Since 2020, educational exchanges between the United States and Japan have been hit hard by the global pandemic. However, at long last, the flow of people between the U.S. and Japan has become more active, and those of you who have been looking forward to studying abroad can now do so in your respective countries! In 2023, the Memorandum of Cooperation on Education between the governments of the United States and Japan was signed to strengthen cooperative activities in the fields of secondary and higher education and research in both countries, as well as to hold regular policy dialogues between the two ministries.
In addition, the Japanese government's "Japan-MIRAI Initiative for the Promotion of Study Abroad for Young People Creating the Future" proposes that 500,000 Japanese students complete international study abroad experiences and 400,000 international students study in Japan over the next 10 years. These goals are expected to further increase international education, international competitiveness, and contribute to world peace and stability.
The third week of November is International Education Week (*An initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to celebrate excellence in international education/exchange).
If you are a Japanese student who is currently or has studied in the U.S. or an American student who is currently or has studied in Japan, we invite you to share your own study abroad experiences as part of our continued campaign from last year.
Your experiences will reach high school and university students who will be making career choices in the future, spread the attractiveness of study abroad, and further promote educational exchange between Japan and the United States. We look forward to your active participation in sharing your fascinating perspectives of studying abroad!
How to participate in the campaign
Please use the hashtag #USJapanStudyAbroad (or #JapanUSStudyAbroad) and post photos/videos related to your study abroad experiences, such as a memorable picture with your classmates, your favorite place on campus, your laboratory or club/circle activities, photos from your trips during your study abroad, food during your study abroad, etc.
There are no restrictions on when or how long you studied abroad for you to participate.
We welcome comments such as "where you studied abroad" or "one word to describe your study abroad experience."
Postings from non-personal accounts (e.g., educational institutions, organizations, etc.) are also welcome.
