What is

INDEX?

The International Development Exchange Program (INDEX) was launched in 1994 to commemorate the marriage of His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince. So far, a total of 3268 people have participated in this program. It was the integration of two programs: the “Japanese Youth Goodwill Mission Program” launched in 1959 to commemorate the marriage of the (former) Crown Prince, now His Majesty the Emperor, and the “Invitation of Foreign Youth Program” that started in 1962.

The purpose of this International Development Exchange Program is to promote mutual friendship and understanding between Japanese youth and youth from other countries. It seeks to broaden the international perspectives of youth and foster the spirit of international cooperation. It stimulates and nurtures youth, which leads to develop leadership skills in various fields in order to participate actively in a global ociety.

The INDEX batches

from the very beginning