April 9, 2003
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Mr. Kunwar Receives Imanishi Fellowship
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Mr. Dhana Bahadur Kunwar, Assistance Professor of the Central Department of Culture at Tribhuvan University, was presented with an Imanishi Fellowship at a special award presentation ceremony organized by Japan University Students Association, Nepal (JUSAN) on March 21. The award was made in recognition of his highly distinguished research-oriented thesis entitled "Japanese Society and Development". This year's second and third prizes went to Mr. Bam Dev Sigdel and Ms. Nirmala Upreti for their speeches entitled "An Analysis of Nepal-Japan Trade Relations" and "Imitable-Education System of Japan", respectively. Every year the fellowship is awarded for excellent research work on Japanese related studies in social science, humanities, Japan-Nepal relations and research on applied science.
In his paper, Mr. Kunwar stated that the main cause behind Japan's rapid economic growth after the Second World War was the feeling of patriotism. By virtue of their keen sense of responsibility, morality, honesty and diligence, Japan was able to seize the opportunity for development. He also highlighted other aspects such as dignity of work, strong moral ethics, and education for all as key points in Japan's rapid development. Correspondingly, the main roots of its swift economic development were modern technology and the policy of big industries regarding production which benefited small industries. Apart from this, endeavor and sincerity are the two important characteristics Nepal can adopt from Japan. These two methods are becoming increasingly popular in other fast rising Asian countries, which are following the Japanese method of management. Another factor is the importance of the work ethic in Japan and the dignity of labor. He concluded that these are the few basic points Nepal should learn from Japan to encourage development.
In commemoration of the late Toshio Imanishi, a staunch friend and well-wisher of Nepal, the family of Imanishi and the members of the Sakai Lions Club, Osaka, jointly established the Trust in 1997 in Kathmandu, in cooperation with JUSAN. The main objective of the Trust is to promote cultural exchange, friendship and understanding between the people of Nepal and Japan by promoting Japanese related studies. Since its establishment, there has been a tremendous increase in the number of participants each year, and it is expected that more and more scholars and researchers will be encouraged to conduct Japanese related studies in the future, resulting in further mutual understanding between the two countries.
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