The present from The Land of Rising Su

Japanese Embassy in the Republic of Kazakhstan has accomplished a generous mission of providing a gift from Masaaki Akaike, member of House of Councillor of Japan, 12^th manga volume of “Bride’s story” to the students of East Asian studies department in faculty of Oriental studies of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University. Manga “Bride’s story” is a story about girl-archer and rider Amira. Manga consist of 12 volumes. With Mr.Akaike student have received a unique opportunity to read Kaori Mori’s manga “Bride’s story” in authentic Japanese language version and also to rediscover Central Asia’s life in 19^th century from Japanese traveler’s point of view. On behalf of the university staff, professors and students we want to extend heart-felt thank you to Mr.Akaike and to Japanese Embassy in Kazakhstan.