1. Project Overview
On January 18, 2013, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, during his visit to Indonesia,
announced to undertake a new youth exchange programme between Japan and ASEAN
Member States, among other countries, as “JENESYS 2.0.” It aims towards the
revitalization of the Japanese economy, increasing visitors to Japan, and at the same time,
promoting global understanding on Japanese values. Approximately 30,000 youths from
the Asian/ Oceanian region will have an opportunity to participate in the programme.
(1) To promote interest in Japan among youths in Asian and Oceanian countries, by
showing Japan’s strength and its attractions, including Cool Japan
(2) To raise awareness and understanding among youths in Asian and Oceanian
countries about Japanese sense of values and “Japan Brand”
(3) To lay a foundation for the future bond among the youths of Asian and Oceanian
countries, along with mutual understanding and friendship
(4) To strengthen the basis of diplomatic relations between Japan and respective Asian
and Oceanian countries by fostering youths of these countries to be Japanophiles
(5) To revitalize Japanese local area by internationalization as well as nurture of youths
as global human resources
2. Outlines of Programme
(1) Duration of the Programme : 12 May*, 2014 - 20 May**, 2014
*The date of the arrival in Japan: 13 May, 2014
**The date of the departure from Japan: 20 May, 2014
(2) Total number of the participants : 50 persons
(consists of 48 students and 2 supervisor)
(3) Participating countries : Thailand
(4) Programme in Japan :