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【JICA Volunteers in Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI)】　Ms. Sachiko KUTSUMA had spent six months at Majuro Cooperati...
31/07/2026

【JICA Volunteers in Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI)】
　Ms. Sachiko KUTSUMA had spent six months at Majuro Cooperative School where she developed an activity plan and exchanged views.
Since the start of her lessons, the volunteer had been conducting Japanese language classes that cover not only reading and writing but also activities such as Japanese calligraphy and seasonal Origami, as well as pen-pal exchanges with a school in Japan. Based on these efforts, she presented plans to develop Japanese lesson curricula and so on.
The COOP principal expressed his gratitude for her efforts, which supports expanding opportunities for students to pursue higher education or find employment after graduation. And, offered advice on activities to incorporate into class lessons.

We look forward to Ms. Sachiko's continued success in the new school year which begins August.

【JICA海外協力隊 in マーシャル諸島共和国】
　派遣期間6か月を経過した久津間祥子隊員（日本語教育）が、配属先本部であるマジュロコープスクールで活動計画の説明や意見交換を行いました。
　久津間隊員は活動開始以降、読み書きなどに加え習字や季節に応じた折り紙などのアクティビティ、日本の学校との文通などを題材にした授業を展開しています。それらの取り組みから今後のカリキュラム作成等に向けた活動計画を発表しました。
　配属先からは、児童生徒が卒業後の進学や就職の機会の拡張に繋がる久津間隊員の取り組みへの謝意や、授業内におけるアクティビティへのアドバイスがありました。
　8月から開始する新学期の更なるご活躍を期待しています。

[Japanese Culture Day at CMI!]Join Mr. Taichi Yamamoto, Japanese language instructor at the College of the Marshall Isla...
25/07/2026

[Japanese Culture Day at CMI!]
Join Mr. Taichi Yamamoto, Japanese language instructor at the College of the Marshall Islands (CMI), and his students for an exciting introduction to Japanese culture! Everyone is welcome to drop by!
Date: Monday, July 27
Venue: CMI Courtyard
Highlights: Bon Odori Dance Performance & Traditional Japanese Games

【日本文化祭りイベントのお知らせ】
マーシャル諸島短期大学（CMI）で日本語教育を行っている山本太一隊員が、教え子とともに日本文化紹介を行います。ご興味ある方は、ぜひCMIへ足を運んでみてください！
日程：７月２７日（月）
場所：CMI Courtyard
内容：盆踊り発表、日本の昔遊び紹介

【JICA海外協力隊 in マーシャル諸島共和国】 2026年7月19日（日）に、佐野浩子隊員（コンピュータ技術／マーシャル諸島短期大学）が帰国の途に着きました。帰国前には、在マーシャル日本国大使館への表敬訪問に加え、配属先での最終報告を...
23/07/2026

【JICA海外協力隊 in マーシャル諸島共和国】

2026年7月19日（日）に、佐野浩子隊員（コンピュータ技術／マーシャル諸島短期大学）が帰国の途に着きました。
帰国前には、在マーシャル日本国大使館への表敬訪問に加え、配属先での最終報告を行いました。
佐野隊員は活動期間中に同僚の日常業務で自動化できるシステム開発や、情報セキュリティ対策に向けた様々な取り組みを展開しました。上長の意向を敬い、同僚のペースや価値観を常に考慮しての活動姿勢で関係者との信頼関係を構築してきたことにより、佐野隊員が開発したシステムの持続的な運用に向けた意見交換が行われました。
帰国日当日は、後輩隊員に見送られながら帰国の途に着きました。
ご帰国後の更なるご活躍を祈念しています。

【JICA Volunteers in Republic of the Marshall Islands】
Ms. SANO Hiroko (ICT/ CMI) completed her assignment and returned to Japan on the 19th of July (Sun.).
Before returning, she paid Courtesy to the Ambassador in Embassy of Japan in RMI and conducted Final Reporting Session on her area of support activities to CMI IT Department.
Ms. SANO developed various systems and applications to automate helpdesk operations, strengthen information security, and improve overall workplace efficiency. She consistently demonstrated respect for her supervisor and was always mindful of her colleagues’ perspectives and working pace, enabling her to build strong and trusting relationships across the organization. During the Final Reporting Session, she engaged in constructive discussions with her colleagues on the sustainable operation and future maintenance of the systems and applications she had developed.
As she left Majuro, she was greeted and send off by her fellow JOCVs. We sincerely wish her continued success in her future endeavors back home.

