The International Exchange Department of JICE has published the 19th issue of JFTP News in November 2025. This edition features interviews with the winners of the first-ever “JENESYS Alumni Essay Contest 2025,” held for past JENESYS participants. Discover the thoughts and feelings they expressed through their essays!

Feature: What JENESYS Means to Us ~Voices of Essay Contest Winners~

• Grand Prize: Roshan Bhandari (Nepal), JENESYS SAARC 2018
• Award of Excellence: Aung Si Chau (Myanmar), JENESYS ASEAN 2022
• Award of Excellence: Magfuyo John Roger (The Philippines), JENESYS ASEAN 2010

 

【JFTP PRESS】

Kakehashi experiences turn into books!

 

Click below to read the full issue 👇
[Read JFTP News 19 (PDF)]

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“JFTP News” is a magazine that shares updates about former participants in Japan’s Friendship Ties Programs, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. This program helps people connect and learn about Japan. JICE, the organization that runs the program, publishes this magazine to tell their stories and celebrate their successes.

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Click below to view the award-winning works from the “JENESYS Alumni Essay Contest 2025” 👇
Award Winning Essay Collection