AIM 2023 - Reunion Project
March 2nd Tuesday Arrival!!
After overcoming the pandemic, we were able to hold our first face-to-face project with ISAFIS in two years. It was a great pleasure to meet them!
March 3rd Friday Yokohama day
(Company visit: Nissan)
We went to the Landmark Tower and the Red Brick Warehouse in Yokohama. Next, we visited Nissan, one of Japan's leading automakers. Afterward, We visited Nissan's headquarters to learn about their overseas marketing strategy and future prospects for automated driving and electric vehicles. By actually visiting the company, we learned how a globally active company thinks and develops its products from a multiple perspectives.
March 4th Saturday Asakusa Day
We visited Asakusa, a place that has retained much of its Japanese culture, which is visited by many foreign tourists. Guiding Indonesians gave us an opportunity to objectively consider the culture that has taken root in our lives. We think this is an important aspect of international exchange.
March 5th Sunday Akihabara Day
At the request of Indonesians who love anime, we went to Akihabara. Their enthusiasm for anime made us realize the global influence of anime. We could learn the importance of keeping an eye on others’ interests when providing "Omotenashi".After that, we had a cooking project as a food culture exchange. Food unites us across countries. We had a great time cooking and eating.
March 6th Monday Hiyoshi Day
We invited Indonesian participants to Keio University. We gave them a campus tour and had lunch at the university cafeteria. We were able to tell them about our university and our daily life. We also learned about the differences between our university and Indonesian universities.
And, they had a Japanese cultural experience with us. They enjoyed Japanese dance and calligraphy. They were very interested in Japanese culture. We also wanted to know more about Indonesian culture.
March 7th Tuesday Shibuya, Harajuku day
We enjoyed Shibuya, one of Japan's leading trendsetting areas for young people and the birthplace of new trends. After that, we guided the Indonesians to Meiji Shrine. This is not just a tourist attraction but has a deep history. Being Japanese, we tried to explain it seriously. We confirmed to each other that we must not forget historical facts when considering the relationship between Japan and Indonesia. We felt once again that knowledge of historical background is indispensable for international exchange.
March 8th Wednesday Farewell Ceremony
On the last day, we held a farewell ceremony. First, everyone discussed memories of the week over pizza. Next, we received messages from the Indonesian participants one by one. Then, AIM members gave gifts to the Indonesian participants. Some participants were crying, which showed how intense the week had been. Finally, we took many pictures together. I hope this project will be a precious memory for all of them in their future lives.
