Sakuranesia bridges Indonesia–Japan partnership to strengthen industry-focused training
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- Indonesia and Japan have initiated a new vocational education partnership facilitated by the Sakuranesia Foundation, focusing on industry-oriented training and student mobility.
- UGM’s School of Vocational Studies strengthened the initiative through a Japan visit that included dialogues and cooperation signings with leading private education groups.
- The partnership aims to expand Indonesian students’ industry exposure in Japan while building long-term cross-cultural collaboration between the two countries.
Indonesia and Japan have entered a new cooperation pathway in vocational education, with the Sakuranesia Foundation acting as a bridge between institutions in the two countries. The initiative aims to strengthen human resource development through industry-focused training and student exchanges, the foundation said in a statement on Saturday.
The initiative gained momentum following a visit to Japan by Prof. Agus Maryono, dean of the School of Vocational Studies at Gadjah Mada University (UGM). Tovic, founder of Sakuranesia, said the foundation would continue promoting human capital development that creates value for society through Indonesia–Japan cooperation.
Positioning itself as a connector between institutions in both countries, Sakuranesia hosted a forum in Japan for dialogue and the signing of education cooperation agreements. During the visit, Maryono observed early childhood STEAM education practices at the Azalee Group in Edogawa and met with Kazuhiko Hiruma, chair of Sanko Gakuen, along with other stakeholders.
The meeting, attended by Tovic, resulted in an agreement to launch a pilot project in vocational education. Separately, a partnership signing ceremony was held at the Fukuoka Campus of Japan University of Economics, part of the Tsuzuki Gakuen Group, marking an initial step toward expanding bilateral cooperation in human resource development.
Tovic said exchanges with leading private education groups in Japan were expected to lay the groundwork for long-term collaboration that benefits both countries. UGM’s School of Vocational Studies is known for a practice-based, internationally oriented curriculum, with fourth-year students required to undertake internships or study programs abroad. Around 30 percent of its students gain international experience each year through this scheme.
Under the new partnership, Indonesian students are expected to access broader industry exposure in Japan, strengthen cross-cultural competencies and sharpen practical skills to support their future careers.
“This partnership goes beyond academic exchanges. It aims to build a foundation for the younger generation in both countries to understand each other, learn together and contribute sustainably to society,” Tovic said.
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