Presentation of Certificates of Gratitude to Students from Osaka Gakugei High School
On November 14, Ambassador Monji awarded certificates of gratitude to 23 students from Osaka Gakugei High School, who are currently studying in Ottawa. The students were thanked for their contributions volunteering at various cultural events that were organized by the Embassy of Japan over the past year.
Ambassador Monji gave a lecture to the students on the subject of ‘cultural diplomacy and soft power,’ based on his own experiences in Japan’s public diplomacy during various oversea postings. After the students talked about what they have learned living in Canada, Ambassador Monji offered encouragement to the students by mentioning how each and every individual are diplomats when it comes to cultural diplomacy. He expressed his hope that the students will continue to learn about Japan and promote their country to the people of the world.
