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November 13, 2025
WAIM Conference Room Kanda
On November 13, 2025, the Japan Association of Overseas Studies (JAOS) held its Autumn General Meeting.
Approximately 70 participants attended—including Regular Members, Associate Members, Supporting Members, and Partner Members—in a hybrid format combining in-person and online attendance.
From the JAOS Japan Partnership Program (JPP), seven partner institutions joined in person and four joined online, with each institution delivering a presentation.
The meeting featured activity reports from each committee, study sessions, and group discussions focused on the future of the study-abroad industry. It proved to be a highly valuable opportunity for members to exchange information and share perspectives.
JAOS Spring General Meeting 2024
June 12, 2024
Reference Nishi-Shinjuku Daikyo Building Conference Room
JAOS held its annual general meeting on June 12th in Shinjuku, Tokyo. About 60 people from JAOS member organizations attended the meeting. During this year’s meeting, 22 schools participating in the JAOS Partnership Program (JPP) were introduced. Additionally, three of the JPP participating schools attended the meeting and gave mini-presentations to introduce their schools.
Trade and Investment Queensland and JAOS co-hosted an international education seminar and reception in Osaka
April 15, 2024
ANA Crown Plaza Hotel Osaka
Trade and Investment Queensland and JAOS co-hosted an international education seminar and reception at the ANA Crown Plaza Hotel Osaka in preparation for the Kansai-Osaka Expo in 2025. The event brought together Trevor Holloway, Consul-General of the Australian Consulate-General in Osaka, the Australian Embassy, Trade and Investment Queensland, Osaka Prefecture Government, high schools, universities, study abroad agents of JAOS and other related parties. It provided an opportunity for industry-academia-government cooperation in preparation for Kansai-Osaka Expo.
26th JAOS/FGER Meeting Held
April 11, 2024
AIG Kinshicho Conference Room, 21st Floor, Arca West, Kinshicho
The 27th JAOS/FGER (Foreign Government Educational Representative) Meeting was held as a hybrid format, face-to-face (in person) and online (Zoom). We had a total of 69 participants in the meeting and exchanged information on reports from various countries and membership reports.
Participating organizations from FGER include:
U.S. Embassy – Public Affairs, Commercial Section, Consular Section
New Zealand Embassy, Education New Zealand
Embassy of the Philippines, Tourism Section
Australian Embassy, Australian Trade and Investment Commission
Embassy of Canada, Public Affairs and Visa Section
Taiwan Education Center Japan
British Council
JAOS Spring General Meeting 2023
June 14, 2023
Waim Conference Room, Ochanomizu.
The JAOS Spring General Meeting was held with the participation of 43 organizations (including 8 companies represented by proxy). The new board members were introduced, and the financial settlement for the fiscal year 2022 and the budget proposal for the fiscal year 2023 were approved. Following that, a lively discussion took place during the group discussions, with active exchange of opinions.
26th JAOS/FGER Meeting Held
April 5, 2023
14F, AIG Conference Room, Shinjuku NS Building.
The 26th JAOS/FGER (Foreign Government Educational Representative) Meeting was held in a hybrid format, combining in-person attendance and online participation via Zoom. We had a total of 56 participants, and an information exchange session took place, including reports from various countries and member updates.
JAOS 30th Anniversary Commemorative Ceremony.
December 7, 2022
Hilton Tokyo, Fuji-no-ma.
JAOS celebrated its 30th anniversary last year and held a commemorative ceremony. The event was attended by approximately 70 participants, including distinguished guests such as Mr. Satoru Araune from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Ambassador Hamish Cooper from the New Zealand Embassy, and Mr. Anoop Kanthatham, former Chairman of the Thai International Education Consultants Association (TIECA). Representatives from embassies, universities, and education-related organizations, as well as sponsors and JAOS members, also joined the event. Congratulations were received from study abroad associations of various countries, making it a grand and successful occasion.
Furthermore, with the inclusion of slides, we presented the history of JAOS and highlighted the achievements of Chairman Masaru Yamada as the founder. The event concluded successfully, fostering networking opportunities among the attendees while enjoying the pleasant atmosphere.
“Study Abroad Day” Commemorative Event: JAOS Study Abroad Awards Ceremony.
November 12, 2022
Shinjuku Keio Plaza Hotel, 43F, Moonlight.
On November 12, 2022 (Saturday), the JAOS Study Abroad Awards ceremony was held at Shinjuku Keio Plaza Hotel to commemorate “Study Abroad Day”. Under the theme of “Study Abroad that has had a significant impact on one’s life,” approximately 100 applications were received for the “Open Application Awards” from the general public. After the selection process, 9 individuals were awarded. Additionally, in the “Nomination-based Awards” category, which recognizes awardees from various fields, 6 individuals and 1 organization were honored.
JAOS Fall General Meeting 2022
November 9, 2022
TKP Shinjuku Conference Center.
With the attendance of 53 companies (including 13 companies represented by proxy) and a total of 69 participants, the general meeting was held in person for the first time in three years. The venue’s atmosphere was shared via Zoom live streaming with some participants, allowing for meaningful time with various reports, group discussions, and updates. After the meeting, there was a social gathering with approximately 40 attendees, providing an opportunity to exchange information and reconnect after a long time.
November 12th was designated as “Study Abroad Day”
JAOS applied to the Japan Anniversary Association to designate November 12th as “Study Abroad Day” and it was approved and registered. As a result, November 12th became one of Japan’s commemorative days as “Study Abroad Day.”