【自分自身を見つめ直す、大切な一日】7月10日（金）、マーシャルで活動する隊員たちにとって、心と体、そして「これから」を見つめ直す貴重な機会がありました。内容は健康管理員による健康管理のポイント、在マーシャル日本国大使館書記官による現地の実...
16/07/2026

【自分自身を見つめ直す、大切な一日】
7月10日（金）、マーシャルで活動する隊員たちにとって、心と体、そして「これから」を見つめ直す貴重な機会がありました。
内容は健康管理員による健康管理のポイント、在マーシャル日本国大使館書記官による現地の実情と安全対策、青年海外協力隊事務局社会還元促進課による帰国後のキャリアデザイン。
隊員のみなさんが健康・安全第一で任期を全うし、任期終了後、それぞれの場所で活躍されることを期待しております。

[A Meaningful Day for Self-Reflection]
On Friday, July 10th, JOCV members stationed in the Marshall Islands had a valuable opportunity to reflect on their mind, body, and future paths.
The program included the key points on health management from our Health Advisor, the local insights and safety measures by a Secretary from the Embassy of Japan in the Marshall Islands, and the post-return career design guided by the JOCV secretariat.
We wish all our members continued health and safety as they complete their assignments, and we look forward to their continued success in their respective fields after returning home.

[General Meeting & Activity Report Session Held in the Marshall Islands]On Thursday, July 9th, JOCV (Japan Overseas Coop...
15/07/2026

[General Meeting & Activity Report Session Held in the Marshall Islands]
On Thursday, July 9th, JOCV (Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers) members active in the Marshall Islands gathered for their general meeting and mid-term/final report sessions.
In the general meeting, members who had traveled to various outer islands shared valuable firsthand information. Captivated by the unique environments are so different from Majuro Atoll, the attending members engaged in a lively and enthusiastic Q&A session.
During the mid-term reports, Hiroto ISHIKAWA (Physical Therapist at the Majuro Hospital) and Toshiaki OTA (Primary School Education at Ebeye Elementary School) presented on the challenges they faced during their first year of activities, as well as their goals for the future.
In addition, Hiroko SANO (Information Communication Technology at the College of the Marshall Islands), who will return to Japan after completing her term of about one year and seven months, delivered her final report. She shared her achievements in leveraging her knowledge, experience, and technical skills to improve ICT support services and develop mobile applications. Her heartfelt words, reflecting her deep love for the local people and the bittersweet feeling of leaving the Marshall Islands, deeply resonated with everyone in the room.
It was a highly productive and rewarding day that showcased the unique achievements, strengths, and dedication of all members.

【総会・報告会開催】
７月９日（木）に隊員が主体的に企画・実施する隊員総会と中間・最終報告会が開催されました。総会ではマーシャルの様々な離島に出張した隊員から貴重な情報共有が行われ、発表を聞いていた隊員が、首都環礁と異なる環境に興味津々な様子で活発な質疑応答が行われました。
中間報告では、マジュロ病院でリハビリテーションを行う石川大翔隊員（理学療法士）やイバイ小学校で算数を教える太田智明隊員（小学校教育）が、一年間の活動の苦労や今後の目標について発表しました。
また、一年七か月あまりの任期を終えて帰国する、マーシャル諸島短期大学配属の佐野浩子隊員（コンピュータ技術）は、知識や経験、技術を活かしたICTサポートサービスの改善やモバイルアプリ開発などの取り組みについて発表しました。マーシャルを離れる寂しさを滲ませながらマーシャルや現地の人々への思いを語る佐野隊員の話に、他の隊員も皆聞き入っていました。
参加した全隊員それぞれの成果と魅力があふれる、実り多き一日となりました。

14/07/2026

Working Together for the Marshall Islands🇲🇭❤️🇯🇵　

On July 10th, Ambassador SOMA hosted a social gathering at the ambassador’s residence, inviting 13 JICA volunteers active in the Marshall Islands.

