Consul-General Yamamoto Visits Renison University College at the University of Waterloo
On Sept. 29, Consul-General of Japan Eiji Yamamoto attended the East Asian Festival at Renison University College at the University of Waterloo, along with his counterparts from China and Korea. In addition to watching the lively festival which promoted East Asian culture, the Mr. Yamamoto also met with University of Waterloo President Feridun Hamdullahpur and Renison University College Principal Glenn F. Cartwright.
As well, on Oct. 18, the Consul-General gave a special presentation to Renison students entitled, “Post-Earthquake Disaster in Japan: The state of Politics, Economy and Society”.
Nagata Sachu performs
In addition to wonderful traditional folk culture from China and Korea, the Consulate-General of Japan presented the local popular taiko drumming group, Nagata Shachu. As well, using this opportunity when many people who are interested in East Asian culture gather, the Consulate promoted Japanese tourism and the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme. JET invites youth from around the world to Japan to assist in English language education and in other internationalization activities.
The lively festival site
The Consulate-General also provided lanterns and “happi” jackets to enhance the already festive mood. Volunteers comprised of foreign students from Japan’s Tottori University and Kansai Gaidai University participated in the festival, making full use of the jackets.
Consul-General of Japan Eiji Yamamoto and
Renison University College Principal Glenn F. Cartwright
Dr. Cartwright expressed his appreciation of the Consulate-General of Japan’s continued support of the East Asian festival.
University of Waterloo President Feridun Hamdullahpur greetsConsul-General Yamamoto at a football game.
Dr. Hamdullahpur said that exchanges between the University of Waterloo and Japanese schools such as Kyoto University and the Tokyo Institute of Technology have been very fruitful. He expressed his hope that further exchanges can be developed with Japanese universities.
The Consul-General's presentation
“Post-Earthquake Disaster in Japan: The state of Politics, Economy and Society”
About 100 students gathered for the Consul-General’s Oct. 18 special presentation. After his lecture, he took questions from the audience pertaining to such topics as Japan’s political situation and its relationship with neighbouring countries.
