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ANNOUNCEMENT

2010 INVITATION PROGRAM FOR JAPANESE AMERICAN STUDENTS PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

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

Consulate General of Japan at Honolulu 

Mr. Takeshi Murazawa, Consul

1742 Nuuanu Ave. Honolulu , HI 96817

Tel: (808) 543-3111

Fax : (808) 543-7434