Pakistani Students to Participate in JENESYS Exchange Program in Japan

Islamabad: 8 th December 2025
On the invitation by the Government of Japan, five Pakistani university students
will travel to Japan to participate in the JENESYS (Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for
Students and Youths) program. The students are scheduled to visit Japan from December
16 to 23, joining a delegation of 35 high school and university students from SAARC
countries. This year’s program centers on the theme “Environmental Sustainability and
Disaster Resilience.”

Established by the Japanese Government, the JENESYS program is a youth
exchange program between Japan and the Asia Pacific region that seeks to enhance
mutual understanding and respect between Japan and the Asia-Pacific region. During their
visit, participants will engage in activities designed to deepen their knowledge of Japan’s
economy, history, politics, and diplomatic relations. They will also experience Japanese
culture through lectures, discussions, and site visits aligned with the program’s theme.
The Embassy of Japan in Islamabad today held a pre-departure orientation session
for the visiting students from Pakistan to give them useful information before their
departure for Japan.

H.E. Mr. Akamatsu Shuichi, the Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, while interacting
with the students, conveyed his best wishes, and expressed his hopes that the student’s
visit would be enriching and encouraged them to maximize this unique learning
opportunity. He highlighted the value of the homestay experience, offering both the
students and their Japanese hosts a chance to share and appreciate their respective
cultural heritages. Ambassador Akamatsu emphasized the student’s role as cultural
ambassadors, fostering stronger ties and greater mutual understanding between Japan
and Pakistan.

The JENESYS program is held annually and is designed to foster capacity building
but also to nurture mutual understanding and collaboration between the youth of Japan
and SAARC countries.