Embassy of Japan in Pakistan

𝐕𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐘 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓
The Embassy of Japan in Pakistan is seeking to fill a vacancy for an Economic Cooperation Assistant for Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP).

Applicants should have English and Urdu proficiency, computer literacy, keen interest in rural development, and willingness to work as a team.

Completion of at least a Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to economic and social development is required. Please note that this is a contract-based appointment with an initial duration of one year, which may be extended to a maximum of three years and hence will not be a local staff of the Embassy.

𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄/𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆

The Embassy of Japan in Pakistan is seeking to fill a vacancy for an Economic Cooperation Assistant for Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP). The Economic Cooperation Assistant will be responsible for providing technical and operational support in the management of GGP. The position is based in Islamabad with frequent travel to fields.

𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗸𝘀:

Administer grant applications, coordinate inquiries, and data management related to the grant applications
Review grant applications, including technical and financial review Facilitate smooth implementation of on-going projects in the field Administer past projects with periodic site visits
Maintain regular contact with project partners
Prepare project reports

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗸𝘀:

Detailed review of proposals, including analysis of project viability, financial sustainability, logic of project interventions, and overall feasibility of the application
Monitoring of on-going projects to assess progress against the approved work plans, timely identify issues of implementation, and coordinate with relevant stakeholders to address such issues
Evaluate past projects in the field and report on projects sustainability, utilization, and management of facilities/equipment, and overall effectiveness of the grant
Facilitate high profile events related to the grants, e.g. grant contract signing ceremonies, inauguration ceremonies, etc.
Prepare quality reports, including preparation of press releases and speeches for diplomats

𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Job will be offered for a period of one year, which may be extended to a maximum of three years
This is a contract-based job. Selected candidate will not be the local staff of the Embassy of Japan in Pakistan

𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Bachelor degree in social sciences, economics or in relevant field

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

At least three years of rich experience in role of project management, monitoring, and evaluation in reputable national or international organizations
Proven track record of working with development partners/NGOs at grassroots level In-depth understanding of development issues and trends
Ability to travel and manage assignments in remote and hard areas

𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀

Proficiency in English and Urdu language
Excellent IT skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point) Excellent report writing and content creation
Good communication and presentation skills
Good interpersonal skills

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

Usual work place: The Embassy of Japan in Pakistan
Holidays: Closed days of the Embassy (in according with national holidays of Pakistan and Japan)
Salary: Determined through negotiations based on experience and achievements, about PKR 150,000 or more
The Embassy will provide daily allowance and reimburse field-related expenses for field visits/activities.

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀

Interested applicants should send their detailed CV, along with covering letter, a recent photograph and copy of CNIC to the Embassy of Japan in Pakistan, latest by Monday, 16th September, 2024. Apply to P.O. Box No. 1119, Islamabad. Mark envelope as “Application for an Economic Cooperation Assistant”. Only shortlisted applicants who meet the selection criteria will be contacted for a test and interview. Application received after the given deadline will not be considered. Applicants are expected to begin work on 1st November.

𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐃 𝐍𝐀𝐃𝐄𝐄𝐌 𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐒 𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘! 🥇🇵🇰

The Embassy of Japan is ecstatic and extends heartiest congratulations to Pakistan's javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem on making history by winning the country’s first-ever Olympic gold medal in Athletics! His historic achievement of breaking the Olympic record with a 92.97m throw is a testament to his talent and dedication.

Since his debut at Tokyo 2020, we’ve been impressed by Nadeem’s ability and performance at the mega event. This is a truly historic moment for Pakistan. We wish him more success and a brighter future in the years ahead.

Congratulations, Arshad! Your victory is an inspiration to millions.

H.E Ambassador Raza Bashir Tarar has congratulated Mr. Arshad Nadeem for his incredible feat which has made the heart of the nation swell with pride. The Ambassador also paid tribute to Mr. Salman Iqbal Butt for his critical role in grooming and training of the Olympic Champion.

