Program Report: JENESYS2019 Inbound Program for ASEAN Youths (3rd Batch) (Country: Cambodia, Theme: Sports Exchange (Canoe))

1. Overview of the Program Sixteen representatives from Cambodia’s junior national canoe team visited for a period of eight nights and nine days from September 17 to September 25, 2019 as a part of JENESYS 2019. Under the theme of sports exchange (canoeing), the delegation participated in canoe-related tours and lectures in , afterword the delegation visited Ishikawa Prefecture to participate in the 15th Japan Canoe Sprint Junior/Junior Youth Komatsu Tournament, joint practice with the Japan national team, and social gatherings to promote people-to-people exchange between Cambodia and Japan and also promote an understanding of Japan among the Cambodia delegates. It is expected that the future development of sports in Cambodia and friendship between Japan and Cambodia will be further promoted based of the achievement of this program.

2. Schedule September 17 (Tuesday) Arrival in Japan through Narita International Airport, orientation upon arrival in Japan, and lecture by the Japan Canoe Federation (President Masanori Narita) September 18 (Wednesday) Tour of Sea Forest Waterway, tour of Panasonic Center in Tokyo, and visit to the Nippon Sport Science University Canoe Club September 19 (Thursday) Travel to Ishikawa Prefecture Courtesy visit to the Komatsu City Office and joint practice with the Japan national team September 20 (Friday) Visit to Komatsu Ltd. and social gathering with tournament participants September 21 (Saturday) to September 22 (Sunday) Participation in the 15th Japan Canoe Sprint Junior/Junior Youth

Komatsu Tournament (Tournament was called off due to bad weather on that day) September 23 (Monday) Kenrokuen Garden and Castle Tour September 24 (Tuesday) Travel to Tokyo and presentation of outcomes, etc. September 25 (Wednesday) Departure from Japan through Narita International Airport

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September 17 [Lecture] September 17 Japan Canoe Federation President Masanori Orientation Narita

September 18 [Tour] September 18 [Tour] Sea Forest Waterway Panasonic Center in Tokyo

September 18 [Tour] September 19 [Courtesy visit] Nippon Sport Science University Canoe Club Komatsu City

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September 19 [Joint practice] September 20 [Tour] Kibagata Canoe Stadium Komatsu Ltd.

September 20 [Joint practice] September 20 Kibagata Canoe Stadium Social gathering with tournament participants

September 21 September 22 Tournament participation (opening ceremony) Tournament participation

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September 22 September 22 Tournament participation Tournament participation (closing ceremony)

September 23 September 24 Presentations

4.． Feedback from participants (excerpt) ●I really enjoyed the schedule for the tour and exchange program. The reason why is that I was able to learn new skills from Japanese coaches and representative players who have advanced skills. The things that have been useful for work and living for me that I would like to communicate on after returning to my country include the environment in Japan, how people follow traffic rules, Japan's traditions and culture, the Nippon Sport Science University, the Panasonic Center, ultra-large tractors (Komatsu), roads, and bridges. Japan is an extremely beautiful country, and this is something that I would like to let everyone in Cambodia know about.

●I was able to learn about the wonderful environment in Japan through participation in week- long tour and canoe competition in Japan. It was clean wherever I went, and the roads were really free of waste and plastic garbage. In particular, Japanese people follow the traffic rules well and they are also always on time. Infrastructure is also extremely well developed. Bridges, roads, and railways intersect at various places, which makes it very quick to move around, and I think that this has led to Japan’s economic development. Furthermore, Japanese people are extremely friendly, and this is something that I will never forget. When I return home to Cambodia I plan to communicate with my family and friends so they have a better understanding of the beautiful 4 scenery in Japan, Japan's traditional culture, the custom of being on time and following traffic rules, and especially the development of Japan's economy. I am grateful for having been provided with such a valuable opportunity.

●I am very pleased to be able to visit a variety of wonderful places. I was also able to interact with Japanese players and learn skills from them, and I look forward to applying these skills. I am also very happy that I was able to make some good friends. I got to learn about the wonderful tourists sites in Japan and I plan to tell my friends and group members about them when I return home.

5. External communication by the participants

Participation in the 15th Japan Canoe Sprint Interaction at the 15th Japan Canoe Sprint Junior/Junior Youth Komatsu Tournament Junior/Junior Youth Komatsu Tournament

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Tour of the facilities in Nippon Sport Science Message on the visit to Kibagata Stadium and University courtesy visit to Komatsu City

6. Announcement of action plan after returning home at the presentation meeting (excerpt)

Excerpts from presentation data

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Action plan for communication on participation in joint canoe practice and a canoe tournament in Japan from September 17 to September 25, 2019

1. What I will communicate about I will communicate on the activities and interaction involving Cambodian canoe athletes who participated in the friendly canoe tournament held in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture from September 17 to September 25, 2019.

2. When and where? ●Fourth weekend of every month or every other month ●At the school and local canoe stadium or the stadium for the national championship

3. How will you communicate I will communicate using social media such as Facebook, Telegram, and Messenger.

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