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The Global Achievements of Sylff Fellows
The Tokyo Foundation supports the activities of Sylff Fellows as part of its program of nurturing the next generation of leaders around the world. Here, we introduce two Fellows who were recognized for outstanding achievements in their respective genres in 2009.
Award Ceremony for the Tokyo Foundation Japanese Essay Competition Was Held
The two first-prize winners of the Tokyo Foundation Japanese Essay Competition arrived in Japan and the award ceremony was held in Tokyo on January 25. Present at the ceremony were the guests of honor representing the two countries of the winners, H.E. Mr. Alistair Murray McLean OAM, The Australian Ambassador to Japan, and H.E. Mr. Ian Kennedy, The New Zealand Ambassador to Japan, and other distinguished guests involved with Japanese language education.
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Becomes 69th Sylff Institution
The Sylff endowment has been awarded to Japan’s Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University with high hopes that this will bring the perspectives of Japan and Asia into the global Sylff program.
Tokyo Foundation Chairman Assumes Key Role in Government Revitalization Unit
Hideki Kato, chairman of the Tokyo Foundation and president of Japan Initiative, has recently assumed the position of secretary-general of the Government Revitalization Unit, newly established within the Cabinet Office.
Announcing Winners of the Tokyo Foundation Japanese Essay Competition
The Tokyo Foundation organized the Japanese Essay Competition in order to provide undergraduate students of Japanese at NF-JLEP universities with the opportunity to enhance their language skills and to learn more about Japan. We are now pleased to announce the prize winners.
Sylff Fellows in Manila Rally to Aid Flood Victims
Distressed by the enormous suffering of many people in Manila following the devastation wrought by Typhoon Ondoy, which hit Metro Manila on September 26, a group of Sylff fellows at the Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines, who are past or current recipients of fellowships under the scholarship fund program administered by the Tokyo Foundation, is playing a central role in relief activities for the victims. They are also calling upon Sylff fellows around the globe for cooperation through donations.
Expert Insights on Japan’s General Election Available at Tokyo Foundation Website
The "watershed election" of August 30 lived up to its billing as the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) swept the Liberal Democrats from power in an unprecedented reversal. Unprecedented reversal also implies the challenges facing a relatively young and inexperienced party as DPJ navigates a perilous transition and attempts to bring the bureaucracy to heel.
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