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		<title>Hanami 2022: My Uncle’s Wish  2022年度のお花見： 叔父の願い</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>As a metaphor for life itself, the hanami blossoms represent radiant beauty, yet also poignantly highlights the short lived, transient nature of life. This year’s hanami was a very different experience for me as the blooming season coincided with the passing of a beloved uncle... In this article, I wish to share five lessons I learned from my uncle’s last moments. <br />
人生の比喩として、花は輝く美しさを表すと同時に、人生の短さ、はかなさを切実に浮き彫りにしています。今年の花見は、最愛の叔父が亡くなった時期と重なったため、私にとっていつもとは違った体験となりました… 今回は、私の叔父の最後から学んだ5つの教訓をお伝えしたいと思います。</p>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="%25e6%2598%25a5%25e3%2581%25ae%25e5%2585%2586%25e3%2581%2597%25e3%2581%25af%25e6%2596%25b0%25e3%2581%2597%25e3%2581%2584%25e7%2594%259f%25e5%2591%25bd%25e3%2581%25a8%25e6%259a%2596%25e3%2581%258b%25e3%2581%258f%25e6%2598%258e%25e3%2582%258b%25e3%2581%2584%25e6%2597%25a5%25e3%2580%2585%25e3%2582%2592%25e7%25b4%2584%25e6%259d%259f">春の兆しは、新しい生命と暖かく明るい日々を約束するものです。不安定だった冬の季節が終わり、COVID-19の影響もあり、多くの人が春の花とその年の最初の暖かさを心待ちにしていました。</h4>



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<p>I have written on my experience of hanami, the age-old Japanese tradition of spring flower viewing, a couple of times in the past, such as in articles “<a href="https://rachelleng.com/ohanami-2018-kimono-experience-chidorigafuchi-boat/" data-type="URL" data-id="https://rachelleng.com/ohanami-2018-kimono-experience-chidorigafuchi-boat/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-wpel-link="internal">OHANAMI 2018: KIMONO EXPERIENCE &amp; CHIDORIGAFUCHI BOAT</a>” and “<a href="https://rachelleng.com/the-arrival-of-hanami-season/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-wpel-link="internal">THE ARRIVAL OF HANAMI SEASON</a>”. You really cannot miss the hanami experience in Japan – even after several years, I am still amazed by how it becomes the main topic of conversation during this festive period and everyone seems to take it so seriously. The local news channels even make detailed reports on “Cherry Blossom Forecasts” that attract a lot of attention in lieu of the standard weather forecasts! An example is <a href="https://sakura.weathermap.jp/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow external" data-wpel-link="external">weather forecaster WEATHERMAP Co., Ltd.</a>, which gathers data from over 2 million reports and forecasts from the past 2 decades to form “the most accurate predictions possible.” </p>



<p>日本古来の春の風習である花見の体験談は、過去に何度か記事「<a href="https://rachelleng.com/ohanami-2018-kimono-experience-chidorigafuchi-boat/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-wpel-link="internal">お花見２０１８：着物体験と千鳥ヶ淵のボート</a>」及び「<a href="https://rachelleng.com/the-arrival-of-hanami-season/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-wpel-link="internal">お花見シーズンの到来</a>」などでご紹介してきました。日本でのお花見は本当に外せません。数年経った今でも、この時期にお花見が話題の中心になり、みんなが真剣に取り組んでいることに驚かされます。地元のニュースチャンネルでは、天気予報の代わりに「桜の開花予想」を詳しく報道し、注目を集めているほどです。代表的な例は、過去20年間の200万件以上の報告・予報データを収集し、&#8221;最も正確な予報 &#8220;を作成している<a href="https://sakura.weathermap.jp/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow external" data-wpel-link="external">気象予報士事務所株式会社ウェザーマップ</a>です。</p>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/hanami-map-japan-news-1-1024x576.png" alt="" class="wp-image-11188" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/hanami-map-japan-news-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/hanami-map-japan-news-1-300x169.png 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/hanami-map-japan-news-1-768x432.png 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/hanami-map-japan-news-1.png 1100w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption>Every Hanami season, the local news channels even make detailed “Cherry Blossom Forecasts”! </figcaption></figure></div>



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<li><a href="#in-memory-of-a-beloved-uncle-%25e6%259c%2580%25e6%2584%259b%25e3%2581%25ae%25e5%258f%2594%25e7%2588%25b6%25e3%2582%2592%25e5%2581%25b2%25e3%2582%2593%25e3%2581%25a7">In Memory of a Beloved Uncle… 最愛の叔父を偲んで&#8230;</a>

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<li><a href="#five-lessons-i-learned-from-my-uncles-last-moments%25e5%258f%2594%25e7%2588%25b6%25e3%2581%25ae%25e6%259c%2580%25e5%25be%258c%25e3%2581%258b%25e3%2582%2589%25e5%25ad%25a6%25e3%2582%2593%25e3%2581%25a05%25e3%2581%25a4%25e3%2581%25ae%25e6%2595%2599%25e8%25a8%2593">Five lessons I learned from my uncle’s last moments叔父の最後から学んだ5つの教訓</a>

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<li><a href="#inspired-by-uncle-james-wish-to-see-japans-spring-flowers-my-latest-project-hanami-vr360-virtual-tours%25e3%2582%25b8%25e3%2582%25a7%25e3%2583%25bc%25e3%2583%25a0%25e3%2582%25b9%25e5%258f%2594%25e7%2588%25b6%25e3%2581%2595%25e3%2582%2593%25e3%2581%25ae">Inspired by Uncle James’ wish to see Japan’s spring flowers &#8211; My Latest Project: Hanami VR360 Virtual Toursジェームス叔父さんの「日本の春の花を見たい」という願いから ―私の最新プロジェクト「花見のVR360バーチャルツアー」について</a>

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<h2 id="in-memory-of-a-beloved-uncle-%25e6%259c%2580%25e6%2584%259b%25e3%2581%25ae%25e5%258f%2594%25e7%2588%25b6%25e3%2582%2592%25e5%2581%25b2%25e3%2582%2593%25e3%2581%25a7" class="has-text-align-left wp-block-heading"><strong><u>In Memory of a Beloved Uncle…</u></strong> <br>最愛の叔父を偲んで&#8230;</h2>



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<p>As a metaphor for life itself, the hanami blossoms represent radiant beauty, yet also poignantly highlights the short lived, transient nature of life. This year’s hanami was a very different experience for me as the blooming season coincided with the passing of a beloved uncle&#8230;</p>



<p>人生の比喩として、花は輝く美しさを表すと同時に、人生の短さ、はかなさを切実に浮き彫りにしています。今年の花見は、最愛の叔父が亡くなった時期と重なったため、私にとっていつもとは違った体験となりました…</p>



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<p>Uncle James, my mother’s eldest brother, passed away from colon cancer this Spring. Unfortunately, we only found out about his condition when the cancer had already progressed to Stage 4. Although the doctor had initially told him he only had another 2 months to live upon diagnosis, he fought for many more months after that.</p>



<p>母の長兄であるジェームス叔父さんが、今年の春に大腸がんで亡くなりました。残念ながら、私たちが彼の病状を知ったのは、がんがすでにステージ4まで進行していた時でした。診断時に医師からあと2ヶ月の命と言われましたが、その後何ヶ月も闘病生活を送りました。</p>



<p>Singapore has a tropical climate and it is essentially summer and hot all year on the island-state. Uncle James had always wanted to see hanami in Japan, and hoped that he could visit once he was well enough to travel. Unfortunately, it was not possible for him to visit. &nbsp;</p>



<p>シンガポールは熱帯気候に属し、島国で基本的に一年中夏で暑いです。ジェームス叔父さんは、以前から日本でお花見をしてみたいと思っており、体調が良くなってから旅行ができるようになればと願っていました。しかし、残念ながらそれは叶いませんでした…</p>



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<p>My uncle and aunt met almost 50 years ago. They were each other’s’ first loves and high school sweethearts, and were dedicated to each other until the very end.</p>



<p>私の叔父と叔母の出会いは、今から50年近く前。お互いに初恋の相手であり、高校時代の恋人であり、互いに最後の最後まで献身的でした。</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" data-id="11176" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Uncle-Aunt-Cheers-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-11176" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Uncle-Aunt-Cheers-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Uncle-Aunt-Cheers-300x225.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Uncle-Aunt-Cheers-768x576.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Uncle-Aunt-Cheers.jpg 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure>
<figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption"><em>Date night for my aunt and uncle in January 2022 before his condition became critical. Prepared in their home by Chef Joseph Yeo (Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/josephyeois/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow external" data-wpel-link="external">@josephyeois</a>).</em><br><em>2022年1月、危篤になる前の叔母夫婦のデート。シェフJoseph Yeoによる自宅でのプライベートダイニング。</em></figcaption></figure>



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<p>Although a man of modest means, Uncle James was always kind and generous to everyone he met. His heart was always full and ready to give. My aunt and uncle do not have kids, but took care of me and my brother like their own. Whenever we visited their house, there was always generous portions of food for us to take home.</p>



