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Myanmar

14Jun2025

Understanding Japanese Society Seminar: Cross‑Cultural Adaptation and Communication Style of Japanese People was Held in Hybrid

On June 14, the Okayama University Japan Educational Information Center (OJEIC) Myanmar office and the Japan Foundation Yangon held the hybrid event, “Understanding Japanese Society Seminar: Cross‑Cultural Adaptation and Communication Style of Japanese People”. As more young people from Myanmar seek opportunities to study and work in Japan, this seminar aimed to facilitate smoother cultural adaption in Japan by providing foundational insights into cross‑cultural adjustment and Japanese communication styles. Mr. Takeshi Asai (a lecturer at Meiji University, counselor at the Japan Foundation Japanese‑Language Institute in Urawa, and certified clinical psychologist) delivered a clear explanation of the mental health and stress challenges people often experience when adjusting to cross‑cultural environments. He shared practical coping strategies and explained how communication typically works in Japanese culture. Mr. Lwin Moe Aung, a second‑year student in the Discovery Program for Global Learners at Okayama University, shared his personal journey in Japan, highlighting how he managed culture shock. Dr. Thu Thu Nwe Aye, Associate Coordinator at OJEIC Yangon, provided information on studying in Japan, further deepening participants’ understanding of the process. During the seminar, participants had an opportunity to discuss life in a cross‑cultural environment, and Mr. Asai provided experts comments and advise. This seminar marked a new initiative to promote studying in Japan by focusing on cross‑cultural adaptation. Moving forward, we will continue to be proactive in organizing a variety of events aimed at supporting students from Myanmar and Southeast Asia in having fulfilling study abroad experiences in Japan.

Myanmar

26Jun2024

Study in Japan Fair 2024 for Myanmar

We will hold the “Study in Japan Fair 2024 for Myanmar” targeting Myanmar students who wish to study in Japan, their parents, Myanmar educational institutions and schools, and academic advisors. We hope that you will learn more about study in Japan and scholarship information, and Japanese top global universities introduction, and to realize your dream of studying in Japan. Event Period: Thursday, 29th August ～ Friday, 30th August 2024 Venue: Online (Zoom) Participation Fee: FREE of charge Program: ★ Special Website: In addition to the introduction of 18 participating universities and basic information on studying in Japan, the website also includes information on scholarships, how to work after studying in Japan, experience sharing from senpai(seniors) who have studied in Japan, and many other contents! ★ General Information Seminar: 29th Aug, 10:00AM-12:00PM (Myanmar time) You can join the live seminar presented by participating universities, MAJA (Myanmar Association of Japan Alumni), MJC (Myanmar-Japan Center for Human Resources Development), MJIBA (Myanmar-Japan International Business Association), MABA (Myanmar-Japan Alliance Business Association), and OJEIC (Okayama University Japan Educational Information Center). This will be very informative and useful for you! ★ Group Consultations: 30th Aug, 10:00-5:00PM (Myanmar time) This is a great opportunity to consult directly with 18 participating universities, the Embassy of Japan in Myanmar, MAJA, MJC, and OJEIC. You can join any sessions you are interested in! ▼For more information from here! (Open on 29th July) https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/user/myanmar/prepare2024.html ▼Registration from here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1v2PtCe6VcpLK0cSt2sZpmvB8DlTwdwSP1-cOrin3by8/edit

