{"id":4423,"date":"2023-10-28T10:23:59","date_gmt":"2023-10-28T01:23:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/english_new\/?p=4423"},"modified":"2026-01-07T10:52:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T01:52:52","slug":"2023-jica-training-program-for-japanese-descendants-oct-1-25-a-great-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/english\/2023-jica-training-program-for-japanese-descendants-oct-1-25-a-great-success\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 JICA Training Program for Japanese Descendants (Oct 1 -25): A great success!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The 2023 JICA Training Program for Japanese Descendants 2023 JICA Training Program for Japanese Descendants (October 1 &#8211; 25) reached a successful conclusion. The program was hosted by the Faculty of Agriculture and the International Office of Kagawa University and supported by JICA. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The JICA Trainees arrived in Yokohama on October 1, and underwent a one-week orientation that included basic Japanese language skills to help them adjust to Japan. Following this, the trainees  came to Kagawa to attend a training program organized by the Faculty of Agriculture and the International Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During their 16 days (October 10-25) in Kagawa, the Trainees focussed on how to run a successful food business in their home country adapting Japanese food, culture and know how.  The studied about food science, business planning and presentation techniques, the role of fusion cuisine in a globalized world, and udon noodle making. They also had to opportunity to learn from owners of successful businesses, saw examples of restaurant management, and discussed business models &amp; professional skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After completing the month-long training, they presented their own business plans based on the what they learned and experience during the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/english_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_7872-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"4428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/english_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_7872-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_7872-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, 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src=\"https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/english_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-10-11-at-20.40.26-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-10-11-at-20.40.26-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-10-11-at-20.40.26-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-10-11-at-20.40.26-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-10-11-at-20.40.26-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-10-11-at-20.40.26-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-10-11-at-20.40.26-50x38.jpeg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Opening Day<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/english_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_6195-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"4431\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/english_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_6195-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_6195-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_6195-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_6195-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_6195-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_6195-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_6195-50x38.jpeg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Training session <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/english_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_6096-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"4432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/english_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_6096-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_6096-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_6096-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_6096-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_6096-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_6096-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_6096-50x38.jpeg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Training session <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/english_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_6277-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"4430\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/english_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_6277-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4430\" 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height=\"768\" data-id=\"4438\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/english_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-10-17-at-16.22.12-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-10-17-at-16.22.12-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-10-17-at-16.22.12-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-10-17-at-16.22.12-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-10-17-at-16.22.12-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-10-17-at-16.22.12-50x38.jpeg 50w, https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WhatsApp-Image-2023-10-17-at-16.22.12.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Training session <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/english_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_6358-scaled.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"4429\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/english_new\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_6358-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_6358-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_6358-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_6358-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.ag.kagawa-u.ac.jp\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_6358-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, 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