Japanese Assistant

I am a motivated, high-energy professional with a passion for technology, solutions, and social

change. I have a natural ability to quickly engage with prospects and effectively promote the value of products. I am seeking an organization with a mission I share and values I feel aligned with and motivated b

For over twenty (20) years of professional experience, my career has led me to increasingly specialize in the management of complex multi-cultural projects locally and internationally. I have a proven track-record of combining a strong product knowledge in varied fields such as Accounting; Sales / Order Processing; Production Control; Supply Chain Management; Manufacturing; Business Process Outsource through CSR and TSR responsibilities; Forex Trading and Sales; Financial Shared Services using Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Accounting; Warehousing; Shipping; Education, Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts, HR related interfaces; Administrative and Secretarial / Executive Assistant responsibilities; Software Installations and Consulting.

I am a confident, highly driven individual with practical hands-on customer service and travel experience. Resourceful and proactive, I combine effective communication skills with detailed product knowledge to identify commercial opportunities and deliver a satisfactory outcome for both customer and company whilst working alone and as part of a larger team. I am currently looking for an opportunity to further my career within the travel and tourism industry.

Have held the position of management level and responsibility associated with the position for several years. Work with little to no supervision and have led several development teams.

- Fast learner - Positive Attitude towards people

- Strong work ethic - Japanese Communication and Writing

- Communication (written & verbal) - Business Presentations

- Technical and digital management ; Product Demo / Training /Coaching

- Leadership Ability - Interpersonal

- Initiative/Self Sufficient - Analytical and Technical

- Teamwork & collaboration - Sales Leadership

- Problem solving & decision making. - Excellent in Microsoft Operating System

- Technology and innovation; Advocacy for Social Change, Environmental Sustainability, and Human Rights, Community Involvement & Volunteer Opportunities Proficient Language Japanese out of 10 points = 8

English out of 10 points = 10

レムス ロペス バクス

Remus Lopez Bacus

249 Guanio Compound, Guanio Street,

Maybunga, Pasig City 1607

Mobile Number (091*-***-****

E-mail *****.*******.**@*****.***

SUMMARY

STRENGTHS SKILLS

PASSION

LANGUAGES

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Native Language Tagalog / Cebuano Dialect out of 10 points = 10 Japanese Speaking TSR / Sales / Data Mining ( Project Based for Qlik Account ) MediaDev Services / Quantum World Research

May, 2018 to October 2018 Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines

- Performs technical support to clientele requirement towards social learning community focused on IT networking technologies.

- Provide learning tools, information towards IT related resources industry guidance to clientele’s needs and apply it to a real-world network troubleshooting issue. From Data Mining to Appointment Setting to Closing an account towards Japan based companies; carrying out detailed data analysis and valuation to become a lead account; providing in-depth business meetings and account.

- Work closely with Operation Manager to lead and manage major product and sales implementations. Japanese Interpreter / Translator / Project Management Three Bright Sun Diamond Corporation / Sanritsu

April 2017 to April 2018 Calamba City, Laguna Philippines

- Liaise with the Industrialization Japanese Manager to plan and manage the introduction of new business to perspective new clientele. Liaise with other members of the project such as the project contractors to keep the project plan in smooth operation, development of unique plan to a minimum cost and focus on the standardization/ rationalization of project as possible. Liaise with the Industrialization Japanese Manager to plan the manufacturing processes/ technologies for TBSDC projects

- Performed Financial and Administrative functions, such as making copies and giving out paperwork to colleagues. Supported staff with development of marketing plans focused on locating new clientele and assisted the Assistant GM on effectively contacting new business tie-ups. Exhibited exemplary talents throughout the sales cycle from prospecting and qualifying to negotiating and closing. Performed HR Related works. Stayed up-to-date with real-time recruitment and transaction of potential clients, Coordinating with client to handle any inquiries or complain.

- Translating document and interpret in the meeting. Translation of written communications from English to Japanese and vice-versa. Assisting Japanese executives as assigned. Coordinating with other departments on behalf of the Japanese executives.

