A key part of the mission of HAJAS is to provide cultural exchanges to form better relationships between young people of our two countries.
We are looking for high school students studying Japanese who would be interested in a three-week (approximately) visit to Kurashiki, Japan this summer. The program includes two home stays and some travel. Student Ambassador candidates must submit the form available on the website (info below).
Students should print a copy of the completed application form and submit it with a sealed transcript and letter of recommendation from their Japanese teacher. All items must be postmarked by Saturday, February 17, 2026. The cost to students is $2,000 plus small gifts for their host families and any personal expenses (e.g., travel insurance, family membership to HAJAS, spending money). Students must have a current U.S. passport. Additional info is included on the application form and the Heart of America Japan-America Society website .
We plan to interview students in early March and the trip is tentatively planned for mid- to the end of July 2026.
Questions can be directed to hoa.japanamericasociety@gmail.com .
