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"Launch of Japanese Zen Garden & Kaizen Academy at AMA" on October 02, 2020
Friday, 2nd October 2020 marked Commencement of Work for the Unique "Japanese Zen Garden & Kaizen Academy" at Ahmedabad Management Association - a Collaborative Project being set up by Indo-Japan Friendship Association (IJFA), Gujarat with the active support of International Relations Division of Hyogo Prefecture, Japan! This 8 Minutes Video Clip gives some lovely glimpses! -
“JAPAN INDIA RELATIONS – SPOTLIGHT ON GUJARAT: GREAT PROSPECTS” by Mr. Michio Harada, March 6, 2020
“JAPAN INDIA RELATIONS – SPOTLIGHT ON GUJARAT: GREAT PROSPECTS IN THE DECADE AHEAD” by Mr. Michio Harada, Hon’ble Consul General ofJapan in Mumbai
at 6.30 pm, on Friday, 6th March, 2020
at the AhmedabadManagement Association. -
INDO-JAPANESE MUSICAL FUSION on January 23, 2020
INDO-JAPANESE MUSICAL FUSION
A Scintillating Blend of Japanese and Indian Vocal & Instrumental Music
Venue: J. B. Auditorium at AMA (Ground Floor)
PUBLIC FELICITATION FUNCTION in Honour of the visiting Kobe Mission led by the Hon’ble Mayor of Kobe – to be graced by Hon’ble Dy. CM of Gujarat, Consul General of Japan in Mumbai & Mayor of Ahmedabad
Thursday, January 23, 2020, 6.00 to 7.30 pm -
Celebration of 50 Years of the Indo-Japan Student Exchange Program GU & OGU (1970-2020) Jan. 24 2020
“THE COMMEMORATIVE FUNCTION”
To Celebrate 50 Years of the
Indo-Japan Student Exchange
Programme (1970-2020)
between the Gujarat University and
the Otemon Gakuin University, Japan
At 6.00 pm
On Friday, January 24, 2020
At the Vice Chancellor’s Residence
Next to PRL, Opp. ATIRA, Gujarat University Campus
Ahmedabad - 380 009.
Chief Guest
Shri Bhupendrasinh Chudasama
Hon’ble Education Minister of Gujarat
Guests of Honour
Mr. Michio Harada
Hon’ble Consul General of Japan in Mumbai
Ms. Bijal Patel
Hon’ble Mayor of Ahmedabad
Prof. Akira Harada
Vice President, Otemon Gakuin University
Mr. Mukesh Patel
President, Indo-Japan Friendship Association -
FELICITATIONS TO THE GOODWILL MISSION AND INDO-JAPANESE MUSICAL FUSION on January 23, 2020
FELICITATIONS TO THE GOODWILL MISSION
AND INDO-JAPANESE MUSICAL FUSION
A Scintillating Blend of Japanese and Indian Vocal & Instrumental Music
Thursday, January 23, 2020, 6.00 to 7.30 pm
PUBLIC FELICITATION FUNCTION in Honour of the visiting Kobe Mission led by the Hon’ble Mayor of Kobe – to be graced by Hon’ble Dy. CM of Gujarat, Consul General of Japan in Mumbai & Mayor of Ahmedabad – Followed by INDO-JAPANESE MUSICAL FUSION: A Scintillating Blend of Japanese and Indian Vocal & Instrumental Music
Venue: J. B. Auditorium at AMA (Ground Floor) -
KOBE-AHMEDABAD & HYOGO-GUJARAT ECONOMIC COOPERATION SEMINAR on January 23, 2020
KOBE-AHMEDABAD & HYOGO-GUJARAT ECONOMIC COOPERATION SEMINAR
Thursday, January 23, 2020, 2.30 to 5.00 pm
Welcome Address
by Mr. Mukesh Patel,
President, Indo-Japan Friendship Association
Theme Address on “Opportunities for Economic Cooperation with Kobe”
by Mr. Kizo Hisamoto, Hon’ble Mayor of Kobe
Motivational Address on “Key Elements for Doing Successful Business with the Japanese” by Mr. Kenichiro Toyofuku, Director, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.
Inspirational Presentation on “Real Success Story of a Japanese SME in Gujarat - Fuji Silvertech Concrete Private Limited” by Mr. Shunsuke Irie, Chairman
Presentation on “JETRO’s Activities for attracting Overseas Companies” by Mr. Minoru Arahata, Chief Director, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Kobe
Presentation on “Avenues for Business Collaborations in Gujarat”
Govt. of Gujarat
Greetings from Hon’ble Consul General of Japan in Mumbai Mr. Michio Harada
INTRODUCTION OF KOBE BUSINESS MISSION MEMBERS
OPEN HOUSE & INTERACTION
Closing Remarks by Mr. Yatindra Sharma,
Chairman, Economic Cooperation Council, IJFA
Networking and High Tea -
"Kem Chhe-Konnichiwa" on December 2019 (Shorter Version)
FIVE DECADES OF GUJARAT’S VIBRANT BONDING WITH JAPAN -
"Kem Chhe-Konnichiwa" on December 2019 (Film)
FIVE DECADES OF GUJARAT’S VIBRANT BONDING WITH JAPAN -
"ONLY IN JAPAN" : A Unique Quiz Session on Fascinating Facts of Japan on August 31, 2019
‘ONLY IN JAPAN’
A Unique Quiz Session on Fascinating Facts of Japan Conducted by
Noted Quiz Master Mr. Sanjay Chakraborty
From 6 to 8 pm on Saturday, 31st August, 2019 -
“India-Japan Business Ties: Sharing Recipes for Success” August 31, 2019
Business Session on “India-Japan Business Ties: Sharing Recipes for Success” was organized on August 31, 2019. Mr. Yatindra Sharma, Chairman, Indo-Japanese Economic Cooperation Council, Gujarat & Former President AMA welcomed all delegates and distinguished Speakers.
