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The JAOS 30th-anniversary commemorative ceremony was held.

In 2021, JAOS celebrated its 30th anniversary, and the commemorative ceremony, which was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, took place in December 2022.

Date: December 7, 2022, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Venue: Hilton Tokyo, Fuji-no-ma Room

At the ceremony, Mr. Satoru Araune, the Director of the Tobitate! Study Abroad Japan Project, a collaborative project between the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and private sectors to promote overseas study opportunities, delivered a congratulatory speech. Also, Mr. Hamish Cooper, the Ambassador of New Zealand, and Mr. Anoop Kanthatham, representing TIECA as the former president of the Federation of Education and Language Consultant Associations (Felca), offered their felicitations. The event was warmly attended by approximately 70 guests, including representatives from embassies, universities, educational organizations, sponsors, and JAOS members.

During the ceremony, they shared the history and achievements of JAOS, and paid tribute to Mr. Masaru Yamada, the founder and current Chairman, with a presentation accompanied by slides. The occasion provided an opportunity for networking and ended on a high note with a pleasant atmosphere.