By Shige Higashi,
Cultural News
This year, the summit is organized by the Wakayama Prefectural government, John Manjiro-Whitfield Commemorative Center for International Exchange (CIE), and CIE-U.S. One of the best features is the homestay program for four days and three nights. Participants will experience the person-to-person exchange and unique local culture between volunteers and host families. (Host families are all volunteers and receive no compensation.) There are eight local sessions to choose from: Wakayama City, Hashimoto City, Tanabe City, Shirahama Town, Kamitonda Town, Kushimoto Town, Nachi Katsuura Town, and Shingu City.
July Schedule :
Monday, 8 th : Depart the U.S.
Tuesday, 9 th : Arrive in Wakayama City.
Wednesday, 10 th : Local optional tour, opening ceremony, and welcome reception.
Thursday, 11-13 th : Local session.
Sunday, 14 th : Closing ceremony and farewell reception.
Monday, 15 th : Post optional programs or depart for the U.S.
Fee :
From Los Angeles [LAX] to Wakayama : $3,333.
Application Deadline:
May 15, 2024
For more details, visit :(English) http://www.manjiro.or.jp/e/
(Japanese) http://www.manjiro.or.jp/
NOTICE from CIE!
Online Info Sessions:
1) May 6, 2024, at 4 PM PT / 7 PM ET
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYofu6qqjgqH92qZGGttAeulqD6H2fOlp1Y
2) May 6, 2024 at 7 PM PT/ 10 PM ET
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUufuurrT4pGtObxT9GwzDA-BiGT8BQ00q2
Updates :
1) Local Optionzal Tour #A is fully booked. Apply for Local Session #2 Hashimoto, if you are interested in Koyasan Temple of Mikkyo.
2) Post Summit #1 is fully booked. Apply for Local Session #3 Yamato-Asuka homestay and Tokyo.
3) Post Summit #2 is canceled due to the earthquake disaster January 2024.
4) Only 25 registration spots left Please hurry and sign up!