AOTS E-Newsletter:1)Establishment of AOTS Alumni Society in Ecuador 2)Management Training in Japan 3)Information from Hiroshima Global Academy 4)Insight
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31 July 2026
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<Index>
1) Establishment of the AOTS Alumni Society in Ecuador
2) Management Training in Japan (Subsidized programs)
3) Information from Hiroshima Global Academy (HiGA)
4) Insight: Thoughts on the Management Philosophy of Various Japanese Companies
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1) Establishment of the AOTS Alumni Society in Ecuador
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We are delighted to announce that the Asociation de Ex Becarios AOTS Ecuador-Japon A.C., who is the AOTS Alumni Society (AAS) in Ecuador, has been newly established.
The President of the AAS-Guatemala is Mr. Félix Aquiles Reinado Bones, who has participated in an AOTS program in Japan.
All Ecuadorian ex-participants of AOTS programs are encouraged to join the AAS-Ecuador
Contact address: aotsecuadorjapon@gmail.com
Now, network of the AASs currently extends to 48 countries/regions in 76 locations in the world.
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2) Management Trainings in Japan (Subsidized programs)
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Applications for the following courses are now open! Don't miss out on this great opportunity!.
1. Human Resource Development Program towards Zero Emission in Asian Countries/ Regions (Zero Emission Prgrams)
1) Programs for Asia and Middle East [Language: English]
(1)The Program on Productivity Improvement - Decarbonization through Energy-Saving Improvements in Manufacturing Sites -[TPPI] *Zero Emission Program.
This program is designed for managers in manufacturing industry. By learning three approaches to energy conservation in production processes－equipment upgrades, productivity improvements, and management and operational improvements－along with specific methodologies, participants will gain the skills to improve their companies’ production processes upon returning home, promote energy conservation and CO2 reduction, and contribute to decarbonized business operations.
*The subsidy rate for this program differs from that of other programs. Please refer to the program outline for details.
Duration: From 8 December to 21 December 2026.
Place: AOTS Tokyo Kenshu Center (Adachi-ku, Tokyo, Japan).
2) Program for Indonesia [Language: Indonesian]
(1)The Program on Productivity Improvement for Indonesia - Decarbonization through Energy-Saving Improvements in Manufacturing Sites -[IDPI] *Zero Emission Program.
This program is designed for managers, etc. in Indonesia’s manufacturing industry. By learning three approaches to energy conservation in production processes－equipment upgrades, productivity improvements, and management and operational improvements－along with specific methodologies, participants will gain the skills to improve their companies’ production processes upon returning home, promote energy conservation and CO2 reduction, and contribute to decarbonized business operations.
*The subsidy rate for this program differs from that of other programs. Please refer to the program outline for details.
Duration: From 18 November to 1 December 2026.
Place: AOTS Kansai Kenshu Center (Osaka-shi, Osaka, Japan).
2. ODA Programs
1) Programs for All Developing Countries [Language: English]
(1)The Program for Quality Management [PQM].
Upgrade the participants’ capabilities of implementing a quality oriented management system designed for mainly senior managers with responsibility for improving the quality of products and services.
Duration: From 16 November to 27 November 2026.
Place: AOTS Tokyo Kenshu Center (Adachi-ku, Tokyo, Japan).
(2)The Training Program on Program & Project Management [PPTP].
Through lectures, organization visits, and exercises, participants will acquire systems and methods of Program & Project Management from both theoretical and practical perspectives.
Duration: From 13 January to 26 January 2027.
Place: AOTS Tokyo Kenshu Center (Adachi-ku, Tokyo, Japan).
How to apply: Applications will be accepted via AOTS Alumni Societies. Please contact the closest one.
https://www.aots.jp/en/alumni/about/
Please visit AOTS website for more info.
https://www.aots.jp/en/what-we-do/hrd/management/subsidized/list-of-courses/
FAQ for Management Programs.
https://www.aots.jp/en/what-we-do/hrd/management/subsidized/list-of-courses/faq/
Inquiry: AOTS Overseas Cooperation Group I
E-mail: shouhei-au@aots.jp
Tel: +81-(0)3-3888-8256
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3) Information from Hiroshima Global Academy (HiGA).
