HighlightsThis three-week study tour acquaints participants

with Japanese society through a wide range of site

visits in Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Hiroshima, Nagasaki

and Aichi. Homestays with families and school

visits are significant parts of the program. The tour

focuses on K–12 school visits to help participants

have a better understanding of Japan’s education

system by meeting their counterparts in Japanese

schools. It also provides opportunities to connect

with Japanese schools, and to meet A-bomb survi-

vors in Hiroshima and Nagasaki who will talk about

their first-hand experiences. Also included is an

optional visit to a part of the Tohoku region hard hit

by the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

Education Programs are made possible by generous funding from The Freeman Foundation (pending approval of grant).

Additional support is provided by The Norinchukin Foundation, Inc., Chris A. Wachenheim, Jon T. Hutcheson, and Joshua S. Levine and Nozomi Terao.

All photos © Japan Society/Kazuko Minamoto and Jeffrey Miller.

Are you available for all orientation meetings, study tour and post-trip meetings?

[ Yes [ No (if no, please explain):

Do you have dietary restrictions or allergies? [ No [ Yes (if yes, please explain):

Are you committed to teaching about Japan for at least the next two years?

[ Yes [ No (if no, please explain):

Are you in good health and able to sustain a rigorous daily schedule in hot and humid weather?

[ Yes [ No (if no, please explain):

How did you learn about the Educators’ Study Tour to Japan offered by Japan Society, New York?

I have read all program qualifications and requirements. I agree to attend all orientation sessions and submit all

required application materials. The statements I have made in this application are true. I understand that any false

representation will result in being disqualified from the program. I commit to notify Japan Society in regards to any

changes in the above information, including any change in my employment.

S I G N AT U R E DAT E

Application checklist:

1. [ An essay (maximum three pages, MLA or APA format) explaining in detail how you a currently utilize

Japan in your classroom; b specific goals you want to achieve through participation in this study tour;

and c the likelihood of having an impact beyond your own classroom

2. [ Application form (included in this document)

3. [ Resume of education, professional experience and community service

4. [ Four photocopies of the three items listed above

5. [ Three confidential letters of recommendation (in sealed envelopes signed across the back by the recommender)

If applying by mail, please send all the above application materials to:

Kazuko Minamoto

2015 Educators’ Study Tour to Japan

Japan Society, New York

333 East 47th Street

New York, NY 10017

All application materials should be received by Thursday, March 12, 2015.

2015 EDUCATORS’ STUDY TOUR TO JAPAN

For Middle and High School Educators & School Administrators

June 28–July 18, 2015

Onsite Pre-Departure Orientation: June 26–June 27, 2015

Application Deadline:

March 12, 2015

Apply online at www.japansociety.org/ educators_study_tour or by mail.

2015 EDUCATORS’ STUDY TOUR TO JAPANFor Middle and High School

Educators & School Administrators

Japan Society, New York333 East 47th StreetNew York, NY 10017

Program DescriptionThe Educators’ Study Tour to Japan offers educators nationwide

the opportunity to travel to Japan for three weeks to experience

Japan first hand and bring their experiences back to the class-

room. The program is open to middle and high school classroom

teachers, librarians and school administrators (principals, as-

sistant principals and department chairs only), and includes an

intensive pre-departure orientation and a study tour to Japan in

June–July for the cost of $1,200. Eight to 10 participants will be

selected for the program through a competitive process.

Demonstration of a firm commitment by the participants and

the school administration to foster and sustain education about

Japan on campus is essential. This program is open to all public,

private and parochial middle and high school educators in the

U.S. Both individuals and interdisciplinary teams from the same

school may apply.

QualificationsApplicants must have the following qualifications:

*Full time middle school or high school classroom educator,

librarian or school administrator (principal, assistant principal

or department chair accepted)

* Teach about Japan

* Minimum of three years of teaching experience

* Experience in interdisciplinary teaching preferred

* Commitment to attend all pre-departure orientations in their

entirety and the post-trip sessions in person or via Skype

* Demonstrate school-wide commitment to further promote

education about Japan

* Continue teaching or serve as a school administrator for

10 years and at least two years at the present school in which

you teach

* Proven ability to work cooperatively as a team member

* Proven ability to be open-minded and adjust quickly to

unfamiliar situations

* Applicants with no previous experience in Japan are given

first priority

* Excellent health and an ability to sustain a rigorous daily

schedule in hot, humid weather

Interview ProcessInterviews will take place between March 24 and April 3, 2015.

