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I.S.A.

(The International Student Association of Japan)

1.Policy

I.S.A. is a non-profit-making organization whose activities are done by the students from universities and colleges over Japan. I.S.A. aims to contribute to world peace by deepening mutual understanding among students throughout the world through culture cultural exchange. To accomplish this goal, I.S.A. conducts its activities in an impartial and nonpartisan manner.

2.History

I.S.A. was established in1934 as “ the Japan English Student Association”. Its activities began with “the Japan America Student Conference” which was held annually and alternately in Japan and the United State. J.E.S.A. was continued until it was interrupted by the World War Ⅱ.

After the war, it was reorganized in 1947 under the name of “ International Student Association of Japan”. It sets goal its at contribution of worldwide understanding and cultivation of a democratic and international mind in Japanese Students. It was that time when I.S.A. welcomed H.I.H. Prince Takamatsu as Honorary President of the I.S.A.

In 1954, the 1st the International Student Conference under the sponsorship of the I.S.A. was held in with Tokyo with foreign delegates from 12 counties.

3.Organization

I.S.A. consists of five-chapter in Japan (Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Okayama and Kyusyu). Total number of membership is approximately 250. Each chapter is independent in its form, finance and activities, but at the same time, all the chapters cooperate under the Central Student Committee. (C.S.C.) and Representatives Meeting (R.M.). C.S.C. and R.M. plan national events of I.S.A.: the International Student Conference, All Spring Meeting, New Face meeting, Japan-Korea Student Conference, Korea-Japan Student Conference, Exchange Program with South Korea, Nepal, Mongolia, Philippines and Indonesia.

ISC (The International Student Conference)

     Since the first conference in 1954, ISC has been held every summer, and now it is the biggest event of ISA. It takes place for nearly two weeks inviting about 30 foreign students from all over the world to discuss some international issues together.
     Every year we have a general theme. Under the theme, we set up some discussion topics that are related to the problems the world is facing. Participants discuss the topic of each discussion group for a week.
     Of course, we have some other programs such as Study Tour, Cultural Exchange, Field Work and so on. At the Study Tour, you'll have the chance to know the uniqueness of each city in Japan and experience the Japanese way of hospitality.
     ISC is a multicultural place consisting of people with various culture and background. At the last conference (49th), we welcomed 22 students from Asia and Europe. We believe it will give you a valuable experience.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Education, and various foundations and companies in Japan have supported ISC.