JENESYS Inbound Program Application Guideline

Japanese government will invite 7 high school students to participate in the High School Exchange for ASEAN, Japan and Timor-Leste in the framework of the JENESYS, which is a people-to-people exchange program between Japan and the Asia-Pacific region.

1. Program Overview
Date: July 25 to August 2, 2023
Place: Tokyo, Other local area
Number of Participants: 88 high school students from ASEAN countries and Timor-Leste
(*8 participants from each country, 7 high school students and 1 supervisor)
Language: English
Contents:
(1) Lectures on Japanese politics, economy, society, history, culture, foreign policy, etc., related to the program theme or specific area.
(2) Site visits to educational and research institutions related to the program theme or specific area, cutting-edge technology, traditional industries, exhibitions, cultural heritage, and local governments, etc. Exchange events such as workshops and exchanges of opinions with persons related to the above site visits.
(3) Visits to various parts of Japan according to program theme and specific area, including homestays and hands-on events such as traditional arts and culture.
(4) Dissemination of information on what participants learned in the program and the attractions of Japan, during / after the program through reporting session (face-to-face events) and Social Networking Services (online).

※ Participants from the Lao PDR together with fellows from participating countries will be allocated into four groups to discuss and deepen understanding on group themes: “Environmental Prevention and Energy”,“Manufacturing and Science Technologies”, “Medical and Social Welfare”, and “Internet and Education”. 

2. Qualifications for Participations

1. Applicants must be high school student as of the program date.
2. Applicants must be 15 to 18 years old as of the program date.
3. Applicants should have sufficient skills of English.
4. Those who have been to Japan are, in principle, not eligible.
5. Applicants must be in good health.
6. Applicants must commit to sharing and disseminating their experiences of the program and information on Japan through Social Network Services (SNS), etc.
7. Applicants must have sufficient internet connection to have access to the online pre-exchange program.
8. Applicants must possess a passport by June 19, 2023.

 
3. How to Apply
The Entry form and a video message expressing your views on ASEAN-Japan relations and willingness to participate in this program (in English, Less than 2 minutes) should be sent via WhatsApp (020 5922 2244) by 16:00 on June 8, 2023 (Thursday).

4. Selection of Participants

• Selection of participants will be conducted by a selection committee comprising representatives of the Ministry of Education and Sports and the Embassy of Japan in the Lao PDR.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend interview with the committee.
• For further inquiries, please contact the International Cooperation Department, Ministry of Education and Sports:

(Person in charge) 
Mr. Phoukhong PHIMBOUATHONG
International Cooperation Department, Ministry of Education and Sports
Tel: 020 5922 2244
Email: phoukhong9999@gmail.com