Ambassador Sujan Chinoy, Director General, Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, Former Indian Ambassador to Japan & Advisory Patron, Indo-Japan Friendship Association, Gujarat presented Opening Remarks and the Chair of the Business Conclave Prof. Ashok Kumar Chawla, Advisor (Japan), Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India presented Introductory Observations.
Mr. Yoji Taguchi, President, Japan Chamber of Commerce & Industry in India & CMD, Mitsubishi Corporation India; Mr. Kenichi Ayukawa, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India; Mr. Tomohiko Okada, Managing Director, Toshiba India; Mr. Kanwaljeet Jawa, Managing Director & CEO, Daikin India; Mr. Manish Sharma, Managing Director & CEO, Panasonic India; Mr. Norihiko Matsumoto, Managing Director, India Corporate Banking, Mizuho Bank made Theme Presentations.
Chairman, Prof. Ashok Kumar Chawla, Advisor (Japan), Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India answered Questions asked by the Participants and & summing up the Conclave. Mr. Mukesh Patel, President, Indo-Japan Friendship Association, Gujarat; Former President, AMA concluded with Remarks and Vote of Thanks. -
Inaugural Session on “Japan-India Cooperation – Opportunities Unlimited” August 30, 2019
Inaugural Session on “Japan-India Cooperation – Opportunities Unlimited” was held on August 30, 2019.
Shri Nitinbhai Patel, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat inaugurated ‘Japan Surprises’ – An Exquisite Photo Exhibition on Japan Tourism” and released the Coffee-Table Photo-Book ‘Amazing Japan’ – ‘Nihon Wa Subarashii’ and announced the launch of ‘Nipponica’ during the Inaugural Address at the Inaugural Session on “Japan-India Cooperation – Opportunities Unlimited.”
Mr. Mukesh Patel, President, Indo-Japan Friendship Association, Gujarat & Former President, AMA presented Opening Remarks and welcomed all dignitaries and participants. Ambassador Sujan Chinoy, Director General, Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, Former Indian Ambassador to Japan & Advisory Patron, Indo-Japan Friendship Association, Gujarat had given the Keynote address on “Japan-India Cooperation – Opportunities Unlimited.”
Mr. Katsuo Matsumoto, Chief Representative, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), India; Mr. Yuichi Bamba, Director General, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Ahmedabad; Mr. Yusuke Yamamoto, Executive Director, Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) made Theme Presentations.
Mr. Michio Harada, Consul General of Japan in Mumbai presented Goodwill Address and Mr. Rajiv Mehta, President, Ahmedabad Management Association concluded with Vote of Thanks. -
Media Conference – Curtain Raiser to the "India-Japan Business & Tourism Conclave" August 30, 2019
Media Conference – Curtain Raiser to the India-Japan Business & Tourism Conclave on August 30 2019 at AMA addressed by
Ambassador Sujan Chinoy,
Former Indian Ambassador to Japan;
Mr. Michio Harada,
Consul General of Japan in Mumbai;
Prof. Ashokkumar Chawla,
Advisor, Japan, Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India;
Mr. Yusuke Yamamoto,
Executive Director, Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO);
Mr. Mukesh Patel,
President, Indo-Japan Friendship Association, Gujarat & Former President, AMA;
Mr. Rajiv Mehta, President, Ahmedabad Management Association.
Japan Information and Study Centre, Ahmedabad Management Association (AMA) and Indo-Japan Friendship Association (IJFA) – Gujarat organized the first of its kind “India-Japan Business & Tourism Conclave” on August 30-31, 2019 in association with Japan National Tourism Organization, Consulate-General of Japan in Mumbai, Japan International Cooperation Agency, JETRO, and JCCII.
Mr. Michio Harada, Consul General of Japan in Mumbai; Ambassador Sujan Chinoy, Director General, Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, Former Indian Ambassador to Japan & Advisory Patron, Indo-Japan Friendship Association, Gujarat; and Prof. Ashok Kumar Chawla, Advisor (Japan), Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India inaugurated “NIPPONICA: An Innovative Digital Touch Screen Encyclopedia on Japan” Funded under Grant Assistance for Cultural Grassroots Project (CGGP), Consulate-General of Japan in Mumbai and addressed the Media Conference, Curtain Raiser to the India-Japan Business & Tourism Conclave on August 30.