<p>ジェームス叔父は質素な人でしたが、会う人すべてにいつも親切で寛大でした。彼の心はいつも満たされていて、いつも人に対して優しかった。叔父と叔母には子供がいませんが、私と弟を自分の子供のようにかわいがってくれました。私たちが彼らの家を訪れると、いつもたっぷりのご馳走を用意してくれて、最後にはそれを家に持って帰ったりしました。</p>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1500" height="938" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Family-Photo-Child-edited.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-11181" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Family-Photo-Child-edited.jpg 1500w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Family-Photo-Child-edited-300x188.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Family-Photo-Child-edited-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Family-Photo-Child-edited-768x480.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption>Chinese family meal with my grandparents and uncle and aunt when I was a toddler.<br>幼い頃、祖父母と叔父、叔母と一緒に食べた中華料理の家庭料理。</figcaption></figure></div>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="597" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Family-Photo-1-1024x597.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-11178" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Family-Photo-1-1024x597.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Family-Photo-1-300x175.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Family-Photo-1-768x447.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Family-Photo-1-1536x895.jpg 1536w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Family-Photo-1-2048x1193.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption> {Christmas Meal in 2017} <br>&lt;2017年のクリスマス・ミール&gt;</figcaption></figure></div>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img decoding="async" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Family-Photo-2-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-11179"/><figcaption>One of the last family meals before my uncle was diagnosed with terminal cancer.<br>叔父が末期がんと診断される前の最後の家族での食事の一コマ。</figcaption></figure></div>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="five-lessons-i-learned-from-my-uncles-last-moments%25e5%258f%2594%25e7%2588%25b6%25e3%2581%25ae%25e6%259c%2580%25e5%25be%258c%25e3%2581%258b%25e3%2582%2589%25e5%25ad%25a6%25e3%2582%2593%25e3%2581%25a05%25e3%2581%25a4%25e3%2581%25ae%25e6%2595%2599%25e8%25a8%2593">Five lessons I learned from my uncle’s last moments<br>叔父の最後から学んだ5つの教訓</h2>



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<p>In this article, I wish to share five lessons I learned from my uncle’s last moments. My purpose is to have this article serve as a reminder for myself of these reflections, and hopefully it may be helpful for others. No doubt many of us experienced some form of loss during these two years of the pandemic.</p>



<p>今回は、私の叔父の最後から学んだ5つの教訓をお伝えしたいと思います。この記事が、私自身の留意・喚起となり、また、他の方々の参考にもなればと思います。パンデミックの2年間、多くの人が何らかの形で喪失感を味わったことは疑うまでもないことと思います。</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table class="has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background"><thead><tr><th class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">   Lesson #1</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">  Life is a continuous paradox – take the time to laugh, to love unconditionally, and focus on the good people and good things in your life. “Bad” things and injustices inevitably happen – we further hurt ourselves by thinking, “it is being done to me.” How we respond to and overcome “bad” experiences – whether through hatred and resentment, or compassion and understanding – makes all the difference in helping you lead a fulfilling life.<br><br>人生はパラドックスの連続　―　笑う時間を持ち、無条件に愛し、良い人、良いことに目を向けましょう。「悪い」ことや不正は必然的に起こる ― 「それは私にだけされている 」と考えることによって、私たちはさらに自分自身を傷つけるだけです。憎しみや憤り、あるいは思いやりと理解によって、「悪い」経験にどう対応し、克服するかによって、充実した人生を送るための大きな違いが生まれます。</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table class="has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background"><thead><tr><th class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">   Lesson #2</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Life can take unexpected turns. Don’t wait or put off anything important to you. If you love to travel, don’t wait until “the right time” as it may never come. Travel, experience, and learn as much as you can while your body and mind are still able.<br><br>人生は思いがけない方向に進むことがあります。あなたもご存知の通り、人生は一瞬で終わり、変わるものです。あなたにとって大切なことを待ったり、先延ばしにしたりしないでください。旅行が好きなら、「その時」が来るとは限らないので、「その時」まで待たないでください。体も心も元気なうちに、できる限り旅をして、体験して、学んでください。</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table class="has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background"><thead><tr><th class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">   Lesson #3</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">You cannot take money or possessions with you. Don’t sacrifice your health or time with loved ones in pursuit of insatiable material things. Invest in positive memories and experiences so our final thought will be free from transgressions or regrets.<br><br>お金や持ち物を天国へ持って行くことはできません。飽くなき物欲のために、健康や大切な人との時間を犠牲にしないこと。最後の思いが罪や後悔から解放されるように、ポジティブな思い出や経験を投資すること。</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table class="has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background"><thead><tr><th class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">   Lesson #4</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Nobody likes to talk about death and mortality, but the reality is that the moment we are born, the only constant is that we will encounter death. If you can acknowledge the present moment and our limited time on this world, it will help you live your best life today (and not stress about the small things so much). In the grand scheme of things, perspective is key.<br><br>誰も死や死生観について話したがらないですが、現実には、生まれた瞬間から、死に向かうことだけは不変です。今この瞬間と、この世での限られた時間を認めることができれば、今日を最高の状態で生きることができます（小さなことにあまりストレスを感じないようになります）。宇宙の壮大な仕組みの中では、観点が重要です。</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table class="has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background"><thead><tr><th class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Lesson #5</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Grieving is a very personal journey which has no set timeframe and may feel like it has no end. If someone is grieving the loss of a loved one, while you may be unsure what to say or worried that you will upset them, a simple message can go a long way to comfort them and show support. Grief can be acknowledged and even valued as a symbol of having had someone or something wonderful in your life.<br><br>悲嘆は非常に個人的な旅であり、決められた時間枠がなく、終わりがないように感じるかもしれません。大切な人を失って悲しんでいる人がいたら、何を言っていいかわからずに、また、言葉足らずで相手を怒らせてしまうのではないかと心配になるかもしれませんが、シンプルなメッセージは相手を慰め、サポートを示すのに大きな役割を果たします。「悲しみ」は、あなたの人生に素晴らしい人が居たり素敵な何かがあったことの顕れとして、認められ、大切にされることもあるのです。</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<p>Even when he was sick, Uncle James always put care and empathy for others above his own. Even after falling from the great tree of this life, he was ever prepared for his death by having calmly understood and accepted the ancient wisdom that everything we see and experience is impermanent. Although many are grieved by the absence of him, his wish was always to remember that we should celebrate the spark and vitality of his life, while also taking a moment to appreciate the meaning and depth of our own.</p>



<p>ジェームス叔父さんは病気であっても、常に自分のことよりも他人のことを思いやり、共感することを優先させました。人生の散り際に際した後も、「見るもの、経験するものはすべて無常である」という古代の知恵を冷静に理解し、受け入れて、死への備えをしていたのです。多くの人が彼の旅立ちを悲しんでいますが、彼の願いは、彼の人生の輝きと活力を祝うと同時に、私達自身の人生の意味と深さにいつも感謝することを常に忘れないでほしいということでした。</p>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Uncle-James-Ashes-Garden.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-11186" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Uncle-James-Ashes-Garden.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Uncle-James-Ashes-Garden-300x225.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Uncle-James-Ashes-Garden-768x576.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption><em>My uncle chose to have his ashes scattered in the Garden of Peace to return to the earth and complete his journey. </em><br>私の叔父は、地球に戻り、旅を終えるために、この静かな庭園に遺灰を散骨することを選びました。</figcaption></figure></div>



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<p>In 2021, Singapore opened the <a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community/singapore-to-open-first-inland-ash-scattering-garden-on-may-17" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow external" data-wpel-link="external">Garden of Peace, the country&#8217;s first inland ash-scattering garden</a>. My uncle chose to have his ashes scattered in this serene garden to return to the earth and complete his journey. By choosing to scatter his ashes in a garden, the image of beauty and happiness he has shared with those around him remains long after the physical body passes.</p>



<p>2021年、シンガポールは<a href="https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community/singapore-to-open-first-inland-ash-scattering-garden-on-may-17" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow external" data-wpel-link="external">国内初の内陸型遺灰撒き庭園墓地「ガーデン・オブ・ピース」をオープンさせました。</a>私の叔父は、地球に戻り、旅を終えるために、この静かな庭園に遺灰を散骨することを選びました。庭園への散骨を選ぶことで、彼が周囲と分かち合った「美」と「幸福」のイメージが、肉体が過ぎ去ってもずっと残るのです。</p>



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<p>It is said that cherry blossoms are also associated with “funerals” because of their fleetingness along with the image of exuberant “festivities” such as hanami. Perhaps they are nature’s annual reminder that all that we enjoy in one instant can always fall away in the next, and we should take time to cherish what we have.</p>



<p>桜は、お花見などの華やかな「催事」のイメージと共に、その儚さから「最期」を連想させるとも言われています。一瞬の楽しみは必ず次の瞬間には散ってしまう、今あるものを大切にする時間を持ちましょう、という自然界の催事なのかもしれません。</p>



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<p>Life doesn&#8217;t return to normal after the death of a family member or friend, and like the blossoms that burst into bloom every Spring and vanish just as suddenly, the experience causes us to redefine life in a new and profound way.</p>



<p>家族や友人の死は、元通りの生活には戻らず、毎年春に咲き誇り、すぐに散ってしまう桜の花のように、私たちに新たな深い人生の再定義を迫ってくるのです。</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="inspired-by-uncle-james-wish-to-see-japans-spring-flowers-my-latest-project-hanami-vr360-virtual-tours%25e3%2582%25b8%25e3%2582%25a7%25e3%2583%25bc%25e3%2583%25a0%25e3%2582%25b9%25e5%258f%2594%25e7%2588%25b6%25e3%2581%2595%25e3%2582%2593%25e3%2581%25ae">Inspired by Uncle James’ wish to see Japan’s spring flowers &#8211; <br>My Latest Project: Hanami VR360 Virtual Tours<br><br>ジェームス叔父さんの「日本の春の花を見たい」という願いから ―<br>私の最新プロジェクト「花見のVR360バーチャルツアー」について</h2>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="683" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rachel-Leng-Hanami-Smile-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-11190" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rachel-Leng-Hanami-Smile-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rachel-Leng-Hanami-Smile-300x200.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rachel-Leng-Hanami-Smile-768x512.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rachel-Leng-Hanami-Smile-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rachel-Leng-Hanami-Smile-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rachel-Leng-Hanami-Smile-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption>Filming during the Ume Matsuri (Plum Flower Festival) in Fuchu City, Tokyo. <br>東京都府中市の「梅まつり」での撮影。</figcaption></figure></div>



