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Study Abroad in Japan:
Other Resources on Foreign Study
International Study and Travel Center
This site from the University of Minnesota offers detailed information on study, work, and travel abroad. Searchable by geographic area and field of interest, it also lists a number of scholarships for study in Japan and other parts of Asia.

JAFSA: Japan Network for International Education
JAFSA: Japan Network for International Education (formerly The Japan Association for Foreign Student Affairs) was established in 1968 as a non-profit, non-governmental, voluntary based organization. In November, 2003, it obtained corporate status from Tokyo Metropolitan Government when it approved its application to become a non-profit organization (NPO). Its main activities involve disseminating and exchanging information, conducting surveys, promoting research and training programs, publication, and making proposals concerning international educational exchanges. Members are mainly comprised of university faculty and administration personnel, as well as Japanese language instructors, various members of private organizations, and volunteers. At present (January 31, 2004), there are 173 organizations and 432 individual full time members as well as 26 students and 8 support group members.

National Clearinghouse on Disablility & Exchange: Equal Opportunities in International Exchange
This clearinghouse was created to educate people with disabilities about opportunities for international educational exchange and to increase participation of people with disabilities in international exchange programs. The web site offers personalized information, referrals, and support for people with disabilities who may be interested in participating in international exchange, and a database of related information available on the Internet.

Study Abroad Asia
This site, part of the WWW Virtual Library, lists study abroad programs all over Asia including Japan.

Study Abroad Japan
This site, part of the larger Studyabroad.com site, lists and links to summer programs, language programs and others offered by some universities and by a number of organizations like Council on International Educational Exchange, CET Academic Programs, Friends World Program, and KCP Tokyo, which are not connected with a single academic institution.


Yasu-Hiko Tohsaku, President
Mari Noda, Past President
Janet Ikeda, President-Elect
Susan Schmidt, Administrative Director

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