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Hiroshima Global Academy (HiGA) is located on an island in Hiroshima, Japan.
We are an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School that offers the Diploma Program (DP) from Grades 10 through to 12.
Additionally, our school offers a full board dormitory system.
We provide a high-quality education at an affordable price.
Click here for an overview of the school.
https://x.gd/3EeCE
Click here for information on the University Acceptance results of our graduates.
https://x.gd/6SEuY
We will begin accepting applications for the 2027 academic year entrance examinations.
The main schedule is as follows (all times in Japan Standard Time).
Application opens: Monday, August 3.
Registration deadline: Friday, September 4.
Document submission deadline: Friday, September 18, at noon.
Announcement of first-round document screening results: Friday, October 2.
Second-round examinations: Saturday, October 10 & Sunday, October 11.
Final results announcement: Wednesday, October 21.
Click here for information about Admissions.
https://x.gd/TyzT9
[Inquiry]
higa2022@higanet.higa.ed.jp
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4) Insight: Thoughts on the Management Philosophy of Various Japanese Companies
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Kazuo Inamori rebuilt Japan Airlines in the remarkably short period following its financial collapse. He then promptly stepped away from its management. The person Inamori selected as his successor and appointed president was a man who had devoted his entire career to being a pilot.
His name is Yoshiharu Ueki. Born in Kyoto Prefecture in 1952, he was the son of a superstar of the Japanese film industry.
Instead of following in his father’s footsteps, however, he chose to become an airline pilot. The inspiration came when, as a second-year high school student, he saw a pilot in uniform and was captivated by the pilot’s impressive appearance.
With no hesitation, Ueki entered the Civil Aviation College. He joined Japan Airlines in 1975 and continued to fly scheduled services as a pilot for the next 35 years.
Even on the day of Japan Airlines’ financial collapse in 2010, Ueki was on duty as a pilot. Shortly afterward, Inamori asked him to become an executive officer.
Ueki agonized over the decision. He reportedly felt that accepting an executive position would mean giving up his calling as a pilot, and wondered whether, in that case, he should decline the offer and leave Japan Airlines altogether.
After thinking it over for three days, Ueki is said to have concluded that the choice that would leave him with no regrets was to step away from the cockpit after so many years at the controls and devote all his energy to rebuilding the company following its financial collapse.
He also came to believe that his mission was to ensure that the company would never collapse again and to create the happiest possible workforce. As one of the executives, Ueki joined Inamori in taking on the challenge of rebuilding the company, a task they accomplished in just two years and eight months.
Even today, Ueki says that he does not know why Inamori chose him as his successor. At the time, he reportedly asked Inamori directly, “Are you sure I am the right person?” Inamori gave him a simple reply: “You are the right person.”
Inamori had long stated that when choosing a successor, he looked for both ability and an altruistic mind. This makes it particularly interesting to consider how Inamori viewed Ueki’s ability.
Having devoted his entire career to being a pilot, Ueki had no knowledge of or experience in management. Why, then, was Inamori convinced that he could entrust Ueki with the task of running the company?
Ueki said, “A captain is responsible for the lives of 500 passengers and must make decisions with confidence in every situation that arises during a flight. Failing to make a decision is wrongdoing.” After becoming president, he said, “To keep a company moving forward, the president must continually make decisions despite the significant risks involved. In that sense, my experience as a pilot has served me well. After all, I am also responsible for the livelihoods of 32,000 employees and their families.” Perhaps Inamori saw Ueki as someone capable of making sound decisions even under difficult circumstances.
In the next installment, I would like to discuss the second quality that Inamori had discerned in Ueki.
To be continued in the next edition.
Rikio Suma, Author
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31 July 2026
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*There have been more and more cases of subscribers not receiving AOTS E-Newsletters via Yahoo address or Gmail address. If you are using Yahoo address or Gmail address and willing to continue to receive the AOTS E-Newsletters without fail, we recommend changing your email provider to another one. It may be possible to avoid such a case by unblocking "johochosa@aots.jp" if your email provider offers such a service.