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<p>Nowadays, Hanami is most often associated with Sakura cherry blossoms, but did you know that the “original” hanami was with plum blossoms? In early Spring about a month before the cherry blossoms bloom, new life is stirs and buds appear on ume, also known as plum blossom trees or Japanese apricots.</p>



<p>今でこそ花見といえば桜ですが、元々は梅の花見だったことをご存知でしょうか？桜が咲く1カ月ほど前の早春、梅の木に新しい命が宿り、つぼみをつけますね。</p>



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<div style="color:#32373c;text-align:center;background-color:#ff3860" class="wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-notice gb-font-size-18 gb-block-notice" data-id="b6a8c8"><div class="gb-notice-title" style="color:#fff"><p>Did You Know?  ご存じでしょうか？</p></div><div class="gb-notice-text" style="border-color:#ff3860"><p>Plum trees were introduced into Japan from China during the Nara period (710–794 AD), and were the original hanami (flower viewing) blossoms. The plum holds a special place in Japanese culture, symbolizing the transition from winter to spring and the resilience of nature.</p><p>For those unfamiliar, plum flowers look similar to cherry blossoms, but different species bloom in white and bright shades of pink with a sweet and gentle scent distinct from the more renown sakura. There are several species of plum trees, with “Yaekannkou” producing deep pink, robust petals, and “Touji” with pale pink and white flowers.</p><p>***</p><p>梅は、奈良時代（AD710-794）に中国から日本に伝わり、花見の原型となった花です。<br/>梅は日本文化の中で、冬から春への移行や自然の回復力の象徴として特別な位置を占めています。</p><p>梅の花は桜に似ていますが、種類によって白や鮮やかなピンクの花を咲かせ、桜とは異なる甘く優しい香りを放ちます。梅にはいくつかの種類があり、花びらが濃いピンク色でしっかりしている「八重寒紅（やえかんこう）」、淡いピンク色と白色の花を咲かせる<br/>「冬至梅（とうじばい/とうじうめ）」などがあります。</p></div></div>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="728" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/plum-vs-cherry-blossoms-1024x728.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-11191" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/plum-vs-cherry-blossoms-1024x728.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/plum-vs-cherry-blossoms-300x213.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/plum-vs-cherry-blossoms-768x546.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/plum-vs-cherry-blossoms.jpg 1081w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption>Can you tell the blossoms apart? Besides the blooming period (where plum blossoms bloom earlier), ume have rounded petals, whereas Sakura have long, split-end petals.&nbsp;<br>見分けられますか？開花時期（梅の方が早く咲く）以外にも、梅は花びらが丸いのに対し、桜は花びらが長く裂けています。</figcaption></figure></div>



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<p>One of the latest projects the <a href="http://www.seirogai.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener external" data-wpel-link="external">SeiRogai team</a> have been working on are a series of VR360 virtual tours of Japan. We believe that in our post-corona world, there is great demand for exclusive VR experiences of unique places in Japan. One of the virtual tours we filmed recently was in collaboration with Fuchu City and the <a href="http://www.fuchu-cpf.or.jp/museum/" target="_blank" data-type="URL" data-id="http://www.fuchu-cpf.or.jp/museum/" rel="noreferrer noopener sponsored external" data-wpel-link="external">Fuchu Kyodonomori Municipal Museum</a>, featuring a beautiful experience of over 1,100 plum trees!&nbsp;</p>



<p>最新、<a href="http://www.seirogai.jp" data-type="URL" data-id="www.seirogai.jp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener external" data-wpel-link="external">（株）SeiRogaiのチーム</a>が取り組んでいるプロジェクトの一つに、日本のVR360度バーチャルツアーシリーズがあります。私たちは、ポスト・コロナの世界では、日本の魅力的な場所の独占的VR体験に大きな需要があると信じています。最近撮影したバーチャルツアーの一つは、「府中市役所」と「<a href="http://www.fuchu-cpf.or.jp/museum/" target="_blank" data-type="URL" data-id="http://www.fuchu-cpf.or.jp/museum/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored external" data-wpel-link="external">府中郷土の森博物館</a>」とのコラボレーションで、1,100本以上の梅の木が織りなす素晴らしい体験が特徴です！</p>



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<p>Although my uncle’s wish to experience hanami in person was not granted during his lifetime, I feel grateful knowing that in the future, we can utilize VR360 technology to provide such experiences to others similarly unable to travel. The immersive virtual tour contents that we have been filming now would enable viewers to visit, interact with, and learn about different places right from their very home. Age, health, disability, cost, time, or language should no longer be barriers or constraints to experience travelling around Japan and the world.</p>



<p>叔父の「お花見をしてみたい」という願いは叶いませんでしたが、将来、VR360の技術を活用して、同じようにお花見ができない人たちにそのような体験を提供できると思うと、嬉しく思います。今回撮影した没入型バーチャルツアーのコンテンツは、自宅にいながら、さまざまな場所を訪れ、交流し、学ぶことを可能にします。年齢・健康状態・障害・費用・時間・言語など、様々な要因で、日本や世界を旅することが難しくなることはありません。</p>



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<p>We filmed a VR360 virtual tour of the annual plum flower festival and the historical buildings on the museum grounds. We aim not only to share a spectacular experience of the flowers and promote the attractions of Fuchu City, a Western suburb of Tokyo, but also provide a content platform aligned with ESG and SDG initiatives.</p>



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<p>毎年開催される「梅まつり」と「府中郷土の森博物館」敷地内の歴史的建造物をVR360のバーチャルツアーで撮影しました。梅の花の絶景体験を共有し、東京の西郊にある府中市の魅力をアピールするだけでなく、ESGやSDGの取り組みに沿ったコンテンツプラットフォームを提供することを目的としています。</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1672" height="1254" data-id="11195" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rachel-Leng-Hanami-Fuchu-sm.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-11195" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rachel-Leng-Hanami-Fuchu-sm.jpg 1672w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rachel-Leng-Hanami-Fuchu-sm-300x225.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rachel-Leng-Hanami-Fuchu-sm-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rachel-Leng-Hanami-Fuchu-sm-768x576.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rachel-Leng-Hanami-Fuchu-sm-1536x1152.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1672px) 100vw, 1672px" /></figure>
<figcaption class="blocks-gallery-caption">Surrounded by plum blossoms at the Fuchu Kyodonomori Municipal Museum during its annual plum flower festival.<br>梅の花に囲まれた府中市郷土の森博物館（梅まつり開催中）。</figcaption></figure>



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<p>Due to halted travel during the pandemic, the effects of over-tourism became apparent and highlighted the need for sustainable travel to preserve treasured tourist destinations. With the reemergence of travel after years of COVID-19 restrictions, people are valuing connecting to local cultures, nature, and communities more than ever.</p>



<p>パンデミックで旅行が中止されたため、オーバーツーリズム（観光過剰）の影響が明らかになり、貴重な観光地を保護するために持続可能な旅行の必要性が浮き彫りになりました。COVID-19による長年の規制を経て再び旅行が行われると共に、人々はこれまで以上に地域の文化や自然、コミュニティとのつながりを大切にしています。</p>



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<p>Through educational movie-style virtual tour experiences, not only can we enable equitable access to travel (including for the elderly and disabled) while meeting the needs for tourists, but we can also reduce the carbon footprint and prevent overtourism, all the while increasing the brand value and recognition of rural areas of Japan with their distinct local cultures and histories.</p>



<p>教育的な映画スタイルのバーチャルツアー体験を通じて、観光客のニーズを満たしながら、高齢者や障害者を含む公平な旅行へのアクセスを可能にするだけでなく、二酸化炭素排出量の削減やオーバーツーリズム（観光過剰）の防止、さらには日本の地方の文化や歴史のブランド価値と認知度を高めることができるのです。</p>



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<p>What are your thoughts on the hanami tradition in Japan or the emergent trend in VR360 virtual tour contents and the societal impact of digital transformation in tourism?</p>



<p>I would love to hear from you!</p>



<p>日本のお花見事情や、VR360度のバーチャルツアー・コンテンツやDX観光の新たなトレンドについて、皆様はどのようにお考えでしょうか。</p>



<p>ぜひお聞かせください！</p>



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<p>I wish to express a big thank you to the <a href="https://www.singaporecancersociety.org.sg/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener external" data-wpel-link="external">Singapore Cancer Society</a>, who provided critical assistance to Mr. James Kee in his time of need, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/josephyeois/" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.instagram.com/josephyeois/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow external" data-wpel-link="external">Chef Joseph Yeo (Instagram: @josephyeois)</a>, who kindly accommodated my uncle’s food restrictions to prepare a beautiful meal for him and his wife, a memory that they will cherish forever.</p>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="434" height="434" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/singapore-cancer-society-logo-1.png" alt="" class="wp-image-11202" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/singapore-cancer-society-logo-1.png 434w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/singapore-cancer-society-logo-1-300x300.png 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/singapore-cancer-society-logo-1-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px" /><figcaption>Cancer does not discriminate. It impacts people from all walks of life. When the road gets bumpy, it helps to have companions on the journey. SCS journeys with cancer patients at every stage of the cancer journey.&nbsp;The Society provides a range of assistance schemes to alleviate the financial burden of treatment costs for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents from low and middle income families.<br><br>Find out more about SCS assistance schemes <a href="https://www.singaporecancersociety.org.sg/get-help/cancer-patient/financial-assistance-schemes/apply-for-financial-assistance.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow external" data-wpel-link="external">here</a>.</figcaption></figure></div>