Applicants in the New York metropolitan area will interview at

Japan Society, New York (333 East 47th Street, New York, NY

10017). Applicants from outside the New York metropolitan

area will interview via Skype, telephone or another arrangement

to be determined.

Preparation, Orientation & Post-Trip Follow-Up

Pre-departure orientation:

Study Tour members are required to participate in an intensive

two-day pre-departure orientation at Japan Society in New York,

Friday, June 26–Saturday, June 27, 2015. Teachers who are

outside the New York metropolitan area must arrive no later

than Friday morning, June 26. In addition, each participant will

be expected to engage in online training beginning late April,

2015. Both online and onsite orientations will include targeted

language training, introductions to Japanese history, culture

and educational systems, and a discussion session about travel

arrangements. Participants are required to attend all pre-

departure orientation sessions, including a dinner meeting the

evening of Friday, June 26.

Post trip debrief and follow up:

1. Post-trip meetings: Wednesday, August 5, 2015 and spring

2016 (TBD).

Tour members are required to participate in post-trip follow-up

meetings at Japan Society, New York. Participants from the New

York metropolitan area will attend in person, while those from

outside the New York metropolitan area will participate via Skype.

2. Submit a written teaching unit based on experience in Japan

by Thursday, October 1, 2015.

3. School visit

* NewYorkmetropolitanareaeducators: A member of the Japan

Society Education Team will visit each teacher’s school during

the 2015–2016 academic year.

* EducatorsworkingoutsideoftheNewYorkmetropolitanarea are

required to submit a video of a relevant lesson, to be followed

by a Skype call with members of the Japan Society Education

team during the 2015–2016 academic year.

Points to Consider When Traveling to Japan* July in Japan is usually extremely hot and humid.

* The main flavors of most Japanese food, including soups and

vegetables, contain bonito (fish) extract.

CostsThe program fee for the orientation and tour is $1,200. Partici-

pants will be responsible for the cost of any meals not taken

with the group, personal shopping, incidental expenses and any

supplemental travel insurance beyond what is provided.

APPLICATION FORM

2015 EDUCATORS’ STUDY TOUR TO JAPANFor Middle and High School Educators & School Administrators

Sunday, June 28–Saturday, July 18, 2015Application deadline: March 12, 2015 (Thursday)

Please choose one: I am applying as [ ateam or [ anindividual

[ M A L E [ F E M A L E

N A M E DAT E O F B I RT H

C I T I Z E N S H I P

S C H O O L N A M E

Check the answer(s) that apply. I am a:

[ classroom teacher [ librarian [ principal [ assistant principal [ department chair

[ other (please describe):

S U B J ECT A R E A (S) /G R A D E L E V E L (S)

S C H O O L A D D R E SS C I T Y STAT E Z I P

H O M E A D D R E SS C I T Y STAT E Z I P

S C H O O L T E L S C H O O L FA X S C H O O L E M A I L

H O M E T E L H O M E FA X H O M E E M A I L

C E L L P H O N E

How many years have you been teaching or serving as a school administrator?

Have you been to Japan? [ Yes [ No

If yes, approximate length and pupose of your stay:

How many years do you plan to continue teaching/serving as an administrator?

1 At the present school 2 During your career

P L E A S E T Y P E O R P R I N T C L E A R LYJapan Society will provide:

* Orientation materials

* Round-trip economy airfare between New York and Japan

* All in-country (Japan) travel expenses

* Hotel expenses (all hotel accommodations are double-

occupancy rooms)

* All meals, with the exception of a few lunches and dinners

during free time

* Basic travel insurance

Important Dates in 2015

Application deadline: March 12, 2015 (Thurs.)

Interviews: March 24 (Tues.)–April 3 (Fri.)

