ZEN KAIZEN AT AMA - a 2 Minutes Video Peep of Eye-Catching Pictures featuring Glimpses of the Gorgeous Elegance of a Traditional Japanese Zen Garden and Scintillating Ambience of a Kaizen Academy Hall at the Ahmedabad Management Association which was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi!


Acknowledged as the first of its kind in India, this Dream Project cherishing the Vision & Mission of ‘Making Gujarat the Mini-Japan of India’ has been accomplished by the Indo-Japan Friendship Association, Gujarat, in joint cooperation with the Japan Information & Study Centre at AMA and the Hyogo International Association, Kobe, Japan!

March 15, 2021

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