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					<description><![CDATA[<p>This year is the first time the Harvard Prize Book Awards were presented virtually, and I was humbled to contribute to the ceremony as the Alumni Awards Presenter for Japan.<br />
<br />From March to June 2021, I prepared a speech addressed to the high school students screened at the awards ceremonies, and met virtually with some of the winners to discuss their interests, ambitions, and dreams. <br />今年はハーバード・プライズ・ブック賞が初めてバーチャルで授与され、私は日本の同窓賞プレゼンターとして式典に貢献できたことを光栄に思います。2021年3月から6月にかけて、授賞式で上映される高校生に向けたスピーチを作成したり、受賞者の方々とバーチャルでお会いして、彼らの関心事や野望、夢などをお聞きしたりしました。</p>
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<h2 class="simpletoc-title">Table of Contents</h2>
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<li><a href="#the-harvard-prize-book-in-japan-during-covid%25e3%2580%2580">The Harvard Prize Book in Japan during COVID　</a>

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<li><a href="#%25e3%2582%25b3%25e3%2583%25ad%25e3%2583%258a%25e7%25a6%258d%25e3%2581%25ae%25e6%2597%25a5%25e6%259c%25ac%25e3%2581%25ae%25e3%2583%258f%25e3%2583%25bc%25e3%2583%2590%25e3%2583%25bc%25e3%2583%2589%25e3%2583%2597%25e3%2583%25a9%25e3%2582%25a4%25e3%2582%25ba%25e3%2583%2596%25e3%2583%2583%25e3%2582%25af">コロナ禍の日本のハーバードプライズブック</a>

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<li><a href="#my-speech-to-the-harvard-prize-book-2020-winners">My Speech to the Harvard Prize Book 2020 Winners</a>

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<li><a href="#2020%25e5%25b9%25b4%25e5%25ba%25a6%25e3%2583%258f%25e3%2583%25bc%25e3%2583%2590%25e3%2583%25bc%25e3%2583%2589%25e3%2583%2597%25e3%2583%25a9%25e3%2582%25a4%25e3%2582%25ba%25e3%2583%2596%25e3%2583%2583%25e3%2582%25af%25e3%2581%25ae%25e5%258f%2597%25e8%25b3%259e%25e8%2580%2585%25e3%2581%25ab%25e5%2590%2591%25e3%2581%2591">2020年度ハーバード・プライズ・ブックの受賞者に向けた私のスピーチ</a>


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<a href="#transcript-of-speech-in-english-and-japanese">Transcript of speech in English and Japanese</a>

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<li><a href="#%25e8%258b%25b1%25e8%25aa%259e%25e3%2581%25a8%25e6%2597%25a5%25e6%259c%25ac%25e8%25aa%259e%25e3%2581%25ab%25e3%2582%2588%25e3%2582%258b%25e3%2582%25b9%25e3%2583%2594%25e3%2583%25bc%25e3%2583%2581%25e3%2581%25ae%25e8%25a8%2598%25e9%258c%25b2">英語と日本語によるスピーチの記録</a>

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<li><a href="#virtual-meetings-with-some-of-the-hpb-2020-winners">Virtual Meetings with some of the HPB 2020 winners</a>

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<li><a href="#%25e3%2580%2580-%25e4%25bb%258a%25e5%25b9%25b4%25e3%2581%25ae%25e5%258f%2597%25e8%25b3%259e%25e8%2580%2585%25e3%2581%25a8%25e3%2581%25ae-%25e3%2583%2590%25e3%2583%25bc%25e3%2583%2581%25e3%2583%25a3%25e3%2583%25ab%25e3%2583%259f%25e3%2583%25bc%25e3%2583%2586%25e3%2582%25a3%25e3%2583%25b3%25e3%2582%25b0">　 今年の受賞者との バーチャルミーティング</a>


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<a href="#junten-junior-and-senior-high-school">Junten Junior and Senior High School</a>

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<li><a href="#%25e9%25a0%2586%25e5%25a4%25a9%25e4%25b8%25ad%25e5%25ad%25a6%25e9%25ab%2598%25e7%25ad%2589%25e5%25ad%25a6%25e6%25a0%25a1">順天中学・高等学校</a>

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<li><a href="#shibuya-makuhari-junior-and-senior-high-school">Shibuya Makuhari Junior and Senior High School</a>

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<li><a href="#%25e6%25b8%258b%25e8%25b0%25b7%25e5%25b9%2595%25e5%25bc%25b5%25e4%25b8%25ad%25e5%25ad%25a6%25e6%25a0%25a1%25e9%25ab%2598%25e7%25ad%2589%25e5%25ad%25a6%25e6%25a0%25a1">渋谷幕張中学校・高等学校</a>

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<li><a href="#saint-maur-international-school">Saint Maur International School</a>

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<li><a href="#%25e3%2582%25b5%25e3%2583%25b3%25e3%2583%25a2%25e3%2583%25bc%25e3%2583%25ab%25e5%259b%25bd%25e9%259a%259b%25e5%25ad%25a6%25e6%25a0%25a1">サンモール国際学校</a>

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<li><a href="#reflections">Reflections</a>

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<li><a href="#%25e6%259c%2580%25e5%25be%258c%25e3%2581%25ae%25e4%25b8%2580%25e8%25a8%2580">最後の一言</a>
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<h1 id="the-harvard-prize-book-in-japan-during-covid%25e3%2580%2580" class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading">The Harvard Prize Book in Japan during COVID　</h1>



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<p>Since I moved to Japan in 2017, I have presented the annual Harvard Prize Book on behalf of the Harvard Club at various high schools in Japan. The awards ceremony is typically held at the end of the school year between March to June. Last year, with the onset of the global pandemic, it was not possible to hold in-person ceremonies as non-essential businesses were shut down, and people were urged to stay home and socially distance to slow the spread of the then-novel coronavirus. Although many schools had to cancel their ceremonies, I was glad to be still able to speak to the 2019 winner of Junten High School, Miss Yoshino Kanauchi (金内佳乃).&nbsp;</p>



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<p>2017年に日本に移住して以来、私はハーバードクラブを代表して、毎年日本の様々な高校で「Harvard Prize Book」を贈呈しています。授賞式は通常、3月から6月の学年末に行われます。昨年は、新型コロナウイルスの感染拡大の防止により、自宅待機や社会的な距離を置くことが求められたため、授賞式は取り止めになりました。多くの学校が式典を中止しましたが、2019年度の受賞者である順天高等学校の金内佳乃さんにオンラインでお話しができてよかったです。</p>



<p> 順天高等学校の記事:  </p>



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<p>This year is the first time the Harvard Prize Book Awards were presented virtually, and I was humbled to contribute to the ceremony as the Alumni Awards Presenter for Japan.</p>



<p>From March to June 2021, I prepared a speech addressed to the high school students screened at the awards ceremonies, and met virtually with some of the winners to discuss their interests, ambitions, and dreams.</p>



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<p>今年はハーバード・プライズ・ブック賞が初めてバーチャルで授与され、私は日本の同窓賞プレゼンターとして式典に貢献できたことを光栄に思います。</p>



<p>2021年3月から6月にかけて、授賞式で上映される高校生に向けたスピーチを作成したり、受賞者の方々とバーチャルでお会いして、彼らの関心事や野望、夢などをお聞きしたりしました。</p>



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<p><strong>My 6-minute speech to the Harvard Prize Book 2020 winners has been uploaded on YouTube:</strong></p>



<p><strong>2020年度ハーバード・プライズ・ブックの受賞者に向けた私の6分間のスピーチがYouTubeにアップされました。</strong></p>



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<pre class="wp-block-preformatted">Harvard Prize Book Awards 2020 - Harvard Club of Japan (Presented by Rachel Leng, Spring 2021)
 
Rachel Leng's speech representing the Harvard Club of Japan to Winners of the 2020 Harvard Prize Books in Spring of 2021.
 
2020年度ハーバード・プライズ・ブック・アワード-
 ハーバード・クラブ・オブ・ジャパン（2021年春 リン・レイチェル発表）

2020年度ハーバードプライズブックの受賞者に対するハーバードクラブオブジャパンを代表するリン・レイチェルの2021年春のスピーチ。
 
 
Dear Winner of the Harvard Prize Book, Congratulations! 
 
Harvard Prize Books are awarded to outstanding students in the next-to-graduating high school class who display excellence in scholarship and high character, combined with achievement in other fields.
 
ハーバードプライズブックの受賞者の皆様、おめでとうございます！
 
ハーバードプライズブックは、色々な分野での優れた成績及び高い徳性を備えた人間性を表す、高校２年生の極めて優秀な学生に授与されます。
 
As someone who has achieved success in many different areas, you should be proud of yourself. I hope that you will consider the opportunities at Harvard and studying liberal arts. 
 
多くの異なる分野で成功を収めた人として、皆さんは自分自身を誇りに思うべきです。 ハーバード大学を経験する機会やリベラルアーツの勉強をぜひ検討してください。
 
2020 was a difficult year for many of us. The impact of the coronavirus makes it tough to plan for an uncertain future. 
 