Participants are required to attend the tour and all of the

sessions below:

By the morning of June 26 (Fri.), out-of-town participants

must arrive in New York City

Pre-departure orientation: June 26 (Fri.) and June 27 (Sat.),

10 am–5 pm (Note: June 26 is an afternoon session only)

First group dinner: June 26 (Fri.), 6–9 pm

Tour in Japan: June 28 (Sun.)–July 18 (Sat.), 2015

Post-departure follow-up meetings: August 5 (Wed.), 2015,

1–4 pm and spring 2016 (TBD)

Deadline for the first draft of the assignment: October 1

(Thurs.), 2015

Follow-UpRequired Assignment—A Teaching Unit

Each individual applicant or team applicant will submit a

teaching unit, which can be worked on at the follow-up work-

shop on August 5, 2015 at Japan Society. The purpose of the

Lesson Plan Unit is three-fold: 1 Program participants focus

on important areas of study about Japan that only an intensive

program such as the Educators’ Study Tour can provide;

2 Refine and present a clear teaching unit consisting of

scholarly research, photos, maps and other resources;

3 Provide other educators access to Japan-related teaching

resources via Japan Society’s website for educators. The dead-

line to submit the first draft of the assignments is October 1,

2015. Assignments will be returned for corrections and must

be resubmitted by November after all corrections are made.

Japan Society reserves the right to make decisions as well as

to edit the posted lesson plans.

ApplicationYou can apply by mail or online.

1. Applying by mail

A complete application includes: 1 An essay (maximum three

pages) explaining in detail how the applicant currently utilizes

Japan in the classroom, the specific goals to be achieved

through this study tour, and the likelihood of having an impact

beyond your own classroom; 2 Application form (included in

this document); 3 Resume of education, professional experi-

ence and community service; and 4 Three confidential letters

of recommendation (in sealed envelopes signed across the

back by the recommender).

All application materials, including the three letters of recom-

mendation, should be submitted in a word processed format

in one envelope. Japan Society is not responsible for materials

sent separately. Applications should include one original of the

entire application and four photocopies of 1, 2 and 3 in an

8.5 µ 11 in. format. No materials will be returned to the applicant.

If you are applying as a team, each applicant must submit all

of the above-mentioned items, including individual essays. We

accept three letters of recommendation for a team that clearly

state qualifications for each applicant and those as a team.

Please submit all of the required materials in one envelope.

Applications from teams of two to three teachers are accept-

ed. Applications submitted by a team are reviewed in light of

both individual and team qualifications. Therefore, it is possible

that not all team members may be accepted.

All application documents should be received by Thursday,

March 12, 2015.

Sendapplicationmaterialsto:

Kazuko Minamoto

2015 Educators’ Study Tour to Japan

Japan Society, New York

333 East 47th Street

New York, NY 10017

2. Applying online

You may submit your application online. Please visit

www.japansociety.org/educators_study_tour.

Program DescriptionThe Educators’ Study Tour to Japan offers educators nationwide

the opportunity to travel to Japan for three weeks to experience

Japan first hand and bring their experiences back to the class-

room. The program is open to middle and high school classroom

teachers, librarians and school administrators (principals, as-

sistant principals and department chairs only), and includes an

intensive pre-departure orientation and a study tour to Japan in

June–July for the cost of $1,200. Eight to 10 participants will be

selected for the program through a competitive process.

Demonstration of a firm commitment by the participants and

the school administration to foster and sustain education about

Japan on campus is essential. This program is open to all public,

private and parochial middle and high school educators in the

U.S. Both individuals and interdisciplinary teams from the same

school may apply.

QualificationsApplicants must have the following qualifications:

*Full time middle school or high school classroom educator,

librarian or school administrator (principal, assistant principal

or department chair accepted)

* Teach about Japan

* Minimum of three years of teaching experience

* Experience in interdisciplinary teaching preferred

* Commitment to attend all pre-departure orientations in their

entirety and the post-trip sessions in person or via Skype

* Demonstrate school-wide commitment to further promote

education about Japan

* Continue teaching or serve as a school administrator for

10 years and at least two years at the present school in which

you teach

* Proven ability to work cooperatively as a team member

* Proven ability to be open-minded and adjust quickly to

unfamiliar situations

* Applicants with no previous experience in Japan are given

first priority

* Excellent health and an ability to sustain a rigorous daily

schedule in hot, humid weather

Interview ProcessInterviews will take place between March 24 and April 3, 2015.

