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Courtesy Call on Parliamentary Vice-Minister Eri by Japanese American Yonsei Young Leaders

December 5, 2024
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Meeting with Japanese American Yonsei Young Leaders

On December 5, commencing at 11:00 a.m. for approximately 30 minutes, Ms. ERI Arfiya, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, received a delegation of Japanese American Yonsei young leaders, who were invited to Japan under the Kakehashi Project, one of the Japan’s Friendship Ties Programs. A summary of the courtesy call is as follows.

  1. At the outset, Parliamentary Vice-Minister Eri welcomed the group and stated that she hopes they deepen their understanding of Japan and that she looks forward to seeing them continue to contribute to further developing the Japan-U.S. relationship by serving as a bridge (“kakehashi”) between the two countries.
  2. The group expressed their gratitude for the invitation to Japan and showed off their aspirations for their visit. Afterward, they asked Parliamentary Vice-Minister Eri questions about the role of younger generations on issues like declining birth rates and gender equality.
(Reference) KAKEHASHI Project

The purpose of KAKEHASHI Project is to increase the interest in and understanding of Japan among outstanding young leaders in the North American region. By having them engage in activities that make the most of their visit experience, it aims to expand an interest in, understanding of, and support for Japan. The project promotes participants' understanding of Japan's politics, economy, society, culture, history, and foreign policy in accordance with their areas of expertise and interest, and enhances their external communication about Japan.


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