We were truly honoured to welcome Dr. Kaori Kimura from Universiti Malaya (UM ) – Senior Lecturer , Faculty of East Asian Studies and Associate Professor Nurhaizal Azam Arif from Faculty of International Business, Hiroshima City University, Japan at Nihongo Asia Academy & Jobs .

Our discussion focused on the future of local talent development and strengthening the bridge between Academia and Industry . We were particularly inspired to hear about the recent Japan-Malaysia Talent Bridge event held at Universiti Malaya , which successfully connected students from the humanities and STEM fields with Japanese industries operating in Malaysia.

It was a fruitful session exploring how we can work together to create more pathways for local graduates. We look forward to turning these discussions into action and empowering the next generation of talent. It is clear that when we work together, we can create amazing opportunities for local talent .

A big thank you to Assoc. Professor Nurhaizal Azam & Dr. Kaori Kimura for their time and vision. Here’s to more collaborations ahead! ありがとうございます!