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2010 NIKKEI CULTURAL HERITAGE PROGRAM
Applications now available for Summer 2010 Program! Due: Friday, March 5, 2010 Dates: Monday June 28 - Saturday, July 31, 2010 The Nikkei Youth Cultural Heritage Program (NYCHP) , in cooperation with the Kobe YMCA Language Program (Hyogo Prefecture, Japan), is designed for participants to gain a better understanding of their cultural heritage and discover Japan in a unique and exciting way. The JCCCNC teamed with the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center in Los Angeles, the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington and the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii. Up to 5 participants from each Cultural Center will be chosen for the Nikkei Youth Cultural Heritage Program in Kobe, Japan. This year, the NYCHP will incorporate a mandatory pre-trip tour to Japan. The purpose of the tour is to introduce students to important historical and cultural assets in Japan so they can increase and deepen their knowledge and interest while spending their month stay in Kobe. Highlights of the pre-tour will include Hiroshima, Miyajima, and Kyoto. The students will also be able to partake in local delicacies and regional sites. Click or scroll below to:
For more information on the Nikkei Youth Cultural Heritage Program, please call (415) 567-5505 or email Aya Ino.
2010 Nikkei Youth Cultural Heritage Program sponsored by:
With support from: This program allows participants to:
This program is open to students at any level of the Japanese language, even those with little or no experience. Applicants must be 18 years of age and older and have completed a minimum of one year of college studies. For more information on the Nikkei Youth Cultural Heritage Program, please call (415) 567-5505 or e-mail Aya Ino.
Applications due: Friday, March 5, 2010 Interviews: March 25 - March 31, 2010* Deposit/Forms Due: Friday, April 30, 2010 Final Payment Due: Friday, May 28, 2010 (tentative- depends on fluctuation of fuel service charge) Cultural Workshops: Weekend of May 22 or 29, 2010* Departure for Japan: Monday, June 28, 2010 Arrive in Japan: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 Homestay: Saturday, July 3 - Friday, July 30, 2010 Language Course: Monday, July 5 – Friday, July 30, 2010 Depart Japan: Saturday, July 31, 2010 Program Reunion/Debriefing Weekend of August 22-23* *contact your preferred Cultural Center for exact dates/times For more information on the Nikkei Youth Cultural Heritage Program, please call (415) 567-5505 or e-mail Aya Ino.
2010 Program Cost: The discounted 2009 NYCH Program cost is $3,030.00 per participant. Other costs not included are reduced rate group airfare, domestic transportation and personal spending. Included in the NYCH Program Fee: * Pre-trip Cultural Education Workshop at either: JCCCNC, JACCC, JCCCW, or JCCH * Summer Intensive Language Course (including text books and afternoon writing classes) * Cultural Arts Classes (Shodo/calligraphy, Ikebana, Karate) * Visit to the Hanshin Earthquake Museum * Additional Excursions to: Kyoto, Himeji, Kobe City tour and Exchange Program (does not include meals) * Homestay (includes breakfast and dinner daily) * Hotel (two nights) * Airport Pick-up Service Homestay Experience: To help you get the most out of this program, we have arranged for you to participate in a homestay so you can experience daily Japanese life first-hand and use your new language skills everyday. You will be treated like a member of the family and will be expected to: * Have breakfast and dinner each day with your host family * Converse with them daily – sharing your thoughts and interests * Be respectful at all times
Air Travel Arrangements: A discounted group air travel price of $850.00 roundtrip* ($800.00 from HNL) has been secured through the generosity of Japan Airlines.(*this does not include fuel service and taxes) All travel arrangements will be made through the JCCCNC early in 2010. You will also need to provide: A copy of your valid U. S. Passport and copy of your medical insurance card. For more information on the Nikkei Youth Cultural Heritage Program, please call (415) 567-5505 or e-mail Aya Ino. Application Your completed application packet must be received by Friday, March 5, 2010, 5:00 p.m. at the JCCCNC office.DOWNLOAD Application Form and Information:
Submit the application along with your letter of recommendation to the JCCCNC, 1840 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94115-3220 (Attn: Nikkei Youth Cultural Heritage Program) or fax to (415) 567-4222. Faxed applications will be accepted to meet the deadline, but the original documents will be required by March 12, 2010. 2009 NIKKEI YOUTH CULTURAL HERITAGE PROGRAMThe 2009 NYCHP brought three Northern California college students, Kelly Galleguillos, Hillary Nakano, and Jeana Shindo to Japan to spend learning not only Japanese language, but about themselves and their Japanese American culture and traditions. Program Background
JCCCNC’s relief effort started immediately with the establishment of the Kobe/Osaka Earthquake Relief Fund as a grassroots effort for the community to express their support to the quake victims. The JCCCNC handled thousands of contributions including monetary donations, medial supplies, blankets, clothing and toys for children. These contributions came from businesses and individuals across the nation.
What made the JCCCNC-sponsored Fund so unique was that 100% of every dollar contributed was sent directly to help the people of Kobe and Osaka. The Kobe YMCA was instrumental in dispersing these goods to those that needed it the most. The Kobe YMCA will never forget the generosity and support of the JCCCNC and has continued to work cooperatively on international exchange programs like the Nikkei Youth Cultural Heritage Program and the Shinzen USA Goodwill Program which bring the people of Northern California together with those in the Kobe area. About the Kobe YMCA Japanese Language School: The Kobe YMCA Japanese Language School was established in 1872. Its goal is to develop strength, knowledge and understanding of the totality of the Japanese language in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Its curriculum covers a broad range of levels that focuses on personal one-on-one attention that suits every individual’s learning style. It has small class sizes, with courses lasting as short as one month to two years. JCCCNC Nikkei Youth CULTURAL HERITAGE ScholarshipThe Nikkei Youth Cultural Heritage Scholarship is as an avenue whereby the JCCCNC can help develop future leaders of our community by providing financial aid to participants of the Nikkei Youth Cultural Heritage Program. For 2010, four need-based $500.00 scholarships will be awarded to selected participants chosen by applicants applying through the JCCCNC. (for applicants in other cities, please check with your Cultural Center for possible scholarship opportunities) The funds for the scholarship are raised thru the community by an annual raffle organized by the JCCCNC. Thorugh this effort, recipients not only receive financial aid but also, just as importantly, the encouragement and well wishes from the Japanese American community. By doing so, we hope to bring out the most in their talents and hope they will embrace the opportunity of traveling to Japan to better understand their cultural heritage, in hopes of increasing their involvement in the Japanese American community when they return. The Nikkei Youth Cultural Heritage Scholarship was formerly the Nikkei Youth Sports Scholarship (NYSS), which partnered with the Ronald McDonald House Charities/Asian Students Increasing Achievement (RMHC/ASIA) to provide scholarships to the community. From 2002-2007, several thousands of dollars were awarded to high school seniors who have either participated in the Shinzen Nikkei Youth Goodwill Program, or their own community sports programs which have given them opportunites to volunteer and be youth leaders in their own organization, helping to create future young leaders in our Japanese American community. |
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