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This is Carin here, sending a message from Jakarta. Wanted to drop by to wish you a good birthday and I hope that you stay healthy! Thank you for the four years that you taught us (2019 Fall Sem students) and I wish you all the best. Thanks also for treating us to dinner at Ruanmai, hopefully soon we'll be able to pay you back for that!

Major shout out to Rubi by the way for making all of this, I hope you treat her well! She's one of my favourite kouhais!!

I hope that this birthday is the beginning of more happier things to come in the future. There really is no words to fully convey how grateful I am to have you as a teacher and the experiences you have given me the privilege of experiencing.

Now that the sappy stuff is all over, here's a book that I thought might be useful for you soon enough. My dad recommends it, apparently:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2045330.40_Things_to_Do_When_You_Turn_40

That's all from me. Stay healthy. Much, much love. (Please remember to write me a recommendation letter in the future if I ever ask for it),

Carin.

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Dear Hirano-sensei, Happy Birthday!! I hope you have a great birthday; it's going to be a year of changes for all of us and I hope it takes you and us to good places!! All the mooters and I feel so lucky to be your zemi students 😄

Ahona

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As a member of the De Facto Security Council of your Seminar last semester, I (In the name of Hirano's Security Council [HSC]) hereby draft this resolution:

Article 1

You shall have the most wonderful birthday you have ever had.

Article 2

You shall be blessed with great luck, health, and may your wishes come true.

Article 3

May you live a long and prosperous life and may you excel and thrive as you open a new chapter of your life soon.

This resolution shall be concluded with birthday wishes and online hugs. This resolution shall be effective immediately.

Signed,

Marcellino Sho

Member of HCS

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Dear Professor Hirano,

Looking at all these pictures and reading all the messages from your students (who now refer themselves as Hirano Nation, apparently) made all the memories flood back. I really REALLY hope you realize how much value and impact you left on your students, even past their time at APU. My time at your seminar class was definitely a highlight, one I would always wish upon my kouhais.

Today, I wish you the happiest of birthdays. Be sure to celebrate and have fun in Beppu (on our behalf too, since we miss it oh so much). I wish for you long life and for happiness and contentment accompanying all the way. It was truly an honor to have been your student, and I hope to see you again sometime soon.

Please take care, sending you all my wishes,

Ghozaly

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Happy birthday sensei! It had been a pleasure being your student for this short yet memorable time! Thank you for all the advice you've given us and all the meaningful lessons you've taught us, I'll cherish it for a long time! I wish you the happiest birthday and the greatest year ahead!

Best,

Zahra

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Hello Professor! I hope you are having an amazing day and an even more amazing birthday. It has been an absolute pleasure to be a part of your seminar class as well as a part of the whole Moot circle. I cannot thank you enough for all the opportunities that I have been given and will take all these life lessons by heart.

I hope that you have a healthy and blessed life ahead and that no matter where you are, you will continue to inspire students to strive for the best version of themselves.

Best,

Rubi

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Happy Birthday Hirano-sensei!! Your classes are always so insightful, and learning from you has been a highlight for me since last semester! Thank you for the meaningful lessons and the advices that you have given us, and I hope to continue to learn more from you. Wishing you joy, fulfillment and success in all your future endeavors!! 🥳

Best,

Narsuu

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お誕生日おめでとうございます、先生。

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お誕生日おめでとうございます、先生。

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Greetings, oh mighty professor of international jurisprudence!

On this auspicious occasion, allow me to prostrate myself before your towering intellect and shower you with the most lavish of birthday wishes. For truly, you are a titan among mere mortals, a veritable colossus bestriding the world of global governance. May your birthday be as unique and remarkable as the subject you so passionately teach.

In terms of the Resolution of the Hirano Security Council (HSC), I took the liberty to amend Article I of the Draft Resolution. The amended version is as follows:

"Article I
The Professor shall have the most wonderful birthday they have ever had, filled with joy, laughter, and the adoration of their devoted students. And calls out for a ceasefire dinner between the students and the professor."

