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2023.12.12

The speech contest took place at UWI'S St. Augustine Campus on November 17th, 2023.

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2023.11.29

The Symposium took place on September 27th, 2023.

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2023.11.21

The program took place from July 31st to August 8th, 2023.

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2023.8.31

Students from Pacific Islands and Caribbean Islands took part in-person in Sophia University's "Summer Session" from June 29 to July 22, 2023.

EVENTS

2023.8.31

Officials in Waste Management from Trinidad and Tobago visited Japan from June 25th to July 2nd, 2023.

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2023.7.4

An APIC-sponsored Japanese speech contest was held in Jamaica on June 17th, 2023.

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2023.5.2

Principal of UWI Cave Hill Campus and Professor Robert Clive Landis visited Japan from April 12th to 18th, 2023.

EVENTS

2022.11.29

A group comprising a senior official, a researcher, and NGO representatives engaged in environmental protections in Barbados visited Japan during November 13 and 21, 2022, at invitation of APIC.

EVENTS

2022.10.31

APIC, in cooperation with the Foreign Press Center Japan (FPCJ) held its Pacific & Caribbean Journalist Program 2022 from October 16th to 25th.

EVENTS

2022.10.28

The Jamaican Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Mr. Pearnel Charles Jr. took part in APIC’s invitational program from October 11th to 17th, 2022.

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2022.10.18

On September 30th 2022, the Japanese Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago in conjunction with the University of the West Indies (UWI) St. Augustine Campus Centre for Language Learning held their fifth Japanese Language Speech Contest. APIC sponsored the event as the year prior.

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2022.8.4

APIC provided support for the name plaque and information board at the Nan Madol Visitor’s Center’s entrance with the cooperation of the Japanese Embassy in FSM as part of its assistance in heritage protection.

EVENTS

2022.6.14

On June 13th, 2022 APIC President Shigeie had a luncheon with Haitian Ambassador to Japan HE Mr. Helph Monod Honorat.

EVENTS

2022.5.25

APIC President Shigeie visited the Embassy of the Republic of Marshall Islands where he congratulated the newly appointed Ambassador to Japan, H.E. Mr. Alexander Carter Bing on his new position.

EVENTS

2022.1.7

With the resignation of former APIC President Sato, Federated States of Micronesia President Panuelo sent President Sato a letter of gratitude dated November 20th.

EVENTS

2021.12.21

Two programs tailored for the students at Shimane prefecture’s Oki Dozen High School: “APIC’s Endowment Talk Series”and “Regional International Cultural Exchange”, were held on the 7th and 8th of December 2021 at the Oki Learning Center in Ama Town (hereinafter Amacho), Shimane prefecture.

EVENTS

2021.11.9

On October 19th, 2021, a Japanese speech contest was held at the St. Augustine campus Language Learning Center of the University of the West Indies in Trinidad and Tobago, with the joint support of the local Japanese embassy and sponsored by APIC

EVENTS

2021.10.20

COVID-19 test collection kits were donated to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) through the Japan・CARICOM Friendship and Cooperation Fund to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the CARICOM member nations.

EVENTS

2021.10.20

Students matriculating in the University of West Indies St. Augustine Campus’s Centre for Language Learning Japanese program took part remotely in Sophia University’s ‘January Session’ from January 8th to 29th, 2021.

EVENTS

2020.11.27

The first talk of a number to follow in the "Dream Seminar" APIC Endowment Talk Series was held on November 17th, 2020

EVENTS

2020.11.18

The opening ceremony was held in Amacho for the year-long rotating "Pacific Light" photo exhibition

EVENTS

2020.8.28

A virtual Japanese speech contest was held at UWI St. Augustine Campus, Trinidad & Tobago on August 21st, 2020.

EVENTS

2020.2.13

Six students from the Pacific Island and Caribbean Island regions participated in Sophia University's January Session program.

EVENTS

2019.12.25

Jamaica Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Foreign Trade Deputy Director Davis visited Japan from Novemer 17th to 23rd.

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2019.11.21

On November 11th, 2019, APIC President Peter Sato held a Welcome Dinner for the 9th President of the Federated States of Micronesia, President Panuelo.