- Made reports on daily tasks. Manage work schedules to meet deadlines Japanese Speaking Forex Trader / Sales

Amikat / Zespic Services

March 2016 to July, 2016 Taguig, City, Metro Manila, Philippines

- Work closely with senior Managers to lead and manage major product and business implementations for Foreign Exchange business.

- Gathering information and analyzing the market; carrying out detailed data analysis and valuation; providing in-depth market reports; identifying issues affecting clients.

- Take part in training clients and troubleshoots in the various network devices that they encounter in the day-to-day networks and how to use them specifically in network security.

- Developing client relationships and presenting ideas to clients; executing trades and securing deals with new clients. Keeping market-making traders informed of relevant issues with their customers and products; obtaining market prices from market-making traders and executing the trade. Japanese Speaking Admin and HR Officer / Account Officer Ghing Trading

March 2014 to August 2015 Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines

- Determine staffing numbers, skills and needs to meet the organization's objectives. Analyze the skills and qualities required for each particular job and develop job descriptions and duty statements.

- Maintain the personal records of employees on matters such as wages, superannuation, leave and training, and prepare associated management reports. Use a number of management information systems to record, maintain, plan and manage the organization's human resources.

- Assist employees with work matters, career development, personal problems and industrial matters. Organize employee welfare services such as health and wellbeing programme, first aid and fire warden training, superannuation and social activities. WORK EXPERIENCE

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- Help implement organizational changes (those following from industrial relations legislation, revised job classification structures or technological changes). Japanese Interpreter / Translator ( Project Based for Technical Support ) Brother Industries Philippines

October 2013 to March 2014 Batangas City, Batangas, Philippines

- Handles the communication of the assigned department in close contact with the Japanese Officers, technical Staff and the Operation Teams through Japanese to English translation and vice-versa. Japanese Language Instructor

ManilaTytana Colleges ( formerly Manila Doctors College ) November 2011 to May 2012 Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines

- Utilized appropriate instructional strategies for comprehensive instruction. Promoted interaction in the language and encouraged language output. Encouraged bilingualism in an enriched education model. Advocated for and supported effective language program within the community. Supported family involvement to sustain student learning. Utilized appropriate instructional methods of language instruction.

- Handles language class to students who opt to learn Japanese language as a second language which includes cross-cultural relations and with the objective to work in Japan in any Healthcare Industries such as Nurses, Caregivers etc. As interest in learning Japanese, Manila Tytana College growing need for the students who are capable of accurately imparting knowledge about Japanese culture. The university foreign language courses has been designed to meet these needs.

- Teaching practice through interaction with local people who can speak the language and so with a native Japanese speaker has proven to be very effective way of learning. Japanese Language Instructor

Far Eastern University

June 2011 to March 2012 Manila City, Metro Manila, Philippines

- Utilized appropriate instructional strategies for comprehensive instruction.

- Promoted interaction in the language and encouraged language output. Encouraged bilingualism in an enriched education model. Advocated for and supported effective language program within the community. Supported family involvement to sustain student learning. Utilized appropriate instructional methods of language instruction.

- Handles language class to HRM and Tourism students who opt to learn Japanese language as a second language which includes cross-cultural relations and with the objective to work in any Hotel and Restaurant establishment locally or abroad.

- As a faculty member offers a subject designed to help students pass the Japanese Language Course” and help increase the competency of Japanese Language to a higher level. Japanese Speaking Accounts Receivable Accountant

Maxim Enterprise Solutions Corporation

June 2010 to January 2011 Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines

- Coordinates with our counterparts in Japan for any Account Receivable.

- Performs the processes using SAP Script forms for invoices,

- Perform Monthly, Quarterly and Year End Closings and Prepare and Submit Quarterly Report

- Applied the special reports used for making Accounting decisions and an SAP Graph interface with special formulas provided by our Japan Office

Japanese Speaking Gaming Agent /Travel Specialist

Sky Arrow Technology Incorporated

December 2009 to May 2010 Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines

- As a frontline representative of the company, communication with the customer (Japan Market) is often our first responsibility. Thus, we provide all information that the clients need to enjoy their stay, information on the facilities available, services able to booked, travel routes and transportation as well.

