The Keizai Koho Center in Japan has invited social studies teachers from the US, Canada, and Australia to Japan for more than 20 years.  This innovative fellowship program offers educators the chance to experience modern Japan firsthand for two weeks, so that they can better explain modern Japan to their students when they return to their classrooms in their home countries.

2006 Teacher Invitational.  Ten social studies educators from North America took part in the June 21-30, 2006 program. They were given lectures on Japanese economy, education, society and culture. They visited companies, factories, and schools to help increase their understanding of modern Japan. They also experienced a two-day home stay in Kawasaki.

On the last day of the program, the educators demonstrated the teaching classes on Japan incorporating their experiences of the program. They produced the resourceful lesson plans and received lively comments from the floor.

For more background and information about fellowship participants in 2005 and years prior, please see:  http://www.kkc.or.jp/english/activities/index.html