KIZUNA – YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAMME
1st BATCH DELEGATION FROM MALAYSIA,
16-26 SEPTEMBER 2012
KIZUNA PROGRAMME COURSES IDENTITY 1ST COHORT TO JAPAN
SEKOLAH MENENGAH AGAMA PERSEKUTUAN KAJANG
14-16 SEPTEMBER 2012
On Friday, 14 September 2012 at 14.30 hrs we had registration session at dining hall. Then, 16.30hrs -17.30 hrs we had our first session which is briefing and housekeeping by Mr. Fazilah binti Mat. By 18.30 hrs, we had dinner at dining hall. Second session Ice Breaking by facilitator, Mrs. Norhanita binti Othman and Mr.Najmuddin bin Mohd Yusoff. So interesting and enjoyable. We did some activities like how to survive in Japan, Making a mummia and Energizer.
Continue by Mr.Izzudin bin Ibrahim, he gave a talk entitled Terms and Conditions Abroad. The next day, 0800hrs – 1000 hrs session with facilitator. Given by Pn.Mariana and Mr. Ali Osman. Then, Mr.Isogaya from Japan Foundation gave a talk about Japan such as interesting places to visits, Events/Festivals, Architectures, Cusine, Cost and Traditional Cultures. Also facts about Japan. Mr.Izzudin continued his talk which is Domestic Travel Management. We noticed many things in that session. At 1400hrs until 22.30 hrs we had a Senitary and Cultural Appreciation Of Malaysia session. In this session, we need to create any performance to present at Japan later. Conducted by Mrs Aspalela Awi and Mrs Nora Mohd Ali. They were very sporting and happening. All students involved. Some of us danced and the others took part in choir. They danced Malay Dance- ‘ Joget Toleh-Menoleh’ while we sang three types of songs :- Mirae (Kiroro), Warisan (Sudirman) and Ue O Muite Arukou (Kyu Sakamoto). Everyone feel excited at that time.
The last day came. In the morning until noon, we had Japanese Proficiency Examination Form 4. Most of us nervous at the moment. For us, paper two quite tough. After that, we were given time to pack our things, luggage and others. The last slot was formulation courses and closing ceremony held at classroom. After that, we went to Concord Inn KLIA Hotel to attend Pre-Flight Orientation organized by NJ Tours Agency. They check our body temperature. Alhamdulillah, everyone fine. 20.00hrs we went to KLIA , check in luggage, Immigration and Customs Inspection. We departed to Japan at 22.50 hrs by JAL 724.
MR.ISOGAYA from Japan Foundation giving a talk
Place Visited : Tokyo, Ibaraki and Miyazaki
On 17th September 2012, we arrived Narita Airport, Tokyo at 06.45 hrs. After the baggage claim and Immigration & Customs Inspection, we gathered at the Arrival Hall. Our Coordinators had waited for us already. We were divided into two groups which is Group A(Yellow) and Group B(Green). We had four coordinator, two Group A and two Group B . For Group A : Kaji Junko and Narasaka Junko while Group B : Arai Mika and Nakadomari Akiko. They were good in Malay, English and Japanese languages. This was my first time visiting Japan. At 08.03hrs we proceed to Shinjuku Washington Hotel, Tokyo. It took around 1 hour 30 minutes. We went there by bus. I’ve found one new thing, there were extra seat in the bus in every rows of the seat. We arrived hotel at 09.30 hrs and have a good rest until 14.20hrs. My room mate was Siti Noraien binti Abd Rohim. We had ‘obento’ together in our room.
Then, we went to Room B1B, TKP Shinjuku Bussiness Centre for orientation session. The place located just a stone throw away from our hotels. When we reached there, we were given two books as a guide. Then, Mr.Kujimato Yuniku from Students Exchange Programme also JICE representative handled the orientation. Almost 2 hours, he explained about this programme also regarding our schedule during our stay at Japan. He hoped we can archive this four main points : try to help the victims and share with them, try to take part in all activities, try to understand them and have nice memories with Japanese people. Furthermore, he said we all are Malaysian Leaders in the future and struggle to gain success. Mr.Uchiyama, coordinator while we in Tokyo and Ibaraki gave the prons and cons at the disaster and hotels area. We had to keep clean, good health care and get permission before taking photo. This show that we respect them. We had dinner at Indonesian Restaurant, Jembatan Merak Restaurant. The meal quite delicious. At night, we were given opportunity to go for shopping. We went to Akihabara by train. The town so busy. We shopped at Akky(Duty Free Shop). 23.00hrs, we arrived hotels and light off.