- Working within the VIP management department, the main purpose of this role is to manage the growing VIP Japanese-speaking customer base.

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- Duties includes but not limited to giving information to the other product /service which the company represents.

Japanese Speaking Accounts Payable Accountant

Lear Automotive Philippines Incorporated

May 2008 to May 2009 Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines

- Applied the special reports used for making Accounting decisions, utilizing Cost Centers, Cost Elements, Profit Center Groups, Profit Center, and an SAP Graph interface with special formulas provided by our Japan Office.

- Coordinates with our counterparts in Japan for any Account Payables and Account Receivables

- Perform Monthly, Quarterly and Year End Closings and Prepare and Submit Quarterly Report

- Conducts financial and operation audit, Sabanes-Oxley (SOX) Audit, Purchasing Reviews, Human Resources review, Fraud and other special audit engagements for the different Lear Corporation companies.

Japanese Speaking Customer Service Representative

Voiceville Communications Incorporated

September 2006 to April 2008 Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines

- Provides support to one of the growing company in the United States and United Kingdom for the assigned products for Japanese Market.

- As an Inbound and Outbound call center agent role, basically do appointment setting and sell the products for Japanese Market.

Japanese Speaking Supply Chain Management / Japanese Interpreter and Translator Olympus Optical Technology Phili[[ines Incorporated February 2004 to December 2005 Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines

- Coordinates with our Japan Based staff for the succession in planning / management processes with a focus on Supply Chain Management (SCM) towards a strategic planning. Creates operational policies / procedures for the product and start-up operations these includes warehousing, Purchasing, Logistics and Production Control Planning. Service scope and provision optimization towards approval of the contracting strategies and negotiations through the help of SAP solutions.

- Prepares several production reports used in daily manufacturing operation. Production line report combines Run Schedule header, Bill of Material and Routing which shows a work center the quantity of material to produce and the quantity of the materials it will take to produce that material.

- Applied conversion programs for Sold-To, Ship-To, End Customer, Pricing, Commission Matrix, Purchase Orders, Customer Credit Info, and Ship Debit condition records, using the SAP Legacy System Management (LSM) tool

- Communicate with our Japanese counterparts for the relevant operation requirements Japanese Speaking Production Controller / Japanese Interpreter and Translator Kyocera - KSS Phili[[ines Corporation

June 2002 to November 2003 Naga City, Cebu, Philippines

- Undertaking that requires an expertise and skills in the Japanese Language. Thus, rendered interpretation and translation in Japanese to English and vice-versa to Officers, Technical Staff and Operation Teams.

- Performs Production Control duties. Logistic roles in the process to obtain government agencies support in expediting approval processes for the on time importation of goods, to obtain government endorsement and approval for custom duties exemption for some goods. Production Manager / Japanese Interpreter and Translator Cebu Daiki Corporation

June 2000 to May 2002 Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines

- Performed all phases of production runs from manpower set-up to operation by overseeing the whole production process including Quality Assurance, Merchandising, Warehousing, Logistics and Maintenance of the factory.

- Closely checked and ironed out comments by swift action and resolution of their concerns in a close coordination.

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- Responsible in direct implementation on all management development programs, production plans & schedules, setting up quality control system and establishing working standards concerning ISO.

- Being a detailed oriented person and analytical in nature, lead the acquisition and logistic process such as goods for purchase and importation/exportation Japanese Interpreter and Translator

Taiyo Yuden Philippines Incorporated

December 1999 to May 2000 Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines

- Handles the communication of the assigned department in close contact with the Japanese Officers, technical Staff and the Operation Teams through Japanese to English translation and vice-versa. Japanese Speaking Sales Officer / Travel Coordinator Coral Reef Hotel

January 1999 to November 1999 Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines

- Performed Data Entry in the Airline Services Department, processing airlines tickets created by Travel Agencies. Liaison with companies, agencies, institutions, establishments and other relevant organizations which the company.