Myanmar

07Sep2023

Study in Japan Fair 2023 for Myanmar was held online

As a part of Study in Japan Global Network Project in ASEAN, Okayama University hosted the “Study in Japan Fair 2023 for Myanmar”, an online fair for Myanmar people who wish to study in Japan and their supervisors in Myanmar, from 25th to 26th August 2023. The purpose of the fair was to promote Study in Japan from Myanmar and to support the whole process from an entrance to university to employment by providing the relevant information on Study in Japan, university admission, scholarships, job hunting and employment in Japan. The fair was organized by the Embassy of Japan in Myanmar, Myanmar Association of Japan Alumni (MAJA), and Okayama University, with the cooperation of Myanmar-Japan Platform for Human Resource Development (MJPF). The fair provided the following as the main contents: 1) special website, 2) online general information seminar, 3) online group consultations. Throughout the fair, we could provide information on studying and working in Japan to 2,024 participants of this fair. On the special website, Japan Student Services Organization, IUCHI Foundation, Myanmar-Japan Collaboration Project for Fostering Medical Human Resources in addition to MAJA as an organizer and MJPF as a cooperator, contributed to providing promotional materials and videos to study and work in Japan. Besides, information on the 18 participating universities from Japan was also made available and accessible on the website. The online general information seminar was attended by 488 Myanmar people. At the beginning of the seminar, H. E. MARUYAMA Ichiro, Ambassador of the Embassy of Japan in Myanmar, Dr. Myo Khin, President of MAJA, and Prof. SUZUKI Takayoshi, Vice President for International Affairs of Okayama University gave opening remarks. Afterwards, 12universities, including Okayama University, introduced respective universities, and MAJA and Okayama University Japan Educational Information Center (OJEIC) provided basic information on studying in Japan and scholarships. In the group consultations, 18 universities including Okayama University, and the Embassy of Japan in Myanmar, MAJA hold sessions. A total of 1,120 Myanmar participants received explanations of each institution and had the opportunity to directly ask questions to professors and current international students from Myanmar. At the Okayama University’s session, 2 current students and 3 prospective students enrolling in October gave presentations on their study in Japan experiences, followed by a lively Q&A session. Okayama University continues to provide relevant information on Study in Japan for Myanmar people who wish to study in Japan through our fairs, seminars and other activities. ●Outline of the Fair 1.Fair Title: Study in Japan Weeks 2022 in Myanmar 2.Date: From 25th to 26th August 2023 3.Website: https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/user/myanmar/prepare2023.html 4.Hosts: Okayama University, Embassy of Japan in Myanmar, Myanmar Association of Japan Alumni (MAJA) 5.Cooperator: Myanmar-Japan Platform for Human Resource Development ●What is “Study in Japan Global Network Project in ASEAN”? Okayama University was appointed to implement the “Study in Japan Global Network Project in ASEAN” which is funded by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) - Japan in 2019. Our aim is to increase the number of international students from ASEAN 1.5 times in 5 years. In the previous phase, Okayama University was commissioned by MEXT - Japan to implement the “Coordinator for Study in Japan (Myanmar)” in 2014, aiming to double the number of students from Myanmar over a 5-year period. As a result, we were able to triple the number of students in 4 years, achieving our goal one year ahead. In 2018, the name of the project was changed to “Study in Japan Global Network Project in ASEAN” and the target region was expanded to 10 ASEAN countries. Currently, we have oversea offices in Yangon, Mandalay, Bangkok, Phnom Penh, and Vientiane. From these 5 bases, we will work to recruit excellent international students from ASEAN for study in Japan.

