Razpis za prijave: Japonski program prijateljskih vezi, MIRAI

2025/9/18

The Government of Japan invites young Slovenian leaders to participate in Japan’s Friendship Ties Program, "MIRAI" (MIRAI means 'Future' in Japanese), a 7-day youth exchange program in January 2026.

Objectives

To promote mutual understandings
To enhance intellectual discussions
To build strong networks among future leaders of Japan and Europe

Program

Participants: University students, graduate students and young professionals
Schedule: January 14-20, 2026 (4 days in Tokyo and 2 days in another city)
Contents (subject to change):
- Attending lectures about Japanese economy, society, history, diverse culture, politics, and diplomatic relations and having discussions with Japanese students
- Visiting educational sites and institutions, high-tech and traditional industries and cultural succession sites
- Visiting to local areas and joining guided tour of the local featured industry, traditional culture experience and exchange with local people

*You can choose your focus: 1) Diplomacy & Security, or 2) SDGs, Business & Innovation. Depending on the selected focus, the program details will vary.

Eligibility

The applicant must be either a undergraduate student, a graduate student, or a young professional, and aged 20 or above.
The applicant must be proficient in English.
The applicant must not have stayed in Japan for a period exceeding six months in the past.
The applicant must not have visited Japan under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship Program.

Application Deadline

October 15^th, 2025

How to Apply (Application Guidelines and Forms)
・MIRAI Application Guidelines
https://jice.viewer.kintoneapp.com/waiting/?_viewPath=/public/mirai-appform2025
・MIRAI Application Form
https://jice.form.kintoneapp.com/public/mirai2025-af?fbclid=IwY2xjawM2q0BleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFOcFJ6VjdUY2U3dUh1ZVA0AR7zxHwoo4kt68X5iAtvtUy7AbyKyZAS5RAsgi9zBnhO-NOkBxYrNkzLvq6KHw_aem_KwhWE8RalcxIhDo7jrNpug

Further information on past programs
https://www.mofa.go.jp/erp/ep/page24e_000109.html