What we’re about
Japan–India Exchange: Academia • Industry • Culture • Travel
Welcome to the official Meetup for the Japan Education Center & Information Foundation (JECI) community — a hands-on forum for students, educators, academia & industry professionals, and Japan-curious travelers who want practical, long-term engagement between India and Japan.
This group brings together five pillars of activity:
What we do
• Academic collaboration & language learning — courses and exam prep (JLPT, JFT, EJU) and school/college programs that prepare students for study and careers connected to Japan.
• Industry linkages & skills — workplace-management training, Japanese-style quality processes (Kaizen/visual workplace), and programs aligned with Skill India / Make in India for employability.
• Seminars & events — expert talks, panel discussions and workshops led by Japanese and Indian academics, business leaders and cultural practitioners.
• Industry visits & student exchanges to Japan — structured study-and-visit programs and active-learning exchanges that build practical exposure and long-term partnerships.
• Culture & tourism — curated cultural experiences, film/music events, and guided visits that introduce participants to Japanese heritage, contemporary culture and responsible tourism.
• SSW (Study • Skill • Work) Pathways — Skill development programs aligned with industry requirements in Japan and India, Workshops on workplace management practices, Kaizen, and quality systems for employability, Career counseling and mentorship on job pathways in Japan, internships, and work-study models, Information sessions on immigration, job search support, résumé preparation, and cross-cultural workplace expectations — These SSW initiatives reinforce the core goal of empowering learners to transition smoothly from education → skill → employment, both domestically and internationally.
Why join
• Connect with educators, corporate partners, and program directors who are actively launching Japan-India skill centres and MOUs with schools, universities and industry.
• Get first access to seminars, short courses, internships, and exchange-program applications.
• Practical outcomes — not just talks: language certification pathways, placement-oriented skill modules, and real industry visits that increase employability and cross-cultural competence.
Who it’s for
• High-school and college students preparing for Japanese study (EJU, JLPT, JFT)
• Educators and school/college administrators seeking Japan-style pedagogy and Kaizen-based quality programs
• Industry professionals and HR/training managers looking for Japan-India collaboration, specialized visits and talent pipelines
• Travellers and culture enthusiasts interested in guided, education-focused tours to Japan
Typical activities
• Monthly seminars and panel discussions (virtual + in-person) with guest speakers from academia and industry.
• Quarterly student/industry visits to partner sites in Japan and India (itineraries include university visits, industry sites, cultural tours).
• Language bootcamps and exam-prep cohorts (JLPT / JFT / EJU).
• Kaizen & workplace management workshops for schools and vocational institutes.
How we run things
• Events are announced on the Meetup page and through our mailing list — RSVP early (seats for exchanges and industry visits are limited).
• Many programs run in partnership with schools, foundations and industry partners — helping convert learning into internships, placements and institutional MOUs.
Get involved
• Join the group to receive event invites, program announcements and calls for applicants.
• Propose a talk, host a workshop, or nominate your institution for a partnership — message the organizer.
• If you’re interested in student exchange or an industry visit to Japan, add a short note on your profile (level, institution/company, interest area).
Contact & resources
• Learn more about our programs, partners and events at JECI and Swachh Education.
Join us — build skills, make industry connections, experience culture, and explore Japan with a community that turns opportunities into real outcomes.
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