Kakehashi Program
Tue, Jun 15
|Virtual
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet students from a Japanese University and participate in a cultural exchange. Students interested in playing an active role in promoting deeper cultural exchanges between Japan and the United States both now and in the future are encouraged to join.
Time & Location
Jun 15, 2021, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT
Virtual
About the Event
Overview
The Kakehashi Program is designed to promote people-to-people exchange between Japan and the United States. The program will provide participants with an enhanced understanding of Japanese economics, society, history, culture, politics, and diplomatic policies and encourage individuals to play an active role in the future of U.S.-Japan relations.
The Japanese word “kakehashi” means “bridge,” which symbolizes the hope that participants will form lasting relationships with Japan and its people, and serve as bridges between nations and cultures. Participants who travel to Japan are encouraged to share their experiences and discoveries with their networks at home, and contribute to greater appreciation of Japanese culture worldwide.
This program is organized jointly by the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) and the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE).