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ジャパン・ソサエティとHuron大学が共催するジャパン・ボウル・オンタリオの入賞者である高校生が日本国外務省による対日理解促進交流プログラム「カケハシ・プロジェクト」招へいにより訪日し、滞在中、日本への関心・理解・支持を拡大し、外交基盤を拡充することを目的とするプリグラムに参加しました。岸田裕子総理大臣夫人はカケハシに参加した米国及びカナダの高校生・大学生一行28名との交流会に参加し、日本への理解を深め、両国をつなぐ「カケハシ」となることを期待して激励してくださったそうです。ライアン・シェーファー・ワシントンD.C.日米協会会長から、ジャパン・ボウルへの支援及び招へいへの謝意が表されました学生たちは日本での有意義な経験を振り返り、帰国後も日本との友好関係の発展に貢献する意志を表明しました。
ジャパン・ボウル・オンタリオにご参加くださった学校や生徒の皆さま、ご協力くださった団体・企業の皆さまには改めてお礼を申し上げます。
High school students who were winners of the "Japan Bowl Ontario," co-hosted by the Japan Society and Huron University, visited Japan through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' "Kakehashi Project," an exchange program aimed at promoting understanding of Japan. During their stay, they participated in a program designed to deepen their interest, understanding, and support for Japan, while also strengthening diplomatic ties. First Lady Yuko Kishida attended an exchange meeting with the 28 high school and university students from the United States and Canada who participated in the "Kakehashi Project," encouraging them to serve as bridges ("kakehashi") between Japan and their respective countries. Ryan Shaffer, President of the Japan-America Society of Washington D.C., expressed his gratitude for the support of the Japan Bowl and the invitation extended to the students. The students reflected on their valuable experiences in Japan and expressed their commitment to contributing to the development of friendly relations with Japan upon returning home.
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the schools and students who participated in the Japan Bowl Ontario, as well as to the organizations and companies that supported the event.
About Japan Bowl: A quiz competition that originated in Washington D.C. in 1992 for high school students studying Japanese as a foreign language. The competition tests knowledge not only of the Japanese language but also of Japanese culture, history, sports, and current affairs. It is jointly hosted by the Embassy of Japan in the U.S. and the Japan-America Society of Washington D.C. Since 2018, similar competitions have been held in Ontario and British Columbia, Canada, with support from local Japanese consulates and other organizations.
Official announcement from the Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs is available here:
対日理解促進交流プログラム「カケハシ・プロジェクト」ジャパン・ボウル（米国・カナダ）招へい一行と岸田裕子総理大臣夫人との交流会｜外務省 (mofa.go.jp)
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