Highlight of JENESYS Activities Reported in July 2026

JENESYS aims to promote mutual trust and understanding among the peoples of Japan, ASEAN Member States, and Timor-Leste, to lay the foundation for future friendship and cooperation, and to encourage understanding of various aspects of Japan. The project is supported by the Government of Japan through the Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF). This is the highlight of JENESYS, reported by the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) in July 2026:

 JICE Alumni Survey

JICE Alumni Survey (JAS) for JENESYS and KAKEHASHI alumni is still open until early next week, giving those who missed the deadline another chance to participate. The survey takes only 2–3 minutes to complete, and respondents can view the results of the Instagram and Facebook poll on “Which Japanese Convenience Store Food Do You Prefer?” after submission. Alumni are encouraged to share their feedback through the survey link or the email from JICE: https://jice.form.kintoneapp.com/public/annual-survey2025.

 Online Exchange Program Additional Recruitment Notice

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan is inviting additional participants, including junior  college and vocational school students, for the JENESYS Online Exchange Program, which promotes understanding of Japan and connects participants from Indonesia, Cambodia, and Myanmar through cultural exchange activities such as introducing Japanese pop culture, anime, and manga. No English proficiency is required. Details are available at

 https://www.jice.org/exchange/info/2026/06/jenesys.html.