The 64th Convention of Nikkei and Japanese Abroad
The 64th Convention of Nikkei and Japanese Abroad
“Let’s overcome the age of division and conflict!
～Nikkei Community Contributing to the Realization of Harmonious Coexistence”
The objective of holding the convention is to furnish opportunities for the Japanese descendants all over the world to discuss challenges of Nikkei community, ways of cooperation between Nikkei communities themselves or with Japan, and deepen mutual understanding among each other.
It is cordially requested that as many Nikkeis and Japanese Abroad as possible will attend this convention. We also welcome non- descendants who have a great interest in Nikkeis and Nikkei communities and are active members of Nikkei organizations.
※The convention has finished. Thank you for your participation.
※64th Convention Leaflet HERE
※Convention Declaration HERE
Date
Oct. 15th to 17th, 2024
Venue
JICA Ichigaya Building, Kaiun Club,etc (Tokyo)
How to Entry
Any and every Nikkei and Japanese abroad are welcome to participate indifferent to his/her country of residence or nationality. We also welcome non- descendants who have a great interest in Nikkeis and Nikkei communities and are active members of Nikkei organizations.
Please register your participation through clicking the button below by September 27th, 2024.
※Please be noted that the first 150 applicants will be admitted to the main venue for the opening ceremony, but those who register after that may be required to watch the ceremony on a monitor in a separate room due to the venue conditions.
※Online participation is open to anyone interested in the purpose and theme of the conference.
Participation Fees（For in-person participation）
■General participant: JPY18,000, Youth: JPY9,000 per person
*Payment is required by credit card in advance.
*The Association of Nikkei & Japanese Abroad (Kaigai Nikkeijin Kyokai) will inform the applicant about the payment procedure by e-mail.
*The participation fee is for the entire three days. (There is no daily-participation-fee).
*There is no registration fee for online viewing only (Everyone is welcome to register for the online viewing, but only a portion of the event will be available online).
Hotel
Hotel Wing International Premium Tokyo Yotsuya is the designated hotel for the Convention.
Participants who want to make reservations are required to fill in the application form, selecting type of room in addition to check-in and check-out dates.
■Accommodation rates per night (incl, tax & breakfast, Oct.14th(check in) – 17th(check out))
Single room: JPY 18,500 per person per night
Twin room: JPY 15,500 per person per night
■Check-in 14:00 Check-out 11:00
※A Cancellation fee will arise before 21 days from a lodging day.
21 days to 8 days before: 30%
7 days before: 50%
3 days before: 75%
The day before: 80%
On the day of arrival: 100%
No-show: 100%
Program（The program is subject to partial change）
Day 1（October 15th）
【Registration】12:00～
at JICA Ichigaya Building
【Opening Ceremony】14:00
Addresses
【Keynote Speech】
Rubens Ricupero(Japan House São Paulo Honorary President)
【Welcome Party hosted by the President of Kaigai Nikkeijin Kyokai】 18:30
Venue: Kaiun Club
Day 2（October 16th）
※Choose the course A or B.
【Course A】at JICA Ichigaya Building
10:00~17:00
International Symposium
Panel Discussion
Part 1: Effort of Nikkei realizing harmonious coexistence
Moderator: Yoshinori NAKAI
Panelists:
Diaz-Larrauri ION, Nichia Gakuin
Christopher HOPE, President of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
Masato NINOMIYA, President of CIATE
Kumiko SAKAMOTO, President of NPO Aidensha
Part 2: The New generation of Nikkei contributing to harmonious coexistence
Moderator: Angelo ISHI, Professor of Musashi University
Panelists:
Sachiko TANAKA, Member of the board of directors of Centro Nikkei Paraguayo
Bianca Guerreiro YOSHIMURA, Hairdresser, Came to Japan on “Yonsei Visa”
Masao AIZAWA, CEO of Aizawa Corporation
David JONES, President, United Japanese Society of Hawaii
Adoption of the Congress Declaration
【Course B】
8:30~17:00
Official Tour (Yokohama~Sankeien japanese garden,China town, etc)
【Course A & B】18:00
Welcome Reception hosted by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan
Day 3（October 17th）
at JICA Ichigaya Building
9:30
・Viewpoints of Nikkeis
・Presentations by Nikkeis Living in Japan
・Presentation for the Declaration of the Convention
【Luncheon hosted by the President of the House of Councilors】
※The program is subject to partial change.
※Photos/video taken by our photographer might be used for our publication.
Transportation
JICA Ichigaya Building map
10-5, Honmura-cho, Ichigaya, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
●About 10-minute-walk from the Ichigaya station (JR Chuo line or Sobu line)
●About 10-minute-walk from the “A1” or “4th Exit” of Ichigaya station (Tokyo Metro Yurakucho line or Toei Shinjuku line)
●About 8-minute-walk from the “6th Exit” of Ichigaya station (Tokyo Metro Nanboku line)
Kaiun Club map (Welcome Party)
Kaiun Building, 2-6-4 Hirakawa-cho, Chiyoda-ku Tokyo
●1 minute walk from Exit 4th and 5th of Nagatacho, Tokyo Metro Hanzomon line, Yurakucho line, Namboku line.
Support(Planned)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, National Governors’ Association, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency), The Japan Foundation, JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization), KEIDANREN（Japan Business Federation）, The Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry(Planned)
Sponsorship
Aizawa Corporation, Shinnyo-en, Unidos Co., Ltd, Idiolink Inc.
Organized by
The Association of Nikkei & Japanese Abroad
Inquiries and Contacts
The Association of Nikkei & Japanese Abroad (KAIGAI NIKKEIJIN KYOKAI)
2-3-1, Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa, 231-0001
e-mail: taikai＊jadesas.or.jp
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