Applicants in the New York metropolitan area will interview at

Japan Society, New York (333 East 47th Street, New York, NY

10017). Applicants from outside the New York metropolitan

area will interview via Skype, telephone or another arrangement

to be determined.

Preparation, Orientation & Post-Trip Follow-Up

Pre-departure orientation:

Study Tour members are required to participate in an intensive

two-day pre-departure orientation at Japan Society in New York,

Friday, June 26–Saturday, June 27, 2015. Teachers who are

outside the New York metropolitan area must arrive no later

than Friday morning, June 26. In addition, each participant will

be expected to engage in online training beginning late April,

2015. Both online and onsite orientations will include targeted

language training, introductions to Japanese history, culture

and educational systems, and a discussion session about travel

arrangements. Participants are required to attend all pre-

departure orientation sessions, including a dinner meeting the

evening of Friday, June 26.

Post trip debrief and follow up:

1. Post-trip meetings: Wednesday, August 5, 2015 and spring

2016 (TBD).

Tour members are required to participate in post-trip follow-up

meetings at Japan Society, New York. Participants from the New

York metropolitan area will attend in person, while those from

outside the New York metropolitan area will participate via Skype.

2. Submit a written teaching unit based on experience in Japan

by Thursday, October 1, 2015.

3. School visit

* NewYorkmetropolitanareaeducators: A member of the Japan

Society Education Team will visit each teacher’s school during

the 2015–2016 academic year.

* EducatorsworkingoutsideoftheNewYorkmetropolitanarea are

required to submit a video of a relevant lesson, to be followed

by a Skype call with members of the Japan Society Education

team during the 2015–2016 academic year.

Points to Consider When Traveling to Japan* July in Japan is usually extremely hot and humid.

* The main flavors of most Japanese food, including soups and

vegetables, contain bonito (fish) extract.

CostsThe program fee for the orientation and tour is $1,200. Partici-

pants will be responsible for the cost of any meals not taken

with the group, personal shopping, incidental expenses and any

supplemental travel insurance beyond what is provided.

APPLICATION FORM

2015 EDUCATORS’ STUDY TOUR TO JAPANFor Middle and High School Educators & School Administrators

Sunday, June 28–Saturday, July 18, 2015Application deadline: March 12, 2015 (Thursday)

Please choose one: I am applying as [ ateam or [ anindividual

[ M A L E [ F E M A L E

N A M E DAT E O F B I RT H

C I T I Z E N S H I P

S C H O O L N A M E

Check the answer(s) that apply. I am a:

[ classroom teacher [ librarian [ principal [ assistant principal [ department chair

[ other (please describe):

S U B J ECT A R E A (S) /G R A D E L E V E L (S)

S C H O O L A D D R E SS C I T Y STAT E Z I P

H O M E A D D R E SS C I T Y STAT E Z I P

S C H O O L T E L S C H O O L FA X S C H O O L E M A I L

H O M E T E L H O M E FA X H O M E E M A I L

C E L L P H O N E

How many years have you been teaching or serving as a school administrator?

Have you been to Japan? [ Yes [ No

If yes, approximate length and pupose of your stay:

How many years do you plan to continue teaching/serving as an administrator?

1 At the present school 2 During your career

P L E A S E T Y P E O R P R I N T C L E A R LYJapan Society will provide:

* Orientation materials

* Round-trip economy airfare between New York and Japan

* All in-country (Japan) travel expenses

* Hotel expenses (all hotel accommodations are double-

occupancy rooms)

* All meals, with the exception of a few lunches and dinners

during free time

* Basic travel insurance

Important Dates in 2015

Application deadline: March 12, 2015 (Thurs.)

Interviews: March 24 (Tues.)–April 3 (Fri.)

