The Closing Ceremony for the Sakura Science Exchange Program 2023 (Nov 5 – Nov 11) hosted by the Faculty of Agriculture, Kagawa University was held on Nov 19 at the Faculty of Agriculture.
Prof. Masahiro OGAWA, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture & Dean of the Graduate School of Agriculture, presented “Certificates of Attendance” to the successful participants of the program. The participants made presentations about their research exchange, study events and experiences during the program.
The Faculty of Agriculture hosted ten (10) participants from five (5) universities in five (5) countries for the seven (7) day program.
The Sakura Science Exchange Program was established in 2014 by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) to invited talented young human resources for short-term visits to Japan with the goal of providing the chance to experience Japan’s cutting-edge science & technology and Japanese culture. Sakura Science Exchange Program Website.
For more information: Faculty of Agriculture, Kagawa University: Sakura Science Programs
Day 1
Opening Ceremony
Prof. WADA Kenji, Vice President for International Affairs, Director of International Office, Prof. TERAO Toru, Head of Center for International Research and Cooperation, and Assoc. Prof. Peter LUTES, Faculty of Agriculture, Program Leader officially welcomed the participants to Kagwa University.
Welcome Ceremony
Prof. Masahiro OGAWA, Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture & Dean of the Graduate School of Agriculture, Prof. Osamu KAWAMURA, Vice Dean for International Exchange of Faculty of Agriculture, Assoc. Prof. Peter LUTES, Program Leader and host professors welcomed the participants to the Faculty of Agriculture.
Following the Welcome Ceremony, the participants learned about rare sugars and visited the International Institute of Rare Sugar Research and Education to learn about rare sugar research and production first hand.
DAY 2: Field Trips
The participants visited Kirin Beer Factory (Okayama) to learn about beer production, quality control and Japanese factory practices. Following this, the participants visited Yamada Bee Farm to learn about natural honey production and the environment and practical challenges of sustainable honey production.
DAYS 3-4
Participants had various experiences in their respective laboratories.
DAY 5: Closing Ceremony
The closing ceremony was held on Nov 10 featuring remarks from Dean Prof. Ogawa, awarding of certificates, participants presentations and final remarks from Assoc. Prof. Lutes.
Return to home countries
On Nov 11, all participants returned to their home countries.
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