Apply to the Kakehashi Project

Program dates: January 15-23, 2024

Application Deadline: Applications Now Closed!

Please note you do NOT have to be a JACL member in order to apply for the Kakehashi program! The program is open to anyone who meets the requirements below.

Requirements:

  • Be of Japanese American Heritage

  • Must have US permanent resident status (citizens or green card holders) and travel with a US passport

  • Must be at least 18 years old by the date of acceptance into the program and no older than 25 on the day they intend to depart for Japan (Japanese dual citizens under the age of 22 may apply ONLY if holding a US passport)

  • Those who have previously participated in Kakehashi or other programs funded by the Japanese government are ineligible (except for virtual program participants)

  • Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as defined by CDC Guidelines

  • Your passport does NOT expire until at least August 2024

  • You have NOT studied or worked in Japan for over a year

Questions? Contact kakehashi@jacl.org 

CANCELLATION POLICY

If a participant chooses to drop out of the program for reasons other than a medical emergency or a family funeral, the participant shall be fully responsible for any costs associated with this cancellation. The cancellation fees will be charged to the participant if his/her application has already been accepted and the flight and/or other bookings are completed.

In the event of cancellation due to a medical emergency or a family funeral, cancellation fees may be waived upon presentation of a medical certificate or evidence of a funeral requested by JICE.