Programme Overview

 In 2015, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan has launched “Japan’s Friendship Ties Programs” which promote people-to-people exchanges between Japan and other countries to encourage an understanding of Japan’s economy, society, history, politics, diplomatic relations and culture. MIRAI (Mutual-understanding, Intellectual Relations and Academic Exchange Initiative) is the regional component of this exchange program, inviting groups of promising young leaders from Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus. MIRAI is a short-term youth exchange program, which aims to promote mutual understanding, to enhance intellectual discussion and to build strong networks among future leaders of Japan and the world. Each Participant is strongly encouraged to disseminate information about Japan and their experience learned throughout the Program through SNS media, such as Facebook, X , Instagram, YouTube etc.
 

Programme Details

Participants from Malta are eligible to apply for any of the following programme:
MIRAI Visiting Japan Programme
●Diplomacy and Security Policy (Programme term in Japan: 14 to 20 January 2026)
●SDGs Business and Innovation (Programme term in Japan: 14 to 20 January 2026)
 

Application Procedure and its Guidelines

Please read the Application Guidelines carefully before applying. Fill out the entry form on the website and upload the necessary documents within the application period.
Japan’s Friendship Ties Program “MIRAI” Application Guidelines (Visiting Japan Program)
* Deadline: Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 01:00 am (UTC)
* Under the question “Special question of each country”, please write a short (max. 200 words) essay about “The importance of cooperation between Japan and Malta in the field of the Group you are applying for as your first choice” (e.g. if you are applying for “Diplomacy and Security Policy” as your first choice, you should write the essay about “Diplomacy and Security Policy”).
* Notification of results: in November 2025
 
Please read the Application Guidelines carefully. And if you still have any enquiries, please send an e-mail to culture@ve.mofa.go.jp