Be a leader. Be a world traveler. Be a Young Ambassador.
The one-week program includes:

• Homestay with a Sendai family
• Local school visits
• Interaction with city officials
• Volunteer activities
• Tour of famous Sendai locations
• Airfare and all ground transportation in Japan

Eligibility

Applicant must be:

• Dallas/Fort Worth area high school student (in grades 9-11)
• U.S. citizen

Students will be selected based on their ability to be good ambassadors. Applicants should demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, leadership ability, community involvement, international interest, and an open-minded attitude.

Open your heart and home to a Japanese teenager! Young Ambassadors from Sendai rely on the hospitality of host families during their one-week stay in Dallas/Fort Worth.

• Share family life and local culture with your guest
• Contribute to the U.S.-Japan relationship on a grassroots level
• Make a new friend for life

Host Responsibilities

Japan-America Society asks each host family to:

• Provide lodging and some meals
• Provide some local transportation
• Attend the farewell party
• Show your student true Texas hospitality!

We will arrange sightseeing activities for guests during the day on weekdays. Host siblings are encouraged to join in!