An extra seat in the bus
` On the next day, we went to the TKP Shinjuku Bussiness Centre to hear a talk entitled ‘Japan Earthquake and Recovery Framework’ by Mr.Tatsuya Nogami, Research Center Crisis Management and Contigency, Meiji University. The aim were to understand the disaster situation and to understand the directions. The earthquake summary was the largest magnitude, 9.5 at Chile. Disaster area involved are Miyagi, Fukushima and Ibaraki. ‘Shindou’ was used to measure the vibration level. Shindou 7, the largest in Miyagi. Normally, the earthquake occur within 3 minutes. He said the total destruction was 16.9 Trillion Yen =RM68000. So, nowadays shock-resistant standard had been enforced. After that, we went to Kasama City by bus. It took 3 hours. We stop at the R&R and saw bins arranged based on their properties. At 15.15hrs, we arrived Kasama Ceramic Training Centre. We attended a talk entitled ‘Effects and Recovery of Earthquakes’ by Mr.Hayashi. They loss 300 million Yen, the machine damaged and pottery for sale also damaged. However, they didn’t selfish as they gave 10,000 pottery to Kasama residents. In Addition, Japanese people will not let anyone in trouble. They work together to help each other. Then, we went to Mito City and checked in at President Mito Hotel. We had dinner at Banquet Room Hotel and rest in the room.
Drinks & Trash Cotainer in the bus
Bins at R&R
Ceramics at Kasama Ceramic Training Centre
Mr.Hayashi explained to us about Kasama Pottery
Mrs.Kamiya shows how to
make a nice pottery
Sarah (right) and me trying to craft the design
On 19th September 2012, after breakfast we moved to Kasama City by bus. At Kasama-Yaki Kiln, we were given chances to do handmade pottery with our own. First of all, Mrs.Kamiya showed us the way to make the handmade pottery. She taught us how to make cup and plate. I chose a plate with heart-shaped, brown in colour. At 10.50 hrs -12.00hrs , we visited Ibaraki Ceramic Art Museum. All the ceramics displayed were attractive and exclusive. Then, we had lunch at Restaurant Taru. The food quite tasty.
Next, we moved to Oarai Culture Centre. We had a lecture ‘Tsunami Damaged & Risk Management of Oarai’ presented by Mr.Tobita. At the same time, Tsunami video film shown to us. The main purpose of this programme was to overcome the negative perspective about that tragedy. To overcome this, all the houses were given reciever to detect emergency cases. 03.15 – 5 pm , we went to the Ibaraki Prefectural Oarai Aquarium. The aquarium was the 7th largest aquarium in Japan. There were a lot of sharks and had a special fish named Mambo. According to Offficer incharged, there were 100 aquarium in Japan. The aquarium not affected as the basic strong. At that place, we had found one new thing, place to keep umbrella. Variaties of fish in the ocean looked so beautiful. After bought some souvenirs, we back to hotels.
Entrance to Oarai Aqua World
Place to keep the umbrellas
On Thursday,20th September we visited Mito City Hall. Mito is the centre of Ibaraki. When we reached there, Mr.Kuino explained us the effect of that disaster. Landslides occurred within 20 cm, the main building destroyed and had to move to another places. The earthquake occurred below 6 ritcher scale. The standard scale only 5. He told us, the total maintenaince costs were 100 million Yen.