2020年は私たちの多くにとって大変な年でした。 コロナウイルスの影響により、不確実な将来を計画することは困難です。
 
When I graduated high school and was considering being the first in my family to go to college, it was in 2008 and during the global financial crisis at that time. It was not the best year for international students to consider going to the U.S., and although I was worried about going so far away from my family and my home to venture to a foreign country alone, I took a chance and applied anyway, thinking I would never get in. 
 
 
私が高校を卒業し、家族の中で初めて大学に進学することを考えていた2008年当時は、世界的な金融危機の最中でした。アメリカに留学することを考えるのに最適な年ではなく、家族や家から遠く離れて思い切って一人で外国に行くことを心配しましたが、とにかくチャンスを掴んで入学申請をしました。けれども、絶対に入学できないと思っていました。
 
However, to my surprise, I received an offer and pursued a liberal arts education. Although I have faced many challenges since then, I have never regretted it. 
 
 しかし、驚いたことに、私は入学の内定を受け、リベラルアーツ教育を追求しました。 それ以来、多くの課題に直面してきましたが、後悔したことは一度もありません。
 
I cannot imagine what it is like to be in high school during this covid pandemic - perhaps many of you will feel insecure about the future, intimidated by expectations and fearful of the unknown. I am telling you this because, even now, I sometimes feel the same way. 
 
 この激しいコロナ禍の中での高校生活というのはどういうものか想像できません。おそらく多くの皆さんは、期待する・されることに怯え、未知のものを恐れ、将来について不安を感じるでしょう。私が皆さんにこのことを伝えるのは、私は今でも同じように感じることがあるからです。
 
Throughout history, uncertainty and global crises have happened before, and might happen again in the future. COVID will also come to pass. 
歴史を通して、不確実性と世界的な危機は以前にも起こったことがあり、将来に再び起こるかもしれません。 COVIDも収束するでしょう。
 
When it does, YOU are the generation that will be leading our future in the post-COVID new normal. Stay positive – you are not alone.
 
 その時は、皆さんはCOVID後のニューノーマルにおいて私達の未来をリードする世代です。ポジティブであり続けてください。皆さんは一人ではありません。
 
I can understand it must be confusing for any of you to consider studying overseas when so many travel restrictions are in place. Nonetheless, I have always believed that with great challenges comes great opportunities. 

 非常に多くの旅行制限が課せられているときに、留学を検討することは、皆さんにとって混乱を招くに違いないことを理解できます。それでもなお、私は常に大きな挑戦には大きなチャンスが来ると信じてきました。
 
In fact, the best time to try new things is during times like this when nobody can tell what the future will be. So, even if you try something really crazy and it fails, everything is changing anyway, and there really is no right or wrong! 
 
 事実、新しいことに挑戦するのに最適な時期は、このように未来がどうなるか誰にもわからない時期です。 だから、皆さんが本当にクレイジーなことを試みて失敗したとしても、とにかくすべてが変化していているので、本当に何が正しいのか何が悪いのかもありません！
 
Take every opportunity to try new things, even if you think they may never succeed. Who knows – it may lead you to discover something you might have thought was impossible before! 
成功しないかもしれないと思っていても、あらゆる機会を利用して新しいことに挑戦してください。 誰にもわからないけれど、それはあなたが以前は不可能だと思っていたかもしれない何かを発見することにつながるかもしれないです！
 
 
Ultimately, this pandemic has made a lot more people reflect on what is truly important. 
I’ve learned, that as people get older, they tend to think back on their younger years to figure out their dreams and life passions. However, by then it is often too late, and they regret having lost precious time. In contrast, you can do it now!  
 
 最終的に、このパンデミックにより、より多くの人々が本当に重要なことについて考えるようになりました。
私は、人々が年をとるにつれて、彼らが自分の夢と人生の情熱を見つけ出すために若い頃を振り返る傾向があることに気づきました。しかし、その時には手遅れになることが多く、貴重な時間を失ったことを後悔しています。 それとは対照的に、皆さんは今それができます！
 
Take some time to think about the changes you would like to see in the world, and what you can do towards achieving that goal. You can start small – even just in your local community! 
 
 皆さんが世界を見たいと思うその変化と、その目標を達成するために何ができるかに時間をかけて考えてください。例え皆さんが地元のコミュニティだけにいたとしても小さなことから始めることができます！
 
As nobody knows what the post-covid future will be, it is even more important to realize that a good plan today is better than an excellent plan months or years from now. What you do now, WILL make an impact in your future. 
 
 ポストCOVIDの将来がどうなるかは誰にもわからないので、今日の良い計画は、数か月または数年後の素晴らしい計画よりも優れていることを認識することがさらに重要です。 あなたが今、何をするかが、あなたの将来に影響を与えるでしょう。
 
I would like to leave you with a challenge – as we enter an ever-connected digital era, it is a contradiction that so many people find themselves isolated and alone. Take a moment every day to reach out to someone – whether they are your loved ones, your schoolmates, or even those that you’ve had a falling out with! Many times, your actions may not have immediate results, but in the long run, you will be amazed to find how important those seemingly insignificant human connections may be. 

 私は皆さんに挑戦を残したいと思いますー私たちが絶えずデジタルで接続された時代の一員であるのに、非常に多くの人々が自分自身を孤立して孤独に感じることは矛盾することです。
 毎日少しの時間を作って、誰かに手を差し伸べてください。その人達はあなたの愛する人、あなたの学友、あるいはあなたが仲違いした人であっても！ 多くの場合、皆さんの行動はすぐには結果が出ないかもしれませんが、長期的には、それらの些細な人間のつながりがどれほど重要であるかを知って驚くことでしょう。
 
 
As your semester comes to a close, it is my wish to all of you that you continue to stay ambitious, encouraged, resilient, and above all, hopeful. 
In the spirit of the Harvard Prize Book, the more that you read, write, learn, and experience, the more you will come to know and the further you will go. 
 
 皆さんの学期が終わりに近づく頃、私は皆さんが意欲的で、勇気を与えられ、立ち直りが早く、そして何よりも希望に満ちたままでいることを願っています。
 ハーバードプライズブックの精神では、読んだり、書いたり、学んだり、経験したりをすればするほど、より多くのことを知り、さらに進歩することができます。
 
Congratulations again, and good luck!!
改めてお祝い申し上げます！そして、頑張ってください！
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<h1 id="virtual-meetings-with-some-of-the-hpb-2020-winners" class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading">Virtual Meetings with some of the HPB 2020 winners</h1>



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<p>After the awards ceremony, I had virtual meetings with this year’s winners along with several other promising students from Junten High School, Shibuya Makuhari High School, and Saint Maur International School. I was very impressed by the high level of achievement of these talented young students!</p>



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<p>授賞式の後、私は今年の受賞者と、順天高等学校、渋谷幕張高等学校、サンモール国際学校の有望な生徒たちとバーチャルミーティングを行いました。才能豊かな若い学生たちの高いレベルの成果に感銘を受けました！</p>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="556" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Online-Session-HPB-Junten-Screenshot_Harvard-logo-1024x556.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-10689" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Online-Session-HPB-Junten-Screenshot_Harvard-logo-1024x556.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Online-Session-HPB-Junten-Screenshot_Harvard-logo-300x163.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Online-Session-HPB-Junten-Screenshot_Harvard-logo-768x417.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Online-Session-HPB-Junten-Screenshot_Harvard-logo-1536x834.jpg 1536w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Online-Session-HPB-Junten-Screenshot_Harvard-logo.jpg 1847w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption>Speaking with Junten Junior and Senior High School’s winner, Sae Ogawa (bottom right), and other high achieving Junior students, moderated by Junten High School teacher Mr. Nakahara (bottom left).<br><br>順天中学・高等学校の優勝者である小川紗慧さん（右下）をはじめとする成績優秀な同級生たちとのミーティングを、順天高校の中原先生（左下）の指導で行いました。</figcaption></figure></div>



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<p>Sae lived in the U.S. from the age of 5 to 10. Inspired by &#8220;I am Malala,&#8221; she developed an interest in education in developing countries. In 2019, she volunteered in Cambodia and also organized a crowdfunding campaign to support education for needy children, raising 100,000 yen in four days. In the future, Sae hopes to study pedagogy in developing countries at Sophia University and study abroad.</p>



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<p>紗慧さんは、5歳から10歳までアメリカで過ごした帰国子女です。</p>



<p>「私はマララ」に感銘を受け、途上国の教育支援活動に興味を持ちました。</p>



<p>2019年(高1)に、カンボジア教育支援ボランティアツアーに参加、それ以来継続してカンボジア教育支援活動を続けています。</p>



<p>また、教育支援のためのクラウドファンディングを主催し、4日間で10万円の資金を集め、支援活動に役立てました。</p>



<p>将来は、途上国の教育学を上智大学で学び総合人間科学部の小松太郎教授に指示したいと考えています。在学中に海外留学もして知見を広めたいと考えています。</p>



<p>順天高等学校の記事: </p>



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<p>Rika is an active member of the English Debate Club and the Model United Nations Club, and has achieved excellent results in competitions such as the National High School Debate Tournament and the National Parliamentary Debate Federation Cup. She also won an award for excellence at the National Model United Nations Competition for High School Education. She aspires to go to medical school and study abroad in the future.</p>