Cheers, and happy birthday, your majesty!
Hassan Ahnaf Nibras

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This image is of a McDonald's Cup I took in Hong Kong. McDonald's is an American Company but due to globalization, it has reached many countries abroad including Japan. Although some of the item menus are different, the Big Mac is always available and the company is the same. It is safe to say that as a professor, you are like McDonalds. You have already reached many students from many different countries through your time at APU and your influence will continue to grow beyond APU. I never would've had the chance to study or realize how interesting International Law is without enrolling in your class. Even as a DUDP student who has only been here for 2 years, your classes have made me excited to learn. Thank you for the opportunity to join Moot Court and thank you for mentoring us all the way to the top of Japan! As an official member of the unofficial Hirano Nation (Hirano zemi name) I'd like to wish you an amazing birthday!!

Nicky Zhang

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Happy Birthday to our dear Hirano Senseiiiiiiiiii

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Happy Birthday to our dear Hirano Senseiiiiiiiiii

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Hello sensei, I hope you are doing well. It feels soo strange that I am not attending any of your classes in my current semester. Being one of your zemi students truly was one of the highlights in my university life. Your classes not only gave me lots of knowledge about international law, but by allowing us to have some individual sessions with you we get some personal insights of what we should and can do with in our lives. For that, I am forever grateful that I was able to have those moments and of course the skills I have gained through your sessions and classes. Happy Birthday sensei! Cheers to more great moments in your life ahead and best of luck in your future endeavors.

Best wishes,

Santi

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Happy birthday Hirano Sensei!!!! This is Jin Ki!!! Thank you for helping and teaching us when we were in university. I wish this would be the best day for professor too!!!! 

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Happy birthday Hirano Sensei!!!! This is Jin Ki!!! Thank you for helping and teaching us when we were in university. I wish this would be the best day for professor too!!!! 

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I'm very glad to be in your classes and seminars. You have such positive and warming energy that even when I'm exhausted, I know I still want to come to your class and listen to your lecture. The class's content is heavy, but thanks to your teaching, it's durable.

Thank you for always being such an awesome professor. I wish you and your family all the health, luck, and happiness in the years ahead.

Amber

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Happy birthday Profe Hirano, wish you the best today and for the rest of your life.

Thank you all the hard work you do and for always being such a good professor. Thank you for always listening to us and to help us every time you can. And most of all, thank you for always bringing a smile to class.

I hope you have a wonderful day and you are able to dance a lot do salsa!

¡Pura vida profe! Gracias por todo

Un abrazo,

Gabriel

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Presents, presence, and power to you, sensei 😎

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Presents, presence, and power to you, sensei 😎

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As a proud member of the Hirano nation, I am incredibly grateful for your teachings, guidance and kindness throughout my university experience. Taking your classes have been a source of inspiration and interest for me in my major, especially being able to be a part of your seminar class and doing moot court under your care. Happy birthday to you and I hope you have an amazing one today!! Wishing that you get (and will always receive) only the best in life and that you are blessed with good health and good company here and onwards.

Cheers!

Anya

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Thank you for constantly inspiring us to be better and for all the time and knowledge you've shared with us. Being in your seminar (as daunting as it seemed initially) has so far been pretty fun.

Though the future may bring changes, the impact you've made on our lives will forever be significant.

Hoping this year brings you happiness, success, and exciting new opportunities.

Have a wonderful day, and here's to creating more memories and moments of growth together!

With gratitude,

Hrishita

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I am always grateful for your kindness, teachings and guidance throughout my university life. Taking your classes have inspired me and given me motivation to research and learn further. I am also grateful for the opportunity to participate in the role play and for you for motivating me to keep doing it and trying my best. Thank you for all you have taught me. I am proud to be a part of the Hirano Nation.

Sensei, I wish you the best of years ahead and happiness and success in all your endeavours. May you be blessed with good health and the best that life has to offer. Happy Birthday!

Best wishes,
V.

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I would like to wish you a happy birthday!It is a honor to celebrate your birthday.

