Meeting the green bird and taking part in their volunteer work was a great experience. It helped me realize that Japan actually had not only clean places but the volunteers were doing their part to clean the city and collect garbage. I also enjoyed learning about eco-friendly green technology, renewable and eco-friendly materials and homes and about how Kitakyushu changed from a grey city to a green city. It made me realize how polluted cities can become green cities. It has given me hope when it came to looking back at my city and country's situation. I also admired how citizens' initiatives and citizens themselves worked together for the betterment of the city.

The sheer beauty of Japan is beyond breath-taking and is not only found in the ever changing mountainous views but also in the kind hearts of the Japanese citizens. Never in my life have I met so many kind people in a single place. When I am surrounded by strangers I am incredibly uncomfortable but I’ve found that in the gregarious and humble country, that fear is alleviated. No matter where I’ve gone, be it a richly cultural town or a large industrial city, the Japanese people have treated me with the utmost respect and care. I hope to inspire more people to follow the example set here in Japan.

I would like to highlight three points that impressed me most during my visit to Cambodia.
First, I was impressed with their hospitality extended to us Japanese. Second, I was positively influenced by their high motivation for learning and positive attitude for communicating with foreigners in English. Third, as I witnessed the actual situation in Cambodia with my own eyes, I realized the importance of the role of Japan to help improve the livelihood of people, traffic facilities, and sanitation & hygiene there. So I presented our action plan called "JAPABODIA" in order to continue further research into the challenges of Cambodia. The ten days I spent in Cambodia was such a life changing experience to me that it has made me feel positive in everything I do, from my studies to my future career. I thank all the people I met in Cambodia for this.

Being able to interact with people who have a different culture, history, way of thinking and way of living from oneself is fun and also educational. Through direct contact, each other's countries and people feel closer and more familiar. International exchange becomes an opportunity to understand each other. If exchange with the other person's country broadens, then it can become the foundation for friendship between the people of those countries in the future. I always want to keep in mind our starting points: "I want to see the joyous faces of the children" and "Let's use this as a learning experience for ourselves as well"