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Hey guys. Konnichiwa. For this day, we were having a very good and outstanding lecture from Mr. Kojima  about ‘Water and Sustainable Development’. We learned a lot from this lecture such as the the people which are having their property cannot take care of the environment because they do not have the proper waste disposal such as the proper toilet management. We also learned about the climate change. Hehe ( group 3) and also about the water crisis which is we can have water but we cannot use the water as the unfortunate one don’t have proper toilet, it will contaminate the underground water. After that, we were having a … Continue reading →

Today is quite similar as everyday because we had to wake up at 6.00 then had breakfast at 7.30 after that we had a group discussion at 9.00. Our topic was about ‘Catfish pond’ so we had to create our own cities. After that we connected our cities and saw that what are the problems we could find. After group discussion we went to the beach. We went canoeing and snorkeling. It was such a wonderful day for me because it was my first time to snorkeled. I felt really enjoyable with this activity because whenever I see the aquatic animals it will make me smile at the same time. … Continue reading →

” Trust and Fall ” game is a very wonderful game. The group discussion was a a rally brainstorming moment . It was very interesting because every student tried very hard. When the presentation came out , every group has a  unique idea. Moreover, I also think that our team work is getting better and better. Dee and Jako ( group 5 ) even acted as a cute couple . They were really cute as Jako walked in a very feminine way. At night we went up the hills to see the stars . It was like millions of stars in the sky. Hero saw four shooting stars . He … Continue reading →

In the morning we bring our luggage  downstairs and I know that we are going to move. Off course , youth leaders will leave us . Yesterday evening during the activate , I cried a lot . And this morning , I can’t help crying again . I really miss them , Kana Micheal Sanya and other youth leaders . I hope that we can meet again in the future . Then we got on the ship . The sea is really beautiful and clear . In China , we can’t find a sea that is so clean . The sea is blue like the sky .Though I got a headache on … Continue reading →

Today was a day full of activities and learning. First, the unforgettable marshmallow activity. We were excited and had a mixed set of emotions too. Because of our team work and cooperation we won this activity. Then was time for some serious group discussions and it too turned out to be very successful. After a peaceful break with a picturesque scenery we went to OIST which was amazing experience and one of the places I will never forget in my lifetime. After such a hearty and happy day we have come back and now it’s getting hard to admit but our Youth Leaders have to go and it feels bad … Continue reading →

It was really a great day. We did haarii boat racing and it’s my first time in a boat. I can’t swim. I just wanted to have a great time with my friends. It’s really awesome and cool. Even though it’s a bit tiring. I’m really happy. We went to see the back stage of a play performing by senior high school and junior high school students from okinawa. They are very hard working and they did it really awesome. They seems really passionate in what they are doing and it inspires me a lot. I even felt like I’m a part of them while watching their play. I’m really … Continue reading →

Actually, we’ve learned many things today, we got 3 lectures. The first one is “water is life”; second lecture is relating to “international cooperation the field of water” and the last is “UNV’s activities in water issue”. We caught up variety of useful information from the lecture, it was a worth opportunity. Personally, I’m very interested in second lecture, it was a pretty cool presentation. Moreover, today we also watched some video and have a group discussion in the evening. we was finding solution of saving pregnant woman’s life and water supply. In brief, It was a really fun and knowledgeable day. Group 2 Country: Cambodia Name: Soklin Leng   Today … Continue reading →

It’s Aug 6th. We have arrived in Okinawa for 2 days. But some guys don’t arrive until today because of typhoon. I’m very happy to have the chance to join the program. You know,it’s so fantasy that we are from different countries and use different languages, but now we live in a one room. Morning, it was the game time. It was really funny. Then in the afternoon,we played “deer”. It’s not only a game, we got something about our environment. And the night was coming,at half past of nine, welcome party was began!!!!We wrote PASSION MAP to know about each other. I found many Harry Potter fans besides me!!!It’s really a … Continue reading →

Asian Youth Development Program in Okinawa 2012 started today officially with a mind blowing opening ceremony in Bankoku Shinryokan (summit hall). I was in my traditional dress. It was a real fun doing it. Hats off to the Logistics and the Learning support team. We went for lunch after that. The food was really mouthwatering and very tasty. The drinks and the sweets added on to it. The opening ceremony was really a SUCCESS. We then attended our first lecture “Lets become the people of the 22nd century” by Mr. Muroyama. We had a great time listening to it and asking questions to him. The day past out beautifully and … Continue reading →

Due to the Typhoon, some participants could not arrive at Okinawa as scheduled. Before starting AYDPO Program officially, participants enjoyed some interesting activities on  August 5th !!!