The damaged area at Mito City Hall Building
At 10.10hrs -12.00hrs, we visited and did some volunteer activities at Kairakuen-Park. The park was built in 1842. All the trees around 70 years and above. There were small bamboo named ‘Okamezasa’ that can eliminate germs. There was also a big houses named ‘Kobente’. It for ladies to relax, read and compose poetry. It so big and beautiful. Then, we helped each other to cleaned up the dried leaves, rubbish around the park. It was a best work. After changed clothes and rest, we went for a talk and visited Ibaraki Prefectural Government Office. The office had 25th floor and 116 metre tall. 2500 staffs worked there and Rose flower as the Ibaraki symbol’s. We can look 360° views, Mount Fuji, Tokyo Sky Tree and Hitachi Tower from the buildings. Last place for today, we visited Mito Sakuranomaki High School for School Exchange Programme. The Principle, Mr.Nakamura gave a short speech and then we exchanged views with their students. We also had interaction session with the students. They were very happy shared stories with us. About 18.30hrs, we back to hotel and had our dinner like usual.
Entrance to Kairakuen Park
With Japanese member, ARISA ;)
On 21th September 2012, Friday we leave Mito City and went to Haneda Airport by bus. It took around two hours. We departed from Haneda Airport to Aso Kumamoto. We arrived there at 14.45hrs and went to Kijiya Hotel by bus. The air was so fresh and cool. We were given time to pack our things to bring to the homestay. At 17.15hrs , the homestay orientation started. We wre given host family information. Seven of us in one host family. My foster father and mother, KOUROGI Fukutoshi,62 years old and KOUROGI Kishie,57 years old. Both of them worked as farmer. Then, our host family arrived. We went to our homestay. After had dinner prepared by our mum, she put on us Kimono. For us, quite difficult to wear that but she said very easy. Then, we put on her my Baju Kurung. She was very happy at the moment. We also taught dad how to wear kain pelekat. He also excited to wear. A lot of pictures we took at that night.
On the next day, we went to Kurauka to attended Higanbana Festival. The place just 20 minutes from our house. Weather today so cold, 19°C. We were given chanced to cook by ourselves, Fish Baked. The fish truly fresh from river. What the best thing that we had done. Then, based on the festival we have to walk about 3 km along. So enjoyed walking with them. There were beautiful scenery, red spider lily and fresh air. Spider Lily was the symbol of this festival. Higanbana Festival will held two times a year to ‘menyambut perubahan musim’. The journey ended at 11.30hrs. Time to eat ! The villagers had cooked for us so many kinds of food such as somen(mee),sakana(fish),gohan(nasi). They also taught us how to make Chikaramochi(rice with red bean). We stayed there until 16.00hrs. We had dance and choir training. Then, we had dinner together while exchange stories with them. That night, we take bath in Ofuro. So calm to sleep.
Beautiful scenery in Kurauka
The last day stayed,23rd.September 2012 with host family. We waked up early and mum taught us how to make onigiri and me. We also prepared obento together. We went to Kamigumi Primary School. They had Sport Day today. Many events were held such as 100m race, relay, tarik tali and so on. What’s a fun there. At 15.00hrs, we checked in Kijya Hotel. The hotel management reserved Onsen for us. We were there for 45 minutes. This was the fisrt time in my life. It was indeed an unforgettable memory in my life. At the evening, The Farewell with host family were held. This time all of us need to performed our performance. Some of host family joined the dance and choir. They were so cheerful. By 19.15 hrs,the cultural dance ended and we have to leave them. What the sad memories since we in Japan. ‘air mata turun mencurah-curah’. However, we had to face this situation. That’s all for today.
I'm joined 'Pertandingan Tarik Tali' :)
It’s already Monday,24th September 2012. We went to Takachiho High School at Miyazaki. Based on the schedule, we will be there until 17.00hrs We arrived there at 09.30hrs . Then, Opening Ceremony were held. The Princple, Mr.Teruo ISOGAMI gave short speech, followed by from Malaysian Delegation, Mr.Mazlan Samsudin. Then, there were short brief about the school. The school was built in April 1948. There were 424 students. There were three courses : Bdg am, bdg pngurusan informasi & bdg pngedaran pngeluaran. Most active club is Kendo. The 1st Winner in Miyazaki State. After that, we were divided into two groups. 18 students participated in Calliagraphy Class and the rest in Kendo Class. I’m chose to learn kendo. It was so interesting sports but the costumes is hard to wear. Then, we had lunch with form 1 students. I’ve got a friend named Yura, beautiful and smart student. After that, we watched ‘Kagura’, the Japanese Traditional Dance. We also invited to perform. Liza Hanim representative to present her experience in Ibaraki. After that, there was a slot arranged by Crisis Management of Miyazaki. He provided a game about pencegahan bencana alam. After the closing ceremony by the Principle, we back to hotels. At night, we had two slot of workshop at Forest Peer. We need to discuss what we found in Japan after 8 days. Then, Mohd Fazrul Amin will combined and presented tomorrow evening.
