WELCOME TO
ASCOJA
ASEAN Council of Japan Alumni
Soft launch version 1.0
ASCOJA as a bridge to foster closer relations between ASEAN member countries and Japan
Through concerted efforts in promoting and implementing projects and activities that would redound to the benefit of all parties concerned, including the enhancement of friendship, understanding, peace, and prosperity in the Asian Region and the world
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION AND BY-LAWS OF THE ASEAN COUNCIL OF JAPAN ALUMNI (ASCOJA) PREAMBLE
In pursuit of the aforementioned aspiration, a proposal to establish an organization that can unite several organizations of Japan Alumni in ASEAN was discussed at the Third Yearly Reunion Of Southeast Asian Graduates of Japanese universities held in Tokyo in October 1976. This was followed by the signing of the “Protocol of Intent to Organize” in Singapore by the delegates from the original five ASEAN countries: Indonesia (PERSADA), Malaysia (JAGAM), the Philippines (PHILFEJA), Singapore (JUGAS), and Thailand (OJSAT).
The ASEAN Council of Japan Alumni (ASCOJA) was officially inaugurated in a meeting of the five (5) founding members of ASEAN Japan Alumni Associations in Manila, Philippines on 11h June 1977. Then ASCOJA was expanded gradually to cover all ten (10) members of Japan alumni associations/chapters in ASEAN.
With the deepening ASEAN solidarity and unity, and the dynamic growth and expansion of ASCOJA through its historic journey, and recognizing the need for ASCOJA to be attuned with the changes and developments of the times, the 10 ASCOJA member chapters hereby adopt this covenant of articles and By-Laws.
10 countries member
On March 25, 1977, a “Protocol of Intent to Organize” was signed in Singapore by representatives of five Japan alumni associations from ASEAN namely, Association of Indonesia Alumni from Japan (PERSADA), Japan Graduates’ Association of Malaysia (JAGAM), Japanese University Graduates Association of Singapore (JUGAS), Old Japan Students’ Association, Thailand Under the Patronage of His Majesty the King (OJSAT), and Philippine Federation of Japan Alumni (PHILFEJA).
From 2001 to 2012, ASCOJA admitted five Japan alumni associations from the rest of ASEAN as charter members, namely Brunei Association of Japan Alumni (BAJA), Japan Alumni of Cambodia (JAC), Japan Alumni Organization of Laos (JAOL), Myanmar Association of Japan Alumni (MAJA), Vietnam Association of Japan Alumni (VAJA).
HEADLINE NEWS of ascoja
2024
Off to the #MEXT Level: Ambassador Endo sends off promising Filipino scholars 
On 21 August 2024, Ambassador ENDO Kazuya, together with the Philippine Association of the Japanese Government Scholars (PHILAJAMES), hosted the 2024 Send-off Reception for Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholars at his residence.
Article in 日本語
Friendship Golf between Japan Embassy in Thailand and OJSAT
On July 29, 2024, Former Presidents, Executive Committees and Members of OJSAT joined in for a round of golf with H.E. Mr. Masato OHTAKA, Ambassador of Japan to Thailand, who just moved to accept a position in Thailand 5 months ago and is also an honorary advisor to OJSAT, and Mr. Takeshi UCHIDA, First Secretary, Embassy of Japan in Thailand at Panya Indra Golf Club in Bangkok to strengthen the relationship even more closely
ASCOJA website launched, and the agreement signed
Coordinated by PERSADA (Perhimpunan Alumni dari Jepang) ASCOJA Website’s team, after a one-year development, finally the ASCOJA website is launched. The soft-launch version went public in June 2024 and is filled with articles from each chapter
PHILFEJA attends the 22nd ASJA-ASCOJA-JAC Symposium in Cambodia
Delegation from PHILFEJA led by President/ASCOJA Governor Domingo Go and VP/ASJA Director Rommel Roque attended The 22nd ASJA-ASCOJA-JAC Symposium hosted by the Japan Alumni of Cambodia (JAC) in Phnom Penh, with the theme, “Japan-ASEAN Cross Border E-Commerce”
Three important missions of OJSAT in Phnom Penh, Cambodia during 27-30 Jun 2024
Old Japan Students’ Association, Kingdom of Thailand (Under the Patronage of the His Majesty the King) (OJSAT) assigned Assoc.Prof.Dr. Mangkorn RODPRAPAKORN, Vice President for Foreign Affairs to fly to Phnom Penh, Kingdom of Cambodia during Jun 27-30, 2024 for 3 important missions
JAPAN EMBASSY AND PHILFEJA HOST 2024 SHINNENKAI
The Embassy of Japan and the Philippine Federation of Japan Alumni (PHILFEJA) held its annual Shinnenkai on 02 February 2024 at the official residence of Japan’s Ambassador to the Philippines, with Ms. Jalenie Chua of the Embassy of Japan as the Master of Ceremonies
PHILFEJA Attends the 50th ASJA International Board Meeting and ASCOJA Board Meeting in Tokyo
PHILFEJA, represented by President Domingo C. Go, participated in the ASEAN Council of Japan Alumni (ASCOJA) and Asia Japan Alumni (ASJA) meetings and several events in Tokyo from March 6 to 9, 2024
The MoU aims to enhance TalentCorp’s initiatives by fostering greater collaboration with Malaysian associations in Japan on projects that benefit fellow citizens
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RESUMPTION OF THE N.I.Y.E PROGRAM FROM FY2023 Onwards
The meeting was held online between N.I.Y.E (National Institution For Youth Education), ASJA & ASCOJA