From schools and hospitals to environmental protection, waste management, community development, IT, statistics and business administration for fisheries, these Japanese volunteers are working together with the people of the Marshall Islands to support communities and contribute to the country’s sustainable development.

Ambassador SOMA expressed his sincere appreciation for their dedication and reaffirmed Japan’s continued commitment to strengthening the friendship and partnership between our two countries.

Komol Tata to all the JICA volunteers for your valuable contributions to the Marshall Islands!

【JICA Volunteers in Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI)】　Mr. FUKUDA Yasuhiro who spent 6 months made activity plan an...
08/07/2026

【JICA Volunteers in Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI)】
　Mr. FUKUDA Yasuhiro who spent 6 months made activity plan and exchanged views at MIMRA Headquarters.
Considering the Fish Market’s Goals of Strengthening operations and supporting local fishermen, he presented plans to expand sales of fish caught off Outer Islands and Increase the number of visitors by utilizing SNS, creating posters and leaflets, and supporting fish market operations using catch data and other related information.
Representatives in MIMRA Headquarters proposed various ideas to further enhance the synergistic effects of his plans, such as printing large-format posters and resuming the Fish Market’s page and so on.
We look forward to his continued success, keeping in mind the importance of market research and building relationships with customers.

【JICA海外協力隊 in マーシャル諸島共和国】
　派遣期間6か月を経過した福田泰弘隊員（経営管理）が、配属先本部であるマーシャル海洋資源局で活動計画の説明や意見交換を行いました。
　福田隊員は、配属先がねらいとする魚市場の運営強化と地元漁師への支援を踏まえ、離島で集魚された魚の販売の消費拡大や来客数の拡大に向けたSNSの活用ポスター・リーフレット作成、集魚データ等を活用した魚市場の運営支援の計画等を発表しました。
　配属先からは、ポスターの大判印刷や魚市場のFacebookページの再稼働など、福田隊員の計画の更なる相乗効果を図る様々なアイディアが挙がりました。
　市場調査や顧客との信頼関係構築も念頭に置いた更なるご活躍を期待しています。

[JICA Technical Cooperation in the Republic of the Marshall Islands]Remarkable step on the return of PET bottles by Maju...
10/06/2026

[JICA Technical Cooperation in the Republic of the Marshall Islands]

Remarkable step on the return of PET bottles by Majuro Atoll Waste Company (MAWC) in collaboration with J-PRISM3. MAWC has exported PET bottles collected from citizens with support from Japanese Technical Cooperation Project for Promotion of Regional Initiative on Solid Waste Management in Pacific Island Countries Phase 3 (J-PRISM3).

MAWC receives many aluminum cans and PET bottles every week under the Container Deposit Legislation (CDL). Since there is no recycler for PET bottles in RMI, MAWC has been facing the challenge of finding an appropriate recycler for the collected PET bottles for many years. With the joint effort by MAWC and J-PRISM3, MAWC is finally able to find an overseas recycler.
Another challenge has been the long-distance transport to the overseas market. With the valuable logistical support provided by Kyowa Shipping Co., Ltd., MAWC was able to ship out one container filled with about 6 tons of PET bottles. The container has left Majuro on 21 May 2026.

This effort will be a good pathway for the PET bottles collected and accumulated at MAWC’s premises. MAWC and J-PRISM3 will continue to collaborate to find a sustainable way to RETURN the recyclable waste abroad.

