Japan-China 21st Century Exchange Program
To foster mutual trust between people, especially between the youth of Japan and
of China, through direct experience of life and exchanges in the other country.
The Japan Foundation
Japan-China Friendship Center
“Japan-China 21st Century Fund ”(10 billion yen)
“Japan-China Short-term Exchange Program for
High School Students” (500 million yen)
“Medium and Long-term Invitation Program”
(3 weeks -1year)
“Short-term Exchange Program”
(around 10 days)
Invites 1,100 Chinese high school students to Japan, while sending Japanese high school students to China in order to promote youth exchanges between the two countries (e.g. one-day homestay) .
Invites 100 Chinese high-schoolstudents annually(including students who are studying or have studied Japanese) and provides opportunities to experience Japanese society through school life, homestays and other activities with Japanese high school students.
linkage
“Exchange Spots” for
Cultural Experience
in China
Japan-China Exchange
Network
Support and foster people who are in charge of Japan-China exchanges by establishing networks among relevant parties both in Japan and China through information-sharing and support for projects, etc.
Establish and manage “Exchange Spots”, places for Japan-China people-to-people exchanges in facilities where Chinese youth gather,
<Achievement>
Almost 850 Chinese students have visited Japan under the program so far.