The Pakistan Japan friendship festival was held at Ueno Park, Tokyo from August 1st to 4th in connection with the celebrations of the Independence Day of Pakistan. The event has been organized by Pakistan-Japan Friends (PJF) with support of the Embassy of Pakistan Tokyo. This is a unique festival that embodies spirit of friendship between Pakistan and Japan as well as different facets of the two cultures. The colourful event brought a huge number of people from all walks of life who thoroughly enjoyed live music and cuisine of both the countries. People thronged the stalls showcasing Pakistani and Japanese handicrafts, dresses and other items of interest.

"JFF Theater" finally opens today, August 1st!

Now people from all over the world can now enjoy Japanese films and videos for free, anytime and anywhere, with multilingual subtitles.

Register, stream and enjoy ! https://en.jff.jpf.go.jp/

"JFF Theater is operated by the Japan Foundation."

JFF Theater opening lineup🎊
Here are the 5 titles to be streamed!
Enjoy the gems of Japanese films that were popular at past JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL ONLINE.
🎞"It’s a Summer Film!"
🎞"Happy Flight!"
🎞"Time of EVE the Movie"
🎞"SUMODO～The Successors of Samurai～"
🎞"Tora-san in Goto"

Watch Japanese films and videos for FREE with multilingual subtitles on JFF Theater✨
Streaming period varies depending on the title.
For more details, please check our website (link in bio)👀

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JFF Theaterのオープニング作品をご紹介🎊
オープニングを飾るのは5作品！過去のオンライン日本映画祭で人気だった珠玉の日本映画をお楽しみください。
🎞『サマーフィルムにのって』
🎞『ハッピーフライト』
🎞『イヴの時間 劇場版』
🎞『相撲道～サムライを継ぐ者たち～』
🎞『五島のトラさん』

JFF Theaterでは、無料・多言語字幕付きで映画を含む日本の映像作品をご覧いただけます✨
配信期間は作品によって異なります。
詳細はウェブサイトをご確認ください（プロフィールにリンクがあります）

We are pleased to share H.E. Ambassador WADA’s article, published in Dawn dated 8th July, celebrating 70th anniversary of Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) towards Pakistan.

Japan-Pakistan — celebrating 70 years of ties "Business is not a volunteer activity; companies cannot move forward unless it is feasible as a business".

JICA made a YouTube video introducing Japan's support to PIMS. Please visit the link below.

Save the lives of mothers and children in PIMS Pakistan Institute of Medical Science (PIMS) is a state-of-art government tertiary care facility in capital city of Pakistan. It is the last resort for mothe...

Discover academic opportunities, cultural experiences, and student life in Osaka, Japan. Don't miss the chance to connect with universities, vocational schools, and Japanese language schools—find information tailored to your career path.
https://www.eduosaka2024.com/

𝐄𝐢𝐝 𝐚𝐥-𝐀𝐝𝐡𝐚 𝐌𝐮𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐤!

On the auspicious occasion of Eid al-Adha, the Embassy of Japan in Pakistan extends its warmest greetings to the people of Pakistan.

May this Eid bring you joy, peace, and prosperity as you celebrate with your loved ones. We cherish the strong bond of friendship between Japan and Pakistan, and we hope that the compassion associated with Eid al-Adha will further strengthen our ties.

Ambassador WADA Mitsuhiro addressed the lawyers at the District Courts of Islamabad at the invitation of the Islamabad Bar Association.

Japan is a strong upholder of the rule of law, and would be pleased to share our experience including struggles in creating a fair and equal society through legislation and judicial efforts.

Yesterday Ambassador WADA outlined the brief history of gender-related legislations in Japan and the progress and challenges in promoting women's participation in every field of the society.

We hope that we can continue to learn from each other in making our societies better.

𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧’𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐖𝐅𝐏 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) acknowledges the Government of Japan’s generous contributions under three projects that provided emergency assistance for the stabilization of food-insecure people in the flood-affected areas of Pakistan, implemented in Sindh, Balochistan, Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

WFP organised a Project Completion ceremony to recognize the vital contributions of USD 7.2 million (USD 3.7 million, USD 2.5 million and USD 1 million) from the Government of Japan to address the critical needs of 246,000 people affected by the unprecedented 2022 floods in Pakistan. The USD 2.5 million enabled WFP to provide emergency food assistance to flood-affected communities, ensuring their immediate food security and nutrition needs in 2022, while the USD 3.7 million and USD 1 million contributions helped WFP to deliver nutritionally balanced food every month to those actively involved in community rehabilitation, livelihood and resilience building initiatives and identified through district-level consultations in 2023. The USD 3.7 million grant also supported conditional cash assistance during the early recovery phase. Furthermore, tailored capacity-building activities were implemented to enhance local skills in disaster risk reduction, climate-smart agriculture, food production and storage, and other marketable skills.