- Coordinates travel needs for company employees. Schedules hotel, flight, and car rentals and prepares itineraries. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager..

- Assists with visa processing and other travel related documentation. Ensures that travel needs are met within the constraints of the company.

- Develop a network of clients, achieve sales targets through a systematic and effective management resources and information in a vis-à-vis hotel accommodation from customers requirement. Production Office Staff

Union Electronics

March 1997 to October 1998 Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan

- Handles and operates production equipment used in the factory.

- Ensures good monitoring on the assigned workload until the end-user or the next process Assistant Surveyor / Office Staff

Asuka Surveying

March 1994 to February 1997 Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan

- Performs a supportive role towards the area surveyed together with the Senior Surveyor and worked closely with in the preparation of plan through Computer Aided design (CAD).

- Handles office documentation and recording as well. Trainee

Lion Foods Manufacturing Corporation

December 1992 to December 1993 Sekijo City, Ibaragii Prefecture, Japan

- Handles and operates the “Baisho” (Dough Mixer) machine as assigned and make sure to observe 5S as always.

- Prepares the pre-processed product until to the end-user process General Accountant / Branch Advertising Assistant

Newstime Daily Newspaper

March 1992 to September 1992 Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines

- Advertising assistant role involves supporting the managers or sales representatives in securing meetings, creating proposals and initial client profiles; uncovering new projects; managing the insertion order process and assisting in keeping track of positioning and rates of advertisers for each issue; answering phones; handling expense reports and travelling arrangements; helping in preparations for sales presentations; and processing sales paperwork for the production department. An advertising assistant position may also be referred to as a receptionist, advertising coordinator, support executive, administrative assistant.

- Performs General Accounting and Treasury functions which includes consolidating of transactions and reports on the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the business (act as petty cash custodian)

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- Develop a strong business relationships with key clients through implementation of proper advertising policies and monitor the business volume and the growth in its territorial management. General Accountant Assistant for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable EasyCall- Cebu

August 1991 to February 1992 Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines

- Process vendor and supplier invoices, in a timely manner, verifying accuracy, approvals and account coding in accordance with Ministry and agency requirements. Prepares cheques and associated reports, as required in accordance with agency schedules.

- Prepare and maintain pre-authorize payments monthly or as required. Reconcile Accounts Payable sub-ledger to General Ledger monthly. Respond to vendor inquiries as required.

- Process all client or miscellaneous payments daily or as required to sub-ledger. Maintain and distribute accurate listing of overdue accounts and suspensions in accordance with agency policies. Refer overdue accounts to Director of Finance for adjustments, write- off or collections. Cost Controller / Storekepper

Sundowner Centrepoint Hotel

April 1990 to December 1990 Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines

- Review the daily intake of products into the hotel and ensure accurate pricing and quantity of goods received. Control the stores by ensuring accuracy of inventory and stock control and the pricing of good received. Alert Finance Cost Controller of slow moving goods and goods nearing expiry dates to reduce waste and alter product purchasing to accommodate

- Manage cost reporting on a weekly basis. Attend finance meetings, as required and maintain good communication and working relationships with all hotel areas

- Act in accordance wire, health and safety regulations and follow the correct procedures when required.

Executive Assistant to the Director

Cebu Plaza Hotel

May 1989 to April 1990 Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines

- As a Secondary person, Personally greeting all internal/external guests, offering support and directing enquiries, Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service, Administer the day-to-day operation of the Executive Office, Prioritize all telephone calls, in-person visitors and schedule appointments.

- Provide all office administration duties such as written correspondence, mail, photocopying and ordering office supplies, Maintain confidential filling system for correspondence, policies, standards, regulations and various matters related.

- Complete and circulate meeting minutes as required, Assist departmental leaders in completing special projects as required, Assist the Executive Director in the day-to-day operation of the hotel as required, Coordinating schedule and arranging appointments.

