz.

Organizer: Japan Association for Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (JAPOLAC), 4-12-2-806, Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
TEL :(Japanese) 03-6264-3858 (English, Spanish) 03-6264-3859
Email: info@japolac.com

Sponsors:
Kiyomura Co., Ltd.
Japan Partnertship Holdings Co., Ltd.
Unidos, Co. Ltd (KYODAI)
Saza Coffee Co., Ltd.
Sukoruni Wine Co., Ltd.

* A portion of the funds raised at this event will be donated to a Jamaican welfare organization specializing in educating economically disadvantaged people.

If you want to participate, enter your name, number of people and email address in the link below and choose the payment method.
https://forms.gle/kUU2w634msrpaH3j8

If you have any questions or queries, please write to us at: info@japolac.com

* Please cooperate with COVID-19 prevention measures
Participants are required to take their temperature, disinfect their hands and wear a mask at the venue. We also appreciate and ask participants to take their own prevention measures to avoid possible contagion.

We hope you can join us and enjoy the food, music and dance, and especially the friendly and relaxed Caribbean atmosphere.

National Day of the Republic of Ecuador

On August 10, 2022, Dr. Ritter Diaz, Representative Director of the Japan Association for Promotion of Latin America and the Caribbean (JAPOLAC), participated at the National Day of the Republic of Ecuador at the official residence of the Embassy of Ecuador.

On behalf of JAPOLAC, Dr. Diaz conveyed his congratulations to H.E. Cesar Montaño, expressing his wishes of health and prosperity for the Ecuadorian people.