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<p>脇田理花さんは、帰国生のリーディングクラス及びライティングクラスにおいて際立って優秀な成績をおさめています。また、English Debate Club及び模擬国連部に所属しており、全国高校生ディベート大会および全国パーラメンタリーディベート連盟杯などにおいて優秀な成績を収めました。そして、全国高校教育模擬国連大会において優秀賞を獲得しました。医学部に進学を希望しており、将来はぜひ留学をしたいと考えています。</p>



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<p>Jan is a citizen of the Czech Republic who attended elementary school in Prague during Grades 1-4. In 2014, he and his family moved to Yokohama, where they have lived ever since, and he entered Grade 5 at Saint Maur. He quickly adjusted to life in a new environment as well as an unfamiliar language, and he has been an excellent student and an active participant in sports, music, speech, and drama throughout his years here. (Impressively, he speaks Czech, English, Japanese, and Spanish.)</p>



<p>Jan&#8217;s academic interests at the university level include European Law, International Law, Politics, and Environmental Issues. He is currently investigating higher education in the European Union (E.U.) and is considering both research universities and liberal arts colleges.</p>



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<p>Janさんはチェコ人で、Grade 1-4の間はプラハの小学校に通っていました。2014年に家族と一緒に横浜に引っ越し、それ以来、横浜に住んでいる彼は、サンモールのGrade 5に入学しました。慣れない環境や言葉にもすぐに慣れ、成績優秀で、スポーツ・音楽・スピーチ・演劇にも積極的に参加しています。驚くべきことに、彼はチェコ語・英語・日本語・スペイン語を話すことができます！</p>



<p>大学では、ヨーロッパ法・国際法・政治・環境問題などを専攻したいと考えています。現在、欧州連合（E.U.）の高等教育について調査しており、研究大学とリベラルアーツカレッジの両方を検討しています。</p>



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<p>Harvard Alumni originated the Harvard Book Prize Awards Program in 1910 as part of an effort to attract the attention of talented students to the opportunities at the university. Today, more than 1900 Prize Books, sponsored by local Alumni, are awarded in schools worldwide.<br><br>As an alumni presenter of the Harvard Book Prize Awards and a member of the Harvard Club of Japan committee, I wish to encourage more students to think broadly about where they apply to college. While admission to Harvard is perceived as very competitive, it does seek out talented students around the world, and I do genuinely believe one will never know their full potential if they do not take risks and try new things, even if it may seem impossible to achieve at the start.</p>



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<p>ハーバード大学の同窓生は、1910年に、優秀な学生に大学での様々な機会に目を向けさせるための活動の一環として、ハーバード・ブック・プライズ賞プログラムを創設しました。現在では、世界中の学校で1900冊以上の本が同窓生によって寄贈されています。</p>



<p>私は、ハーバード・ブック・プライズ賞のプレゼンターとして、また日本ハーバード・クラブの委員として、一人でも多くの学生に志望校を広く考えてもらいたいと思っています。ハーバード大学は競争が激しいと言われていますが、世界中の優秀な学生を求めていますし、たとえ最初は無理だと思っても、リスクを取って新しいことに挑戦しなければ、自分の可能性を最大限に発揮することはできないと私は心から信じています。</p>



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<p>In Japan, I have noticed that many students still choose to pursue their college studies domestically in Japan, opting only for a study abroad stint rather than to challenge completing their full B.A. degree at a university abroad. However, such a short study abroad or exchange program, or limiting their consideration of studying overseas to only graduate school, is simply not the same. It cannot replace the experience of studying in a new country during one’s formative college years, as those years have tremendous potential to shape one’s future decisions and opportunities. As someone who has experienced this in my own life personally, I am a firm believer and advocate for students to gain immersive experience and exposure to living in different countries and cultures at a younger age.&nbsp;</p>



<p>日本では、海外の大学でB.A.を取得するよりも、留学だけして国内で大学生活を送る学生が多いように感じます。しかし、そのような短期留学や交換留学、あるいは海外留学を大学院に限定して考えることは、決して同じではありません。形成期である大学時代に新しい国で勉強するという経験は、その人の将来の意思決定や機会を形成する大きな可能性を持っているため、それに代わるものではありません。私自身がこのような経験をした者として、私は学生が若いうちに異なる国や文化の中で生活する経験を積むべきだと確信し、提唱しています。</p>



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<p>It may take some time, but I sincerely wish to see more students from Japan take the leap to pursue a liberal arts education.&nbsp;</p>



<p>What are your thoughts on this? Send me an email and let me know!</p>



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<p>時間はかかるかもしれませんが、一人でも多くの日本の学生がリベラルアーツ教育に踏み出してくれることを切に願います。</p>



<p>皆さんのご意見はいかがですか？私にメールを送ってぜひ聞かせてください。</p>



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					<description><![CDATA[<p>This past Spring, I had the honor to present the 2018 Harvard Prize Book at the Junten High School in Tokyo and also the Saint Maur International School in Yokohama.</p>
<p>今年の春、私は授賞者として、東京の順天高校と横浜のサンモール・インタナショナルスクールの授与式で２０１８年度のハーバード・プライズ・ブックを授与しました。</p>
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<p class="has-drop-cap">This past Spring, I had the honor to present the 2018 Harvard Prize Book at the Junten High School in Tokyo and also the Saint Maur International School in Yokohama.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">Congratulations to both the winners!</p>



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<p class="has-drop-cap">今年の春、私は授賞者として、東京の順天高校と横浜のサンモール・インタナショナルスクールの授与式で２０１８年度のハーバード・プライズ・ブックを授与しました。</p>



<p class="has-text-align-center">二人の受賞者の方、おめでとうございます！</p>



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<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-regular"><table><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">&nbsp;<strong>About the Harvard Prize Book</strong>&nbsp;<br><br>Harvard Prize Books (HPB)&nbsp;are awarded to outstanding students in the next-to-graduating high school class who display excellence in scholarship and high character, combined with achievement in other fields. Harvard Prize Books are presented annually in nearly 2,000 high schools around the world. In Japan, about 20 schools participate in the program. Prize Books are an important way for Harvard Clubs and Shared Interest Groups (SIGs)　to help attract the attention of talented young students to the opportunities at Harvard College and studying liberal arts.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">&nbsp;<strong>「ハーバード・プライズ・ブック」について</strong>&nbsp;<br><br>Harvard Prize Book（HPB,&nbsp;ハーバード・プライズ・ブック）は、高等部２年生の優秀生徒のうち、特にリーダーシップがあり国際的視野を持ち海外進学も考えている生徒１名に、Harvard Club Japan（ハーバード大学同窓会の日本支部）から本が送られるという行事です。毎年全世界２０００校ほどで実施されていますが、日本での実施は２０校に満たない数です。順天高校では２０１４年度から実施していて今回は４人目の受賞者を選出しました。</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<li><a href="#junten-high-school-in-tokyo-%25e6%259d%25b1%25e4%25ba%25ac%25e3%2581%25ae%25e9%25a0%2586%25e5%25a4%25a9%25e9%25ab%2598%25e6%25a0%25a1">JUNTEN HIGH SCHOOL in TOKYO  東京の順天高校</a>

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<li><a href="#saint-maur-international-school-in-yokohama-%25e6%25a8%25aa%25e6%25b5%259c%25e3%2581%25ae%25e3%2582%25b5%25e3%2583%25b3%25e3%2583%25a2%25e3%2583%25bc%25e3%2583%25ab%25e3%2582%25a4%25e3%2583%25b3%25e3%2582%25bf%25e3%2583%258a%25e3%2582%25b7%25e3%2583%25a7%25e3%2583%258a%25e3%2583%25ab%25e3%2582%25b9">SAINT MAUR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL in Yokohama   横浜のサンモール・インタナショナルスクール</a>

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<li><a href="#my-speech-%25e7%25a7%2581%25e3%2581%25ae%25e3%2582%25b9%25e3%2583%2594%25e3%2583%25bc%25e3%2583%2581">MY SPEECH 私のスピーチ</a>

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<li><a href="#final-thoughts-%25e6%259c%2580%25e5%25be%258c%25e3%2581%25ae%25e4%25b8%2580%25e8%25a8%2580">Final Thoughts 最後の一言</a>

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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img decoding="async" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/junten1981a6-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-2391" title=""/><figcaption>Awarding the 2018 Harvard Prize Book at Junten High School</figcaption></figure></div>



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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>It is my second year presenting the HPB at Junten High School (<a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201001165105/https://scholar.harvard.edu/rachel_leng/blog/harvardprizebook" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener external" data-wpel-link="external">click here for last year’s ceremony</a>).</strong></p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>The 2019 winner was Ms. Nanoha&nbsp;Noriguchi!</strong></p>



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<p class="has-medium-font-size">順天高校でHPBを授与したのは2年目です。</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size">もし興味があれば、去年の授与式について、ここをクリックしてご覧くださいね！</p>



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<p>As soon as she entered Junten High School in April 2017,&nbsp;Nanoha applied for the studying abroad program organized by MEXT: Tobitate!留学JAPAN, by sending a video clip in which she appealed why she is right person to be sent abroad.</p>



<p>She passed the selection and went to Canada in Summer 2017.</p>



<p>After returning from the trip, Nanoha engaged in the promotion of the program, delivering presentations that helped two students to successfully get selected the next year.</p>



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<p>2017年4月に順天高校に入学するとすぐに、<br>取口さんは【文部科学省】トビタテ！留学JAPANという留学プログラムに応募しました。<br>彼女は厳しい選択を通過し、2017年夏にカナダに行きました。<br>留学から戻った後、取口さんはプログラムの推進に従事し、<br>2人の学生が翌年に選ばれるのに尽力しました。</p>