The ceremony took place at the WFP Country office in Islamabad in the presence of Ms. Coco Ushiyama, WFP Country Director in Pakistan, H.E. Wada Mitsuhiro, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, along with senior Japan Embassy and National Disaster Management Authority officials.

Speaking at the occasion, H.E. Mr Wada, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, appreciated WFP’s Pakistan work and reaffirmed Japan’s commitment by noting “Food security and nutrition are among the priorities for Japanese Official Development Assistance, and we consider them to be the fundamental requirements for achieving sustainable development.”

“We greatly appreciate the unwavering support provided by the Government of Japan, which enabled us to address food insecurity and rebuild livelihoods in flood-affected areas at a critical time”, said Ms. Coco Ushiyama, Country Director of WFP Pakistan.
In 2023, Pakistan continued to grapple with the compounding impact of the devastating 2022 floods that affected more than one-third of the country. WFP played a pivotal role in supporting nearly 4.4 million people following the flood crisis through a variety of complementary interventions to address both critical and immediate humanitarian needs through unconditional cash support to approximately 1.7 million people in 2023 and longer-term needs to build resilience, enhance livelihoods opportunities, and address malnutrition.

Overall, with generous and timely support from donors and partners including this USD 7.2 million from Japan, WFP successfully mobilized over USD 150 million for its emergency flood response by December 2023.

𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭-𝐀𝐢𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒

The Government of Japan today announced grant aid worth 326 million Japanese Yen (around 2.08 million USD) for the Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) program in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

Mr. Mitsuhiro WADA, Ambassador of Japan to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and Dr. Kazim Niaz, Secretary of Ministry of Economic Affairs, signed the Exchange of Notes (E/N) on this program at the ceremony on Thursday. The Grant Agreement (G/A) for the aforementioned program was also signed between Mr. Saeed Ashraf Siddiqi, Joint Secretary of Ministry of Economic Affairs and Mr. MIYATA Naoaki, Chief Representative of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Pakistan Office.

JDS is designed to support the social and economic development of the country by providing government officials with the opportunity to obtain Master's or Doctoral degree in Japan with aims to enhance their knowledge in public administration and to strengthen relationship between Japan and Pakistan. The participants of JDS program engaging in the formulation and implementation of such policies will be enrolled at the partner universities in Japan and are expected to acquire further knowledge in their field while learning about the Japanese culture and traditions.

Since 2018 when JDS was launched in Pakistan, 50 government officials have successfully completed their degrees while 33 are currently pursuing their academic goals in Japan. Further, 17 officials will be dispatched to Japan in the middle of the year 2024.
This occasion celebrates the signing of the seventh batch of this program in Pakistan. For this batch, the maximum number of the slots for JDS participants in Pakistan is 17 seats for the Master's degree and one seat for the Doctoral degree.

Mr. WADA highlighted that " This project supports “People First”, the first pillar of the Pakistan Vision 2025, which places developing social and human capital at the center of sustainable development in the country. The Government of Japan fully understands the importance of social and human capital development in public administration that can effectively address the multi-dimensional development challenges in this country. "

Mr. MIYATA while speaking at the event said “Since the very beginning of Japan ODA, which is 70th anniversary in this year, training program has been delivered and from Pakistan, around 7,000 officials participated to the training. We desire that all JDS fellows together with those ex-trainees contribute to the development of Pakistan and improve the relationship between Pakistan and Japan into the future"

𝐑𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 – 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝-𝐇𝐢𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 – 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐇𝐎-𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩

WHO Pakistan capped off a successful project with a ceremony thanking Japan for their vital support. Held at the WHO Islamabad Office, the event celebrated the "Rebuilding Together" initiative that revitalized healthcare infrastructure in flood-stricken areas. Japan's Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Ambassador Mr. Wada Mitsuhiro, and other dignitaries joined to celebrate the successful completion of the Project.

