To all members of the Japan-Canada Chamber of Commerce
We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your continued understanding and cooperation in our organization's activities. This year (2025), Vancouver and Yokohama will celebrate the 60th anniversary of their sister city relationship.
The Yokohama City International Affairs Bureau has requested our participation in an online exchange program, which will be held as part of a commemorative project. Our organization is now seeking one speaker from among our members. This program will involve high school students from Yokohama and UBC students from Vancouver, and will focus on exchanges about urban development, culture, and environmental initiatives in both cities.
Our speakers will be responsible for the following roles:
Roles of the speakers:1. Introduce the city and culture of Vancouver in Japanese and explain the differences between it and Japan.
2. To introduce Vancouver's environmental and green initiatives.
Event Overview:● Date and Time: Saturday, December 6, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Japan Time
(Vancouver time: Friday, December 5, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
● Presentation time: Approximately 15 minutes ● Target audience: High school students in Yokohama City (30-100 students expected) + UBC students
Regarding recruitment:● Number of openings: 1 ● Application deadline: Monday, September 29, 2025
● Selection method: Interviews will be conducted with applicants by Saturday, October 4th.
We will make the decision.
Regarding payment:● Speakers will receive a small honorarium from the City of Yokohama.
(Payment will be made through our organization.)
If you wish to apply, please register using the application form below. "Yokohama City x Vancouver City Sister City 60th Anniversary Online Exchange: Call for Speakers" Application Form Link
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https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebj0s8DvXH8iti2PEYeeA2ivfhBq1Hgjm95koG68wuX3v2AQ/viewform
Please note that as there is only one position available, we may not be able to accommodate all applicants if there are many applicants. Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to receiving your applications.
Contact person for this matter: Miyanabekmiya.jccoc@gmail.com) /Mobile:604-715-8303
Dear Members of the Japan-Canada Chamber of Commerce,
We sincerely appreciate your continued support and cooperation in the Chamber's activities.
This year (2025), the City of Vancouver and the City of Yokohama celebrate the 60th anniversary of their sister-city relationship. The International Affairs Bureau of Yokohama City has invited our Chamber to participate in a commemorative online exchange program. Accordingly, we are pleased to announce that we are recruiting one speaker from among our members.
This program will bring together high school students from Yokohama and students from UBC in Vancouver, with exchanges focusing on the cities' cultures and initiatives in environmental sustainability. The Chamber's representative speaker will be asked to undertake the following roles:
Speaker's Role
Introduce, in Japanese, the city and culture of Vancouver, including differences with Japan.
Present Vancouver's initiatives in the environmental and green sectors.
Program Overview:
Date & Time: Saturday, December 6, 2025, 10:00–11:00 AM (Japan Time)
(Friday, December 5, 2025, 6:00–7:00 PM, Vancouver Time)
Speaking Time: Approximately 15 minutes
Participants: Yokohama high school students (approx. 30–100) + UBC students
Recruitment Information
• Number of Speakers: 1
Application Deadline: Monday, September 29, 2025
Selection Process: Applicants will be interviewed by October 4 (Saturday), after which the final speaker will be decided.
Honorarium
The City of Yokohama will provide a modest honorarium and disbursement through the Chamber. If you wish to apply, please register via the following form
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https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSebj0s8DvXH8iti2PEYeeA2ivfhBq1Hgjm95koG68wuX3v2AQ/viewform
Please note that only one speaker will be selected. If there are multiple applicants, we regret that
not all applications can be accepted. Thank you for your kind understanding. We look forward to receiving your applications.
Contact: Kenki Miyanabekmiya.jccoc@gmail.com) / Mobile: 604-715-8303
Japan-Canada Chamber of Commerce
Office / Secretariat
