Delegation from the Republic of Uzbekistan’s Public Center for Spiritual Enlightenment Pays First Visit to Our Foundation
On Wednesday, June 26, a delegation of seven people—including the Deputy Director of the Republic of Uzbekistan’s Public Center for Spiritual Enlightenment, as well as officials from the Uzbek government and embassy—paid their first visit to our foundation.
The Uzbek delegation shared that they have an image of Japan as a country with many wise and hardworking people who cherish their traditional culture. Furthermore, they expressed strong interest in the fact that, despite the country’s advanced technological development, education that nurtures children’s spiritual well-being is firmly established.
Against this backdrop, interest in our Foundation—which has long promoted research and education in morality—grew, leading to this exchange.
On the day of the visit, following a courtesy call on Chairman Mototaka Hiroike, the delegation toured the memorial hall dedicated to the Foundation’s founder, Dr. Chikuro Hiroike. They then participated in a special seminar organized by the Institute for Moral Science and Education（RIMSE）, the Foundation’s research division.
At the seminar, presentations were given by Professor Emeritus Sakae Tomioka of the Graduate School of School Education at Reitaku University on “Moral Education in Japanese Schools”; Professor Osamu Nakayama, Deputy Director of the Foundation’s Lifelong Learning Division and former President of Reitaku University, on “Moralogy and Chikuro Hiroike”; and Professor Kazuhiro Miyashita, Deputy Director of the Institute for Moral Science and Professor at the Faculty of International Studies at Reitaku University, on “Moral Education at Reitaku University.”
The Uzbek participants showed great interest in the content of each presentation and asked questions with considerable enthusiasm. In particular, there were many in-depth questions regarding the practical methods and effectiveness of moral education in Japan. Furthermore, enthusiastic suggestions were made to hold similar seminars in Uzbekistan in the future, and it is hoped that this first visit will serve as a catalyst for expanding opportunities for international educational exchange.
