Embassy of Japan in Jordan (Exchange: International Youth Development)

Cultural Exchange

Outline	The program started in 1994 to commemorate the Imperial marriage of H.I.H. the Crown Prince of Japan, which aims at deepening the mutual understanding between Japanese youth and foreign youths through visiting to various places in Japan and participating in a discussion session for four days.
History	Jordan is a single country that has participated in the program every year since 1994. Visit in 2007 \| Visit in 2008
Organizer	Cabinet Office of Japan ....jump
Partner in Jordan	The Higher Council for Youth
Selection	Both the Higher Council and the Embassy of Japan in Jordan decide on members of the delegation.
Period	Three weeks in July
Participant	The winners of the annual Japanese speech contest usually join the program. The General Federation of Jordanian Women has started to send a member since 2004.
Previous participants	The Embassy of Japan invites previous participants to join a network to further enhance the ties between Jordan and Japan through the program.
Activities of the previous participants	Japanese language class at JUST in autumn 2007

Outline	It also started on the occasion of the Imperial marriage in 1994. The youth goodwill mission visit many cities in Jordan to consolidate the friendly ties between Japan and Jordan.
History	Jordan received the Japanese mission almost every year since the program started. The visits in 1999,2002, 2003, and 2006 were cancelled according to circumstances in the region.
Organizer	Cabinet Office of Japan ....jump
Partner in Jordan	The Higher Council for Youth
Program	The Higher Council and the Embassy of Japan in Jordan arrange an itinerary in Jordan.
Period	Three weeks in September
Previous participants	Previous participants who visited Jordan actively organize activities in Japan, in which they introduce tradition and culture of Jordan.