EVENTS

2019.11.28

Four students from COM came to Japan from November 6th to 21st under APIC's Student Invitation Program

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2019.11.18

On November 7th, 2019, His Excellency Kasio Mida, Sr., former Ambassador to Japan from the Federated States of Micronesia, has been bestowed The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star, by the Honorable Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan.

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2019.11.18

Journalists from the Pacific Island and Caribbean Regions came to Japan for a 12-day invitation program.

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2019.10.31

On October 21st, 2019, Republic of Fiji President Konrote and APIC President Sato held talks in Tokyo.

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2019.10.18

The town of Amacho, Shimane Prefecture, and APIC signed an MoU on October 15th regarding their joint activities.

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2019.10.18

APIC is considering expanding its support to the Independent Nation of Samoa, and conducted a research report in Amacho for a tentative invitation program for Samoans in Amacho.

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2019.10.11

Barbados Ministry of Creative Economy, Culture and Sports Minister King and Deputy Secretary Drayton visited Japan from September 29th to October 5th, 2019.

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2019.9.20

APIC has relocated to a brand-new office to accommodate an increase in staff and expansion of projects.

EVENTS

2019.9.20

Sophia University and Sophia Junior College held their 5th "Micronesia Exposure Tour" from August 24th to September 6th, 2019.

EVENTS

2019.9.20

Sophia University President Terumichi and APIC executives visited UWI campuses to talk about joint projects.

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2019.8.26

Father Richard McAuliff of Yapp Catholic High School visited Japan from August 4th to 10th, 2019.

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2019.8.23

Four young leaders of Chuuk State Micronesia's tourism industry came to Japan from July 28th to August 4th, 2019.

EVENTS

2019.8.1

The Finance Minister and Chief Executive Officer of Samoa visited Japan from July 21st to July 27th, 2019.

EVENTS

2019.8.1

Three high-ranking members from two CARICOM states visited Japan from July 7th to 13th, 2019, to undergo maritime border safety training and on-site observations.

EVENTS

2019.7.4

Personnel from Chuuk State, FSM visited Japan and attended a training in Kyushu from June 25th to 27th, 2019.

EVENTS

2019.4.26

Mr. Augustine Kohler of the National Historic Preservation Officer of the FSM visited Japan under the guide of Professor Kataoka of Sophia University.

EVENTS

2019.5.22

Three women from the Micronesia Region visited Japan for one week as part of APIC's Young Leaders Invitation Program

EVENTS

2019.3.25

An environmental seminar was held in Samoa in March, 2019

EVENTS

2019.2.28

APIC members and others visited FSM from February 9th to 17th as part of a tourism promotion mission

EVENTS

2019.2.4

The 4th Pacific & Caribbean Island Student Invitation took place for one month in January, 2019

EVENTS

2019.1.8

Sophia University Global Environmental Studies Research center held a symposium along with Sophia University, APIC, Javeriana University of Colombia, and the support of Sophia University Graduate School Global Environmental Studies

EVENTS

2018.11.22

Four students from COM-FSM came to Japan for a 2-week exchange program

EVENTS

2018.11.22

Mr. Floyd Takeuchi's photo exhibit 'Pacific Light' shown at Toyo University

EVENTS

2018.11.22

Photographer Mr. Floyd Takeuchi's photo exhibit took place in conjunction with the 30th Anniversary of Japan-FSM Diplomatic Relations celebration at the Hotel Okura

EVENTS

2018.12.6

These are profiles of this year’s Pacific-Caribbean Journalists Program, which were written by two students from Japanese universities who were also full participants in the program.

EVENTS

2018.10.18

The 4th 'Sawara Experience' took place on October 18th, 2018

EVENTS

2018.10.18

The 3rd 'Environmental Seminar' was held on September 27th, 2018, at UWI in Trinidad & Tobago

EVENTS

2018.10.18

APIC invited Mr. Curtis Graham and Director Marcellus Akapito of the State Conservation Board from September 22nd to 29th, 2018.

