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INVITATION PROGRAM FOR JAPANESE AMERICAN STUDENTS
[ June / July, 2013 ]

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Sponsored by: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Period: From June 28 to July 9, 2013
Number of Participants: 5
Location of Home-Stay: "Kanto" area

Deadline for application submission: May 3, 2013
  Application Form ( PDF )

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 students
    * High school students with multi racial background are highly encouraged to 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 (June 28) 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 *** :
June 28:
Pre-departure Orientation at San Francisco
June 29:
Departure from San Francisco
June 30:
Arrival at Narita
July 1:
Tokyo Tour
July 2:
Visit Japanese High School
July 3:
Trip to Kansai Area
July 4:
Trip to Kansai Area
July 5:
Trip to Kansai Area/ Home Stay
July 6:
Home Stay
July 7:
Home Stay
July 8:
Visit Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan/Tokyo Tour
July 9:
Departure from Japan
***Subject to change. To be confirmed later.
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