The MEXT Scholarship deadline is quickly approaching (May 24, 2024 for the Nashville Consulate). But what is a MEXT Scholarship Program? The Krewe is digging into this today. We sit down with returning guest Tye Ebel, JET/MEXT Coordinator for the Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville, & a current MEXT research scholar, William Archambeault. Through both conversations, they share some excellent insight into the application process and the programs as a whole. Don't miss out!

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The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at [email protected] or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy!

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------ MEXT Scholarship Program-Related Links ------

MEXT Scholarship Information Page (Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville's Page)

Embassy of Japan's Consulate Guide (What's Your Consulate)

William's Japan Times Articles

------ Past KOJ Study/Work in Japan Episodes ------

2024 JET Program Tips & Updates ft. Tye Ebel & Jonathan Contrades of Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville (S4B)

Find Your Japan Dream Job Today! ft. Kasia Lynch of Ikigai Connections (S4E9)

Studying Abroad in Japan (S2E6)

Applying for the JET Program ft. Tye Ebel (S2E4)

Accepted for the JET Program... Now What? ft. Megan DeVille (S1E17)

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JSNO Event Calendar

Japan Club Crawfish Boil (Sunday, May 11 - Registration Required by May 5)

"YOJIMBO" Screening at Margaret Place (Thursday, May 16)