4-H'ers return the visit to Japan. Missouri has hosted since 1978. A chaperon accompanies the group to and from Tokyo and is available for consultation during the stay. Application forms are available from 4-H Youth Specialists and YEAs. They arrive in August and enroll in local high schools with Junior or Senior status.
Families provide home stay and support for the student.
Japanese students provide medical insurance and their own spending money for school and personal supplies. They depart mid-June. Annually a two-three week exchange for adults to travel to Japan and stay with host families is arranged. Details are available from the State 4-H office. Varies with program dates.