- Prioritize all telephone calls and in-person external and internal visitors, arranged all VIP reservation requests and associated amenities. Compose correspondence for the Executive Office, such as welcome letters, guest follow-up letters, Support internal hotel projects, tracking necessary action and updating reports as progress is made such as hotel goals, annual budget and more

- Handle all office administration duties such as mail, phones, photocopying, office supplies, Schedule Executive Committee meetings, take and distribute minutes, and arrange/attend sub-committee meetings as required.

- Assist with and support staff events as appropriate, such as leadership meetings, executive retreat, staff receptions, Attend receptions, dinners and meetings to translate for Executive Director when necessary.

Accountant /Assistant Secretary to the Comptroller Atlas Fertilizer Corporation

May 1988 to April 1989 Toledo City, Cebu, Philippines

- Handles the following book of accounts (Accounts Receivable - Officers and Employees / Accrued Expense / Cash in Bank).

- Ensure the files and record are kept accordingly for ready reference and prepares the monthly and annual financial reporting at all times.

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ACADEMIC HISTORY

Tertiary Level University of San Carlos – Main Campus SY 1984 - 1988 P. del Rosario Extension, Cebu City, Philippines

Bachelor of Science in Commerce Major in Accounting Full Tuition Fee Scholarship under the University Graduated Secondary Level University of San Carlos – School for Boys SY 1980 - 1984 General Maxilom Avenue, Cebu City, Philippines

Loyalty Awardee Graduated

Primary Level University of San Carlos – Girls High School SY 1972 - 1980 P. del Rosario Street, Cebu City, Philippines

Best in Arts Graduated

Extra-curricular Activities for SY 1984 – 1988 sponsored by Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants – USC Chapter. Outstanding JPIAn for graduating and non-graduating category, Presidential Awardee, Plaque of Appreciation, Medal of Recognition.

Japanese Language Course History

Elementary and Intermediate/Advanced Skill-based Japanese Course University of Tsukuba International Student Center, Tsukuba Prefecture, Japan N101 – N301 Elementary Japanese Completed Spring Class SY 1993 N401 – N501 Intermediate / Advanced Japanese Completed Summer Class SY 1993 Japanese Language Proficiency Test ( JLPT ) Certification Level 2 Passer at Tsukuba University, Japan in December 1993. Other relevant Skills and experiences

Have used MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Publisher to formal presentations and for routine administrative tasks and business correspondence which includes Office Application and understanding its functions, Sorting and Filtering Data, CSV Files Importation practices and Vlookup application. Experience in using specialized software as SAP Management for Financial Shared Services using AP or AR, Check EAM and Check SCM Information Systems implementation project management and have actively worked with Windows Operating System.

Leadership capabilities demonstrated in work, in sports coaching and in my contributions to the peer mentoring programme while in companies

Strong drawing and artistic skills experience presenting to my peers during university days and worked. Exceptional skills in Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts practices Extra-Curricular Interest

- Seeking a secondary education position which I can refine curriculum expertise in Foreign Language and Literature and continue my professional development under the supervision of experienced subject teachers.

- Improving my Te Reo Maori skills ( a curriculum guidelines for teaching and learning Te Reo Maori in English – medium schools ) and maintaining my Corporate ( Keigo) Japanese practices. Certification

Department of Tourism

City of Cebu and surrounding area of Cebu

Philippines 6000

License Tour Guide for Japanese Market ( Free-Lance Tour Guide ) March 1997 to December 2005

EDUCATION

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As a frontline representative of the city, and the Travel Company, communication with the tourist

( Japanese Visitors ) is often our first responsibility. Thus, we provide all information related to guiding about the city in order tourist to enjoy their stay, information on the facilities available, services able to booked, travel routes and transportation as well. Duties includes but not limited to giving information to the other product/service which the company represents. Japanese Interpreter / Translator

Sumitomo Denso Engineering Co.Ltd

October 14, 2019 to December 12, 2019 Tarlac City, Tarlac, Philippines

- Handles interpretation / translation job towards SDE Design department (New Product Trainings and other related matters) during their Japanese Engineers and Designers visit at SDE Plant. Japanese Interpreter / Translator