MAWCによるペットボトルの「リターン」にかかるJ-PRISM3の協力

マジュロ環礁廃棄物公社（Majuro Atoll Waste Company: MAWC）が
MAWCは容器デポジット制度に基づき、毎週多くのアルミ缶やペットボトルを回収しています。マーシャル諸島にはペットボトルのリサイクル業者が存在しないため回収したペットボトルの適切な引渡し先を見つけることが難しく、長年にわたり課題となっていましたが、MAWCとJ-PRISM3の協働によりついに海外にペットボトルの買い手を見つけることができました。
また、海外市場への長距離輸送も課題となっていました。協和海運の物流面での支援により、約6トンのペットボトルを積載したコンテナ1基が2026年5月21日にマジュロから出航しました。
この取り組みは、MAWCの敷地内に蓄積されたペットボトルにとって良い道筋となるでしょう。MAWCとJ-PRISM3は、リサイクル可能な廃棄物を大洋州地域外へ持続的に「リターン」する方法を見つけるべく、今後も協力を続けていきます。

【JICA Volunteers in Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI)】On Friday, May 29th, a fish landing from Wotje Atoll was carr...
31/05/2026

【JICA Volunteers in Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI)】
On Friday, May 29th, a fish landing from Wotje Atoll was carried out at the MIMRA Outer Islands Fish Market Center (OIFMC), where volunteer Mr. Yasuhiro FUKUDA (Business Administration) is assigned.
The landed fish were weighed and sorted by species. Once transferred to the sales area, the sorted fish were quickly sold to customers who were already waiting.
OIFMC is a key industry in the RMI which supports the fisheries sector. The volunteer, alongside his colleagues, helped sorted the fishes.

【JICA海外協力隊 in マーシャル諸島共和国】
　福田泰弘隊員（経営管理）が活動するマーシャル海洋資源局マジュロ環礁魚市場では、ウォッチェ環礁で集魚された魚の水揚げが5月29日（金曜）に行われました。
　魚市場では集魚量を図りながら魚種ごとに仕分けします。仕分けされた魚は、たくさんのお客さんが出待ちしている魚市場の販売コーナーに持ち運ばれた直後、すぐに購入されていました。
　マーシャルの主要産業である漁業を支える魚市場で、福田隊員は同僚の方々と一緒に魚の仕分けを行っていました。

【JICA Volunteers in Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI)】　Mr. ISHIKAWA Hiroto (Physical Therapy) conducted a Mid-Term ...
28/05/2026

【JICA Volunteers in Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI)】
　Mr. ISHIKAWA Hiroto (Physical Therapy) conducted a Mid-Term Report at Majuro Hospital, marking 1 year of his assignment to the hospital.
The volunteer reported on the initiative of Stand up conference (weekly meeting) to share patient conditions among staff, the progress of the renal rehabilitation program launched two month ago, and future goal for rehabilitation based on the cumulative number of patients treated each year. The Reporting session also included a discussion on the handover of his activities when he concludes.
We look forward to his continued efforts over the remaining year, as he maintains his commitment to prioritizing contributions to the assigned department and tackling any tasks as well as possible.

【JICA海外協力隊 in マーシャル諸島共和国】
　派遣期間1年を経過した石川大翔隊員（理学療法士）が配属先であるマジュロ病院で中間報告を実施しました。
　スタッフ間で患者さんの状況を共有するために毎週の打ち合わせ時間を設けたことや、2か月前から開始した腎臓リハビリテーションの状況共有、毎年の患者さんの累計人数を踏まえた今後のリハビリテーションのあり方の目標等を発表しました。石川隊員が任期を終える際の活動の引き継ぎなども視野に入れた意見交換も行われました。
　配属先への貢献を第一に、できることは何でも取り組んでいく姿勢での残りの1年の活動にも期待しています。

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1st Floor, PII Complex Delap Village, Majuro Atoll, PO Box F, MH, Republic Of The
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