About the Kakehashi Project
“Kakehashi” means “bridge” in Japanese, symbolizing the aim of the Kakehashi Project that participants form lasting relationships with Japan and its people and serve as bridges between nations and cultures. The project is generously supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA) and administered by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada. The objectives are:
- To promote mutual trust and understanding among the peoples of Japan, the US and Canada, and to build a basis for future friendship and cooperation.
- To encourage an understanding of Japan.
- To convey information about Japan to the public through participants of this project.
Generously supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA), the Kakehashi Project is an exchange program promoting understanding of Japan in North America. The Japanese word “kakehashi” means “bridge,” symbolizing the hope that participants will form lasting relationships with Japan and its people and serve as bridges between nations and cultures.
Participant testimonials
Leo Zhu, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, 2023
Jude Asare, Master of Global Affairs, 2023; Master of Business Administration, 2023
Grace Ho Lan Chang, Master of Global Affairs, 2023
Katie Bolissian, Master of Public Policy, 2023
Amelia Gipp, B.Sc. Geographical Information Systems, 2023
Jasmine Wright, MGA Candidate, 2020
Benson Ompoc, MGA Candidate, 2020
Jenny Kim, MGA Candidate, 2019
Siobhan Bradley, MGA Candidate, 2019
Watch and read testimonials on the Asia Pacific Foundation website
THINKING OF JOINING THE KAKEHASHI PROJECT?
Contact Sophie Bourret-Klein, CSGJ Events and Program Coordinator