Participants are required to attend the tour and all of the

sessions below:

By the morning of June 26 (Fri.), out-of-town participants

must arrive in New York City

Pre-departure orientation: June 26 (Fri.) and June 27 (Sat.),

10 am–5 pm (Note: June 26 is an afternoon session only)

First group dinner: June 26 (Fri.), 6–9 pm

Tour in Japan: June 28 (Sun.)–July 18 (Sat.), 2015

Post-departure follow-up meetings: August 5 (Wed.), 2015,

1–4 pm and spring 2016 (TBD)

Deadline for the first draft of the assignment: October 1

(Thurs.), 2015

Follow-UpRequired Assignment—A Teaching Unit

Each individual applicant or team applicant will submit a

teaching unit, which can be worked on at the follow-up work-

shop on August 5, 2015 at Japan Society. The purpose of the

Lesson Plan Unit is three-fold: 1 Program participants focus

on important areas of study about Japan that only an intensive

program such as the Educators’ Study Tour can provide;

2 Refine and present a clear teaching unit consisting of

scholarly research, photos, maps and other resources;

3 Provide other educators access to Japan-related teaching

resources via Japan Society’s website for educators. The dead-

line to submit the first draft of the assignments is October 1,

2015. Assignments will be returned for corrections and must

be resubmitted by November after all corrections are made.

Japan Society reserves the right to make decisions as well as

to edit the posted lesson plans.

ApplicationYou can apply by mail or online.

1. Applying by mail

A complete application includes: 1 An essay (maximum three

pages) explaining in detail how the applicant currently utilizes

Japan in the classroom, the specific goals to be achieved

through this study tour, and the likelihood of having an impact

beyond your own classroom; 2 Application form (included in

this document); 3 Resume of education, professional experi-

ence and community service; and 4 Three confidential letters

of recommendation (in sealed envelopes signed across the

back by the recommender).

All application materials, including the three letters of recom-

mendation, should be submitted in a word processed format

in one envelope. Japan Society is not responsible for materials

sent separately. Applications should include one original of the

entire application and four photocopies of 1, 2 and 3 in an

8.5 µ 11 in. format. No materials will be returned to the applicant.

If you are applying as a team, each applicant must submit all

of the above-mentioned items, including individual essays. We

accept three letters of recommendation for a team that clearly

state qualifications for each applicant and those as a team.

Please submit all of the required materials in one envelope.

Applications from teams of two to three teachers are accept-

ed. Applications submitted by a team are reviewed in light of

both individual and team qualifications. Therefore, it is possible

that not all team members may be accepted.

All application documents should be received by Thursday,

March 12, 2015.

Sendapplicationmaterialsto:

Kazuko Minamoto

2015 Educators’ Study Tour to Japan

Japan Society, New York

333 East 47th Street

New York, NY 10017

2. Applying online

You may submit your application online. Please visit

www.japansociety.org/educators_study_tour.

Program DescriptionThe Educators’ Study Tour to Japan offers educators nationwide

the opportunity to travel to Japan for three weeks to experience

Japan first hand and bring their experiences back to the class-

room. The program is open to middle and high school classroom

teachers, librarians and school administrators (principals, as-

sistant principals and department chairs only), and includes an

intensive pre-departure orientation and a study tour to Japan in

June–July for the cost of $1,200. Eight to 10 participants will be

selected for the program through a competitive process.

Demonstration of a firm commitment by the participants and

the school administration to foster and sustain education about

Japan on campus is essential. This program is open to all public,

private and parochial middle and high school educators in the

U.S. Both individuals and interdisciplinary teams from the same

school may apply.

QualificationsApplicants must have the following qualifications:

*Full time middle school or high school classroom educator,

librarian or school administrator (principal, assistant principal

or department chair accepted)

* Teach about Japan

* Minimum of three years of teaching experience

* Experience in interdisciplinary teaching preferred

* Commitment to attend all pre-departure orientations in their

entirety and the post-trip sessions in person or via Skype

* Demonstrate school-wide commitment to further promote

education about Japan

* Continue teaching or serve as a school administrator for

10 years and at least two years at the present school in which

you teach

* Proven ability to work cooperatively as a team member

* Proven ability to be open-minded and adjust quickly to

unfamiliar situations

* Applicants with no previous experience in Japan are given

first priority

* Excellent health and an ability to sustain a rigorous daily

schedule in hot, humid weather

Interview ProcessInterviews will take place between March 24 and April 3, 2015.