Myanmar

15Sep2022

Study in Japan Weeks 2022 in Myanmar was held online

As a part of Study in Japan Global Network Project in ASEAN, Okayama University hosted the “Study in Japan Weeks 2022 in Myanmar”, an online fair for Myanmar people who wish to study in Japan and their supervisors in Myanmar, from 8th August to 9th September 2022. It has been about 2 years since the last fair for Myanmar was held on such a large scale. The fair was organized by the Embassy of Japan in Myanmar, Myanmar Association of Japan Alumni (MAJA), and Okayama University, with the cooperation of Myanmar-Japan Platform for Human Resource Development (MJPF). The purpose of the fair was to promote Study in Japan from Myanmar and to support the whole process from an entrance to university to employment by providing the relevant information on Study in Japan, university admission, scholarships, job hunting and employment in Japan. The fair provided the following as the main contents: 1) Study in Japan information on the special website, 2) online general information seminars on Study in Japan and universities by organizers and participating universities, 3) online group consultations by participating universities. Throughout the fair, we could provide information on studying and working in Japan to 2,108 participants of this fair. On the special website, IUCHI Foundation, in addition to MAJA as an organizer and MJPF as a cooperator, contributed to providing promotional materials and videos to study and work in Japan. Besides, information on the 15 participating universities from Japan was also made available and accessible on the website. At the beginning of the online general information seminar, H. E. MARUYAMA Ichiro, Ambassador of the Embassy of Japan in Myanmar, Dr. Myo Khin, President of MAJA, and Prof. SUZUKI Takayoshi, Vice President for International Affairs of Okayama University gave opening remarks and expressed their pleasure to be able to hold the fair after an interval of 2 years. Then, 11 universities, including Okayama University, introduced respective universities, and MAJA and Okayama University Japan Educational Information Center (OJEIC) provided basic information on studying in Japan and scholarships. In total, 1,037 Myanmar people participated in the seminar. In the group consultations, 14 universities including Okayama University, and the Embassy of Japan in Myanmar, MAJA hold sessions. A total of 1,474 Myanmar participants received explanations of each institution and had the opportunity to directly ask questions to professors and current international students from Myanmar. At the Okayama University’s session, Associate Professor INAMORI Takao from Institute of Global Human Resource Development introduced the university, and 3 Myanmar students currently studying at Okayama University gave presentations on their study in Japan experiences in Okayama, followed by a lively Q&A session. We, Study in Japan Global Network Project in ASEAN, continue to provide relevant information on Study in Japan for Myanmar people who wish to study in Japan through our fairs, seminars and other activities. ●Outline of the Fair 1.Fair Title: Study in Japan Weeks 2022 in Myanmar 2.Date: Monday 8th August to Friday 9th September 2022 3.Website: http://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/user/myanmar/prepare2022.html 4.Hosts: Okayama University, Embassy of Japan in Myanmar, Myanmar Association of Japan Alumni (MAJA) 5.Cooperator: Myanmar-Japan Platform for Human Resource Development ●History of Study in Japan Fair in Myanmar and ASEAN The predecessor of Study in Japan Fair was “the Study in Japan Seminar” which was held 11 times from 2003 to 2013 by Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) in Myanmar. In 2014, the event was expanded and held as “Study in Japan Fair” for the first time to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Myanmar and Japan. In the same year, Okayama University was appointed by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) - Japan to implement the “Coordinator for Study in Japan (Myanmar)”. The fair was co-organized in 2015 then it has been held as host since 2016. The name of the project was changed to “Study in Japan Global Network Project in ASEAN” in 2018. In 2020-2021, Okayama University hosted the fair for Cambodia and Laos for the first time, and 2 fairs for Myanmar. In addition, we have been holding the fairs online since last year. ●What is Study in Japan Global Network Project in ASEAN Okayama University was appointed to implement the “Study in Japan Global Network Project in ASEAN” which is funded by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) - Japan in 2019. Our aim is to increase the number of international students from ASEAN 1.5 times in 5 years. In the previous phase, Okayama University was commissioned by MEXT - Japan to implement the “Coordinator for Study in Japan (Myanmar)” in 2014, aiming to double the number of students from Myanmar over a 5-year period. As a result, we were able to triple the number of students in 4 years, achieving our goal one year ahead. In 2018, the name of the project was changed to “Study in Japan Global Network Project in ASEAN” and the target region was expanded to 10 ASEAN countries. Currently, we have oversea offices in Yangon, Mandalay, Bangkok, Phnom Penh, and Vientiane. From these 5 bases, we will work to recruit excellent international students from ASEAN for study in Japan.

Myanmar

19Nov2020

Myanmar Association of Japan Alumni Donates Masks

On November 17, the Myanmar Association of Japan Alumni (MAJA) donated masks to Okayama University. MAJA was founded in 2001 by Myanmar graduates who studied in Japanese higher education. As the spread of COVID-19 in Myanmar as well as in Japan, Myo Khin, the President of the MAJA, and the Chairperson of Okayama University’s International Alumni Association, expressed his concern for the growing number of infections in Japan, and the hope to overcome difficulties together. On the day of the donation, Study in Japan Coordinator TORIGOE Asami, who returned from Myanmar, handed the masks to President MAKINO Hirofumi with Vice President for International Affairs KIMURA Kunio in attendance. Upon receiving the masks, President Makino said, “Thank you very much for your kindness. We will use the donated masks dutifully in our attempt to prevent the spread of the virus.” The masks were distributed to Myanmar students currently studying at Okayama University. They conveyed their gratitude and expressed their renewed determination to apply themselves to their studies.

Myanmar

30Sep2020

Online Study in Japan Weeks 2020 was held.

