Thank you very much for coming to the Presentation and Forum of the 31th KICA Essay Contest. Six prize-winners, three in English and Japanese respectively presented their essays. Here are the prize essays in English and Japanese, and photos at the forum.
Date: Sunday, September 28, 2008

Place: Kyoto University Clock Tower Centennial Hall
　　　 http://www.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/clocktower/		 Program & Summaries of the Prize Essays

KICA PRIZE Essays in English  
  "Living The Local Culture- The Importance of The Chonaikai" Heather Fukase
  "Japanese Culture, My Cup of Tea" David McMurray
  "All I Really Need to Know About Japanese Culture I Learned in Summer Camp" Patrick John Reyes Ramos

  Photos at the forum  
Prof.Smith Awarding Three Authors
with KICA PRIZES		 Prof. Nishijima Giving a Comment

KICA PRIZE Essays in Japanese  
  「違うからこそ、面白い、面白いからこそ理解が深まる」 アイニン　ソフィアワティ
  「私の日本文化観 ―私の第二の故郷、日本の今―」 真砂・クリスチーナ・さゆり
  「マスメディア」 劉　慧子

  Photos at the forum  
Prof. Nishijima Giving an Opening Address Ms. Heather, Asking a Question
   
Presentation by Ms.Masago Presentation by Ms. Ryu
   
※ESSAYS ON JAPAN Ⅴ 1998-2002 (2004), ESSAYS ON JAPAN Ⅳ 1993-1997 (1999), ESSAYS ON JAPAN Ⅲ 1988-1992 (1993), ESSAYS ON JAPAN Ⅱ1983-1987 (1988), and ESSAYS ON JAPANOLOGY 1978-1982 (1983) have been published with the grants from the Commemorative Organization for the Japan World Exposition　'70.
With the Prize-Winning Essayists at the Reception
   
This program has been supported by the Japan Foundation Kyoto Office, Kyoto University International Center, Kyoto Lions Club and the Kyoto Prefectural Government, .
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