I am happy to be your student. I hope I learn a lot in your seminar!

Best wishes for a happy day filled with smiles.

Saki

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Wishing you a day filled with joy and celebration. Just wanted to share that I'm doing great here in Tokyo, thanks in part to your guidance. May your birthday be as wonderful as you've made our learning experience in seminar. Cheers to you, Sensei!

Chloe

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平野先生お誕生日おめでとうございます！！

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平野先生お誕生日おめでとうございます！！

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昨年度はお世話になりました。国際法ゼミに入ってから、英語での授業やグループワークは自分の殻を破る機会となりました。

いつも心配されていましたが、固まってない自分の考え方にも時間をとって話をしてくださりありがとうございます。

今年は休学して授業も受けられませんが、また国際法について学びたいです。

休学期間、たくさんの本を読んで学びを深めていきます！

素敵な一年をお過ごしください！！

下城友里愛

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Dear prof. Hirano, warm greetings. In this occasion of your birthday, let me join forces of the Hirano-zemi community represented here to once again thank you for all the great memories, unwavering support, guidance and valuable lessons you provided us with throughout our student life at APU both within the classroom and beyond. All of them occupy a revered place in my memory. Wish you a great state of health, productive and stellar academia-related as well as practice-related achievements, happiness and abundance of the favorite things you like. It has been a great pleasure to have you as a professor, mentor, coach and supervisor. Very much grateful, Rukhsora.

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Hirano-Sensei,

First and foremost, happy birthday! I hope you had a wonderful birthday and that this year treats you well.

You're an awesome teacher that inspires and creates new paths for the students that come through your classes. Not all teachers do this and for that you are an especially admirable teacher! Thank you.

Recently, I came across a waterfall while wandering aimlessly into the mountains. This waterfall was particularly interesting because it is apparently linked to the water supply in Beppu...Not quite sure where I was going with this, though I do remember you having academic interest in law and accessible water and it brought up fond memories your classes haha...Anyways, enjoy a photo of this lovely waterfall. :D

Once again, I hope you have a wonderful birthday. Take care and keep being an awesome teacher!

Cherish K

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平野先生、お誕生日おめでとうございます！

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平野先生、お誕生日おめでとうございます！

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昨年度はとてもお世話になりました。

平野先生のおかげで常に高いモチベーションをもちゼミ活動に取り組み、より高みを目指し努力することができました。

進路や休学など様々なことに頭を悩ませた一年でしたが、その度に共に考えてくださり、平野さんらしい視点から助言をくださりました。1年間深い学びを平野先生からたくさんいただきました。ありがとうございます。

カンファレンスでは新しい人脈を増やすことができ、よりたくさんの尊敬する先生方にお会いする良い機会となりました。たくさんの良い出会いと助言のおかげで少しずつ進路への糸口が見えてきている気がしています。(皆さんとの交流会が最高に楽しく、かつ学びの連続でした^ ^)

休学中でなかなかお会いできないのが残念ですが、しっかり休養を取り自分の得意を見つける時間にしていきたいと考えています。これからもたくさんお世話になると思います。どうぞよろしくお願いします。

平野先生は私の尊敬するロールモデルです。どうかお身体に気をつけてお過ごしください。

これからもご活躍をお祈りしています！

三浦恵華

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Happy birthday Hirano sensei, wish you a delightful year ahead! APUを離任されるのは寂しくもありますが、先生にとってさらに実り多き一年になることを祈念しております！

Haruki Tsukada

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Happy belated birthday, sensei!

I hope you had a great birthday and enjoyed it. I wish you a year full of blessings and meaningful adventures ahead, ease in every steps that you will take in your new journey, prime health and abundant wealth.

Thank you for everything that you have taught me back in APU. From academic-related to life lessons which positively changed me a lot. I am forever grateful to be a part of Hirano-zemi which I found out interesting that it has developed into Hirano Nation XD.

Please let me know if you stop by in Dubai!

Hope to see you again someday.

Sincerely,

Xavier