by
Technology Teacher
Honolulu, Hawaii
Introduction
The Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Program (JFMF), sponsored by the Government of Japan, provides American primary and secondary school teachers and administrators with fully-funded short-term study tours of Japan. The program is designed to increase understanding between the people of Japan and the United States by inviting U.S. elementary and secondary educators to visit Japan and share their experiences with fellow Americans upon their return. JFMF participants travel to Japan with other outstanding educators, learn about Japanese culture and education, and return to implement a self-designed plan to share their knowledge and experience with their students, colleagues and community.
The Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Program was established to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Fulbright Program - a U.S. government-initiated project created in 1946 to foster mutual understanding through exchanges of university students, faculty and researchers. More than 6,800 Japanese people have benefited from the U.S. Fulbright scholarship program. Many Japanese recipients of Fulbright scholarships went on to become leaders in government, business, and academia and were instrumental in the post-war redevelopment of Japan. To show the Japanese people's appreciation for the Fulbright Program, the Government of Japan established the Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund and is inviting thousands of American teachers and administrators to Japan over the coming years. The 2006 Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Program competition marks the tenth year of this program.
Purpose
The purpose of the Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Program is to provide such opportunities to primary and secondary educators to gain first-hand experience of Japanese education and culture.
This website will share my experiences in Japan.
Press release articles: Honolulu Starbulletin Newspaper; Honolulu Advertiser Newspaper
DOE published periodical: Na Lono Kula The News of the School
JFMF Teacher Program Schedule June, 2006
Map of where all 200 teachers will visit.
Web Videos Other 2006 Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund
Maui JFMF Recepient - Cyndi Leany
June
11 (Sun) San Francisco Orientation
June
13 (Tue) Arrival in Tokyo
June 14 (Wed)
Traditional art performances (Kabuki and Kyogen)
June 15 (Thurs.)
Afternoon Presenters:
Yuji Tsushima (Diet Member) (House of Representatives)
Wakako Hironaka (Diet Member) (House of Counselors)
Moderator: Hiroya Ichikawa, Professor, Sophia University
Japan's Economy:
Manabu Fukuda
Chief Compliance Officer, Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited
Sunmark Publishing, Inc.
Presentation for Kenji Miyazawa
Afternoon/Evening:
Visit:
Magic Shop: Magic Fantasia
Magic Shop: Tobu-Tenyo Magic
June 16 (Fri)
Japan-US Collaborative Environmental Education
Afternoon:
View latest electronics at : Akihabara City
Visit various shops in Asakusa Bashi
June 17 (Saturday)
Explore Japan - Independent Activities:
Visited:
Tokyo Station: Tricks Magic Shop
Balloon store in Asakusa Bashi
Arrange to meet Tokyo magician: David Letendre
June 18 (Sun) - 27 (Tues) Host City Program school visits, homestay,
cultural experience (Mutsu,
Aomori)
June 18 - 19 Depart at Haneda Airport and arrive at Aomori Airport
(S/M)
Courtesy visit to Mayor of Mutsu City
June 20 (T)
Mutsu City - Welcome Reception
June 21 (W)
Ohdaira Elementary School Visitation
Afternoon Ohdaira Elementary School Visitation
June 22 (Th)
June 23 (F)
Mutsu City and Host Family Introductions
June 24 (S)
June 25 (SN)
June 26 (M)
June 27 (T)
June 28 (W)
Debriefing and group presentations
Mutsu, Aomori Group Presentation - Powerpoint Slides
June 29 (Thu) Departure from Tokyo / Return to U.S.
Name: Kelvin YS Chun
Number: 0202
Group: Mutsu, Aomori
June 2006