Aaaaaaa......................'me'...........................!
Heros n Heroins Of Kizuna 1st Kohort
Today was Tuesday,25th September 2012. At 08.40 - 9 hrs, we checked out and sent our suitcase into the bus. Then, we went to Haneda Airport and departed to Tokyo. Before that, presentation session( reheasal) was held. Mohd Fazrul Amin represented for Group A and Group B by Aimanul Hakim. 12.09 hrs, we arrived at Haneda Airport. Our flight at 13.00hrs. So,by 12.45hrs we were ready for our departure. We arrived at Tokyo 14.45hrs. Then, we went to Shinjuku Washington Hotel by bus. In the evening, we had Workshop Presentation at Room B1B, TKP Shinjuku Washington Bussiness Centre. This ceremony was attended by The Embassy Of Malaysia, Ms.Noor Hidayu Hashim, Mr.Yoshiharu Kato from Ministry Of Foreign Affairs and JICE Representative, Mr.Erito Uchiyama. They gave all good comments for us and congrated for being in Japan.
The Embassy Of Malaysia..nice...
Tokyo's Night !!
The last day came. It was Wednesday, 26th September 2012. After sent the suitcase to the lobby, we had our breakfast at Annex Building. Then, 07.50 hrs, we moved to Narita International Airport by bus. Our flight to Kuala Lumpur was at 11.35 hrs with JAL723. We arrived KLIA at 18.10hrs. The farewell began again. We dismissed at KLIA with thousands of tears. However, everyone tried to be strong and calm down. I’ll never forget all my memories in Japan.
@Narita Airport
Kawaiine ;)
MY VIEWS TO THIS PROGRAMME
In my opinion, Kizuna Youth Exchange Programme is the best programme for students to learn more about Japan.The project invites young people from 41 different countries/regions in Asia-Oceania and North America, allowing them to participate in exchange programs, visit disaster-affected areas and engage in volunteer activities. It also involves sending young people from Japan to target countries/regions. Over 10,000 people are to become part of the exchange through this project.
By this programme, I can encourage people to communicate to other countries the fact that Japan is taking positive steps toward recovery and that there are many attractions in varios of Japan, we contribute to dispelling the untrue and misleading rumors about the state of Japan. Besides, I had parcipated in school exchange and volunteer activities and implementing various programms that work in collaboration with the educational, industrial and tourism resources of the disaster-affected areas. Last but not least, I can strengthen the bond with other participants from different school.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE SECOND COHORT
For those students that was chosen in future I hope take this opportunity to gain knowledge and experience. Beside that students must be well prepared especially knowing about languages, cultural and most important things is the mind set. Be strong during attending this programmes and give a good cooperation, helping hands to all programmers. I hopes this SECOND COHORT should be continued. This is because this type of programmes brings a lot of awareness that the student can take it as self motivation in future.
SPECIAL THANKS TO :-
· Government Of Malaysia
· Government Of Japan
· Ministry Of Education Malaysia
· Boarding and Cluster School Management Sector
· Embassy Of Malaysia
· Embassy Of Japan
· Mr. Izzudin Ibrahim
· Mr. Mazlan Samsuddin
· Mr. Mohd Nor Shamsul Bahari Amin
· Mrs. Nor Jihah Aziz
· Mrs. Sharifah Rodziah Syed Alwi
· Teachers
· Friends
#for more photo views, click here--------> http://www.facebook.com/nurfarah.hani.92/photos_albums Tq :)
#for more photo views, click here--------> http://www.facebook.com/nurfarah.hani.92/photos_albums Tq :)
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