EVENTS

2018.10.18

The 4th "Micronesia Exposure Tour" took place from August 25th to September 5th, 2018

EVENTS

2018.9.6

PM Ralph Gonsalves of St. Vincent and Grenadines was invited to Japan through MoFA's Invitational Program

EVENTS

2018.9.11

APIC invited Chuuk state Senator Wisney Nakayama and Jayson Robert, Deputy Attorney General of Chuuk state to Japan from July 22nd to 29th, 2018

EVENTS

2018.8.6

On June 23rd 2018 the third Japan Experience Project “SAWARA Experience” took place

EVENTS

2018.5.11

Francis X. Hezel,SJ, famed Micronesian researcher was invited to Japan and gave a speech at Sophia University.

EVENTS

2018.4.5

On March 22nd, 2018, the third Environmental Seminar was held in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia

EVENTS

2018.3.26

On March 21st, 2018, during his visit to Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, APIC President Peter Sato presented Vice President of COM-FSM Frankie Harriss with a $20,000 commemorative check.

EVENTS

2018.4.5

From March 20th to 27th, APIC President Peter Sato visited the Federated States of Micronesia.

EVENTS

2018.4.5

Mr. Yogesh Karan, Permanent Secretary to the Office of the Prime Minister of Fiji was invited to Japan as part of APIC’s Pacific Leaders Invitation Program from the 18th to 23rd of March 2018.

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2018.2.28

Students return to Micronesia after coming to Japan for six months under the College of Micronesia-FSM (COM-FSM) and Reitaku University short-term study abroad program.

EVENTS

2018.2.13

On January 30th, 2018, APIC hosted its 10th International Co-operation Discussion Gathering at the Tokyo Club. The speaker was Mr. Masato Kitera, Japanese Ambassador to France.

EVENTS

2018.2.21

A short-term exchange program was held for approximately one month with students from the Pacific and Caribbean Islands

EVENTS

2018.1.11

On December 15th, 2017, six Xavier exchange students participated in Sophia University's "All Sophian Christmas"

EVENTS

2018.1.18

The photo exhibit 'Pacific Light' was displayed at JICA's Global Plaza for one month.

EVENTS

2018.1.18

Senator Urusemal from Micronesia was invited to Japan from November 27th to December 2nd, 2017 for an official visit.

EVENTS

2018.1.11

Samoan Minister of Information and Communication Technology Mr. Afamasaga Lepuia'l Rico Tupa'l was invited to Japan under APIC's Pacific Islands Leader Invitation Program.

EVENTS

2017.12.15

Four students from the College of Micronesia-FSM participated in a student exchange for three weeks from October 30th to November 17th.

EVENTS

2017.12.15

The third Pacific and Caribbean Journalist Invitation Program 2017 was held in October for ten days.

EVENTS

2017.10.31

Xavier High School exchange students took part in the Sawara Matsuri festival the town of Sawara, Chiba prefecture on October 14th, 2017.

EVENTS

2017.10.13

On October 6th, Xavier High School exchange students were invited by the Tokyo South Rotary Club to participate in the club’s Oktoberfest.

EVENTS

2017.11.1

Dr. Copeland, Principal of the University of the West Indies St. Augustine Campus and others were invited to Japan for a one-week program.

EVENTS

2017.10.20

Students from Sophia University participated in the“Micronesia Exposure Tour” from September 10th to 17th, 2017.

EVENTS

2017.10.18

An environmental seminar and associated workshops were held at the Cave Hill campus of the University of the West Indies, Barbados, on September 18th and 19th, 2017.

EVENTS

2017.9.20

For two days in the beginning of September, AnimeKon, an anime event, took place in Barbados. Associate professor Takahashi from the Japanese college Digital Hollywood University Graduate School gave a presentation at the event an also lectured at the University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus in Barbados.

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2017.9.6

Chancellor Kōso of Sophia School Corporation hosted a luncheon at Sophia University on August 25th. Among those in attendance were Sen. Urusemal, former president of FSM, Ambassador Fritz, and Mr. Kōso, among others.

EVENTS

2017.8.9

Vice-chairman Esmond B. Moses and Pohnpei governor Marcelo K. Peterson visited Japan for eight days starting August 6th under the "Pacific Islands Leaders Invitation Program".

EVENTS

2017.7.26

On July 20th, 2017, Sophia University and APIC held a joint environmental seminar based on the MoU (memorandum of understanding) signed between the two organizations.