<Index>
1) Establishment of the AOTS Alumni Society in Ecuador
2) Management Training in Japan (Subsidized programs)
3) Information from Hiroshima Global Academy (HiGA)
4) Insight: Thoughts on the Management Philosophy of Various Japanese Companies
--------------------------------------------------------
1) Establishment of the AOTS Alumni Society in Ecuador
--------------------------------------------------------
We are delighted to announce that the Asociation de Ex Becarios AOTS Ecuador-Japon A.C., who is the AOTS Alumni Society (AAS) in Ecuador, has been newly established.
The President of the AAS-Guatemala is Mr. Félix Aquiles Reinado Bones, who has participated in an AOTS program in Japan.
All Ecuadorian ex-participants of AOTS programs are encouraged to join the AAS-Ecuador
Contact address: aotsecuadorjapon@gmail.com
Now, network of the AASs currently extends to 48 countries/regions in 76 locations in the world.
-------------------------------------------------------
2) Management Trainings in Japan (Subsidized programs)
-------------------------------------------------------
Applications for the following courses are now open! Don't miss out on this great opportunity!.
1. Human Resource Development Program towards Zero Emission in Asian Countries/ Regions (Zero Emission Prgrams)
1) Programs for Asia and Middle East [Language: English]
(1)The Program on Productivity Improvement - Decarbonization through Energy-Saving Improvements in Manufacturing Sites -[TPPI] *Zero Emission Program.
This program is designed for managers in manufacturing industry. By learning three approaches to energy conservation in production processes－equipment upgrades, productivity improvements, and management and operational improvements－along with specific methodologies, participants will gain the skills to improve their companies’ production processes upon returning home, promote energy conservation and CO2 reduction, and contribute to decarbonized business operations.
*The subsidy rate for this program differs from that of other programs. Please refer to the program outline for details.
Duration: From 8 December to 21 December 2026.
Place: AOTS Tokyo Kenshu Center (Adachi-ku, Tokyo, Japan).
2) Program for Indonesia [Language: Indonesian]
(1)The Program on Productivity Improvement for Indonesia - Decarbonization through Energy-Saving Improvements in Manufacturing Sites -[IDPI] *Zero Emission Program.
This program is designed for managers, etc. in Indonesia’s manufacturing industry. By learning three approaches to energy conservation in production processes－equipment upgrades, productivity improvements, and management and operational improvements－along with specific methodologies, participants will gain the skills to improve their companies’ production processes upon returning home, promote energy conservation and CO2 reduction, and contribute to decarbonized business operations.
*The subsidy rate for this program differs from that of other programs. Please refer to the program outline for details.
Duration: From 18 November to 1 December 2026.
Place: AOTS Kansai Kenshu Center (Osaka-shi, Osaka, Japan).
2. ODA Programs
1) Programs for All Developing Countries [Language: English]
(1)The Program for Quality Management [PQM].
Upgrade the participants’ capabilities of implementing a quality oriented management system designed for mainly senior managers with responsibility for improving the quality of products and services.
Duration: From 16 November to 27 November 2026.
Place: AOTS Tokyo Kenshu Center (Adachi-ku, Tokyo, Japan).
(2)The Training Program on Program & Project Management [PPTP].
Through lectures, organization visits, and exercises, participants will acquire systems and methods of Program & Project Management from both theoretical and practical perspectives.
Duration: From 13 January to 26 January 2027.
Place: AOTS Tokyo Kenshu Center (Adachi-ku, Tokyo, Japan).
How to apply: Applications will be accepted via AOTS Alumni Societies. Please contact the closest one.
https://www.aots.jp/en/alumni/about/
Please visit AOTS website for more info.
https://www.aots.jp/en/what-we-do/hrd/management/subsidized/list-of-courses/
FAQ for Management Programs.
https://www.aots.jp/en/what-we-do/hrd/management/subsidized/list-of-courses/faq/
Inquiry: AOTS Overseas Cooperation Group I
E-mail: shouhei-au@aots.jp
Tel: +81-(0)3-3888-8256
--------------------------------------------------------
3) Information from Hiroshima Global Academy (HiGA).
