About The Ethiopian Association of Japan
Head Office The Ethiopian Association of Japan
c/o Kajima Int'l Div., Shinjuku Park Tower 28F
3-7-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-1028
Tel: +81 3 3340-5450Fax: +81 3 5324-5802

New address as from Aug.11,2007:
Pair Horse Bldg.B1
Akasaka 6-5-16,Minato-ku
Tokyo 107-0052
Tel: +81 3 6413-5956, Fax:: +81 3 6413-5957
Established April 27, 1971
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Jurisdiction as a non-governmental organization (NGO).
Purpose of Establishment To promote friendship and goodwill activities between Japan and Ethiopia through creating an economic and cultural tie with the ultimate goal of contributing to world peace
Activities
To achieve the above goals, the Association engages in the following activities.
1) Promotion of an exchange of personnel, dispatching and inviting scientists to strengthen the cultural and economic link between both countries
2) Provision of scholarships to students and supporting delegations coming to Japan
3) Holding of public lectures, discussion forums and conducting researches
4) Public Relations and a campaign for enlightenment
5) Fostering Cooperation between relevant bodies in the two countries
Members Corporate Members: 14Individual Members:229
Total: 243 (as of June 1, 2008)
Officers
President Dr. Sadao Umeda, Chairman of Kajima Corporation
Vice President Amb. Kenjiro Izumi, Former Ambassador to Ethiopia
Mr. Yoshiyuki Shimada, President of Eagle Shipping Japan, Ltd.
Director Mr. Tatsushi Ueshima, President of UCC Ueshima Coffee Co.
Ms. Nobuko Ohshima, Editor
Mr. Yozo Kaneko, President of Japan Overseas Cooperative Association
Prof. Katsutoshi Konishi, Ph.D. & Prof. Emeritus, Dokkyo Medical University
Mr. Takeshi Kondo, President of C.I.C Co.
Mr. Nobuo Tanaka, Former Staff of Canon Co.
Mr. Yukihiko Naito, President of Naito Co.
Mr. Yoshiaki Namiki, President of JOCV OBEOG Society
Prof. Masanori Nogi, Prof., Kokushikan University
Mr. Peter T. Fujiyama, Former Manager of Ethiopian Airlines in Japan
Ms. Kazuko Misawa, Representative of Misawa Co.
Prof. Riichi Miyake, Prof., Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers
Auditor Mr. Yoshio Shikama
Mr. Masaka Kasamatsu
Secretary General Mr. Akira Ishino
Advisors Amb. Chuichi Ito, ex Ambassador to Ethiopia
Amb. Hiroyoshi Ihara, ex Ambassador to Ethiopia
Prof. Fusao Ota, M.D., Ph.D. & Prof. Emeritus, Tokushima University
Mr. Masao Okazaki, ex Director@(*)
Amb. Yasushi Kurokochi, ex Ambassador to Tanzania
Mr. Shigeo Sekine, ex Director
Amb. Takehisa Nogami, ex Ambassador to Ethiopia
Mr. Kazuyoshi Nomachi, International Photographer

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(*)Mr. Masao Okazaki, Advisor, passed away on June 25, 2009. May rest in peace.
Secretariat Secretary General - Mr. Akira Ishino
Dues Corporate members: Yen 80,000 / per share, annually
Individual members:
1)Yen 5,000 / per share, annually in Japan
2)Yen 2,500 / per share, annually in Japan for members
under 30 years of age
3)Ethi. Birr 150 / per share, annually in Ethiopia
Operation Run the activities of the Association by membership dues and donations
Main Activities
  • Scholarship Program for Addis Ababa University students. This scheme will expand to include other universities in Ethiopia in the future
  • Children's drawing exchange between Ethiopia and Japan
  • Exchange of information between the two countries through Embassies and Foreign Ministry
  • Holding of Luncheon, Dinner Meeting or Reception to delegates from Ethiopia
  • Provision of benefits to Ethiopian residents in Japan and keeping good relations with them
  • Joint activities with other NPO, NGO, OB&OG of Volunteers to Ethiopia and others related to Ethiopia
  • Issue of Newsletter quarterly for the members and related bodies
  • Holding of "Ethiopian Night of Cuisine and Dance" to introduce Ethiopian tradition and promote friendship among members and guests
  • Deliver news and information on Ethiopia to members and related bodies
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