June 14, 2013

Why are we passionate about the work we do?
This morning we received this terrific reminder from our Japanese students who’ve spent the last few months studying English, sharing Japan’s renewed spirit, and are now off to begin summer internships across the U.S. as part of the Kizuna Project.

10:31am
Filed under: kizuna kizuna project japan thank you great tohoku earthquake bonds of friendship cultural exchange 
May 31, 2013
We LOVED learning more about Japan, its recovery since 3/11, & sharing in the spirit of unity with our Kizuna Fellows earlier today in our DC office.

We LOVED learning more about Japan, its recovery since 3/11, & sharing in the spirit of unity with our Kizuna Fellows earlier today in our DC office.

2:31pm
Filed under: kizuna kizuna project japan march 11 2011 cultural exchange j-1 visa Participant Events tsunami tohoku staff photos 
May 21, 2013

What does living our mission look like? Here’s a pretty apt example.

2:56pm
Filed under: Kizuna Kizuna Project Korea WEST Korea Japan Switzerland Australia Argentina culture international education NYC Cultural Vistas J1 Visa cultural exchange 
May 14, 2013
Federal Exchange Program Brings Experience To White Plains School

Exchange students from Argentina, Australia, Japan, South Korea and Switzerland will visit Ridgeway Elementary School Friday to share their home cultures with White Plains fifth graders.

9:04am
Filed under: CV in the News in the news Argentina Australia Japan South Korea Switzerland cultural exchange train usa J1 Visa 
May 8, 2013

Some of our Kizuna Fellows gave an enlightening presentation to Cultural Vistas’ NYC office about the Kizuna Project and their experiences in the Great East Japan Earthquake. 

3:37pm
Filed under: Cultural Vistas Kizuna Project Kizuna Japan Great East Japan Earthquake NYC cultural diplomacy public diplomacy 
April 26, 2013

kizunaproject:

The Kizuna Fellows told their stories at a booth at the Sakura Matsuri Japanese Street Festival in Washington, D.C. Learn more about the Kizuna Project at culturalvistas.org/kizuna

3:16pm
Filed under: japan kizuna project kizuna march 11 2011 Tōhoku sakura sakrua matsuri dc 
April 17, 2013
Always wanted to eat your way around the world? Here’s a fun visual way to learn about a country’s flag and cuisine. See what they’re made of.

Always wanted to eat your way around the world? Here’s a fun visual way to learn about a country’s flag and cuisine. See what they’re made of.

10:46am
Filed under: culture foodie food cuisine italy brazil japan greece lebanon vietnam australia south korea france indonesia travel 
April 15, 2013
Kizuna Project Fellows with some inspired marketing efforts while sharing their stories from 3/11 over the weekend at the Sakura Matsuri Japanese Festival in Washington, D.C.

Kizuna Project Fellows with some inspired marketing efforts while sharing their stories from 3/11 over the weekend at the Sakura Matsuri Japanese Festival in Washington, D.C.

8:12am
Filed under: kizuna kizuna project japan international internships intern abroad cherry blossoms sakura 
April 2, 2013
"I believe that this is the time when people of different cultures should think together about promoting a sustainable society for the next generation."

— Kizuna Project Fellow Toshiki Akiyama reflects on his U.S. internships experience at the Japan America Service Committee of Chicago. Read his farewell thank you letter in its entirety

10:01am
Filed under: Kizuna kizuna project Japan International Exchange cultural exchange reflections international interns Fukushima 
April 1, 2013
Over the weekend, we welcomed 55 Japanese university students and recent graduates to the New York and Washington, D.C. areas to begin six-month exchange programs that will promote understanding of Japan’s reconstruction and recovery after the Great East Japan Earthquake. Read more about the Kizuna Project

Over the weekend, we welcomed 55 Japanese university students and recent graduates to the New York and Washington, D.C. areas to begin six-month exchange programs that will promote understanding of Japan’s reconstruction and recovery after the Great East Japan Earthquake. Read more about the Kizuna Project

9:03am
Filed under: Kizuna kizuna project Japan International Exchange intern abroad study abroad cultural exchange 
March 29, 2013

Cultural Vistas President & CEO Rob Fenstermacher is in Japan and was kind enough to send along a few photos from his time in Tokyo. Enjoy!

9:33am
Filed under: Japan CEO Tokyo travel photos culture staff photos 
March 28, 2013
More young Japanese heading abroad to study (New York Times)

83,000 Japanese studied overseas in 2004, though that number dropped to fewer than 60,000 in 2009. However, experts say the downward trend is reversing in Japan, partly because of demands by major employers, which are seeking to globalize.

11:01am
Filed under: Japan study abroad travel culture International Exchange in the news 
March 18, 2013
こ んにちは。 from Japan where we recently hosted an orientation for Japanese students and recent graduates who will be coming stateside at month’s end as part of the Kizuna Project.

こ んにちは。 from Japan where we recently hosted an orientation for Japanese students and recent graduates who will be coming stateside at month’s end as part of the Kizuna Project.

1:46pm
Filed under: japan kizuna kizuna project orientation international exchange cultural exchange 
March 11, 2013

“I had never experienced such a big earthquake. It started snowing hard and the sky became so dark… I thought it was the end of the world.”

Remember 3/11 with us through these first-hand accounts from Fukushima shared compiled by Kizuna Project Fellow Chisato Yoshida. Read more stories & photos

9:09pm
Filed under: Kizuna kizuna project Japan great east japan earthquake Tsunami Remember 3/11 March 11 2011 We remember diplomacy International Exchange 
March 11, 2013
Today, we remember the unprecedented tragedy of March 11, 2011 and celebrate the hope for a bright future. Participants in Cultural Vistas’ Kizuna Project, all whom were affected by the disaster, shared some of their experiences to help us remember and better understand 3/11’s impact.

Today, we remember the unprecedented tragedy of March 11, 2011 and celebrate the hope for a bright future.

Participants in Cultural Vistas’ Kizuna Project, all whom were affected by the disaster, shared some of their experiences to help us remember and better understand 3/11’s impact.

10:17am
Filed under: Kizuna Kizuna Project Japan earthquake great east japan earthquake 3/11