The devastating monsoon rains that struck Pakistan between mid-July and mid-August 2022 resulted in unprecedented flooding, impacting millions of lives across Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Sindh provinces. Over 600,000 people were displaced, 1.9 million houses damaged, and extensive agricultural losses incurred. The healthcare infrastructure was severely affected, with over 2,000 health facilities damaged. The financial assistance from the government and the people of Japan enabled WHO to timely respond to communicable disease outbreaks and enhance access to essential healthcare through revitalization of damaged healthcare facilities.

In a collaborative effort to strengthen healthcare delivery in Pakistan, WHO has renovated 462 healthcare facilities and provided them with essential equipment and supplies of which 240 have been rehabilitated through Japan’s assistance. These facilities are now managed by the government health authorities, ensuring continued service provision. To empower local healthcare professionals for long-term sustainability, WHO has also invested in capacity building of service providers in various aspects of healthcare delivery including disease surveillance and outbreak response.

Dr Luo Dapeng, WHO Representative and Head of Mission in Pakistan, in his welcome remarks, acknowledged the remarkable support by the government and people of Japan stating “We are extremely grateful for the invaluable support from the Government and people of Japan. Their generous contribution has been instrumental in restoring access to essential healthcare for vulnerable communities affected by the floods. This collaborative effort exemplifies the importance of international partnerships in building resilient healthcare systems.”

His Excellency Ambassador Mr. Wada Mitsuhiro appreciated WHO Pakistan’s work and support to the government of Pakistan, noting that “The government of Japan is committed to “Leave No One’s Health Behind” towards achieving the Universal health Coverage. Global Health is central to Japan’s Development Cooperation, and we consider it to be the fundamental pillar of sustainable development.”

WHO Pakistan remains committed to working alongside the Pakistani government and other stakeholders to further strengthen the country's healthcare infrastructure.

On the occasion of the visit to UET Lahore on 17th May 2024, the Ambassador attended the oath taking ceremony of the Monbukagakusho Alumni Association of Pakistan (MAAP) Lahore chapter where he administered their oath. Dr. Nasar Hayat Vice Chancelor of UET who also studied in Japan, also attended the event.

MAAP is an organization of the scholars, scientists, doctors and engineers who have been awarded scholarships by Japanese Government for higher studies in Japan. It was founded in 1996 in Islamabad. The objective of this organization is not only to develop communication among the Monbukagakusho scholars in Pakistan, but also to facilitate mutual understanding between our two countries. “

On 17th May 2024, the Ambassador of Japan H.E. WADA Mitsuhiro presented books on Japan to Dr. Jonathan Addleton, Rector of Forman Christian College and University (FCCU) Lahore and inaugurated a special corner of the books on Japan. The books were donated to the Ewing Memorial Library of FCCU under the “the Read Japan project of Nippon Foundation” in which institutes overseas are chosen to receive books each year. Those books will help the students to gain access to the information necessary to research and learn about Japan. Dr. Ghazala Irfan, the president of Pakistan Japan Cultural Association Lahore and Mr. Aamir Shirazi, Honorary Consul General of Lahore, also attended this ceremony.

Japanese Singer’s Performance held at the Embassy of Japan.

Islamabad: 14th May 2024

A special event featuring a performance by young Japanese musician Kenta Shoji was held at the residence of H.E. Mr. WADA Mitsuhiro, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan on Tuesday, attended by a number of guests and music lovers.

As the event started, Mr. KENTA first mesmerised the audience with his mastery over playing the piano which was followed by captivating songs that he sung in Japanese, English and Urdu language . The singer from Kyoto, Japan, took the audience by surprise when he sang popular Pakistani hits by Vital Sign “Dil Dil Pakistan” and “Aitebar”and received a great applause from each one the attendees.

Mr. Kenta started playing the piano at the age of 20. He has produced a wide range of vocal/piano songs covering his favourite genres of music such as Soul, R&B, Rock, Pop and Jazz.
In 2022, he launched his album “Skip”. The following year he started travelling around the world performing his music on the streets and at various live music events.

𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗟𝗘𝗙𝗧 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐄𝐗𝐓 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩! Hear from one of our MEXT Alumni about their amazing experience in Japan. Get inspired and apply away! 📑🖊️

𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒅 𝑴𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 - 𝑴𝒚 𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑱𝒂𝒑𝒂𝒏 𝒂𝒔 𝒂 𝑴𝑬𝑿𝑻 𝑺𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒂𝒓

𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗻, 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗔 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝗱𝘆𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗮𝗸𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝗗𝗿. 𝗦𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗮 𝗔𝗹𝗶

Embarking on a journey to study in Japan under the prestigious MEXT scholarship program was a dream come true for me. Inspired by the resilience and ethics of Japanese professionals, I was determined to conduct research on Japanese workplaces as a part of my PhD degree specializing in HRM and Organizational Behavior. The scholarship application process was both rewarding and transformative, propelling me into a realm of professional growth even before setting foot in Japan.

Upon arrival, I was greeted with unparalleled support that eased my transition into Japanese culture and academia. With language barriers already being addressed through comprehensive language courses and cultural immersion activities as a part of the MEXT scholarship, I could fully focus on my studies and research. Making friends with locals, indulging in delicious healthy cuisines, and exploring Japan's rich heritage were just a few highlights of my immersive experience.

During my research journey, guided by my Japanese Supervisor’s motto "Festina Lente," which translates to "make haste slowly," I uncovered fascinating insights into the quality of work life among different generations in Japanese workplaces. Notably, the expectations and perceptions of younger employees, such as millennials or Satori sedai, shed light on evolving workplace dynamics. Armed with these insights, I returned to Pakistan, where doors to new career opportunities swung open.

The blend of tradition and modernity inherent in Japanese education uniquely positioned me in the Pakistani job market. Offers from leading universities and industries poured in, reflecting the recognition and value accorded to a degree from Japan. Drawing on my experiences and research findings, I have embarked on a path of professional growth and development, seamlessly integrating Japanese wisdom into my endeavors in Pakistan. I routinely incorporate various Japanese business practices such as Nemawashi (building consensus) and Genba (being present on the actual locale), Omotenashi (hospitality & customer service) to name a few, into my lectures.

My journey from Japan to Pakistan exemplifies the transformative power of international education and cross-cultural experiences. As I continue to navigate the professional landscape, I carry with me the invaluable lessons learned in the Land of the Rising Sun, enriching my career and contributing to the advancement of my field in Pakistan.

𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐄𝐗𝐓 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩! Hear from one of our current scholars about their amazing experience in Japan. Get inspired and apply today!

𝑴𝑬𝑿𝑻 𝑫𝒊𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 - 𝑴𝒚 𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝑱𝒂𝒑𝒂𝒏
Assalam-o-alaikum, Hi everyone, こんにちは皆さん

I am more than happy to share my experience in Japan with you all.
My name is Rimsha Shakeel and I was lucky enough to come to Japan in April 2023 through the MEXT scholarship Embassy Track in order to pursue my PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences at Kobe University. The whole process was smooth and guidance was given professionally to the aspiring candidates. The selection process is quite detailed and rigorous. Hence, I encourage all the applicants to follow the procedure properly and prepare documents accordingly.

When I arrived in Japan, even though it was my first international travel everything was quite manageable. The Japanese staff at the airport were welcoming, which kind of eased the anxiety I had about landing in a new country with a language I didn’t know. I used Google Maps to navigate and find the university campus on my first day which was not so helpful because of complicated train systems. I ended up getting lost so many times. However, when I asked locals for directions in my broken Japanese Language, not only did they es**rt me to the right platform, but they also appreciated my Japanese language ability. I was also one of the few lucky students who got candies as a gift from locals on my first day. So, I hope you can imagine how super friendly, appreciative, and helpful everyone is here. This will help you overcome the anxious thoughts you will normally have when you travel to a new country.

My university, helped me a lot and was kind enough to reply to me in detail and in a kind manner whenever I had an issue no matter how minor. Most of the campuses have English-speaking staff but in case if there is a campus where Japanese is the main mode of communication, you will not feel left out as they try their best to explain the students all of the procedures and take responsibility for the students professionally, that was the case in my Health Sciences Campus of Kobe University. If you come to Japan as a student, be ready there is going to be a lot of paperwork, in the ward office, post office, bank, etc. All these forms in Japanese make the task daunting. However, up until now, I did not have any issues with any procedure because of support from the university and the positive attitude of locals towards us.

