Program Overview

Japan's Friendships Ties Program MIRAI

The program aims to deepen participants' understanding of Japan and its policy, to promote mutual understanding, and thus build a basis for future friendship and cooperation between Japan and their regions. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) hopes that the program would offer a great opportunity to:

• Promote a deeper understanding of Japan's economy, society, history, diverse cultures, politics, and diplomatic relations among participants
• Foster supporters and experts of Japan
• Strengthen public relations through proactive dissemination of Japan's diplomatic policy and attractive points by participants
• Strengthen relations between Japan and the participants' regions, and build a basis for future friendship and cooperation

Program Groups and Travel Periods

The program consists of multiple groups with different focus areas, including:

• Group 2: Diplomacy and Security Policy - Travel Period: November 6 November 12, 2024
• Group 3: Economy and Business - Travel Period: November 6 November 12, 2024
• Group 5: Environment and Green - Travel Period: November 6 November 12, 2024

Eligibility and Funding

The program is open to students at the Bachelor's and Master's levels. The funding types available include stipends and personnel costs.

Important Dates

• Next application deadline: July 10, 2024

Program Administration

The program is administered by the University of St.Gallen, a institution of higher education specializing in economics, law, social sciences, international relations, and computer science.