Japan-Africa Youth Program – Professionals Japan Visit Program for Co-creation (Animation Production)

Deadline: 8Th September 2026, at 23:59 (Japan Standard Time – JST) 

Japan-Africa Youth Program is an international exchange initiative aimed at deepening mutual understanding between young people from both Japan and Africa through observation and cultural exchange. 

As part of this Inbound program, participants are expected to gain fresh perspectives by experiencing Japan’s advanced technology, rich culture, and diverse social systems. The program seeks to empower them to grow as leaders contributing to Africa’s future development and as individuals who, together with Japanese youth, will strengthen ties and co-create a sustainable future for both regions. 

A part of this Japan-Africa Youth Program is dedicated to 20 young professionals in the animation industry from Africa.  It offers an opportunity to discover anime production sites or anime-related industry and educational institutions, aiming to inspire them and to foster connections between these professionals from Africa and Japanese companies. It provides participants with opportunities to deepen their understanding of Japanese values, mindset, and cultural heritage. 

List of Application Documents 

（１）Application Guidelines 

（２）Letter of Understanding 

（３）Handling of Personal Information 

（４）Draft Standard Itinerary   

Program Fees　 

Participation in the program and travel expenses are free of charge. 

Note: Participants are responsible for personal expenses, including transportation between your home and the airport and passport issuance fees.

How to Apply

Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 23:59 (Japan Standard Time – JST) 

Note: The application system will automatically close at 23:59 JST. Please be mindful of time zone differences when submitting your application. 

Please fill out the required information and submit your application via the form link below: 

Application Form　

For more information.