Kakehashi project
THE CENTRE FOR THE STUDY OF GLOBAL JAPAN IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE OUR PARTICIPATION IN THE 2019-20 KAKEHASHI PROJECT
Generously supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA) and administered by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, the Kakehashi Project is an exchange program promoting understanding of Japan in North America. The Japanese word “kakehashi” means “bridge,” symbolizing the hope that participants will form lasting relationships with Japan and its people and serve as bridges between nations and cultures.
The 2019-20 Kakehashi Project is an opportunity for a group of University of Toronto senior undergraduate and graduate students (including two group leaders nominated by the Centre for the Study of Global Japan) to travel to Japan for the nine-day program. Selected students will demonstrate an interest in Japanese politics, diplomacy, technology, and culture.
The 2019-20 Kakehashi Project will take place during the February reading week, 2020.
Kakehashi Project participants will have the unique opportunity to:
- Attend lectures on Japanese economy, politics, society, history, culture and diplomatic relations
- Participate in academic exchange programs
- Visit educational sites and institutions, high-tech and traditional industries, world heritage sites, provincial government offices
- Join in cross-cultural events and discussions with local people
- Participate in hands-on-learning experiences such as home-stays and workshops
- Share information about Japan through reporting sessions and social media during/after the program
The Program covers round trip economy airfare, accommodation, transportation, meals during the program in Japan, admission fees related to scheduled activities, and most overseas travel insurance. Personal expenses, such as passport fees, vaccinations, etc., local travel to Pearson Airport, excess baggage fees, and purchase of souvenirs are the responsibility of the individual participant.
Read more about past Kakehashi participants’ experiences here.
Eligibility
- Current senior undergraduate student and graduate students at the University of Toronto
- Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents
- Applicants should be physically capable of keeping up with a busy program schedule requiring extensive walking each day
- Applicants must commit to sharing and disseminating their experiences in Japan after returning to Canada
- Priority will be given to applicants who have been involved in study, research or activities related to Japan or Japanese language/culture for over a year and/or those who have been involved in business related to Japan or Japanese products/services for over a year*
*Applicants with Japanese citizenship are ineligible *Applicants who have previously participated in KAKEHASHI Project or other programs funded by the Japanese government are ineligible *Applicants who have studied or stayed in Japan for over a year are ineligible
Please find the complete application guidelines here.
Application requirements
The 2019-20 Kakehashi Project application is a multi-step process with both components due by 5:00PM, Friday, November 1, 2019.
Step #1. Please review the complete application guidelines here.
Step. #2. Please fill out this online form, upload the requested documents, and click “submit.”
You will receive a confirmation email with a link that will allow you to access your application to print or edit it as needed. You may also save your application and resume it later by clicking “save” at the bottom of the page. A link to your saved application will be emailed to you.
Step #3. PRINT your completed application and submit to seung hyok lee‘s mailbox in the south house reception area of 1 devonshire place.
Seung Hyok Lee
Application deadline
5:00 PM, Friday, November 1, 2019
*The application is a multi-step process*
- Please begin by reviewing the complete application guidelines here.
- Electronically submit your application through the Kakehashi Project Application Portal available here.
- Please submit a paper copy of your completed Kakehashi Project Application to Seung Hyok Lee, Programs Coordinator and Associate, Centre for the Study of Global Japan. *Please leave your application in Seung Hyok Lee’s mailbox in the South House reception area at 1 Devonshire Place.
contact and QUESTIONS
Please address inquiries to:
