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2010 INVITATION PROGRAM FOR JAPANESE AMERICAN STUDENTS PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Sponsored by

: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

Period

: From March 12 to 23, 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

Number of Participants

: 5

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

Location of Home-Stay:

“Kanto” area

Expenses to be Covered:

Round-trip air ticket (Economy class) between US-Japan**

**Airport Tax, Fuel surcharge included Transportation fee at San Francisco (March 12) 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 ***:

  • March 12 Pre-departure Orientation at San Francisco
  • March 13 Departure from San Francisco
  • March 14 Arrival at Narita
  • March 15 Visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
  • March 16 Tokyo tour
  • March 17 Tokyo tour
  • March 18 Visit Japanese high school
  • March 19 Home stay
  • March 20 Home stay
  • March 21 Trip to Kansai area
  • March 22 Trip to Kansai area
  • March 23 Departure from Japan

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


Submission of Applications

Deadline for receipt of applications: December 20, 2009****

****Application should be submitted by mail to the local consulate office based upon the applicant’s residence. For residents of Washington, D.C. area, applications should be submitted to the Embassy of Japan (2520 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington DC 20008). Please note, “M&C Section, Application for 2010 Invitation Program for Japanese American Students” on the front of the envelope.

Information
Embassy of Japan (Mr. Takahiro Yamago): tyamago@embjapan.org / (202)238-6813

Application:
JAPANESE AMERICAN STUDENTS PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM