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 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
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

“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

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

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

FIVE DECADES OF GUJARAT’S VIBRANT BONDING WITH JAPAN

FIVE DECADES OF GUJARAT’S VIBRANT BONDING WITH JAPAN

‘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

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.