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2011

A total of approx. 15,000 Japanese youth were dispatched, and approx. 19,000 overseas participants were invited to participate in the International Youth Exchange Programs.

2009

The 50th Anniversary Forum for Former Participants of the International Youth Exchange Program

2008

Commemoration of the 50th year since the launch of the International Youth Exchange Programs by the Cabinet Office, Government of Japan, IYEO & CENTERYE Collaborative Program: Nippon Maru Cruise

2007

Commemoration of the 50th year since the launch of the International Youth Exchange Programs by the Cabinet Office, Government of Japan, IYEO & CENTERYE Collaborative Program: Nippon Maru Cruise


Commencement of Japan- ASEAN Youth Leaders Summit as part of the Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Program

2006

1st Japan Korea Exchange Forum in Korea

2003

Commencement of the Discussion Session as part of the International Youth Development Exchange Program (2003?2008)

2002

「Commencement of the Young Core Leaders of Civil Society Groups Development Program

2001

Commencement of the 21st Century Renaissance Youth Leaders Invitation Program (2001?2006)

1995

Establishment of SWYAA

Commencement of the Asian Pacific Youth Invitation Program (1995-2000)

1994

Commencement of the International Youth Development Exchange Program

Establishment of the Center for International Youth Exchange

1988

1st SSEAYP International General Assembly (SIGA) in Malaysia

Commencement of the Ship for World Youth Program

1987

Establishment of SSEAYP International

Commencement of the Japan-Korea Youth Friendship Exchange Program

1985

Establishment of IYEO

1st General Assembly of IYEO at Ibaraki Prefecture

Implementation of IYY Japanese Youth Corresponding Goodwill Mission to Overseas

Commencement of the International Youth Village Program

1980

Implementation of the Oman Friendship Exchange Program

1979

Commencement of the Japan-China Youth Friendship Exchange Program

1978

1st On Board Ship Conference (OBSC)

Implementation of the Japan-Brazil Friendship Exchange Program

1974

Commencement of the Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanes Youth Program

1968

Establishment of Seinen-no-fune-no-kai, an alumni association

1967

Commencement of the Japanese Youth Goodwill Cruise Program

1962

Commencement of the Invitation of Foreign Youth Program

1961

Establishment of Seiyu-kai, an alumni association of the Japanese Youth Goodwill Mission

1959

Commencement of the Japanese Youth Goodwill Mission to commemorate the wedding of their Majesties the Emperor and Empress (Their Imperial Highnesses the Crown Prince and Princess at that time)