| 2010 INVITATION PROGRAM FOR JAPANESE AMERICAN STUDENTS PROGRAM DESCRIPTION |
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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.
Application Form is Available Here.
*Deadline for application submission: December 20, 2009.
CONTACT INFORMATION
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Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco: |
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Mr. Yoshiro Tasaka
Advisor for Community Affiars
50 Fremont, Suite 2300
San Francisco, CA 94105
Tel: (415) 356-2441
Fax: (415) 974-3660
sa2cg@cgjsf.org |
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