Sumitomo Denso Engineering Co.Ltd

June 04, 2019 to June 07, 2019 Tarlac City, Tarlac, Philippines

- Handles interpretation / translation job towards SDE Design department (Audit and Technical Meetings related to the company ) during their Japanese Engineers and Designers visit at SDE Plant. Japanese Interpreter

Sumitomo Denso Engineering Co.Ltd

May 20, 2019 to March 21, 2019 Tarlac City, Tarlac, Philippines

- Handles interpretation job towards their employees ( Company Audit : Production Control / Procurement / Designs and Drawings ) during their Japanese Auditors visit at SDE Plant. Japanese Interpreter

Taheiyo Cement Corporation

March 25, 2019 to March 28, 2019 Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines

- Handles interpretation job towards their client ( Lafarge-Holcim Cement Philippines ) site visit Japanese Interpreter / Translator

Sumitomo Denso Engineering Co.Ltd

February 04,2019 to March 01, 2019 Tarlac City, Tarlac, Philippines

- Handles interpretation job towards their employees ( CAD Training and Technical Meetings ) during their Japanese Engineers visit at SDE Plant.

Japanese Interpreter / Translator

Pilipinas Kyouritsu Incorporated (PKI) / Sumitomo Denso Philippines November 11, 2018 to November 15, 2018 Lipa City, Batangas, Philippines

- Handles interpretation job towards their employees ( Company Audit and Technical Meetings ) during their Japanese Engineers visit at PKI Plant.

Japanese Interpreter

Ensyu Takeru Rubber Philippines

March 26, 2018 Lipa City, Batangas, Philippines

- Handles interpretation job towards their management officers ( Annual Stockholders Meetings ) during their Japanese Directors visit at Ensyu Rubber Philippine Plant. Japanese Interpreter / Translator

Yamaichi Seiko Philippines Incorporated

March 07,2018 to March 22, 2018 Santo Tomas, Batangas, Philippines

- Handles interpretation job towards their employees ( Client Audit ) during their Japanese Technical Engineers visit at YSPI Plant.

Japanese Interpreter / Translator

Philippine Parkerizer Incorporated

February 26, 2018 to February 28, 2018 Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines

- Handles interpretation job towards their employees ( Financial Audit ) during their Japanese Financial team visit at PPI Plant.

Japanese Bridge / Interpreter

Yokohama City ( Japan Government ) Council

November 07, 2017 to November 09, 2017 Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines FREELANCE WORK AS JAPANESE INTERPRETER / JAPANESE TRANSLATOR From JobStreet.com

- Handles interpretation job towards Cebu Province officials ( Media and Project Meeting with all city mayors of Cebu and Governor in promoting countermeasures against global warming, promoting environmental measures, situation of waste disposal facilities. ) during Japan’s Yokohama City Councilors team visit at Cebu..

Japanese Bridge / Interpreter

12th ASEAN Summit held in Cebu, Philippines ( ASEAN Charter ) January 12, 2007 to January 15, 2007 Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines

- Handles interpretation job towards Cebu delegates ( coordinates and interprets to the delegates pertaining to continuing integration of ASEAN and enhancing political, economic and socio co-operation in the region. ) during Japan’s ASEAN Summit delegate visit at Cebu, Philippines. JLPT Tutor

Private Tutorial

August 2018 to November 2018 Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines

- Handles tutorial classes to an individual who opt pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test

(JLPT) as certification requirement

- Teaching practice the use of JLPT 3 review modules through writing practice, enhance grammar and vocabularies.

- Develop reading skills and writing skills for Kanji, Hiragana and Katakana writings. Japanese Language Instructor

Daisenkai International Training Center

January 2006 to August,2006 Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, Philippines

- Handles language class to students who opt to learn Japanese language as a second language which includes cross-cultural relations and with the objective to work in Japan in any Healthcare Industries such as Nurses, Caregivers etc. As interest in learning Japanese, Daisenkai growing need for the students who are capable of accurately imparting knowledge about Japanese culture. The training center forJapanese language courses has been designed to meet these needs.

- Teaching practice through interaction with local people who can speak the language and so with a native Japanese speaker has proven to be

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