25th anniversary program
Toshiba International Foundation select tour winners of its 25th anniversary essey contest
Grand PrizeNot awarded
Outstanding Performance Prize
Dr. James Hommes, University of Pittburgh
Dr. Xie Zhihai, Kyoai Gakuen University
Encouragement Prize (not initially offered)
Mr. M.A. Mujeeb Khan,University of Cambridge
Ms. Nguyen Tru Thi Ngoc Tram, Vietnam National University, Hanoi
TIFO’s selection committee selected these winners from 22 entries.
Awards Ceremony, June 22, 2015
The four winners were presented with their prizes and lauded with congratulations on their achievements. TIFO’s trustees and councilors also attended.
 Mr. Taizo Nishimuro, Chairman of TIFO |
 Mr. Nobuhiko Shima, Chairman, TIFO Selection Committee |
 The four winners: (left to right) Ms. Nguyen Tru Thi Ngoc Tram, Mr. M.A. Mujeeb Khan, Dr. Xie Zhihai, Dr. James Hommes |
 
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Presentations by the winners
The winners spoke on aspects of Japan they most value, and offered suggestions on messages for Japan to share with the world.
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Videos of the winners sharing their views:
Mr. Shima’s comments on the contest results:
More information on the essay contest can be found at this page