Consulate-General of Japan in New York

INVITATION PROGRAM FOR JAPANESE AMERICAN STUDENTS
(JULY, 2010)

April 15, 2010

Sponsored by : Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Period : From July 2 to 13, 2010
Number of Participants : 8
Location of Home-Stay : "Kanto" area
Deadline for application submission : April 30, 2010
Purpose of This Program :: Provide Japanese American students with an opportunity to learn various aspects of Japan (politics, economy, society, history, culture, language, etc.).
Promote mutual understanding and exchanges between Japanese and Japanese American younger generations.

Qualification :

Japanese American High school /University students: *High school students with multi racial background are highly encouraged to apply.; *Although this program may fit to high school students (see provisional itinerary), university students can also apply.

Individuals who hold American Nationality and who do not hold Japanese Nationality
Individuals who have strong interest in Japan
Individuals who lack opportunity and need assistance to learn about Japan
Individuals who were not previously invited to Japan by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan on the same program

Expenses to be Covered :

Round-trip air ticket (Economy class) between US-Japan**
**Airport Tax, Fuel surcharge included
Transportation fee at San Francisco (July 2) as well as within Japan
Hotel and meals, Excursion fee, Insurance

Expenses not to be Covered :: Passport issuance fee, transportation between your home and its nearest airport, communication expenses, expenses of mini bar and other hotel services, expenses of anything used for your private purpose.

Provisional Itinerary *** :

***Subject to change. To be confirmed later.