Kohima: Nagaland Japan Connect 2.0 kicked off July 21 at the ARMS Incorporation Centre in Chümoukedima. The event marks a fresh push to link Naga youth with jobs in Japan. It also saw the opening of a new training facility for language and skills. More than 40 Naga youth already work in Kochi. They serve as pioneers for this growing partnership.
Kiyo Maeda, a planning supervisor from Kochi Prefecture, led a 21-member delegation of 14 Japanese groups. She noted the prefecture's massive need for workers. "The partnership with Nagaland has become one of Kochi Prefecture's most successful international collaborations," she said. Jobs are now open in agriculture, construction, hospitality, and caregiving.
Abu Metha, advisor to the Chief Minister, attended alongside Industries and Commerce Advisor Hekani Jakhalu. Metha reminded the youth they are ambassadors for the state. He pushed for discipline and hard work. The state government wants to take the ties further. They are looking at tourism, education, and culture to build on the existing momentum.
Jakhalu wants to push beyond the service sector. She urged the team to focus on skilled trades and long-term training. ARMS Incorporation Vice President Nagatoshi Shibata committed the new office to career guidance for the entire Northeast region. IDAN officials closed the day with a high-level meeting to lock in future investment and training plans.
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