In this article, we’ll take you through an interview with a current MEXT Scholar, Iain Johnson. But, What is MEXT? Well, the MEXT scholarship, or the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology’s Scholarship, is a yearly scholarship … Read More
Tyson was one of two fellows apart of the Australian National Universities’ National Parliamentary Fellowship Program. The program saw him working within the Japanese Diet in both the Opposition and Ruling Parties as he researched Japanese Foreign Policy. The program, … Read More
The benefits of change are appealing – new lifestyle, new opportunities, new friends, change of scene. In spite of all this, you can’t deny the significant emotional and physical compromise in leaving behind one home in order to start afresh. … Read More
With so much focus on international relations and cross-cultural communication at business and governmental levels, it is easy to overlook the arts sector and people-to-people relations occurring at a grassroots level between Japan and Australia. To bring some focus back … Read More
Recently Chris Moloney from Asia Options caught up with Jason Hayes, Partner at PwC’s Australia’s Asia Practice, to chat about his interests and experiences in Japan and give advice about approaching a career in Asia. Jason is currently the leader … Read More
You’ve probably heard about Model UN Conferences, more often known as MUNs. At MUNs, participants (typically university students) role play delegates to the United Nations and simulate UN committees. Sounds geeky? You betcha. But it’s also a lot of … Read More