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ASSOCIATIONS/ORGANIZATIONS Cultural exchanges between Japan and Sri Lanka have been primarily possible through people-to-pepole exchanges. Several associations and organizations in Sri Lanka have played an important role over these years in promoting the friendly relations between our two countries. |
1. Lanka Japan Friendship Society (LJFS) |
| 2. JICA Alumni Association of Sri Lanka (JICA-AA) | |
| 3. Japan Sri Lanka Technical & Cultural Association (JASTECA) | |
| 4. Japanese Graduates' Alumni Association of Sri Lanka (JAGAAS) | |
| 5. Shi-En Ikebana & Floral Art Society of Sri Lanka | |
| 6. Ikebana International Sri Lanka Chapter 262 | |
| 7. Bonsai Club of Sri Lanka | |
| 8. Sri Lanka Bonsai Association | |
| 9. Origami Folder's Association of Sri Lanka | |
| 10.Japanese Language Teacher's Association of Sri Lanka (JALTAS) | |
| 11. Japanese Language Education Association of Sri Lanka (JLEASL) |
| Established in 1956 | |
| Activities | Felicitates His Majesty the Emperor on his Birthday by hosting a banquet of fellowship between Japanese and Sri Lankan people Member's Night Dance Charity Fund Raising Events Social Services |
| Address | Sasakawa Cultural Centre No.4, 22nd Lane, Colombo 3. |
| Telephone No. | 011-2437925 |
| lankajapan@sltnet.lk | |
| President | Mr. Kosala Wickramanayake |
| Established in 1972 | |
| Activities | Felicitates His Majesty the Emperor on his Birthday by hosting a banquet of fellowship between Japanese and Sri Lankan people Organizes seminars, workshops and cultural programs with the Japanese Community resident in Sri Lanka Organize Blood Donatoin Campaigns, Eye and Health Camps in rural areas etc. Other Social Services |
| Address | Sasakawa Cultural Centre No.4, 2nd Lane, Colombo 3 Contact Number |
| Telephone No. | 011-2586779 (General Secretary) |
| President | Mr. Chitral Jayawardane |
| Established in 1984 (AOTS Alumni in Sri Lanka) | |
| Activities | Human resource development in Sri Lanka and transference of Japanese technical and managerial skills through lectures, seminars and training programmes conducted both in Japan and Sri Lanka. |
| Address | Sasakawa Cultural Centre No.4, 22nd Lane, Colombo 3 |
| Telephone No. | 011-2449057 / 011-2337007 |
| jaspres@itmin.net | |
| President | Mr. Mahinda Saranapala |
| Website | http://www.jasteca.com/ |
| Established in 1994 | |
| Activities | Promoting Japanese Education and cultural exchanges Organize Exhibitions, Lectures, Seminars and Workshops Provide a forum and to promote a spirit of fellowship among members Assist members to gain knowledge by maintaining contacts with relevant institutions in Japan and SriLanka. |
| Address | 39, Megoda, Kollannawa, Wellampitiya |
| Telephone No. | 0777-895390 |
| toslanka@sltnet.lk | |
| President | Mr. Merrick Gooneratne |
| Website | http://www.jagaas.org |
| Established in 1991 | |
| Activities | Annual Ikebana & Floral Exhibition Fund Raising for Thellesemia Patients |
| Address | 142/7, Isipathana Mawatha, Colombo 5 |
| Telephone No. | 011-2586520 |
| E Mail | shanthi.shanmuganathan@gmail.com |
| President | Mrs. Shanthi Shanmuganathan |
| Established in 2008 | |
| Activities | Hold meetings for the study, demonstration, promotion and appreciation of the art of Ikebana or other related arts. |
| Address | 20B, Gilford Crescent, Colombo 7 |
| Telephone No | 011- 2669959/077-3051616 |
| shiromis@sltnet.lk | |
| President | Shiromi Soosaipillai |
| Established in 1980 | |
| Activities | Promote the Art of Growing Tropical Bonsai in Sri Lanka by conducting workshops and biennial exhibitions. |
| Address | 129, Ananda Rajakaruna Mawatha, Colombo 10, Sri Lanka |
| Telephone No. | 011-2696789 |
| lwilliam@sltnet.lk | |
| President | Mrs. Lourdes William |
| Established in 1989 | |
| Activities | Monthly meetings for members with demonstrations and presentations on Bonsai Periodic workshops for members and general public on selected topics on Bonsai. Annual Public Exhibition of member's plants |
| Address | No.64, Horton Place, Colombo 7 |
| Telephone No | 11-2695481 /0777-344410 |
| E Mail | shantif@dialogsl.net |
| President | Ms. Shanti Fernando |
| Established in 1997 | |
| Activities | Conducting professional Origami Courses Friendly Folding sessions for members Attending guest Presentations Participation in Japanese Cultural Promotional activities of other Organizations. Conducting Origami Demonstrations for the general public |
| Address | 49/1 B, Kawadana Road Dehiwala |
| Telephone No | 011-2724605 |
| E Mail | reza_dk@hotmail.com |
| President | Mr. Reza Dilshard Kareem |
| Activities | Promote the study of Japanese Language Conduct programmes to enhance Japanese language Teacher's skills Promote Japanese culture Organize pre-exam workshops on Japanese language for GCE O/L and A/L students |
| Address | 220/14, "Dilshara" , Athurugiriya Road, Homagama |
| Telephone No | 0716164831 |
| dulini_waratte@hotmail.co.jp | |
| President | Ms. Dulini Jayasuriya |
| Activities | Conducting Japanese Language Proficiency Test (Japan Foundation) Conducting Examination for Japanese University Admission (JASSO) Conducting Japanese Language study courses |
| Address | Sasakawa Cultural Centre No.4, 22nd Lane, Colombo 3 |
| Telephone No | 2331894 |
| President | Mr. Dayasiri Warnakulasooriya |
(c) Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka
No.20, Gregory's Road, Colombo7, Sri Lanka
Tel: ＋94-11-2693831/2693832/2693833
FAX: +94-11-2698629