2009.4.17 Business Japanese has started.

1st batch students have moved on to a new class, Business Japanese, after the six months of Foundation Course.

2009.4.13 Business Japanese (Foundation Course) starts with new students.

2nd batch students of this program had their first class of Foundation Course on April 13th.

2009.3.31 1st Batch Students Completed Foundation Course

1st batch students have completed the six months of Foundation Course on March 31st. “Mini-Speech” presentation was held at their last class, and the students celebrated their completion of Foundation Course and spoke their new goals for the next stage.

2009.2.6 Excursion to Sake Brewery

The students visited a well-established sake brewery near JAIST. They learned the procedures of Sake making in winter season and tried a fresh sake tasting.

2009.1.19 Excursion to Bus Factory

The students visited the production lines of large-sized sightseeing bus.

2008.11.27 Kutani Ceramic Ware Decorating

The students made their own Kutani ceramic wares by decorating with traditional Kutani colors.

2008.11.7 New website launched.

2008.10.28 Opening Ceremony

1st batch students had their very first speech in Japanese. In the morning, they visited Kenroku Garden and Kanazawa Castle, and had their first experience of Japanese Tea Ceremony.

2008.8.5 Symposium for Starting Program

Symposium and the 1st Consortium Assembly was held on August 5th.