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<p>In January 2018, Nanoha went to Brisbane to study for a year Cavendish Road State High School, where she was awarded the headmaster’s prize for efforts in fostering the international student community.</p>



<p>In the future,&nbsp;Nanoha aims to enter the field of education to shape the next generation of high school students and future leaders by reforming the Japanese education system.</p>



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<p>2018年1月、七晴さんはブリスベンに1年間留学し、<br>キャベンディッシュロード州立高等学校で校長賞を受賞しました。</p>



<p>将来的には、日本の教育システムを改革することによって</p>



<p>次世代の高校生と将来のリーダーを形成するための教育の分野に参入することを目指しています。</p>



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<p>After the awards ceremony, I spoke with Nanoha and her classmate,&nbsp;<strong>Ms. Nagisa Narita</strong>, a motivated girl passionate about being a social worker and addressing the inequities that children of a single mother face in Japan.</p>



<p>She herself is from a single mother family and conducts comparative studies on single-parent families between Japan and other countries such as the Philippines to raise awareness about this issue.</p>



<p>Both of them shared with me their experiences of going abroad and their future ambitions.</p>



<p>In turn, I also shared about the benefits of studying in the U.S. and living across various countries, encouraging them not to shy away from studying abroad and taking on new challenges.</p>



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<p>授賞式の後、私は七晴さんと彼女の同級生、ソーシャルワーカーであること、<br>そしてシングルマザーの子供たちが日本で直面する不平等について</p>



<p>熱心に取り組んでいるもう一人の女性(<strong>成田渚さん</strong>)と話しました。<br>彼女自身はシングルマザーの家庭出身で、<br>日本とフィリピンなどの他の国との間で、<br>ひとり親家庭に関する比較研究を行って、<br>この問題についての意識を高めています。<br>二人とも、海外に行った経験と将来の夢について私と一笑に語り合いました。<br>また、米国で勉強したり、さまざまな国で暮らしたりすることで、<br>留学やその他の機会に恐れずに挑戦して下さいとお薦めました。</p>



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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><a href="https://www.stmaur.ac.jp/learning/grade-levels/high-school" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener external" data-wpel-link="external">Saint Maur International School’s</a><strong>&nbsp;winner of the Harvard Book Prize was&nbsp;Karen Marina Sato</strong>, a dual U.S.-Japanese citizen, who is interested in studying Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Chemical Engineering, or Chemistry at university. Her dream is a future career in medicine or related research. As one of the top students and Secretary/Treasurer of her Grade 11 class, she leads a number of school activities, including Habitat for Humanity, for which she helps plan for students to visit Cambodia and build houses for displaced families.</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size">Her personal goals for this year were to “be honest in all areas, give meaningful and helpful advice when asked, and deal with as little drama as possible.”<br>&nbsp;</p>



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<p class="has-medium-font-size"><strong>日米の二国籍市民である</strong><strong>Karen Marina Sato</strong><strong>さんです</strong>。</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size">彼女は大学で生化学、神経科学、化学工学、</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size">化学の勉強に興味を持っています。</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size">彼女の夢は医学や関連研究の分野に進むことです。</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size">Karenさんは11年生のトップクラスの生徒で、秘書/会計係として、</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size">ハビタット・フォー・ヒューマニティーをはじめとする数多くの学校活動を指揮しています。</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size">彼女の個人的な目標は、</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size">「すべての分野で誠実であり、</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size">求められたときに有意義で役立つアドバイスを提供し、</p>



<p class="has-medium-font-size">生活の中で起きる色んな問題に対し誠実に対象すること」でした。</p>
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<p>At both ceremonies, I spoke to the student assembly for a few minutes to encourage them all to stay curious and continuously pursue new challenges and knowledge.</p>



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<p>両方の式典で、授賞式を締結するために、</p>



<p>私が在校生に向かって、</p>



<p>皆さんは好奇心を保ち、</p>



<p>新しい挑戦と知識を継続的に追求するように励ましの言葉をかけました。</p>



<p>スピーチは以下の通り：</p>



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<p>Congratulations again. You should be very proud of yourself, not only for the Harvard Prize Book, but truly for all of your amazing achievements so far. I am sure you will continue to be very successful if you keep following your present direction.</p>



<p>To the rest of the students here today, I want to encourage all of you to follow the example of the HPB winner, but also to embark on your own journey and create your own story. Everyone has different experiences, and what works for one person may not have the same results for another.</p>



<p>To find your own path, you will need to follow your heart. You will have to step out of your comfort zone, even when you are not confident, to try new things and explore different ways of seeing the world.</p>



<p>Do not be afraid to take more challenges, as the journey and exposure will surely open your mind and provide you new adventures and opportunities. Never stop being curious and learning about anything and everything around you.</p>



<p>Living in Tokyo, a truly cosmopolitan city, you are very lucky to have access to so many resources that other people around the world do not. For example, people from all walks of life and all over the world gather here. Go out and meet more of them.</p>



<p>In fact, meet as many people as you can – you never know how the next person you meet could change your life – they could become a close friend, a mentor, a role model, someone you could learn from, or someone you could teach…</p>



<p>You will encounter many different things, many of which you will not like or realize is just not for you. That is perfectly fine! It is as important to find out what you do not like, as it is to find out what you do like.</p>



<p>To conclude, I would like to encourage all of you to challenge yourself to do something new every day. For example, speak to someone new every day, learn something new every day, or even something simple like watch a new show about a different country.</p>



<p><strong>Remember, the only difference between an obstacle and an opportunity is our attitude towards it.</strong></p>



<p><strong>Every opportunity has an obstacle, and every obstacle has an opportunity.</strong></p>



<p><strong>It is up to you to create your own opportunities, your own luck, and your own version of a success story.</strong></p>
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<p>改めておめでとうございます。ハーバード・プライズ・ブックだけでなく、</p>



<p>今までのあなたの素晴らしい成果すべてを誇りに思ってください。</p>



<p>今の道を続けて進めばさらに素晴らしい成果が得られるでしょう。</p>



<p>ここにいるすべての生徒の皆さん。</p>



<p>HPB勝者の例に倣って進んでほしいと思いますが、それだけでなく、</p>



<p>ぜひ、自分自身の物語を作る旅に出発してほしいと願っています。</p>



<p>みんなが違う経験を持っているのですから、</p>



<p>ある人を成功に導いた行動がほかの人に当てはまるとは限らないのです。</p>



<p>自分の道を見つけるためには、</p>



<p>あなた自身の心に従う必要があります。</p>



<p>心地よい日常から抜け出して、</p>



<p>たとえ自信がなくても、新しいことを試し、</p>



<p>世界を別の見方でみる方法を開発しなくてはなりません。</p>



<p>挑戦することを恐れてはなりません。</p>



<p>旅立ちや出会いは必ずやあなたの心を開き、</p>



<p>新しい冒険や素晴らしい機会をもたらすでしょうから。</p>



<p>好奇心を持ち続けましょう。</p>



<p>あなたの周りのすべてのことを学びの機会としましょう。</p>



<p>東京は国際都市です。</p>



<p>世界のどこともつながっているあなた方の環境はめったに得られないものです。</p>



<p>あらゆる種類の人生を歩く人が世界中から東京に集まっています。</p>



<p>外に出なさい。</p>



<p>そして、もっと多くの人にお会いなさい。</p>



<p>とにかく会えるだけたくさんの人に出会いましょう。</p>



<p>次に会う人があなたの人生を変えるかもしれませんよ。</p>



<p>親友になるかもしれないし、恩師かも、</p>



<p>お手本とすべき人かも、</p>



<p>学ぶべきことがある人かも、</p>



<p>ひょっとしたらあなたの生徒になる人かもしれません。</p>



<p>皆さんはこれからいろいろなことに遭遇すると思います。</p>



<p>いやなことや気にも留めないことの多くは、</p>



<p>そもそもあなた向きの事柄ではないのでしょう。</p>



<p>それで構わないのです。</p>



<p>好きでないことを発見するのは、</p>



<p>好きなことを発見することと同じだけ重要なのです。</p>



<p>失敗というのは、恐れたりするようなものではありません。</p>



<p>危険を何も冒さないということではなく、</p>



<p>誤りから学ぶということこそが、</p>



<p>学習し成長するに最も適した方法なのですから。</p>



<p>最後に、あなたたちすべてに、</p>



<p>毎日ひとつ何か新しいことに挑戦することをお勧めします。</p>



<p>例えば、毎日一人まだ話したことのない人と話してみるとか、</p>



<p>毎日ひとつ何か新しいことを学ぶとか、</p>



<p>もっと簡単に毎日違った国に関係があるテレビ番組やビデオを見るとか。</p>



<p>大切なこと、それは、障害と機会の違いは、</p>



<p>あなたのそれに向かう姿勢だけであるということです。</p>



<p><strong>どんな機会にも障害があり、</strong></p>



<p><strong>どんな障害も機会となりうるのです。</strong></p>



<p><strong>それを決めるのはあなた。</strong></p>



<p><strong>機会を作り出し、</strong></p>



<p><strong>幸運を呼び寄せ、</strong></p>



<p><strong>あなた自身のサクセスストーリーを語るのはあなたです。</strong></p>
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<p>It is amazing what students such as Nanoha and Karen have already achieved at such a young age, and we truly do have to look to them for inspiration on how to shape the world into a better place.</p>



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<p>I sincerely hope that these passionate, ambitious young ladies go forth into their bright future with confidence and the knowledge that they are empowered with choosing how to lead their lives.</p>



