Report

  We would like to report to you all that we have successfully completed the 42nd IATSS Forum with the Group Study Presentation and Completion Ceremony held on November 10th, 2007. We would also like to express our deepest appreciation to all the people who have given us much support and cooperation.

  In the 42nd IATSS Forum, there were 16 participants from 9 Southeast Asian countries. During 55 days of the training, based in Suzuka City, the participants visited a number of cities such as Ise, Nara, Kyoto, and Tokyo. Despite their tight schedule of seminars, field study, group study, and study tours, all of the participants made great efforts to achieve their objectives and targets, and as a result, they successfully completed the program. Throughout the program, each participant not only acquired knowledge and skills in the variety of fields and deepened their understanding, but also established precious friendships and mutual trust as a team. We believe that these firm bonds of friendship will remain in the heart of each individual, even after their return to their home country.