Applicants in the New York metropolitan area will interview at

Japan Society, New York (333 East 47th Street, New York, NY

10017). Applicants from outside the New York metropolitan

area will interview via Skype, telephone or another arrangement

to be determined.

Preparation, Orientation & Post-Trip Follow-Up

Pre-departure orientation:

Study Tour members are required to participate in an intensive

two-day pre-departure orientation at Japan Society in New York,

Friday, June 26–Saturday, June 27, 2015. Teachers who are

outside the New York metropolitan area must arrive no later

than Friday morning, June 26. In addition, each participant will

be expected to engage in online training beginning late April,

2015. Both online and onsite orientations will include targeted

language training, introductions to Japanese history, culture

and educational systems, and a discussion session about travel

arrangements. Participants are required to attend all pre-

departure orientation sessions, including a dinner meeting the

evening of Friday, June 26.

Post trip debrief and follow up:

1. Post-trip meetings: Wednesday, August 5, 2015 and spring

2016 (TBD).

Tour members are required to participate in post-trip follow-up

meetings at Japan Society, New York. Participants from the New

York metropolitan area will attend in person, while those from

outside the New York metropolitan area will participate via Skype.

2. Submit a written teaching unit based on experience in Japan

by Thursday, October 1, 2015.

3. School visit

* NewYorkmetropolitanareaeducators: A member of the Japan

Society Education Team will visit each teacher’s school during

the 2015–2016 academic year.

* EducatorsworkingoutsideoftheNewYorkmetropolitanarea are

required to submit a video of a relevant lesson, to be followed

by a Skype call with members of the Japan Society Education

team during the 2015–2016 academic year.

Points to Consider When Traveling to Japan* July in Japan is usually extremely hot and humid.

* The main flavors of most Japanese food, including soups and

vegetables, contain bonito (fish) extract.

CostsThe program fee for the orientation and tour is $1,200. Partici-

pants will be responsible for the cost of any meals not taken

with the group, personal shopping, incidental expenses and any

supplemental travel insurance beyond what is provided.

APPLICATION FORM

2015 EDUCATORS’ STUDY TOUR TO JAPANFor Middle and High School Educators & School Administrators

Sunday, June 28–Saturday, July 18, 2015Application deadline: March 12, 2015 (Thursday)

Please choose one: I am applying as [ ateam or [ anindividual

[ M A L E [ F E M A L E

N A M E DAT E O F B I RT H

C I T I Z E N S H I P

S C H O O L N A M E

Check the answer(s) that apply. I am a:

[ classroom teacher [ librarian [ principal [ assistant principal [ department chair

[ other (please describe):

S U B J ECT A R E A (S) /G R A D E L E V E L (S)

S C H O O L A D D R E SS C I T Y STAT E Z I P

H O M E A D D R E SS C I T Y STAT E Z I P

S C H O O L T E L S C H O O L FA X S C H O O L E M A I L

H O M E T E L H O M E FA X H O M E E M A I L

C E L L P H O N E

How many years have you been teaching or serving as a school administrator?

Have you been to Japan? [ Yes [ No

If yes, approximate length and pupose of your stay:

How many years do you plan to continue teaching/serving as an administrator?

1 At the present school 2 During your career

P L E A S E T Y P E O R P R I N T C L E A R LYJapan Society will provide:

* Orientation materials

* Round-trip economy airfare between New York and Japan

* All in-country (Japan) travel expenses

* Hotel expenses (all hotel accommodations are double-

occupancy rooms)

* All meals, with the exception of a few lunches and dinners

during free time

* Basic travel insurance

Important Dates in 2015

Application deadline: March 12, 2015 (Thurs.)

Interviews: March 24 (Tues.)–April 3 (Fri.)

