Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Wishing you all and your families a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2024.

Ratu Kadavulevu School (RKS) Signs MOU with Oita Maizuru High School

Ratu Kadavulevu School, Fiji, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Oita Maizuru High School, Japan, on the promotion of people-to-people exchanges, education, sports, and cultural exchanges on the basis of reciprocity and mutual benefit of both schools.

The relationship between RKS and Oita dates back to August 2017, when the RKS U17 Rugby Team was invited for a one-week tour to Oita, which included a friendly match with selected Oita Senior High rugby players. RKS secured an invitation to the City of Oita after winning the U16 grade during the Deans Trophy competition in 2016. The same team went on to win the SANIX World Rugby Youth Exchange Tournament 2018 in Fukuoka, Japan.

Signing on behalf of Ratu Kadavulevu School, Principal Ilaisa Tukana Waqalala said the MOU is the first of its kind to be established with an overseas school. He also expressed his sincere gratitude to everyone for allowing RKS to be part of the MOU signing. “This is a great achievement for us,” he said.

The MOU would also contribute to the enhanced level of sports and rugby programs in the two respective schools through the development of activities and exchanges.

Mr. Keiji Kubota, Principal of Oita Maizuru High School in signing the MOU, stressed that this would be a means for building friendly ties and more collaboration and hoped that it would create further development between our two countries. The school is also grateful to be able to receive students from Fiji.

Under the MOU, RKS and Maizuru will promote and strengthen technical assistance in developing people-to-people exchanges, education, sports, and cultural exchange activities. The first 2(two) students from RKS are expected to arrive in Japan for the April 2023 school intake.

Chargé d’Affaires Kelera Savu also took the opportunity to express sincere gratitude to everyone whose dedication and efforts have contributed to the finalization of this MOU. She stressed how the MOU commits us to work together more closely towards our common goal, the pursuit of further strengthening people-to-people exchanges under the PALM process.

Following the ceremony, Chargé d’Affaires Savu briefed Mr. Waqalala on the work carried out by the Fiji Embassy in Tokyo, especially in people-to-people exchanges, education, sports, and culture collaboration with Oita Prefecture, City of Oita and Oita Tomei High School. It is noted that through the assistance of the Fiji Embassy in Tokyo, Oita Tomei High School, Japan, brings in 2(two) students every two years to undertake a three-year high school study, which also includes people-to-people exchanges and sports.

End.
[/av_textblock]

[First Prefectural Visits] Fijian Ambassador to Japan meets leaders of Akita Prefecture, and vows to strengthen and deepen ties with Akita.

Fukushima Revitalization Reception –Continuing to take on new challenges 

Charge d’Affaires Kelera Savu today participated in the “Fukushima Revitalization Reception -Continuing to take on new challenges”, co-hosted by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon Yoshimasa HAYASHI and Governor of Fukushima Prefecture HE Masao UCHIBORI.  The reception showcased Fukushima’s diverse attractiveness including local products such as sake, fruits, and tourist information, as well as Fukushima’s revitalization after the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011.

Photo:

CdA Savu with State Minister for Foreign Affairs Hon. Takako SUZUKI

FET Outreach Programme with Oita Tomei High School

Charge d`Affaires, Ms. Kelera Savu, conducted an online presentation about Fiji and SDGs with Oita Tomei High School International Course students today. The presentation also generated meaningful discussions, allowing the students to present as well on the initiatives and programs implemented thus far, focusing on SDG5 and SDG11.

Fiji Time Japan

Today at the Fiji Embassy Tokyo, Charge d’Affaires Kelera Savu held an Audience with the Owner of Fiji Time Japan, Mr. Umlesh Chand.

Fiji Time Japan is the distributor for FMF Breakfast Crackers and Loloma Pure Organic Oil in Japan.

https://fijitimejapan.com/
https://lolomajapan.com/

Consultation with the Oita Chamber of Commerce & Industry President

Charge d`Affaires, Ms. Kelera Savu, on Friday, 1 July 2022, convened a consultation with Oita Chamber of Commerce & Industry President, Mr. Eiji Nakashima, at the Fiji Embassy in Tokyo. The consultation generated meaningful discussions on prospects of the business, education, and people-to-people exchanges between Fiji and Oita.

*Photo
(l-r) Mr. Seiyu Abe, Mr Eiji Nakashima, Charge d`Affaires Savu, and Mr Hironori Sano of the Oita Prefecture Board of Education

Charge d`Affaires Savu pays courtesy call on Akita Prefecture Governor

The Embassy of the Republic of Fiji, Tokyo recently visited Akita Prefecture as part of its outreach program, seeking greater engagement with the wider Japanese society. While in Akita, Charge d`Affaires Kelera Savu called on Governor Norihisa SATAKE at the Governor’s Office on 23 June 2022 for courtesies, as well as the Akita City Office and the Akita Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Charge d’Affaires Savu pays courtesy call on Oita City Mayor

The Embassy of the Republic of Fiji, Tokyo recently visited Oita Prefecture as part of its outreach program, seeking greater engagement with the wider Japanese society. While in Oita, Charge d`Affaires Kelera Savu called on His Worship Kiichiro SATO at the Mayor’s Office on 25 April 2022 for courtesies, as well as the Oita Prefecture Government Office and the Oita Chamber of Commerce and Industry.