Tokyo: Tibet House Japan organised its annual Tibet awareness workshop for young Tibetans studying and working in Japan. The workshop’s purpose is to help young students and professionals stay connected with their identities and not forget the common cause of restoring freedom and justice for their homeland Tibet. 

Representative Tsewang Gyalpo Arya of the Tibet House Japan welcomed the students and the professionals and deliberated on why the Tibetans are in exile, the purpose of the Tibetans’ struggle, and how it should contribute to world peace and stability. He talked about the importance of information and modern information technology and encouraged the students to use it to promote awareness of the Tibet issue. He asked them to keep abreast of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) and Tibet House Japan’s website, watch the Japanese version of the Tibet this week, and share it with their Japanese friends. Representative Arya informed the students about the CCP’s continued interference in Tibetan religious matters, the impact of the Chinese colonial boarding schools, and the importance of the US Resolve Tibet Act. 

Tenzin Dalha and Tenzin Tashi, staff of the CTA, who are studying at Reitaku University delivered talks on their experience working in the Administration. Tenzin Dalha gave a brief presentation on the work and importance of the Tibet Policy Institute (TPI). 

Yangchen Lhamo, former president of the CIT alumni briefed the participants about their annual activities and introduced Tenzin Tsundue as the new President of the alumni. 

Junichi Ogata, Director of Sogo Consulting Firm and a sponsor of the Tibetan Children education program, talked with the students and informed them of the opportunities in Japan and offered information on the recruiting process in Japan. 

Gunji and Furukawa, long time sponsors and supporters of the Tibetan Children Village (TCV) shared their experience working with the Tibetan community and advised the students to use their Japanese education experience to strengthen the exchange between the two communities and contribute positively to promote efficiency and modernisation in the exile Tibetan community. 

Around twenty people participated in the workshop. The participants introduced their field of studies and where they are working in Japan. They interacted with the speakers, asked questions, and shared their opinion. 

Tashi Yangzom, Secretary of the Tibet House Japan, moderated the workshop event and thanked all the participants and the Japanese guest speakers: Ogata, Gunji, and Furukawa. Representative Arya offered Tibetan traditional khata and books on Tibet to the speakers. 

-Report filed by Office of Tibet, Japan