logo image image
The JET Programme Local Government International Cooperation Local Government International Affiliation Exchange CLAIR Publications Human Resources Development Other Activities
Personal Development
object
object
object
object “CLAIR Forum”, a monthly newsmagazine on local-level internationalization


CLAIR publishes a monthly newsmagazine, “CLAIR Forum”, to disseminate information useful for the activities of local-level internationalization. The circulation reaches 8,500 copies and each issue is freely distributed to Japanese local governments, including prefectures, designated cities and municipalities, related government ministries and agencies, embassies in Japan, international exchange associations, public libraries and other related organizations.

The magazine consists of various sections including:

  1. “Special Report”, featuring case studies, interviews, recommendations and commentary about themes related to internationalization in the local communities
  2. “International Exchange in My Hometown”, featuring distinctive examples of international exchange in local governments in Japan
  3. “The JET Plaza”, featuring bilingual essays from JET participants
  4. “NGO/NPO Close Up”, featuring profiles of selected organizations
  5. “CLAIR Overseas News”, featuring reports on development in local administration in the regions covered by the overseas offices, as well as features on life abroad

CLAIR Forum (Japanese)
CLAIR Forum is a Japanese-language publication with the exception of “The JET Plaza” section featuring essays from JET Participants in their native languages.

Issue No. /
Publication Date
Special Report
No.244 (FEB. 2010) Economic Situation and Topical Policies in Britain
No.243 (JAN. 2010) ALTs Engaging in Foreign Language Activities, JET Programme ALTs Engaging in Elementary School Activities
No.242 (DEC. 2009) Administrative Public Policy in France Today
No.241 (NOV. 2009) Japanese Pop Culture on the World Stage ~ Cool Japan's Promotion of Regional Charms ~
No.240 (OCT. 2009) Towards Market Expansion of Japanese Agricultural, Forestry and Marine Products as well as Foreign Visitors to Japan in ASEAN Countries
No.239 (SEP. 2009) Disaster Prevention and Emergency Support from a Multicultural Perspective
No.238 (AUG. 2009) About the Present Situation of Various Measures and an Action to the Globalization in Korea
No.237 (JUL. 2009) Disaster Prevention and Recovery with International Cooperation
No.236 (JUN. 2009) Shanghai's Remarkable Transformation - Under One Year Away from Hosting the 2010 Expo
No.235 (MAY 2009) Emergency Support for Foreign Residents
No.234 (APR. 2009) The Latest Information from New York City [Special Report from the New York Office]
No.233 (MAR. 2009) Local Government Exchange and Cooperation Seminar 2008
No.232 (FEB. 2009) Topical Policies in Britain and Europe [Special Report from the London Office]
No.231 (JAN. 2009) The JET Programme: Global JET Network
No.230(DEC. 2008) The NSW Local Government Elections 2008 and Local Government Organisations in Australia & New Zealand [Special Report from the Sydney Office]
No.229(NOV. 2008) Educational Support for Foreign Children
No.228(OCT. 2008) Tackling Various Issues in France[Special Report from the Paris Office]
No.227(SEP. 2008) Regional Efforts for International Tourism and New Projects to Attract Foreign Tourism
No.226(AUG. 2008) Dynamic Regions in ASEAN and India, Turning Diversity into Opportunities[Special Report from the Singapore Office]
No.225(JUL. 2008) Environmental Issues and International Cooperation
No.224(JUN. 2008) Policies to Tackle Problems in the Republic of Korea [Special Report from the Seoul Office]
No.223(MAY 2008) Multiculturalism in the Community
No.222(APR. 2008) Striking Transformations as Beijing Gears up for the Olympic Games [Special Report from the Beijng Office]
No.221(MAR. 2008) Local Government Exchange and Cooperation Seminar 2007
No.220(FEB. 2008) State & Local Government Organizations in the US and Canada [Special Report from the New Yoek Office]
No.219(JAN. 2008) The JET Programme : Connecting Japan with the World
No.218(DEC. 2007) Topical Policies in Britain [Special Report from the London Office]
No.217(NOV. 2007) The Shape of Consultation for Foreigners
No.216(OCT. 2007) Current Issues in Australia [Special Report from the Sydney Office]
No.215(SEP. 2007) Collaboration and Cooperation of Local International Exchange Associations
No.214(AUG. 2007) Europe's Town Planning and Regional Revitalization Activities [Special Report from the Paris Office]
No.213(JUL. 2007) The Overseas Seeking Our Local Governments' International Cooperation-New International Cooperation Movements Embraced by Local Governments-
No.212(JUN. 2007) Trends in Southeast Asian Countries [Special Report from the Singapore Office]
No.211(MAY 2007) State of Affairs Surrounding the Korean Society
No.210(APR.2007) Local Government Exchange and Cooperation Seminar 2006
No.209(MAR.2007) The JET Programme 20th Anniversary Commemorative Ceremony
No.208(FEB.2007) Towards Attracting Chinese Tourists
No.207(JAN.2007) The Way Multiculturalism Should Be and Its Current Condition
No.206(DEC.2006) Partnership for Economic Development in the U.S.
No.205(NOV.2006) International Tourism and the Roles of Local Authorities
No.204 (OCT.2006) Recent Events Concerning Local Government in the UK and the Japan Day seminar
No.203 (SEP.2006) Disaster Prevention-Support for Foreign Resident in Natural Disasters
No.202 (AUG.2006) Spotlight on AU & NZ
No.201 (JUL.2006) What is needed from Recognized Local International Exchange Associations
No.200 (JUN.2006) Efforts toward Regional Revitalization in France [Special Report from the Paris Office]
No.199 (MAY.2006) Local Governments and International Cooperation–International Cooperation Utilizing Expertise and Know-how of Local Governments
No.198 (APR.2006) Tourist Traffic between Japan and Korea in the Japan-Korea Friendship Year [Special Report from the Seoul Office]
No.197 (MAR.2006) Local Government Exchange and Cooperation Seminar 2005
No.196 (FEB.2006) Exporting Local Specialty Products to China [Special Report from the Beijing Office]
No.195 (JAN.2006) The JET Programme - Past, Present and Future

Copyright(C) 2003, CLAIR (Council of Local Authorities for International Relations), Tokyo, Japan


Site Map Home