Regarding homesickness, it happens sometimes, especially in a quiet country like Japan. However, many support programs on Campus and Off Campus can support your stay in Japan. Also, HALAL food is a big issue at the beginning when you arrive here but slowly you start to find the appropriate food for you. The best thing about Japan, this country is tolerant towards the needs of people from different backgrounds and takes care of that. For example, I participated in an evacuation drill and a nutritionist came to me to ask about the food that I could not eat. This was something I was impressed with. You just need to tell them the ingredients you cannot eat and they try their best to find out the food appropriate for you. This happened to me every time I asked about the ingredients in my daily life in Japan as well for example in movie theaters, restaurants, convenience stores, etc. I was never discouraged by any locals for asking such types of questions.

Regarding future career plans, I believe that to make the most out of your experience in Japan. One should learn the language. Hence right now I am focusing on learning the Japanese Language and completing my degree successfully.
I wish you all good luck!

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𝐌𝐫. 𝐊𝐚𝐳𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐚 𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐀𝐍𝐄, 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐫, 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧, 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐰𝐨-𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭.

𝗛𝗮𝗶𝗸𝘂 𝗛𝘂𝗲𝘀
This event, held on April 24th, was a collaboration between the Pakistan-Japan Cultural Association (PJCA) Lahore and the University of Central Punjab.

The book's editor, Ms. Sarosh Latif, was present along with Dr. Ghazala Irfan (President, PJCA Lahore) and Dr. Fahmida Sultana (Dean, Faculty of Languages and Literature, UCP).

Our Counsellor, Mr. Kazumasa Takane, was honored to attend as the Chief Guest.

Mr. Takane commended Ms. Latif's dedication to this project, expressing his hope that the anthology will introduce Haiku to a wider audience in Punjab. He also highlighted the book's potential to bridge cultural understanding between Japan and Pakistan through literature.

He extended his appreciation to Dr. Ghazala Irfan for her tireless efforts in strengthening cultural ties between the two nations, and to Dr. Fehmida Sultana for her gracious support in hosting the event.

𝗣𝗮𝗸 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁
Counsellor Takane also attended the Pak-Japan Cultural Fest organized by the Pakistan Japan Socio-Economic Association (PJSA) at the Children's Library Complex.

He was impressed by the vibrant performances and enthusiastic participation, and commended PJSA's dedication to promoting Japanese language and culture. Their initiatives like establishing Help Desks and Urdu-to-Japanese learning resources are truly innovative! He thanked Ms. Sitara Arif, President of PJSA, and Mr. Ahmad Khawar Shahzad, Managing Director of the Children's Library Complex, for their dedication in making this event a success.

The event concluded with the inauguration of an "Origami Corner," where students learned this fun and creative art form.

We're grateful for the warm hospitality in Lahore and the opportunity to celebrate cultural exchange with our Pakistani friends!

The Embassy held a GGP briefing session on Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Project (GGP) on 25th April at the Embassy of Japan. The session was attended by 54 participants from 30 organizations.

While speaking on the occasion, Mr. Kawamura, Counsellor, Head of the Economic and Development section welcomed the participants and said, “This year marks 70th anniversary of the start of Japan’s ODA to Pakistan in1954. Over the years, Japan has supported Pakistan’s development”. He also emphasized that a state-centered approach was not enough and there is a need to focus on the individual person, protecting them from threats to their survival and help them achieve their individual independence and full potential. And this cannot be done without cooperation of the people who are well aware of the situation at the grassroots level, just like the GGP participants.

Through a detailed orientation by Advisor to GGP, Mr. Shoaib Safeer, the participants learnt about GGP criteria and submission procedure. This was followed by presentations from Friends Welfare Association and Saibaan Development Organization who shared their GGP experiences. At the end, there was an informative and lively Q&A session. Overall, it was a constructive and meaningful meeting with different organizations from diverse backgrounds.

The GGP team is thankful to all the participants and looking forward to receiving GGP application.

For more information about “GGP,” click the link below:
https://www.pk.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/GGP_Info.html