Date:18/03/2006 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2006/03/18/stories/2006031818740200.htm

Tamil Nadu - Chennai

Applications invited for exchange programme

Staff Reporter

CHENNAI: The Embassy of Japan and the Consulates-General of Japan in Kolkata, Chennai and Mumbai have started accepting applications from Indian youths for the 2006 Japan Exchange and Teaching programme. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan has decided to expand the programme in India.

The programme invites university graduates from overseas to participate in international exchange and foreign language education throughout Japan. Graduates would be given the opportunity to work as assistant language teachers and coordinators for international relations.

For information regarding the availability of applications visit www.mofa.go.jp/jet. For further details, call 044-24323860.