The Foreign Affair Ministry of Japan is holding the 28th Study Tour of Japan contest.

The contest offers young Europeans the opportunity of participating in this year’s Study Tour of Japan.

It is open to those between the ages of 18 and 35 years and the winners will be selected from among those submitting essays. The subject of the essay to be submitted is:

“What is the common image of Japan in your country; what kind of event(s) would be appropriate to promote the theme and contents of the event briefly and concretely?”

The essay must be typewritten in English and its length should be one side of A4, single spaced. Essays must be submitted before 10 July to: The Embassy of Japan, Via Quintino Sella, 60, 00187 Rome, telephone 0039 06 487991, website: http://www.emb-japan.go.jp and a copy should be sent to the Consulate General of Japan, 38 Sir Luigi Preziosi Square, Floriana VLT14, tel. 2123-6703/21226523. Email: [email protected]. A copy of the rules and regulations can be obtained from the consulate.