Ambassador of Japan

I would like to extend my warmest greetings and heartfelt appreciation to the President and members of the Japanese Graduates’ Alumni Association of Sri Lanka (JAGAAS) for the invaluable contributions they have made towards strengthening the friendly relations between Japan and Sri Lanka. JAGAAS has been, since its inception, a very vibrant organization consisting of prominent academicians, professionals, executives, administrators and public servants, all of whom are graduates from Japan...
Read More

The President

  We formed the “Japanese Graduates’ Alumni Association of Sri Lanka”  JaGAAS in 1994, to promote Educational, Cultural, Social, and Economic cooperation between Japan and Sri Lanka. During the last 29 years, we have done so many activities with the support of the Japanese Embassy of Sri Lanka and other associations like JICA, JETRO and Japan Foundation, Japanese Business Association, and other Japan Sri Lanka cooperation-related agencies. I would like to appreciate all the for...
Read More

24th Annual General Meeting

  24th Annual General Meeting & Fellowship of Japanese Graduates’ Alumni Association of Sri Lanka Dear ALL Members, Please be notified with this that the 24th Annual General Meeting of JAGAAS is scheduled to be held as follows; DATE  :      10th August 2018 TIME  :       From 5.30 PM-9.30 PM (including fellowship after AGM) VENUE:     Auditorium, Sasakawa Memorial Sri Lanka Culture Centre, No. 4, 22ndLane, Colombo 03 Dr. (Ms) RM Udayagani Ratnayake/ General Secretary/...
Read More

Japanese Architectural Exhibition “Struggling Cities: from Japanese Urban Projects in the 1960s”

[ Jan. 11-20, 9am—5pm, at Moratuwa University, open to public & free of charge ] This is a travelling exhibition, which showcases experimental ideas and proposals by Japanese architects that emerged and flourished in Japan in the 1960s. The Exhibition analyses how the designs, radical for their time, attempted to address the concerns of various countries facing over-population issues. It also features works by renowned architects with their distinctive urban plan designs in addressing the a...
Read More

“Awa-Odori” Dance Performance & Tokushima Promotion – January 09, 2018

[ Jan. 9, Tuesday, 6pm—9pm, at BMICH, open to public & free of charge ]  Awa-Odori, as one of the most popular and well-known festival dances in Japan, is a unique form of dance that originated from Tokushima Prefecture. As a part of the celebration of the 70th anniversary of Sri Lanka's independence, the event will enable participants to witness and experience the traditional Japanese culture. 
Read More

The President

Japanese Graduate’s Alumni Association of Sri Lanka (JAGAAS) is the Apex Body which brings Sri Lanka scholars who have studied in Japanese Universities under the Japanese Government Scholarship Program. JAGAAS provides an opportunity for continuous interaction among its Alumni while promoting interest in Japanese Studies, Culture and Business Practices. Our Alumni have achieved excellence in Academic Studies, Profession and Business contributing to the Country’s development and enhancing link...
Read More

Council _

  The Japanese Graduates' Alumni Association (JAGAAS), founded some 20 years back, marks a remarkable history of its presence through an array of cultural and educational performances facilitating cooperative and cordial interactions between Japan and Sri Lanka.  Our membership comprises the MONBUSHO Scholars who have returned to Sri Lanka after completing their studies in Japan and other scholars and graduates who have obtained graduation and postgraduate degrees from Universities of...
Read More

Ambassador of Japan

My heartiest congratulations and best wishes to the President and members of the Japanese Graduates Alumni Association of Sri Lanka (JAGAAS) for their untiring efforts and firm presence as a bridge between Japan and Sri Lanka. Many Sri Lankan graduates from Japanese universities have made remarkable achievements in various fields after returning back from Japan and have contributed significantly to our bilateral ties as well as to the progress and development of Sri Lanka. The Government of Ja...
Read More