EVENTS

2017.7.25

From July 9th to 14th the Jamaican Minister of Education, Youth and Information Mr. Ruel B. Reid and five other members were invited to Japan.

EVENTS

2017.6.26

"Pacific Islands and Caribbean Nations Student Invitation Program" was featured in The Marshall Islands Journal. The program commenced in 2015 with the cooperation of Sophia University, and has taken place two times to date.

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2017.6.21

On June 15th, 2017, APIC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Toyo University at a signing ceremony conducted by Mr. Yoshiyasu Sato, President of APIC and Mr. Makio Takemura, President of Toyo University.

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2017.6.15

APIC has invited Principal of Cave Hill Campus of The University of West Indies (UWI), Violet Eudine Barriteau. She will stay in Japan from June 10th to 18th, 2017.

EVENTS

2017.5.31

On May 29th, 2017, Sophia University revised part of its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Xavier High School and held a signing ceremony.

EVENTS

2017.5.23

On May 13th, a commemorative dinner was held at the Tokyo Club for photographer Floyd K. Takeuchi’s solo exhibition “Tropical Light”.

EVENTS

2017.5.16

On May 20th, 2017, the opening ceremony and reception for the Micronesia photo exhibition～ “Tropical Light”--photographs by Floyd K. Takeuchi～ were held.

EVENTS

2017.5.16

On May 12th, 2017, a lecture by Floyd K. Takeuchi was held at Sophia University. The lecture was a part of the Micronesia photo exhibition entitled “Tropical Light”.

EVENTS

2017.4.24

On April 21st, towards the end of the Caribbean Leadership Program, a reception party organized by APIC was held at the Tokyo Club.

EVENTS

2017.4.21

On April 7th, the president of APIC, Mr. Peter Sato signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding an inclusive education partnership with the president of Tsuda University, Ms. Yuko Takahashi.

EVENTS

2017.4.17

The “Caribbean Nations Young Leaders Invitation Program” was held for one week from April 15th, 2017. One leader from Barbados, Jamaica, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago, and the secretariat of Caricom visited Japan.

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2017.4.12

Towards the end of the training program, a reception party for the Pacific Young Leaders was held at the Tokyo Club on the evening of March 31st.

EVENTS

2017.3.27

The Second Pacific Leaders Program will begin on May 27th, 2017. APIC has invited three young leaders from the Republic of Palau and from the Republic of the Marshall Islands.

EVENTS

2017.3.16

On March 7th, 2017, APIC held the third Pacific Environmental Seminar in the Republic of Marshall Islands.

EVENTS

2017.2.14

The 9th International Co-operation Discussion Gathering was held on February 13th. The current Japanese Ambassador to France, Mr. Masato Kitera gave a lecture at the Tokyo Club.

EVENTS

2017.1.23

On January 14th, students from the Pacific and West Indies took a day trip to Kamakura as part of the Pacific and West Indies Students Invitation Program, jointly organized by Sophia University.

EVENTS

2017.1.10

On 4th January, 16 students from the Pacific Islands and Caribbean arrived in Japan. They took part in the lectures at Sophia University until the end of January.

EVENTS

2016.11.14

The Association for Promotion of International Cooperation (APIC) in collaboration with the Foreign Press Center Japan (FPCJ), invited six journalists from Pacific island and Caribbean nations to Japan.

EVENTS

2016.10.31

On October 31, a Caribbean environment seminar was held at the University of the West Indies (UWI) in Jamaica as a series of environment seminars.

EVENTS

2016.10.31

On 31st October, four students from Junior College of Micronesia arrived at Japan. For three weeks, they took part in the lectures and other activities outside campus with Japanese students at Reitaku University and Sophia University.

EVENTS

2016.10.6

Sophia University and Sophia University Junior College Division conducted the second "Micronesian Intercultural Experience Tour" from September 11 to 18 in which eight students participated.

EVENTS

2016.9.8

Students from Shotoku Gakuen Junior and Senior High School had a cultural exchange with Xavier High School International Students and we received thank-you letters from them.

EVENTS

2016.7.19

On 8 July, APIC held a dinner in honor of Mr. Mitsuhiko Sakamoto, together with Sophia University at the Tokyo Club.