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<p>七晴さんやKarenさんのような学生が若いうちに、この様な考えを持ち、</p>



<p>すでに実践していることは驚くべきことであります。</p>



<p>私たちは未来の世界をより良い場所に形づくるために彼ら達の考えを聞いて、</p>



<p>私達かよりインスパイアされるために、</p>



<p>彼らに注目するべきだと思います。</p>



<p>次世代の若者に自分たちの生活に責任を持ち、</p>



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<p>私は、これらの情熱的で自分の夢に向う若い女性が、</p>



<p>自信と自分たちの生活をどのように導いていくかを選択することで、</p>



<p>力を与えられるという知識をもって、</p>



<p>明るい未来に向かっていくことを心から望みます。</p>



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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Junten High School has been awarding Harvard Prize Books annually since 2014. This year, there were many contenders for the Prize. The final winner selected was Mr. Takeru Ohmura　(大村武尊), who has demonstrated great persistence and determination in pursuing his passion for studying hospitality. </p>
<p>順天高校では２０１４年度から実施していて今回は４人目の受賞者を選出しました。今年の受賞者は大村武尊君です。</p>
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<p>Recently, I presented the Harvard Prize Book at&nbsp;Junten High School’s Award Ceremony.</p>



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<p>最近、私は授賞者として、順天高校の授与式で２０１７年度のHarvard Prize Bookを授与しました。</p>



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<li><a href="#about-the-harvard-prize-book">About the Harvard Prize Book</a>

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<li><a href="#%25e3%2583%258f%25e3%2583%25bc%25e3%2583%2590%25e3%2583%25bc%25e3%2583%2589%25e3%2583%2597%25e3%2583%25a9%25e3%2582%25a4%25e3%2582%25ba%25e3%2583%2596%25e3%2583%2583%25e3%2582%25af%25e3%2581%25ab%25e3%2581%25a4%25e3%2581%2584%25e3%2581%25a6">ハーバード・プライズ・ブックについて</a>

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<li><a href="#winner-of-2017-harvard-prize-book-mr-takeru-ohmura">Winner of 2017 Harvard Prize Book: Mr. Takeru Ohmura</a>

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<li><a href="#my-speech-to-the-students-the-appeal-of-liberal-arts">My Speech to the Students: The Appeal of Liberal Arts</a>

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<li><a href="#interviewed-on-mentorship-activities">Interviewed on Mentorship Activities</a>

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<h2 id="about-the-harvard-prize-book" class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading">About the Harvard Prize Book</h2>



<p>Harvard Prize Books are awarded to outstanding students in the next-to-graduating high school class who display excellence in scholarship and high character, combined with achievement in other fields. Harvard Prize Books are presented annually in nearly 2,000 high schools around the world. In Japan, about 20 schools participate in the program. Prize Books are an important way for Harvard Clubs and Shared Interest Groups (SIGs)　to help attract the attention of talented young students to the opportunities at Harvard College and studying liberal arts.</p>



<p>Junten High School has been awarding Harvard Prize Books annually since 2014. This year, there were many contenders for the Prize. The final winner selected was Mr. Takeru Ohmura　(大村武尊), who has demonstrated great persistence and determination in pursuing his passion for studying hospitality.</p>



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<p>Harvard Prize Bookは、高等部２年生の優秀生徒のうち、特にリーダーシップがあり国際的視野を持ち海外進学も考えている生徒１名に、Harvard Club Japan（ハーバード大学同窓会の日本支部）から本が送られるという行事です。毎年全世界２０００校ほどで実施されていますが、日本での実施は２０校に満たない数です。順天高校では２０１４年度から実施していて今回は４人目の受賞者を選出しました。今年の受賞者は大村武尊君です。</p>



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<p>Mr. Takeru Ohmura　(大村武尊) is the&nbsp;Winner of Harvard Prize Book 2017 at Junten High School</p>



<p>Congratulations Mr. Takeru Ohmura for his excellent achievement! It was an honor to present him with the Harvard Prize Books and learn about all of his ambitions. At such a young age,&nbsp;Mr. Omura has already had the experience of studying hospitality over his summer breaks in the UK and Switzerland. Although he had applied for the prestigious Tobitate Japan study abroad program sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), he was regrettably not accepted. However, rather than letting this outcome discourage him, Mr. Omura managed to turn the experience around by being even more motivated to pursue self-study and achieve the same exposure. I truly wish him all the best and that he can achieve his dream of studying hospitality management at the&nbsp;Glion Institute of Higher Education.</p>



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<p>大村君は昨年夏にイギリスとスイスに研修に行き、ホスピタリティの勉強をしてきました。当初は、トビタテ留学JAPANに応募しましたが、惜しくも採用とならず、それでも自力で同じ内容の研修を実現させました。その粘り強さと積極性が受賞理由の一つです。また、研修の成果を生かして、海外の大学でホスピタリティーの勉強をするために、志望校も決めて進学準備をしています。そんな大村君に本を贈呈しました。おめでとうございます！</p>



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<p>To conclude the Harvard Prize Book Award Ceremony, I addressed the high school student body and gave a short speech sharing my views on the importance of being globally minded and how a liberal arts education can provide important and life-changing opportunities. (I have also spoken and written on this in a previous blog post on “<a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201021192322/https://scholar.harvard.edu/rachel_leng/blog/speaker" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener external" data-wpel-link="external"><a href="https://rachelleng.com/the-appeal-of-liberal-arts/" data-type="URL" data-id="https://rachelleng.com/the-appeal-of-liberal-arts/" class="rank-math-link">The Appeal of Liberal Arts リベラルアーツの魅力</a></a>”) I hope that more students will be encouraged to go abroad and widen their horizons.</p>



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<p>Harvard Prize Bookの授賞式を締結するために、私は高校生たちと、グローバルマインドを持つことの重要性とリベラルアーツ教育が重要かつ人生を変える機会を得る方法について、自分の見解を提供しました。 （このトッピクについて、前のブログ「<a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20201021192322/https://scholar.harvard.edu/rachel_leng/blog/speaker" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener external" data-wpel-link="external"><a href="https://rachelleng.com/the-appeal-of-liberal-arts/" class="rank-math-link">リベラルアーツリベラルアーツの魅力</a></a>」</p>



<p>にも書いてあります。）<br><br>より多くの学生が海外に行き、彼らの視野を広げて、頑張れることを願っています。</p>



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<p>After the Award Ceremony, I also had a discussion session with the winner and two runner-ups for the Harvard Prize Book. The other top contenders for the prize included a girl who studied abroad in Australia and is keen on pursuing politics and diplomacy, as well as another boy who discovered his passion for literature and writing after spending time living abroad. We spoke about their dreams and aspirations, and I once again emphasized the importance of a global education and encouraged them to actively learn and pursue their goals.</p>



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<p>今年度のプライズブックには多数の応募があり、選考は激戦となったらしいです。授与式の後で、惜しくも受賞できなかった優秀生徒の二人も大村君と一緒に、将来の夢について話合いました。私は、将来活躍するためにリベラルアーツを勉強することの重要さを強調し、積極的に学ぶ学生たちを激励しました。</p>



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<p>Related, I was honored to be interviewed and featured by the <strong>Overseas Singaporean Unit </strong>on their official media in an article on&nbsp;“<strong>Giving Back Through Mentorship</strong>” and “<strong>Contributing from Afar: Rachel Leng</strong>”! The OSU in the Prime Minister’s Office is part of the Government of Singapore’s efforts to engage its citizens overseas&nbsp;(under the Ministry of Culture, Community, and Youth).&nbsp;</p>



<p>それに関連して、Overseas Singaporean Unitというシンガポール政府の文化省、青少年省から取材を受けて、政府公認メディアに「メンタリングを通して社会に還元する」や「リン・レイチェル：海外から貢献する」についてニュースレターに掲載されました！首相官邸のOSU（文化省、青少年省）は、シンガポール政府が海外の市民に対して従事する努力の一環です。</p>



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<p>To date, I have&nbsp;mentored students and young professionals in China, Japan, South Korea and the United States (U.S.) in areas ranging from leadership to global careers.</p>



<p>For me, mentoring is a way for me to come full circle,&nbsp;from starting out as a college student at Duke University, to my various appointments around the globe. Such experiences have given me unique insight into how my life has been shaped by them.</p>



<p>As I reflected on my own experiences, I became increasingly passionate about ‘paying it forward’ as a mentor. It can be difficult for anyone to build experience and enhance their potential without knowing about available opportunities or how to access them. Mentoring is therefore an effective way to offer opportunities, information, insight and resources to others who could benefit from them. I hope to continue and improve on this for years to come!</p>



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<p>今まで、リーダーシップからグローバルキャリアに至るまで、中国、日本、韓国、米国の学生や若手専門家を指導しました。</p>



<p>私にとって、指導者になることは、世界で経験した様々な事を、人に伝えていくという計画です。それは、デューク大学を卒業した時から、私の夢です。</p>



<p>そのような経験から、私の人生がどのように形づくられているかについて自分自身で考えることができました。</p>



<p>自分の経験を鑑みて、メンターとして「前進する」ことにますます情熱を感じました。&nbsp;利用可能な機会や方法について知らなくても、誰でも経験を積み重ねて潜在力を高めることは難しいですよね。&nbsp;したがって、メンタリングは、恩恵を受ける可能性のある他の人に機会、情報、気付きおよびリソースを提供する効果的な方法です。これからも邁進してまいりますので、宜しくお願い致します！</p>



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