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

FEATURED SUMMER PROGRAM

Ignite your journey to Japan next summer.

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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 classes at Showa Boston.
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.
2025 :Re_: Late May

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CEI @ Anime Boston

Calling all Anime Fans! Visit CEI booth @ Anime Boston
2025, Early May

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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

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

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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