EVENTS

2016.6.7

The 8th International Cooperation Gathering was held on 30 May at the Tokyo Club, inviting Mr. Masato Kidera, former ambassador to China.

EVENTS

2016.3.3

APIC implemented an invitation program called “Pacific Islands Young Leadership Program” from February 21-28, 2016, under which two young leaders were invited from the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands and Republic of Palau, respectively.

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2016.2.23

On 23 February, President of APIC, Yoshiyasu Sato hosted a welcome reception for the Pacific Islands Young Leaders at The Tokyo Club.

EVENTS

2016.2.2

On 29 January, invited students made presentations about their impressions of Japan and what they learned during their stay in Japan, followed by a farewell party at Sophia University.

EVENTS

2016.1.9

As a part of this program, the students from the Pacific Islands and the West Indies took a day trip to Kamakura city.

EVENTS

2015.12.7

Association for Promotion of International Cooperation (APIC) has relocated its office.We welcome your visit to our new office and appreciate your continuous support.

EVENTS

2015.10.30

APIC invited 6 journalists form the Pacific Islands in collaboration with Foreign Press Center Japan (FPCJ). During this visit, they had a chance to see some of the progressive approach of Japan regarding environmental protection and uses of energy resources with their own eyes.

EVENTS

2015.10.20

15 students from the Sophia University and Sophia University Junior College Division took part in a summer study program at the College of Micronesia from 6 to 16 September 2015.

EVENTS

2015.10.6

During Prime Minister Abe’s official trip to Jamaica, an official signing of an MOU between the Caribbean Islands and Sophia University, was held in the presence of Prime Minister Abe and Jamaican Prime Minister.

EVENTS

2015.9.11

On 4 September, Ms. Risa Oue, the second recipient of "APIC-Sophia Xavier High School International Students Scholarship" visited and interviewed Mr. Sakamoto Mitsuhiko, Adviser of Yukigaya Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.

EVENTS

2015.9.7

On August 31st, 2015, in cooperation with Sophia University and Embassy of Japan in the Republic of Palau , APIC hosted “Environmental Protection Symposium in the Pacific Islands” at Palau International Coral Reef Center.

EVENTS

2015.9.3

Interns of APIC interviewed former Amb. Ken Simanouchi, Councilor of APIC and Special Envoy for Japan-CARICOM Relations.

EVENTS

2015.9.3

Former President Mori of FSM gave the keynote lecture at the 7th APIC International Cooperation Discussion

EVENTS

2015.7.14

A meeting was held with Prof. McDonald and Ambassador Matsutaro regarding the upcoming symposium

EVENTS

2015.5.28

A MoU between Reitaku University and APIC was signed on May 27th

EVENTS

2015.5.27

A joint-effort symposium was held on May 22nd between APIC and Sophia University

EVENTS

2015.5.26

An opinion exchange session was held by APIC at the Tokyo Club on May 21st

EVENTS

2015.5.26

The Pacific Festa 2015 was held for four days at the Karajan Square, Akasaka

EVENTS

2015.5.18

APIC intern Ms. Otaka held an interview with Ambassador John Fritz of The Federated States of Micronesia

EVENTS

2015.5.12

On May 8th a dinner was held to commemorate the 7th Pacific Alliance Leaders Meeting

EVENTS

2015.5.8

Xavier High School former and current Directors visit Japan

EVENTS

2015.3.31

APIC interns interviewed Ambassador Mr. Matsutaro of Palau

EVENTS

2015.2.19

The second student to attend Sophia University was announced

EVENTS

2014.12.15

On December 16th APIC and Sophia University signed an MoU

EVENTS

2014.12.15

President Mori of Micronesia received an honorary doctorate degree from Sophia University

EVENTS

2014.12.15

On October 18th APIC President Sato signed an MoU with MCT

EVENTS

2014.12.15

On August 21st, APIC's Japanese Delegation paid a courtesy call to FSM President Mori

EVENTS

2014.12.15

APIC resolved to support MCT's "The Micronesian Challenge" and presented the MCT with a ten-thousand dollar check

EVENTS

2014.12.15

Xavier High School was named one of Sophia University's Designated Overseas High Schools