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Announcement Regarding JENESYS 2022 SAARC Registration

JENESYS* is a people-to-people exchange program between Japan and the Asia-Pacific region launched by the Japanese Government. JENESY2022 consists of INBOUND Program from Asia-Pacific region and OUTBOUND program to Asia-Pacific region, Online Exchange Program and Alumni Online Program. The program aims at promoting mutual trust and understanding among the peoples of Japan and the Asia-Pacific region and building a basis for future friendship and cooperation. It also encourages an understanding of Japan’s economy, society, history, diverse culture, politics, and diplomatic relations.

Program Overview

Date: February 22, 2023* – February 28, 2023**

Place: Tokyo, Other local area

Theme: Energy

Language: English

Registration Deadline: 22nd December 2022

Contents:

(1) Attend lectures on development of Japanese politics, economy, society, culture, history and diplomatic relations to promote a better understanding of Japan.

(2) Visit relevant ministries and agencies, high-tech and traditional industries, world heritage sites, provincial government offices, and participate in cross-cultural events, workshops, and discussions with local people.

(3) Participate in hands-on-learning experiences such as home-visits, and cultural arts events.

(4) Share information about Japan through reporting sessions and social media during/after the program.

Qualifications for Participations

The applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student or working youth having the nationality of SAARC countries. Those who have permanent resident status may be accepted.

(2) Those who have Japanese nationality are ineligible.

(3) Those who have participated in JENESYS program or other programs funded by the Japanese government are ineligible.

✓ JENESYS Inbound Program

✓ KIZUNA

✓ SSEAYP (Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Program)

✓ JICA (Except the program hold in AMS countries and Timor-Leste)

✓ Japanese Government (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)) Scholarship Program

✓ Invitation Program of JF (Japan Foundation), JNTO (Japan National Tourism Organization) or AOTS*(HIDA**).

*Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Partnerships

**The Overseas Human Resources and Industry Development Association (the previous name of AOTS)

(4) Applicants who have been to Japan are, in principle, not eligible.

(5) Applicants who have studied in Japan for a long term are not eligible.

(6) Those who have Sufficient skills of English.

(7) Those who are 18 – 35 years old as of the program date.

(8) The applicant should be physically capable of keeping up with a busy program schedule requiring extensive walking each day.

(9) The following applicants are given priority (excluding the applicant falling under (2)(3)(4)(5) above);

– Those who have been involved in study, research or activities related to Japan or Japanese language/culture for over a year.

– Those who have been involved in business related to Japan or Japanese products/services for over a year.

(10) Applicants for the position of supervisor or group leader should have leadership abilities and be cooperative and capable of instructing the participants properly to ensure the smooth operation of the program (See Annex 1 for the roles of supervisors and group leaders).

(11) – Applicants must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. If you do not have a valid vaccination certificate for entry into Japan from abroad, you need to be tested within 72 hours of your departure to Japan and have a negative test certificate issued by a medical institution. Cost for vaccinations and a negative test certificate will not be covered by the program

(12) The applicant must follow the measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Japan.

*Please see the Annex3 “Letter of Understanding” for the details.

(13) The applicant from SAARC countries should obtain the necessary VISA on their responsibility. JICE will support them by providing the necessary documents. Please note that the latest border control policies will be applied to your Japan trip. JICE will keep you updated.

(14) Applicants must commit to sharing and disseminating their experiences of the program and information on Japan through Social Network Services (SNS), etc.

(15) The applicant must have a sufficient internet condition to have access to the online pre-exchange program.

(16) Applicants needs to bring mobile phone and PC to Japan.

Mandatory Assignments for all Participants

JENESYS SAARC is promoted and funded by the Japanese government. Please promote Japan as an attractive destination for travel, study and work and serve as bridges between the countries.

(1) Share Experiences

Participants are required to share their experiences and discoveries in Japan and promote Japan as an attractive destination for travel, study or work within three months of the program. They can share their experiences by posting on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube or other social media during and after the program, contributing to PR magazines, holding a briefing session at the school/organization, etc.

(2) Make Action Plans and Report Implementation

Participants are required to make action plans in line with the program theme or their specialties after the completion of the whole program (pre-exchange program and exchange program) on how to share their experiences and report their implementation to JICE. Make a creative action plan such as create Japanese language learning materials, hold alumni events, introduction of attractions of the local town in Japan, etc. Participants will wrap up their findings and will present action plans in the reporting session. Within three months of the program, they will be requested to send an After Action Report on their implementation of the action plans.

(3) Complete Questionnaires

Participants are required to complete a questionnaire at the end of the program. They will be required three months thereafter to complete an online questionnaire, which will be sent to their email address.

*Participants shall pay their personal expenses, including VISA, passport, vaccination, proof of negative COVID-19 test, travel cost between their home and the designated airport, accommodation and meals in their home country, and purchase of souvenirs / personal goods before or during the program.

*No cash allowance is provided to any participants.

Cancellation Policy

If a participant chooses to drop out of the program for reasons other than a medical emergency or a family funeral, the participant shall be fully responsible for any costs associated with this cancellation. The cancellation fees will be charged to the participant if their application have already been accepted and the flight and/or other bookings are completed.

In the event of cancellation due to a medical emergency or a family funeral, cancellation fees may be waived upon presentation of a medical certificate or an evidence of the funeral requested by JICE.

The following are NOT permitted.

➢ To come early to Japan before the program or remain in Japan after the program

➢ To take a different flight or class other than designated by the program

➢ To change accommodation (hotel or room assignment) designated by the program

➢ To skip any elements of the official program, including scheduled meals or visits, for personal or business reasons such as meetings with relatives, friends, business partners in Japan, etc.

➢ To be accompanied by anyone including family members, friends, business partners, etc.

➢ To travel to a third country on the way to Japan or back from Japan

➢ To disobey the COVID-19-related contents of the Letter of Understanding and to disobey instructions from JICE

Conditions in Japan

➢ All participants, including supervisors/group leaders, must attend all scheduled programs and follow the rules/guidelines/directions given by JICE.

➢ Participants who are disruptive to the program may be dismissed and are responsible for leaving Japan at their own expense.

➢ Participants will stay a single room at a hotel.

➢ When requested, JICE will try to arrange the following* for religious reasons. However, JICE cannot guarantee their availability in all locations.

*time and place for prayers

*meals suitable for food restriction for religious reasons

 Registration Deadline: 22nd December 2022

• • Only 1 slot was  offered by the Ministry of Higher Education for the  JENESYS2022 SAARC Participation.
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