Participants are required to attend the tour and all of the

sessions below:

By the morning of June 26 (Fri.), out-of-town participants

must arrive in New York City

Pre-departure orientation: June 26 (Fri.) and June 27 (Sat.),

10 am–5 pm (Note: June 26 is an afternoon session only)

First group dinner: June 26 (Fri.), 6–9 pm

Tour in Japan: June 28 (Sun.)–July 18 (Sat.), 2015

Post-departure follow-up meetings: August 5 (Wed.), 2015,

1–4 pm and spring 2016 (TBD)

Deadline for the first draft of the assignment: October 1

(Thurs.), 2015

Follow-UpRequired Assignment—A Teaching Unit

Each individual applicant or team applicant will submit a

teaching unit, which can be worked on at the follow-up work-

shop on August 5, 2015 at Japan Society. The purpose of the

Lesson Plan Unit is three-fold: 1 Program participants focus

on important areas of study about Japan that only an intensive

program such as the Educators’ Study Tour can provide;

2 Refine and present a clear teaching unit consisting of

scholarly research, photos, maps and other resources;

3 Provide other educators access to Japan-related teaching

resources via Japan Society’s website for educators. The dead-

line to submit the first draft of the assignments is October 1,

2015. Assignments will be returned for corrections and must

be resubmitted by November after all corrections are made.

Japan Society reserves the right to make decisions as well as

to edit the posted lesson plans.

ApplicationYou can apply by mail or online.

1. Applying by mail

A complete application includes: 1 An essay (maximum three

pages) explaining in detail how the applicant currently utilizes

Japan in the classroom, the specific goals to be achieved

through this study tour, and the likelihood of having an impact

beyond your own classroom; 2 Application form (included in

this document); 3 Resume of education, professional experi-

ence and community service; and 4 Three confidential letters

of recommendation (in sealed envelopes signed across the

back by the recommender).

All application materials, including the three letters of recom-

mendation, should be submitted in a word processed format

in one envelope. Japan Society is not responsible for materials

sent separately. Applications should include one original of the

entire application and four photocopies of 1, 2 and 3 in an

8.5 µ 11 in. format. No materials will be returned to the applicant.

If you are applying as a team, each applicant must submit all

of the above-mentioned items, including individual essays. We

accept three letters of recommendation for a team that clearly

state qualifications for each applicant and those as a team.

Please submit all of the required materials in one envelope.

Applications from teams of two to three teachers are accept-

ed. Applications submitted by a team are reviewed in light of

both individual and team qualifications. Therefore, it is possible

that not all team members may be accepted.

All application documents should be received by Thursday,

March 12, 2015.

Sendapplicationmaterialsto:

Kazuko Minamoto

2015 Educators’ Study Tour to Japan

Japan Society, New York

333 East 47th Street

New York, NY 10017

2. Applying online

You may submit your application online. Please visit

www.japansociety.org/educators_study_tour.

HighlightsThis three-week study tour acquaints participants

with Japanese society through a wide range of site

visits in Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Hiroshima, Nagasaki

and Aichi. Homestays with families and school

visits are significant parts of the program. The tour

focuses on K–12 school visits to help participants

have a better understanding of Japan’s education

system by meeting their counterparts in Japanese

schools. It also provides opportunities to connect

with Japanese schools, and to meet A-bomb survi-

vors in Hiroshima and Nagasaki who will talk about

their first-hand experiences. Also included is an

optional visit to a part of the Tohoku region hard hit

by the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

Education Programs are made possible by generous funding from The Freeman Foundation (pending approval of grant).

Additional support is provided by The Norinchukin Foundation, Inc., Chris A. Wachenheim, Jon T. Hutcheson, and Joshua S. Levine and Nozomi Terao.

All photos © Japan Society/Kazuko Minamoto and Jeffrey Miller.

Are you available for all orientation meetings, study tour and post-trip meetings?

[ Yes [ No (if no, please explain):

Do you have dietary restrictions or allergies? [ No [ Yes (if yes, please explain):

Are you committed to teaching about Japan for at least the next two years?

[ Yes [ No (if no, please explain):

Are you in good health and able to sustain a rigorous daily schedule in hot and humid weather?

[ Yes [ No (if no, please explain):

How did you learn about the Educators’ Study Tour to Japan offered by Japan Society, New York?

I have read all program qualifications and requirements. I agree to attend all orientation sessions and submit all

required application materials. The statements I have made in this application are true. I understand that any false

representation will result in being disqualified from the program. I commit to notify Japan Society in regards to any

changes in the above information, including any change in my employment.

