KAKEHASHI Japan Visit Program
"Japan's Friendship Ties programs" is intended to promote people-to-people exchanges between Japan and various nations. The North American regional component of this exchange program is called "Kakehashi Project". The Japanese word "kakehashi" means "bridge", which symbolizes the hope that participants will form lasting relationships with Japan and its people, and serve as bridges between nations and cultures. Participants who travel to Japan are encouraged to share their experiences and discoveries with their networks at home, and contribute to the greater appreciation of Japanese culture worldwide. 

This is a unique opportunity for students to visit Japan through a fully funded eight-day study program under the guidance of both museum staff and Japanese program coordinators. 

                  The trip will be taking place Monday, February 6th -Tuesday, February 14th, 2023.

Eligibility:
  • Current 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th Graders
  • Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Must be vaccinated at least 3 shots against COVID-19 unless for a medical reason signed off by a doctor. Personal or religious reasons do not apply. 
                                       Applications will be due by Monday, October 31st!
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First and Middle Name *
Last Name *
Email and Phone Number *
Parents Names, Emails and Phone Numbers *
Date of Birth *
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Do you have a passport?  *
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If no, are you able to get a passport within a short time frame if accepted?
In order to be accepted for this program you must meet all of the requirements laid out by the Japanese Government in regards to COVID-19 including the completion of three COVID-19 vaccine shots at least two weeks before departure. Only medical exemptions with written documentation will be accepted by the Japanese Government. Failure to meet these requirements or any other updated COVID-19 regulations will result in your removal from consideration-even after initial acceptance. 

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Some medications that are legal in the United States are illegal in Japan and require special approval. If you have prescription medications, we will work with you and our partners at JICE to get the approvals. You can find more information in regards to what prescription medications can be taken in: https://en.japantravel.com/guide/bringing-medicines-into-japan/58063#:~:text=Which%20prescription%20medicines%20are%20outright,illegal%20to%20bring%20into%20Japan.  *
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The following expenses will be covered by the program: round trip economy class air ticket to/from Japan, overseas travel insurance, accommodation, transportation and meals during the program in Japan, admission fees for scheduled activities in Japan. 

What is not covered is: personal expenses, including VISA, passport, vaccination, proof of negative COVID-19 test, travel cost between home and designated airport, accommodation and meals in their home country, and purchase of souvenirs/personal goods before or during the program. It is also required that all students bring a smartphone with them or they will have to rent one once they reach Japan.  
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Where do you go to school? *
What are your career goals? *
What do you hope to gain from this experience of traveling to Japan? 

You will attend lectures on development of Japanese politics, economy, society, culture and history; participate in a school exchange program and home-visit; visit educational sites; and share information about Japan. 
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Why do you think that you should be selected for this trip/program? *
Visiting Japan will require you to learn and abide by new or different customs unique to Japanese culture. Do you feel that you can adjust to these customs? What might be challenging about that experience? *
Please ask a teacher, church elder, scout leader, counselor etc. for a recommendation later. This letter of recommendation is a required part of the application. You may drop it off at the museum lobby, mail it to National Museum of the Pacific War ATTN: Jaclyn Mertz 310 E. Austin St, Fredericksburg, TX or email it to jmertz@nimitzfoundation.org.  *
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