RV University (RVU), Bengaluru has become the second after Amity University in India to sign a cooperation agreement with Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.

The agreement provides a platform for training and placement of Indian students in Japan. This initiative by the Japanese Government aims to address the human resource shortage in Ibaraki Prefecture.

A Joint Statement was signed by Kazuhiko Oigawa, Governor of Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan and Prof. (Dr) Y S R Murthy, Vice Chancellor, RVU in the presence of Dr. (h.c.) A V S Murthy, Chancellor, RVU and Tsutomu Nakane, Consul General of Japan in Bengaluru.

Kazuhiko Oigawa is leading an eight-member Japanese delegation representing the prefectural government bodies and industry. The delegation is accompanied by the Consul General of Japan in Bengaluru, Tsutomu Nakane.

Oigawa, “For students who have developed an interest in Japan and have studied the Japanese language, we sincerely hope you will consider employment opportunities in Ibaraki Prefecture.”

Nakane added, “RV University, Bengaluru recently established a Japanese Language and Research Centre in the month of February this year. The Centre has grown in leaps and bounds since its inception, educating its students in Japanese language and culture, while establishing ties with many universities in Japan for student exchange programs and joint research.

“The scenic Ibaraki prefecture’s proximity to Tokyo gives it the advantage of an affordable metropolitan lifestyle, without the drawbacks of living in a crowded city. It is home to JAXA, Japan’s national space agency as well as many universities, research centers and global manufacturing companies such as Hitachi, Komatsu, Canon etc. I’m certain this association will open up a myriad of possibilities for the youth of Bengaluru to work or study in Ibaraki, while the prefectural government will gain exceptional human resources from Bengaluru. “

During his visit, Governor Oigawa met with students studying Japanese language at RVU to discuss their job prospects. He also engaged with staff and faculty members learning Japanese to explore research opportunities in Japan and the scholarships available to them from the Japanese Prefectural Government.

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