Briefing Session by a Former JICA Expert in Brazil upon His Return to Japan A returnee’s debriefing session was held on Friday, August 7, 2027, in the “Tateyama” conference room of the Sabo Kaikan. Mr. Takasue Hayashi, a former JICA long‑term expert in Brazil, delivered a report on his assignment. Approximately thirty‑five members of…
Ceremony of Presentation of the Certificate of Appreciation On 1 June 2026, a certificate of appreciation was presented by the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency, Ministry of Agriculture in recognition of our support and cooperation regarding the Mataian River Natural Dam in Hualien County, Taiwan, in 2025.
Meeting for the Exchange of Views On 1st, June, a meeting was held at the Sabo Kaikan to exchange views between Japan and Taiwan on disaster prevention measures for natural dams. The natural dam on the Mata’an River in Hualien, Taiwan, burst on 23 September 2025, causing a massive mudslide that swept downstream and inflicted…
The 2026Taiwan-Japan Joint Research Conference on Sabo The 2026 Taiwan-Japan Joint Research Conference on Sabo was held in Taiwan from April 19(Sun.) to 25 (Sat.) On 20 April, the Taiwan-Japan Conference of Technical Exchange on Sabo was held at the Agency of Rural Development and Soil and Water Conservation (Nantou County). Representatives from both Japan…
International Sabo Award ceremony The International Sabo Award ceremony was held on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, in the conference room of the Sabo Kaikan. At the ceremony, guest addresses were given by Mr Masaru Kunitomo, Director of Sabo Department; Dr Masao Okamoto, Vice-Chairman of Japan Sabo Association; and Dr. Taro Uchida of the University…
