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The Indonesian youth and Japan Embassy staf in Indonesia pose after the ceremony -  

Voinews, Jakarta - Nine Indonesian youths from several Islamic organizations and institutions were invited by the Japanese government to participate in the JENESYS (Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths) Gelombang Peace Building program. 

They come from the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), Muhammadiyah, Istiqlal Mosque and Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University.  According to Deputy Ambassador of Japan to Indonesia, Katsuro Nagai on Monday (22/1), the participants would have the opportunity to visit several interesting places related to Islamic culture and historical places in Japan.

"They have chance to visit one of the mosque and also Islamic culture center in Tokyo and also as I said that the highlight of their stay is homestay in Nagasaki", Katsuro Nagai said. 

Moreover, the participants are planned to take part in this program until January 30, 2024. Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths is an annual Japanese government program which aims to introduce Japanese society, culture and technological progress in all aspects.  

Deputy Ambassador of Japan to Indonesia also hopes that by participating at this program, the participants can also play an active role as a bridge in strengthening friendship between Japan and Indonesia//VOI