INVITATION PROGRAM FOR JAPANESE AMERICAN STUDENTS
INVITATION PROGRAM FOR JAPANESE AMERICAN STUDENTS
(June/July, 2014)
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Sponsored by : Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Period : From June 27 to July 8, 2014
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 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
Location of Home-Stay : “Kanto” area
Expenses to be Covered : Round-trip air ticket (Economy class) between US-Japan** , Hotel and meals, Excursion fee, Insurance
**Airport Tax, Fuel surcharge included Transportation fee at San Francisco (June 27) as well as within Japan
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 27 Pre-departure Orientation at San Francisco
June 28 Departure from San Francisco
June 29 Arrival at Narita
June 30 Tokyo Tour
July 1 Visit Japanese High School
July 2 Trip to Kansai Area
July3 Trip to Kansai Area
July 4 Trip to Kansai Area/ Home Stay
July 5 Home Stay
July 6 Home Stay
July 7 Visit Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan/Tokyo Tour
July 8 Departure from Japan
***Subject to change. To be confirmed later.