50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation

Be golden, here to start
the next 50 years

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JapanASEANWelcome to the special site for the 50th anniversary of friendship and cooperation! Since 1973, Japan andASEANhas built cooperative relationships for peace and development in the Asia-Pacific region.In particular, people-to-people exchanges have become the cornerstone of strong partnerships based on "heart-to-heart trust."On this site, you can find various anniversary events that will be held in 2023,ASEANIn addition to introducing people who are active as bridges connecting people from various countries, we will carry out campaigns that local people will participate together and excite.This site isASEANWe hope that it will be a catalyst for creating the next 50 years of our relationship.

Welcome to the special website dedicated to the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation! Since 1973, ASEAN and Japan have built a cooperative relationship for peace and development in the Asia-Pacific region. In particular, people-to-people exchanges have been the foundation for the strong partnership based on “heart-to-heart understanding.” This website introduces various anniversary events that will be held in 2023 as well as the people in ASEAN Member States and Japan who are connecting the people within. Also, we will be carrying out campaigns in which everyone from the region can participate together. We hope this website will serve as an opportunity to start the next 50 years of ASEAN-Japan relations.

Let's learn about the 50th Year of Japan-ASEAN Friendship & Cooperation!

Let’s learn about the 50th Year of
ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation!

We are looking for events to enliven the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation.

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FEATURED EVENTS

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Japan

Japanese

Photo exhibition "ASEAN ―The Future Envisioned by 10 Countries and Regions―

Event Dates	2023/09/21 - 2024/02/25
Venue	Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture / JICA Chubu Nagoya Global Plaza

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Japan

Japanese

Global Festa JAPAN2023 (ASEAN50th anniversary exhibition corner)

Event Dates	2023/09/30 - 2023/10/01
Venue	Tokyo / Tokyo International Forum Hall EXNUMX Lobby Gallery

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Indonesia

English

Model ASEAN plus Japan (AFMAM+J)

Event Dates	2023/11/06 - 2023/11/10
Venue	Jakarta / ASEANSecretariat building

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The notation on this map is for illustration purposes only and does not indicate the AJC's position with respect to the legal status or borders of any country or region.

Disclaimer: Markings on this map are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the Center's position with respect to the legal status or borders of any country or territory.

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GOLDEN BRIDGE
CAMPAIGN

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Be the Golden Bridge for the future of ASEAN and Japan.
We will host campaigns for the people of ASEAN and Japan to celebrate
the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation together.
Share your photos and learn about the cultures and people of one another
through Instagram challenges.
Imagine and visualize the future of ASEAN and Japan together
through movie production campaign.
Join us and enjoy the celebration as a builder of
the ASEAN-Japan’s golden bridge of the next era!

Be the Golden Bridge for the future of
ASEAN and Japan.
We will host campaigns for the people of ASEAN and Japan to celebrate
the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation together.
Share your photos and learn about
the cultures and people of one another

through Instagram challenges.
Imagine and visualize the future of ASEAN and Japan together
through movie production campaign.
Join us and enjoy the celebration as a builder of
the ASEAN-Japan’s golden bridge of the next era!

PHOTO CAMPAIGN

SHORT VIDEO CAMPAIGN

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HEART-TO-HEART
ASEAN-JAPAN

ー Heart-to-heart connection in JapanASEAN ー

The bonds between ASEAN Member States and Japan have deepened through the people. In this section, we introduce the people who are connecting the people of ASEAN Member States and Japan as well as the cultures of the region.

< The People of ASEAN-Japan >

Stories about the people from government officials to those active in NGOs/NPOs and private companies who connects the people of ASEAN and Japan

Japan

Entrepreneur's Culinary Journey: Creating a Singaporean Corner in Japan [Mark Namiki]

Mark Namiki, who grew up in Singapore to Japanese and Malaysian parents, came to Japan six years ago with his Singaporean wife, Melissa Yap.While enjoying raising children in Japan, I am determined to spread authentic Singaporean cuisine to Japan and continue my activities.

Mark Namiki, a Japanese/Malaysian raised in Singapore, came to Japan six years ago with his Singaporean wife, Melissa Yap. While they enjoy raising their children in Japan, they are determined to take this opportunity to introduce authentic Singaporean food to Japan.

Indonesia

Promoting tourism cooperation among ASEAN [Eddy Krismeidi]

For over 20 years, Eddie ChrismaidyASEANWe have seen the changes and development of tourism in countries.CurrentlyASEANTourism Association(ASEANTA) as chairman, formerlyASEANAs an employee of the secretariat,ASEANIt promotes tourism cooperation between countries, fosters cultural exchange, collaboration and mutual understanding among local people, and contributes to strengthening regional bonds.

Eddy Krismeidi has been watching the changes and development in tourism in ASEAN since more than 20 years ago, currently as the President of the ASEAN Tourism Association (ASEANTA) and formerly as an officer at the ASEAN Secretariat. Eddy actively promotes tourism cooperation among ASEAN countries, fostering cultural exchange, collaboration, and mutual understanding among the people to strengthen regional ties.

Vietnam

Bridging two countries with music [Hai Trieu]

Widely known as the singer of "Va hoa se no", the Vietnamese version of NHK's Great East Japan Earthquake recovery support song "Hana wa Saku", Hai Chu connects the people of Vietnam and Japan through her songs.Folk songs that inspire longing for life in Japan

Widely known as the singer of the song "Va hoa se no,” the Vietnamese version of the Japanese song “Hana Wa Saku” produced by NHK as a charity song of their Earthquake Disaster Relief Project, Hai Trieu bridges the people in Viet Nam and Japan through his songs.

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< Happy ASEAN-Japan 50! >

Congratulatory messages to the 50th year of ASEAN-Japan Friendship and Cooperation

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< Colorful ASEAN Cultures >

Enjoy the rich cultures and diversity of ASEAN Member States!

#Trip

#ASEAN“KARUTA”

#See Visit

#Try Try

#Learn Know

#Travel photo gallery

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INFORMATION

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News

Golden Bridge Short Video Campaign: annoucement of the winners

From March to June 2023, 3, ASEAN-Japan CenterASEANJapan for countries and Japanese peopleASEANA "GOLDEN BRIDGE Video Campaign" was held on Instagram to commemorate the 50th anniversary of friendship and cooperation.

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GOLDEN BRIDGE ASEAN-JP PHOTO CAMPAIGN: Golden Table 2, OISHII ASEAN JP!

Memorable JapanASEANThe Instagram photo campaign Golden Table, which started with the opening of the 50th anniversary of friendship and cooperation, is an opportunity to communicate with Japan through food.ASEANIt was held with the aim of promoting understanding of the culture and diversity of each country, and we received many submissions from each country.

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GOLDEN BRIDGE ASEAN-JP PHOTO CAMPAIGN 1: Golden Table

[GOLDEN BRIDGE CAMPAIGN] The first photo campaign Golden Table is held! Since 1, Japan has achieved remarkable development, andASEANrelations will celebrate the 2023th anniversary of friendship and cooperation in 50.

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