--------------------------------------------------------
Hiroshima Global Academy (HiGA) is located on an island in Hiroshima, Japan.
We are an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School that offers the Diploma Program (DP) from Grades 10 through to 12.
Additionally, our school offers a full board dormitory system.
We provide a high-quality education at an affordable price.
Click here for an overview of the school.
https://x.gd/3EeCE
Click here for information on the University Acceptance results of our graduates.
https://x.gd/6SEuY
We will begin accepting applications for the 2027 academic year entrance examinations.
The main schedule is as follows (all times in Japan Standard Time).
Application opens: Monday, August 3.
Registration deadline: Friday, September 4.
Document submission deadline: Friday, September 18, at noon.
Announcement of first-round document screening results: Friday, October 2.
Second-round examinations: Saturday, October 10 & Sunday, October 11.
Final results announcement: Wednesday, October 21.
Click here for information about Admissions.
https://x.gd/TyzT9
[Inquiry]
higa2022@higanet.higa.ed.jp
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
4) Insight: Thoughts on the Management Philosophy of Various Japanese Companies
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Kazuo Inamori rebuilt Japan Airlines in the remarkably short period following its financial collapse. He then promptly stepped away from its management. The person Inamori selected as his successor and appointed president was a man who had devoted his entire career to being a pilot.
His name is Yoshiharu Ueki. Born in Kyoto Prefecture in 1952, he was the son of a superstar of the Japanese film industry.
Instead of following in his father’s footsteps, however, he chose to become an airline pilot. The inspiration came when, as a second-year high school student, he saw a pilot in uniform and was captivated by the pilot’s impressive appearance.
With no hesitation, Ueki entered the Civil Aviation College. He joined Japan Airlines in 1975 and continued to fly scheduled services as a pilot for the next 35 years.
Even on the day of Japan Airlines’ financial collapse in 2010, Ueki was on duty as a pilot. Shortly afterward, Inamori asked him to become an executive officer.
Ueki agonized over the decision. He reportedly felt that accepting an executive position would mean giving up his calling as a pilot, and wondered whether, in that case, he should decline the offer and leave Japan Airlines altogether.
After thinking it over for three days, Ueki is said to have concluded that the choice that would leave him with no regrets was to step away from the cockpit after so many years at the controls and devote all his energy to rebuilding the company following its financial collapse.
He also came to believe that his mission was to ensure that the company would never collapse again and to create the happiest possible workforce. As one of the executives, Ueki joined Inamori in taking on the challenge of rebuilding the company, a task they accomplished in just two years and eight months.
Even today, Ueki says that he does not know why Inamori chose him as his successor. At the time, he reportedly asked Inamori directly, “Are you sure I am the right person?” Inamori gave him a simple reply: “You are the right person.”
Inamori had long stated that when choosing a successor, he looked for both ability and an altruistic mind. This makes it particularly interesting to consider how Inamori viewed Ueki’s ability.
Having devoted his entire career to being a pilot, Ueki had no knowledge of or experience in management. Why, then, was Inamori convinced that he could entrust Ueki with the task of running the company?
Ueki said, “A captain is responsible for the lives of 500 passengers and must make decisions with confidence in every situation that arises during a flight. Failing to make a decision is wrongdoing.” After becoming president, he said, “To keep a company moving forward, the president must continually make decisions despite the significant risks involved. In that sense, my experience as a pilot has served me well. After all, I am also responsible for the livelihoods of 32,000 employees and their families.” Perhaps Inamori saw Ueki as someone capable of making sound decisions even under difficult circumstances.
In the next installment, I would like to discuss the second quality that Inamori had discerned in Ueki.
To be continued in the next edition.
Rikio Suma, Author
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Copyright 2016
The Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS) 30-1, Senju-Azuma 1-chome, Adachi-ku, Tokyo 120-8534, JAPAN