Cultural Exchange Experience

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

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

Upcoming Event

:Re_ 2025 Party

Date: June 14, 2025 (Sat)
Location: Showa Boston – 420 Pond Street, Boston, MA 02130
Free for All

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FEATURED SUMMER PROGRAM

Ignite your journey to Japan this summer.

A One-Week Summer Experience Empowering Youth in Nagoya & Fukuoka

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.

Featured Events

  • :Re_ Party

    Our annual Japanese learning community party.

    2025 :Re_: June 14 (Sat)

  • CEI @ Anime Boston

    Calling all Anime Fans! Visit CEI booth @ Anime Boston

    2025, May 20 - 22

  • 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

  • Spark Summer Program

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

  • CEI @ Japan Festival Boston

    We appreciate your support and are thankful for the opportunity to present CEI at the Japan Festival in Boston.

  • 2025 Spark program information session

    May 10 (Sat), 2 PM EST

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