The 12th Laos–Japan Endoscopy TTT was held on May 11. With the support of TEMDEC, Kyushu University, active and productive discussions were carried out.

We have initiated Zoom-based endoscopic technical training between Japan and the Laos Cancer Center, starting with instruction in the SSS observation method with the help of TEMDEC Kyusyu University.（

The 22nd Bhutan–Japan Endoscopy TTT was held on April 13, with the support of TEMDEC at Kyushu University.

The 21st Bhutan–Japan TTT for the early detection of gastric cancer was held on January 26 with the cooperation of TEMDEC, Kyushu University. As in previous meetings, there were presentations of interesting cases and reports of diagnostically challenging cases.

We held the 11th Lao–Japan TTT for endoscopists. The meeting included presentations on the training outcomes of Lao physicians at Kyushu University and the results of Helicobacter pylori screening conducted in two provinces in Laos with the help of TEMDEC.

From January 6, for a period of two weeks, three Lao doctors participated in endoscopy training at Kyushu University Hospital.