Visit to Japan by Japanese American High School Students

March 12, 2010
Japanese

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has invited five Japanese American high school students to Japan from March 14 (Sun) to 23 (Tue). They are so-called “Shin-Nikkeijin” – Japanese American who also have non-Japanese ancestors, or those whose parent was immigrated to the United States from Japan. This is the first time such an invitation has been extended.
During their stay in Japan, the members of the group will visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, visit Tokyo and Kyoto, and expose themselves to the various aspects of Japan including political, economical, social, historical, and cultural aspects. The students also are scheduled to experience the life of high school students in Japan by visiting a high school and living in home-stay environments within Tokyo and the surrounding area.
It is expected that through this invitation program, the identity of the participants as Japanese American will be deepened. It is also expected that in the future they will promote a range of activities to strengthen Japan-US relations as Japanese American.

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