Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) is pleased to announce that, as part of the "Japan-Africa Youth Program"—an international exchange initiative promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan—we are organizing and implementing a Professionals' Japan Visit Program for Co-creation (Animation Production) targeting African anime creators. 

This program will invite 20 individuals working at anime production companies in Africa to Japan for approximately 12 days, aiming to build a strong network with Japanese anime creators and related organizations. 

We are currently calling for applications from interested companies and organizations (up to 10 companies in total). Please note that the maximum number of participants per company is two (one company executive who will act as the decision-maker and one creative professional). For details, please refer to the information below and the attached Application Guidelines. 

For inquiries, please use the inquiry form located at the bottom of this page. Please note that we cannot accept inquiries by phone. 

 

1.      Overview of the Program 

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 destinated to 20 young professionals in the animation industry from Africa.  It offers 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. 

 

２.  List of Application Documents 

（１）Application Guidelines 

（２）Letter of Understanding 

（３）Handling of Personal Information 

（４）Draft Standard Itinerary   

３. 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. Please refer to the Application Guidelines for further details. 

 

4. 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　

Important Notice: If you spend an extended amount of time filling out the online form, your application may not be submitted properly. We strongly recommend preparing your text in a separate word processor before passing it into the form. 

5. Selection Schedule

Notification of Results: Early October 

Note: The schedule above is tentative and subject to change depending on the number of applications received. 

 

6.Contact Information 

Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) 

International Exchange Department, Youth Exchange Division 

Africa Youth Program Coordinator 

Inquiry Form: Contact to JICE

※Please note that we cannot respond to inquiries regarding the selection process. 

※Inquiries received on weekends or Japanese national holidays will be answered on the next business day.