Would you like to discover more about Japanese local governments?
We are offering eligible participants the opportunity to visit Japan in order to promote a better understanding of Japanese local governments and culture. The Local Government Exchange and Cooperation Seminar aims to bring together people from Japan, Australia and New Zealand who are working at local governments and related organisations by exchanging information regarding current issues of local governments. In addition, the seminar provides the participants the opportunity to learn more about Japanese culture by visiting several facilities and staying with Japanese families. Since its establishment in 1997, about 160 executives from Australia and New Zealand have participated in the program.
Last year’s participants
Local Government Exchange and Cooperation Seminar 2014 includes:
- Seminars on Japanese Local Government in Tokyo and Aomori Prefecture (this year’s host local government)
- Tour of national/local government facilities and cultural sites
- Home-stay with Japanese families
- Feedback/Discussion
Schedule
The seminar will be held from Sunday 2 February to Wednesday 12 February 2014
Eligible Participants
- Applicants must be local government executives or executives involved in the promotion of local area international exchange and cooperation.
- In addition, applicants from national organisations, research institutes, or other related organisations may be eligible to participate, providing their backgrounds are related to the theme of the Seminar.
- Up to 6 participants will be accepted from the following countries through CLAIR Sydney: Australia and New Zealand.
Expenses
- Expenses incurred for Seminar registration and materials will be borne by CLAIR.
- Any expenses prior to arrival in Japan and after departing from Japan shall be borne by participants.
- Expenses incurred during the Seminar period inJapan will be borne by CLAIR.
Last year’s participants
Aomori Prefecture
The Prefecture of Aomori is located in the northeast region of Japan and is the northernmost prefecture of the main island, Honshu. It takes approximately 3 hours by bullet train to get to Aomori City – the prefecture’s capital – from Tokyo.
The prefecture is famous for being Japan’s biggest producer of apples, the finest tuna and its snow, which is known to be the deepest in Japan.
The Aomori prefectural government plans to provide the participants with a historical and cultural experience and also visits to the amazing slopes of Mt.Hakkoda, among other things.
The Executives of Aomori prefectural government are looking forward to talking with you about how to promote tourism.
Please visit the Aomori Prefectural Tourism Information Website for more information.
Application
To apply, please fill in the Form and send it to mailbox@jlgc.org.au by Friday 8 November 2013.
For more details of the seminar, please refer to the Outline.
Please note that there is a limit on the number of participants (6), the outcome of your application will be made available to you by the end of November 2013.
If you have any questions about the seminar, please feel free to contact us at mailbox@jlgc.org.au or 02 9241 5033.
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