{"id":2749,"date":"2026-06-04T03:36:30","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T03:36:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ompea.org\/?p=2749"},"modified":"2026-06-04T04:24:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T04:24:13","slug":"myanmar-x-japan-professionals-networking-afternoon-successfully-held","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ompea.org\/en\/myanmar-x-japan-professionals-networking-afternoon-successfully-held\/","title":{"rendered":"Myanmar \u00d7 Japan Professionals Networking Afternoon Successfully Held"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On May 31, 2026, the Overseas Myanmar Professionals and Entrepreneurs Association (OMPEA) successfully hosted the \u201cMyanmar \u00d7 Japan Professionals Networking Afternoon\u201d at Nimo\u2019s Kitchen in Chiba City, Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ompea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SNV06469-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2699\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ompea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SNV06469-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ompea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SNV06469-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ompea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SNV06469-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ompea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SNV06469-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ompea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SNV06469-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><font dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\"><font dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit\">The event brought approximately 30 participants, including Japanese business leaders, professionals, educators, Myanmar professionals living together in Japan, students, and working adults.<\/font><\/font><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The objective of the event was to promote meaningful connections and mutual understanding between Japanese society and the Myanmar community in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To encourage deeper conversations, participants were assigned to mixed tables consisting of both Japanese and Myanmar attendees. Interactive discussion sessions were organized around topics such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The future relationship between Myanmar and Japan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most surprising experiences while working in Japan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Challenges faced in professional life<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personal goals for the next three years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Collaboration between Japanese companies and international talent<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ompea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SNV06519-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2702\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ompea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SNV06519-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ompea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SNV06519-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ompea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SNV06519-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ompea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SNV06519-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ompea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SNV06519-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the afternoon, participants actively exchanged ideas, experiences, and perspectives in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many attendees expressed appreciation for the opportunity to meet people from different professional and cultural backgrounds, gain new insights, and expand their personal and professional networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Japanese participants also highlighted the event as a valuable opportunity to better understand the capabilities, aspirations, and potential contributions of Myanmar professionals living in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The number of participants in this exchange meeting was (13 Japanese, 16 Myanmar nationals, and 4 staff members).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>QR code survey results (satisfaction score: 90 points or higher).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next meeting announcement:<br>&#8220;<strong>Entrepreneurship Talk<\/strong>&#8220;<br>(June 28, 2026, 2 PM onwards. 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loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"2738\" src=\"https:\/\/ompea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SNV07168-2-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ompea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SNV07168-2-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ompea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SNV07168-2-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ompea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SNV07168-2-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ompea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SNV07168-2-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ompea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SNV07168-2-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ompea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SNV06894-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ompea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SNV06894-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ompea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SNV06894-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ompea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SNV06894-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ompea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SNV06894-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ompea.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SNV06894-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>OMPEA remains committed to serving as a bridge between Japanese society and the Myanmar community abroad by creating opportunities for networking, learning, collaboration, and mutual understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We sincerely thank all participants for their support and contribution to the success of this event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>31 May 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OMPEA<br>Overseas Myanmar Professionals and Entrepreneurs Association<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" 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