TO K Y O
GLOBAL FRIENDSHIP PROGRAM
                         2025 DECEMBER
This 8-day intensive program, hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Board of
Education (TMBoE) and supported by TEPRO (TMBoE’s related organization),
provides students with a life-defining experience in Tokyo, Japan. You will stay
at a hotel with hospitality in consideration of your health and safety, attend a
host school in Tokyo, and participate in various activities. You will have
opportunities to exchange ideas regarding global issues as well as to learn about
Japanese culture with Japanese friends. Not only will you forge lifelong
connections, but this program will give you invaluable life skills that no other
experience can – you will learn more in 8 days than you ever thought possible!
◼ PROGRAM SCHEDULE AND CONTENT: 8 days, December 6th – 13th.
 12/6(Sat) 12/7(Sun) 12/8(Mon) 12/9(Tue) 12/10(Wed) 12/11(Thu) 12/12(Fri) 12/13(Sat)
 Arrival       Orientation   School Visit   School Visit   School Visit   School Visit   Exploring     Departure
 at Tokyo                                                                                Tokyo         from Tokyo
*This is the tentative itinerary as of March 2025 and the program contents and schedule are subject to change.
◼ EXPENSES COVERED BY THE TMBoE:                              ◼ CONTENTS OF PROGRAM:
・Program expenses in Japan                                     School Visit
(including meals during the stay, activity                     ・Class participation.
 participation fees, accommodation,                            ・Japanese cultural experiences
 transportation expenses etc.)                                   ex)Japanese calligraphy, Tea ceremony
・Comprehensive medical insurance                                 *The content experience varies by host school
  *Each medical payment must be made by chaperone or           ・Interactions with local Japanese students.
   student with their credit card or cash during the           Exploring Tokyo
   program, later paid back from the insurance company.        ・Traditional cultural experiences
                                                               ・Visiting famous spots
◼ EXPENSES COVERED BY THE PARTICIPANT:
・Round-trip airfare                                           ◼ PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY:
 *Please book your flight by yourself                         ・Currently enrolled in 10th grade to 12th grade
・Costs of purchasing personal items and foods                 ・Be in good health and meet the application
 in Japan                                                      requirements for this program
・ Transportation expenses during free time in                 ・Comply with the application deadline and
   Tokyo                                                       requirements
                                                              ・Have an interest in Tokyo and Japan and be willing
                                                               to actively interact with Japanese students
   How to Apply:
   Step 1     Fill in the Application Forms (Information Sheet and 2 Agreement Forms).
               (Both participating students and chaperons are required to submit their
               application forms.)
   Step 2     Submit both your application forms to TEPRO via email by Friday, 12 Sep. 2025.
              *If obtaining a passport by the deadline is difficult, please consult in advance.
   Step 3     Book a round-trip air ticket and send the copy to TEPRO
   *Please kindly note we only accept the application forms and copies of round-trip ticket
    submitted by schoolteachers or local authorities, not directly from students.
                     Apply to/ For more information from TEPRO
                                     Email: [email protected]