Overview
Indonesian Youth Mobility Program to Japan is dedicated for Indonesian Youth who wish to visit Japan, learn and understand new culture as well as experiencing the Japanese way of life in firsthand. The program is open to Indonesian youth desiring a short-term immersion program in Japanese language and culture. With the goal of promoting mutual understanding between Japan and Indonesia, AYFN is offering an invaluable Japanese cultural immersion program.
Program
Japanese learning and cultural immersion program are being offered by AYFN in collaboration with a local group. The program incorporates daily activities and cultural outing to improve the Japanese experience. We welcome Indonesian youth, regardless of their degree of Japanese language proficiency. We will use English and Bahasa Indonesia as main communication tool.
Our aim is to inspire the Indonesian Youth to open their minds to other cultures and recognize the importance of language learning at the same time. We want the participants to end their trip by leaving with a better knowledge of Japan and a solid foundation in the global friendship network as well as with amazing and unforgettable experiences. During the program, participants will take public transport (Bus, Metro, subway train) to deepen their understanding of the Japanese way of life and be like a local.
This program is a cultural learning program designed to give an understanding on culture and social awareness since 2015. This program enables participants to learn about Japanese culture in line with making a friend directly. This program is also an avenue to enhance knowledge and skill to face globalization. This is not student exchange, but youth and cultural exchange exposure program.
Date of program = 13 – 18 July 2025
Benefits
- Live for 6 days in Osaka, Japan
- Pre-departure Japanese language class
- Learn and understand Japanese culture directly by visiting 3 different cities (Osaka, Kyoto and Nara)
- Heritage walking tour around Kyoto
- Familirazation with local tradition (Food, lifestyle, Cultural activities).
- Experimental learning
- E-Certificate of participation from AYFN
Activities
- Cultural tour activities in Osaka, Kyoto and Nara, whereby 3 cities are well known as the center of Japanese culture
- Visit interesting places both in Osaka, Kyoto and Nara, e.g: Osaka castle, Gion District in Kyoto (Geisha), Namba district, Arashiyama, and Nara Park
- Taste authentic Japanese cuisine (sushi, udon, ramen, etc)
- Walk around heritage area of Kyoto (Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kiyomizudera and Yasaka Shrine)
How does the program will work?
- Participants will be met up in Osaka, Japan. You will meet new friends from different country (Global friendship network).
- The program will combine sense of friendship, adventure and cultural understanding.
- Participants will live for 6 days in Japan.
- The program invites participants who passionate in international friendship and adapt new environment (culture differences) easily.
Location of the program
This camp will take place in Osaka and Kyoto. Both cities are famous as cultural city in Japan. Participants in the program will have the unique opportunity to experience Kyoto—the historic former capital of Japan, replete with its temples, shrines and traditional gardens. It is our hope that the program will inspire youth to pursue adventurous and productive careers and contribute to the advancement of science.
Itinerary
| Day | Activity |
| 2 week before departure | Basic Japanese Language Class (Online) |
| Day 1 13 July 2025 | Arrival in Osaka, Japan (Kansai International Airport) Hotel Check in start at 15.00 After checking in, participants will get to know each other among participants. Visit to visit Sinsekai or Namba |
| Day 2 14 July 2025 | History of Japan: Visit to Fushimi Inari Taisha Visit to Osaka Castle Sharing session: Promote your country |
| Day 3 15 July 2025 | Experience Japanese Culture Kimono wear in Gion Cultural walk to Higashiyama District and Kyomizudera Temple Freshen up the hot day with Kyoto Matcha |
| Day 4 16 July 2025 | Feel the Japan’s nature Stroll around to Nara Park and surrounding Feed the deers Visit to the Bgigest Buddhist Statue in Japan |
| Day 5 17 July 2025 | Feel the Japanese nature Bamboo Forest Arashiyama Let’s drink Kyoto Latte at Arabica % and witness the beauty of Arashiyama Global friendship Gift exchange and sharing session |
| Day 6 18 July 2025 | Hotel check out Fly back home |
Scheme of participation
Scholarship
Looking for paid travel opportunity?
AYFN offers wonderful limited scholarship for selected applicants. Apply now and be the best version of yourself.
- Program fee waiver (valued at Rp 11.900.000)
- Flight ticket (valued at Rp 7.000.000)
- Global friendship network
- Travel experiences to Japan
- Indonesian Nationalities only
- With selection
Self-funded
Let’s explore the world with AYFN.
Traveling and learning abroad is an unique opportunity and likely to provide some of your most memorable life experiences.
- Program fee: Starts from Rp 11.900.000
- Global network
- Travel experiences to Japan
- Indonesian Nationalities only
- Experience to live in Japan
- No selection, but limited slot (15 pax only)
Accommodation and Meal
During this camp, participants will be accommodated in a safe and comfortable accommodations. The accommodation is a popular and a very sociable option as you get to live and socialize with other participants, 1/2/3 people in a room. Living conditions in the accommodation is very good and very clean. Males and females are accommodated in separate room.
Japan is renowned for its tasty and healthy food. There are numerous amazing restaurants throughout Osaka which you will be directed to by program staff if you wish to eat out occasionally.
