Japan’s Friendship Ties Programs
(Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths)
Invitation Program
Overview
“Japan’s Friendship Ties Programs” is intended to promote people-to-people exchanges between Japan and the various nations of the Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean regions.
The Asian and Oceanian regional component of this exchange program is called “JENESYS2025” which is implemented in Japan’s fiscal year (JFY) 2025. It is continuation from JENESYS 2015.
Objectives
- To promote mutual trust and understanding among the peoples of Japan and India to build a basis for future friendship and cooperation.
- To encourage an understanding of Japan’s economics, society, history, diverse culture, politics, and diplomatic relations.
- To convey information about Japan to the general public of India through the participants of this project.
Inbound Programs
- Participants: Youths including university/graduate students and young professional individuals and passionate Japanese language learners.
- Duration: November 26th to December 3rd 2025 (Subject to Change)
Highlights of the Program
- To attend lectures and learning sessions about Japanese politics, economics, society, history, culture, and diplomatic relations to promote a better understanding of Japan.
- To visit educational sites and institutions, high-tech and traditional industries, world heritage sites, provincial government office; and participate in cross-cultural events, workshops, and discussions with local people.
- To participate in hands-on learning experience such as IDEATHON and cultural arts events.
- To convey information about Japan’s attractions through reporting sessions or Social Networking Services during/after the program.
Application Requirements
Participants must,
- Mentally and physically being healthy and accommodating well in a new environment.
- Understand the purpose of the program and have knowledge and skills of one of the presented themes.
- Be able to engage in assigned group activities.
- Have deep interest in Japan and have a future goal to become a leader in relation to Japan in each field.
- Be an Indian citizen and able to obtain a visa to visit Japan.
Fees covered
- Following are arranged by AFS and fees are covered by the scholarship.
- Round-trip international travel between Delhi and Tokyo
- Accommodation, Meals, transportation during the stay
- Medical Insurance and Overseas Travel Accident Insurance
Note: Participants are responsible for personal items such as passport, visa and personal spending money during the program
The Application is Closed!
For More information about the Program please reach out to:
Roli Verma | [email protected]
Aanchal Aggarwal | [email protected]
