The Truth of NICOCIA PROJECT in CEBU ニコシアの真実 濱保泰介著

This booklet is a publication authored by the founder, Taisuke Hamayasu, on the above-mentioned themes and philosophies.The English translation of this page is below.

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"The trajectory and miracles of NICOCIA.
NICOCIA creates miraculous overseas personnel from communication.

NICOCIA creates a new style of volunteer work called 'Japanese Language Exchange'. This new system gives birth to new 'communication overseas personnel'.

■NICOCIA revolutionizes the style of international exchange. In developing countries in Asia, learning at Japanese language schools at a high cost is out of reach for the common people. Therefore, the birth of NICOCIA, a full-board Japanese language education facility where common people can learn for free, is the first miracle in Asian history. The mission of Japanese people who want to convey Japan to the world becomes action, and for the first time, a window opens in international exchange between common people.

■The perception of Japanese people changes among Asians.In any Asian country, most common people know little about Japan. Moreover, common people in Asia don't have opportunities to meet or talk to Japanese people. Therefore, initially, no one believes in NICOCIA. However, those who get to know NICOCIA all say with conviction, 'I used to think that Japanese people were terrifying. But now, I understand that they are warm and kind.' First, the 'students' change, then the 'families' change, then the 'communities' change, then the 'countries' change. A miracle happens.

■The perception of Asian people changes among Japanese. Next, Japanese people are surprised. They meet people who are completely different from the image of Asians they have held until now. When Japanese people visit Asia as tourists, they only encounter people in the service industry, and of course, they cannot meet ordinary Asian commoners while in Japan. 'I used to think that Asian people demanded money from Japanese people. But since coming to NICOCIA, I've realized that there are ordinary commoners who don't make such demands.' They have hit upon an unexpected vein of international talents. That's a miracle.

■Miraculous talents are born from Asia. From NICOCIA, excellent foreign personnel who understand Japanese communication and culture are cultivated inexhaustibly on a non-profit basis. These are the miraculous 'Foreign Personnel Capable of Japanese Communication' that NICOCIA has created. And, the source of this lies in the 'Japanese Language Exchange Volunteer'. That's because volunteering is not just about giving, it's a system that allows you to receive even more. And like magic, it's the best method to connect hearts beyond people's language and culture. The talents born in NICOCIA become the most competent bridges connecting Japan and Asia."