Cultural Exchange Experience

Advance intercultural understanding between people in Japan and in the U.S.

Group of diverse students in a classroom discussion, some wearing masks, with laptops and documents on the table.

Assisting Japanese high school students with brainstorming sessions for English presentations guided by a native speaker.
2024 CEI Spark Program in Fukuoka, Japan

CEI Spark 2026 Tokyo Program

日本の学生・若手社会人向けの無料英語交渉プログラム「CEI Spark 2026 Tokyo Program」を開催します。英語で交渉し、考え、伝える力を実践で伸ばす1日集中型プログラムです。

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Ignite your journey to Japan this summer.

Summer Experience Empowering Youth in Tokyo, Nagoya & Fukuoka

2026 SPARK PROGRAM (Aug 1 - 9)

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Our Initiatives

  • Provide exchange opportunities

    Our flagship exchange program, CEI Spark®, offers opportunities in Japan for participants to discover their potential and enhance their chances of joining the Japanese government-funded JET program

  • Develop communication skills

    Boost English speaking confidence for Japanese native speakers through summer Active Learning Camps, while developing Japanese language skills in the U.S. with the Japanese Language Program at Showa Boston.

  • Increase culture awareness

    Increase culture awareness

    Our annual :Re_ event showcases Japan's diverse culture—J-pop, anime, games, and fashion—while engaging with industry professionals and passionate local communities.

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Featured Events

  • :Re_ Party

    Our annual Japanese learning community party since 2022

    2026 :Re_: May 30 (Sat)

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  • CEI @ Anime Boston

    Calling all Anime Fans! Visit CEI booth @ Anime Boston

    2026, April 3-5

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  • Let's talk about Anime

    Let's talk about Anime

    We Partnered with Anime Boston and Showa Boston to bring you a deeper understanding of anime on a cultural level.

    Group event

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  • Spark Summer Program

    Watch our program video to learn more about our Spark summer programs.

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  • CEI @ Japan Festival Boston

    Learn more about our Spark program. 2026 Japan Festival Boston: April 25-26

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  • 2026 Spark program info session

    May 30 (Sat), 3 PM EST

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Meet Our People

  • Tahoe

    2023 CEI Spark Exchange Program

  • Mikiyo

    Founder and CEO, Cultural Exchange Initiative

  • Yu

    2022, 2023, 2024 CEI Spark Exchange Program
    CEI Online English Class Instructor

  • Yool

    2023, 2024 CEI Spark Exchange Program

  • Aztech

    2023, 2024 CEI Spark Exchange Program
    :Re_ event Performing Artist

  • Luis

    2019 CEI Spark Exchange Program
    2020 JET Program Successful Applicant

  • Julie

    2019 Spark Exchange Program

  • Evan

    2022, 2024 CEI Spark Exchange Program
    2023 JET Program Successful Applicant
    CEI Online English Class Instructor

  • Grace

    2018 Spark Exchange Program

  • Bob

    2019 Spark Exchange Program

  • Bill

    2019 Spark Exchange Program

  • Emi

    CEI Japanese Class Instructor

  • Philip

    2019 Spark Exchange Program

  • Doug

    2019 Spark Exchange Program

  • Milton

    2018 Spark Exchange Program

  • Bingnan

    COO, Cultural Exchange InitiativeSpark Program Manager

  • Ryo

    CEI Local Partner
    Founder of Yasashii Mahoutsukai NPO (Japan)

  • Ayako

    2023 CEI Spark Exchange Program Local Partner

  • Chiemi

    2023 CEI Spark Exchange Program Local Partner

  • Tony

    2023 CEI Spark Exchange Program

  • Harrison

    2023, 2024 CEI Spark Exchange Program

  • Keenan

    2023 CEI Spark Exchange Program
    2023 JET Program Successful Applicant

  • Qingyang

    2023 CEI Spark Exchange Program

  • Joe

    2023 CEI Spark Exchange Program Academic Advisor

  • Sankoda

    CEI Spark Exchange Program Local Partner

  • Taniguchi

    CEI Spark Exchange Program Local Partner

  • Lucas

    2023 CEI Spark Exchange Program

  • Yohan

    2024 CEI Spark Exchange Program

  • Rachel

    2024 CEI Spark Exchange Program

  • Ijima

    2024 Spark Exchange Program

  • Aoshima

    2024 Spark Exchange Program

  • Watanabe

    2024 Spark Exchange Program

  • Kurosawa

    CEI Spark Exchange Program Local Partner

  • Yamashita

    CEI Spark Exchange Program Local Partner

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Our partner institutes and cities
Kani City, Japan

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Pizza Party at Showa Boston Cafeteria - 2024/11/9-10. 11:30 am through 3 pm Thank you to all our amazing members of the Japanese Language Program! We truly appreciate your passion for Japanese culture and language. 🇯🇵 Join us for a pizza gatheri
Aug 8-10, Kasugai, Japan. Volunteers, including students from Showa Japanese Language Program, led and taught at CEI‘s Spark Summer Exchange Program in Kasugai, near Nagoya, during a 3-day English presentation camp! 🇯🇵 Together with 32 high
Aug 4-6, 2024. Fukuoka, Japan. In August 2024, volunteers and students from Showa Japanese Language Program joined CEI‘s Spark Summer Exchange Program in Fukuoka for a 3-day English presentation camp! 🇯🇵 Together with 38 high school studen
Exciting News from Showa Japanese Language Students! 2024/07/22 - 08/02. Kani, Gifu, Japan They took part in the CEI Spark 2024 program, leading English immersion activities for around 1,000 elementary and middle school students in Kani City, Gifu