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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan invites young Europeans for a ten-day group study tour of Japan in October or November 2007 respectively. The object of the tour is, in the short term, to inspire participant's interest on Japan through experiences on many aspects of Japan (i.e. Japanese politics, economy, culture, society etc.). It is hoped that in the longer term, the applicants' deeper understanding of Japan gained in the tour will contribute to strengthening future ties between Japan and European countries.
Applicants are required to meet the following requirements:
Nationals of the following countries:
Andorra (Application at Japanese Embassy in France), Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Cyprus (at the Embassy in Greece), Denmark, Estonia, France, Finland, Germany, Greece , Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein(at Embassy in Switzerland), Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta (at Embassy in Italy), Monaco(at Embassy in France), the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino (at Embassy in Italy), Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, the United Kingdom, EU*
* “EU applicants” is limited to fonctionnaires and stagiaires of the EU Institutions– European Commission, Council of the EU, European Parliament etc.- with the nationality of the 27 Member States.
Aged 18-35 as of 1.June 2007
Able to communicate effectively in English
Others:
Applicants have never been in Japan before and have no plan to visit Japan in the near future.
Applicants are expected to be enthusiastic, sociable and well suited to group activities for the Tour.
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Duration(plan)
Group A, Group B: 10 days from 10. to 20. October or from 7. to 17.November 2007
Number of Participants
Up to 60 persons in total (30 persons each per group)
Plan of Study Tour
Experiencing cultural, economic and political aspects of Japan from both traditional and modern perspectives through lectures, visits and hands-on experiences.
Discussions with Japanese youth. Visits to regional cities in Japan Stay with a host family.
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Applications should include a CV with a cover letter and a short essay (one page in A4-sized paper, single placed) in English on: (choose one of the following subjects):
a. In which ways do you think Cyprus can act as a gateway for Japan in Europe?
b. Which are the main steps that should be taken in order to increase Japanese interest in Cyprus?
Applications are required to be sent to the Japanese Embassies/ Consulates General of the country of which your nationalities are belonged (even if you are currently residing in another country).
* “EU applicants” mentioned above are requested to send their applications to the Mission of Japan to the European Union in Brussels.
Deadline
Applications are required to be sent by the 29th of May 2007 to:
Embassy of Japan Cultural Section
46, Ethnikis Antistaseos str., 152 31 Halandri
Tel: 210 670 9901/-2
E-mail : embjapan@at.mofa.go.jp
www.gr.emb-japan.go.jp/portal/gr/culture/index.htm
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