Twelve Yap Students Depart for Japan as Part of Youth Exchange Program Tuesday, June 17, 2025, /// DYCA PIO

Yap, FM – A group of 12 students from Yap departed for Japan on June 14 as part of the annual Children Exchange Program and arrived back to yap on Saturday, June 21st and they were accompanied by two chaperones from the Department of Youth and Civic Affairs.

This youth exchange initiative, currently in its third year and organized under the National Institution for Youth Education, is designed to foster personal development, self-reliance, and cross-cultural awareness among young participants. The program emphasizes experiential learning through structured activities and community engagement.

The group arrived at Narita Airport in Tokyo and stayed at the National Youth Center, where they attended a welcome party and participated in various games and activities at the athletic building.

They visited Komaba Toho Junior High School, where they took part in science experiments and presented gifts on behalf of the state of Yap.

At Shoto Junior High School, they engaged in additional activities with the students.

The group also toured the National Diet building, where they presented more gifts and learned about the Japanese government.

Afterward, they traveled to Okayama and stayed at the National Kibi Youth Outdoor Learning Center. During their time there, they visited Okayama Castle and a local elementary school, where they performed in traditional attire and once again presented gifts from Yap State.

They also experienced a homestay with local families and attended a farewell party before concluding their visit.

This year, it selects a total of twelve students six from Yap’s outer islands and six from the main island who are given the opportunity to interact, share ideas and learn useful skills in a friendly place where people listen to each other and work together.

(For more information, please contact the Division of Youth Services at (691) 350-DYCA thank you) #yapjapan #youth #program #exchangestudent