Courtesy Visit by Participants of the Children Exchange Program
2026/6/12
On June 10, Ambassador Kagomiya and his spouse received a courtesy visit from a group of 12 elementary and junior high school students from Pohnpei State, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), together with their chaperones, who will visit Japan under the Children Exchange Program with Micronesian Islands organized by the National Institution for Youth Education (NIYE), Japan.
The Ambassador expressed his hope that the children’s experiences in Japan would provide meaningful opportunities for learning and exchange, thereby deepening mutual understanding between Japan and the FSM. He also wishes the students a safe journey. The students presented a performance they had practiced for their visit, which the Ambassador and the accompanying parents looked on warmly. They then introduced themselves individually, sharing their favorite Japanese foods in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere with the Ambassador. To mark the occasion, the Embassy served Japanese sweets, which the children enjoyed as part of their cultural experience.
The program aims to foster youth development and encourage consideration of global challenges such as environmental issues through exchanges between Japan and the Micronesian islands (the FSM, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau), which share deep historical bonds with Japan. This year, 48 students from the FSM (12 from each of the four states) will visit Japan for 14 days from June 12 to 25, and 16 Japanese students will visit Pohnpei State in July.
The Ambassador expressed his hope that the children’s experiences in Japan would provide meaningful opportunities for learning and exchange, thereby deepening mutual understanding between Japan and the FSM. He also wishes the students a safe journey. The students presented a performance they had practiced for their visit, which the Ambassador and the accompanying parents looked on warmly. They then introduced themselves individually, sharing their favorite Japanese foods in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere with the Ambassador. To mark the occasion, the Embassy served Japanese sweets, which the children enjoyed as part of their cultural experience.
The program aims to foster youth development and encourage consideration of global challenges such as environmental issues through exchanges between Japan and the Micronesian islands (the FSM, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau), which share deep historical bonds with Japan. This year, 48 students from the FSM (12 from each of the four states) will visit Japan for 14 days from June 12 to 25, and 16 Japanese students will visit Pohnpei State in July.
Discussion with Students
Performance by Students
Group Photo
Students enjoying Japanese sweets