We held “Online Study in Japan Weeks 2020 (Myanmar)” for Myanmar students who are interested in Studying in Japan, over a two-week period, from August 22 to September 5. 11 Universities from the Consortium of Six National Universities in Japan, and Myanmar-Japan Platform for Human Resource Development, participated in the online event. Each university introduced their own information on Facebook and the event website. Additionally, MAJA (Myanmar Association of Japan Alumni), introduced the information on entrance exams and scholarships. Students had the opportunity to contact each university directly and ask their questions or concerns by participating in group discussions took place over Zoom and other trans-communication platforms. Approximately 836 students from Myanmar participated from September 1 to September 5. Participants gave positive feedback, stating, “I want to participate in an event like this again,” and “I was able to learn valuable information about studying abroad.” Throughout the event, it became clear that students are thinking positively about future study abroad options, despite the current situation under the coronavirus pandemic. As such, our university plans to continue holding study in Japan fairs, seminars, and events for students from ASEAN countries. The Study in Japan Fair organized by Okayama University, which usually takes place in August has been postponed to January 31, 2021. Participating institutions (11 universities) Chiba University, Chuo University, Josai University, Kanazawa University,　Kyoto University, Kyushu University, Kumamoto University, Nagasaki University, Niigata University, Osaka University, Okayama University

Myanmar

22Feb2020

Japan Alumni Reunion 2020 & Farewell for the Japanese Government Scholarship Students

On February 22, Japan Alumni Reunion 2020 & Farewell for the Japanese Government Scholarship Students was co-organized by Okayama University, Embassy of Japan in Myanmar and Myanmar Association of Japan Alumni (MAJA) with approximately 120 people participated in Yangon, Myanmar. The main purpose of this event was to establish a network between participants and alumni who have studied in Japan as well as to encourage new government scholarship students going to Japan in April. H.E. Mr. Ichiro Maruyama, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Myanmar, delivered his address on his hope and encouragement towards both alumni and new students to play an active role bridging Myanmar and Japan. Dr. Kyaw Naing, Deputy Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Education in Myanmar, Dr. Myo Khin, President of MAJA and Chairperson of Okayama University International Alumni Association, Professor Tomoko Tanaka, Vice Director of Institute of Global Human Recourse Development, Okayama University, made speeches followed by an introduction of Dr. Tin Htut Aung’s research on archaeology that have been done during his doctoral course at the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Okayama University. Then, a representative of the new students expressed her aspiration for her study in Japan from April and gratitude for this opportunity. Information exchange session became a great occasion to establish and strengthen a network among participants and also to further implement Study in Japan activity in Myanmar.

Myanmar

16Feb2020

Japan Alumni Meeting by Study in Japan Global Network Project in Myanmar

On 16 February 2020, Okayama University held the “Japan Alumni Meeting by Study in Japan Global Network Project in Myanmar” in Yangon, Myanmar in collaboration with the Myanmar Association of Japan Alumni (MAJA) and the Consortium of Six National Universities in Japan (SixERS). The purposes of the meeting were to increase the number of international students studying in Japan and to expand and strengthen the network, as a part of the Study in Japan Global Network Project (ASEAN). The meeting was started with greetings from KIMURA Kunio, Vice President for International Affairs of Okayama University, MAJA President Myo Khin, and OTANI Yoshio, Vice President (International Affairs) of Kanazawa University. Following this, TORIGOE Asami, Study in Japan Coordinator, introduced Okayama University Japan Education Information Center (OJEIC), and former international students gave a lecture on their activities after returning from Japan. About 30 participants including former students shared valuable times together that would lead to stronger cooperation in the future. On February 17th, the members of SixERS visited OJEIC office and discussed future activities at a conference of the SixERS and a meeting of the Study in Japan Global Network Project (ASEAN).

Myanmar

01Feb2020

Study in Japan Seminar in Mandalay 2020 held in Myanmar

We held a "Study in Japan Seminar in Mandalay 2020" aiming at students interested in studying in Japan on February 1st, in Mandalay, the second largest city in Myanmar, co-sponsored by the Embassy of Japan in Myanmar and the Myanmar Association of Japan Alumni (MAJA). It was held as part of the “Study in Japan Global Network Project (ASEAN),” with which Okayama University was entrusted by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. This is the second time this year that the university co-sponsored it. Beginning with the opening remarks by Dr. Kyaw Naing, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Minister of Education of Myanmar, Ms. TORIGOE Asami, Study in Japan Coordinator, gave a lecture on study abroad in general, Associate Professor MURAKAMI Hiroto of Nagasaki University introduced the university and research, MAJA General Secretary Daw Mo Mo San gave a presentation on the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) and those who have studied in Japan shared their experiences in Japan. At the booth for individual consultation by participating organizations, Professor NISHIHARA Yasushi of the Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Professor MURATA Yoshiyuki of the Graduate School of Environmental and Life Sciences also helped answering some questions from participants. Moreover, Japanese partners of the Japan Foundation assisted how to make origami at their booth. Total of 238 students visited to this seminar.

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