In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, Jamila noted that she went to Japan with her family, participating in a government program for obtaining a master's degree, which is designed for two years.
Jamila was born in 1991 in the Alai district of the Osh region. She shared her biography and career growth. Starting her education at the school in the village of Taldyk in the Kara-Suu district, she later continued her studies in Bishkek. After finishing the ninth grade, she graduated from the computer department of the Kyrgyz-Turkish Vocational College for Girls, and then enrolled in the Kyrgyz State University of Geology, Mining, and Natural Resource Development, where she received a degree as a geological engineer. During her studies, she also completed a four-year course at the Kyrgyz-Japanese Center for Human Resource Development and achieved the third level of proficiency in the Japanese language.
In 2014, Jamila graduated from university and began her career as a geologist at the Ministry of Natural Resources. She then worked at Kyrgyzaltyn OJSC. Later, after getting married, she was employed at the ayil okmotu, where she held the position of deputy head and responsible secretary.
According to Jamila, life in the countryside with her husband brings her joy, and she asserts that family has not become an obstacle to her career.
“My husband and I met during my studies when I was doing an internship in geology, and he was already working. We got married in 2015 and lived in the capital for three years, after which we returned to my native village in 2018. Since he is the only son in the family, I agreed to live in the village. I love nature and quickly adapted, getting involved in agriculture and animal husbandry. Since then, I continue to work in the ayil okmotu. We have two sons and one daughter,” she shared.
Jamila believes that studying in Japan is the result of her ten years of effort. She lives there with her family, immersing herself in a new culture.
“I learned about the JDS program in 2025 and decided to apply. Knowledge of the English language was required for the exams, and thanks to my previous knowledge, I was able to pass the selection for scholarship training. I first arrived in Tsukuba in August and enrolled at the university. Three months later, my husband and children came, and they are now attending school while my husband works in Japan,” she added.
Jamila noted that Japanese culture surprised her family. For example, at school, children wash their own dishes after meals and take care of recycling packaging. She considers this part of instilling a work ethic in the youth. Adults also demonstrate remarkable diligence, starting work before dawn. Sometimes, if there are many people in public places, they may stand in line for up to two hours, which also indicates a high level of waiting culture. Jamila is proud to participate in this program and feels a responsibility to share her experiences with her homeland.
The two-year master's program in Japan focuses on science, technology, and environmental protection. Jamila receives a scholarship of $1,000 per month, and her children also receive government assistance, allowing the family to live comfortably.
“We love to ride bikes around the city and often spend weekends together on walks, participating in cultural events. Recently, I visited Taiwan,” she added.
Jamila has already gotten used to Japanese cuisine and enjoys spring when the cherry blossoms bloom. She expressed gratitude to her family, husband, parents, and colleagues for their support in realizing this opportunity,” she concluded.