S I G N AT U R E DAT E

Application checklist:

1. [ An essay (maximum three pages, MLA or APA format) explaining in detail how you a currently utilize

Japan in your classroom; b specific goals you want to achieve through participation in this study tour;

and c the likelihood of having an impact beyond your own classroom

2. [ Application form (included in this document)

3. [ Resume of education, professional experience and community service

4. [ Four photocopies of the three items listed above

5. [ Three confidential letters of recommendation (in sealed envelopes signed across the back by the recommender)

If applying by mail, please send all the above application materials to:

Kazuko Minamoto

2015 Educators’ Study Tour to Japan

Japan Society, New York

333 East 47th Street

New York, NY 10017

All application materials should be received by Thursday, March 12, 2015.

2015 EDUCATORS’ STUDY TOUR TO JAPAN

For Middle and High School Educators & School Administrators

June 28–July 18, 2015

Onsite Pre-Departure Orientation: June 26–June 27, 2015

Application Deadline:

March 12, 2015

Apply online at www.japansociety.org/ educators_study_tour or by mail.

2015 EDUCATORS’ STUDY TOUR TO JAPANFor Middle and High School

Educators & School Administrators

Japan Society, New York333 East 47th StreetNew York, NY 10017

HighlightsThis three-week study tour acquaints participants

with Japanese society through a wide range of site

visits in Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Hiroshima, Nagasaki

and Aichi. Homestays with families and school

visits are significant parts of the program. The tour

focuses on K–12 school visits to help participants

have a better understanding of Japan’s education

system by meeting their counterparts in Japanese

schools. It also provides opportunities to connect

with Japanese schools, and to meet A-bomb survi-

vors in Hiroshima and Nagasaki who will talk about

their first-hand experiences. Also included is an

optional visit to a part of the Tohoku region hard hit

by the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

Education Programs are made possible by generous funding from The Freeman Foundation (pending approval of grant).

Additional support is provided by The Norinchukin Foundation, Inc., Chris A. Wachenheim, Jon T. Hutcheson, and Joshua S. Levine and Nozomi Terao.

All photos © Japan Society/Kazuko Minamoto and Jeffrey Miller.

Are you available for all orientation meetings, study tour and post-trip meetings?

[ Yes [ No (if no, please explain):

Do you have dietary restrictions or allergies? [ No [ Yes (if yes, please explain):

Are you committed to teaching about Japan for at least the next two years?

[ Yes [ No (if no, please explain):

Are you in good health and able to sustain a rigorous daily schedule in hot and humid weather?

[ Yes [ No (if no, please explain):

How did you learn about the Educators’ Study Tour to Japan offered by Japan Society, New York?

I have read all program qualifications and requirements. I agree to attend all orientation sessions and submit all

required application materials. The statements I have made in this application are true. I understand that any false

representation will result in being disqualified from the program. I commit to notify Japan Society in regards to any

changes in the above information, including any change in my employment.

S I G N AT U R E DAT E

Application checklist:

1. [ An essay (maximum three pages, MLA or APA format) explaining in detail how you a currently utilize

Japan in your classroom; b specific goals you want to achieve through participation in this study tour;

and c the likelihood of having an impact beyond your own classroom

2. [ Application form (included in this document)

3. [ Resume of education, professional experience and community service

4. [ Four photocopies of the three items listed above

5. [ Three confidential letters of recommendation (in sealed envelopes signed across the back by the recommender)

If applying by mail, please send all the above application materials to:

Kazuko Minamoto

2015 Educators’ Study Tour to Japan

Japan Society, New York

333 East 47th Street

New York, NY 10017

All application materials should be received by Thursday, March 12, 2015.

2015 EDUCATORS’ STUDY TOUR TO JAPAN

For Middle and High School Educators & School Administrators

June 28–July 18, 2015

Onsite Pre-Departure Orientation: June 26–June 27, 2015

Application Deadline:

March 12, 2015

Apply online at www.japansociety.org/ educators_study_tour or by mail.

2015 EDUCATORS’ STUDY TOUR TO JAPANFor Middle and High School

Educators & School Administrators

Japan Society, New York333 East 47th StreetNew York, NY 10017