Naoko Mitsui Shirane Foundation

10/12/2026

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🇯🇵Vol. 3– A Glimpse of Our 2026 Japan Trip

Don’t miss your chance to experience this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity

Applications for the 2027 Japan Trip are open until November 1!

Apply now and start your own unforgettable journey! ✈️

10/09/2026

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A glimpse of our 2026 Japan Trip! 🇯🇵

This is one of the wonderful videos created by our 2026 Shirane Scholars! Stay tuned for more videos coming soon.

Don’t miss your chance to experience this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

Applications for the 2027 Japan Trip are open until November 1.

Apply now and start your own unforgettable journey! ✈️

10/08/2026

Attention high school JUNIORS in Bexar County, TX!

2027 SHIRANE FOUNDATION JAPAN TRIP APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! ✈️

Each summer, the Naoko Mitsui Shirane Foundation provides selected high school students in Bexar County with an unforgettable 18-day educational and cultural journey to Japan. The 2027 trip is scheduled to depart in early June.

2027 marks the Foundation’s 11th year and our 8th Japan Trip!

🎓 WHO CAN APPLY?
Applicants must:
• Be a junior attending a high school in Bexar County OR residing in Bexar County
• Be expected to enter their senior year at their current high school in Fall 2027
• Be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a U.S. passport if selected

🎌 SCHOLARSHIP COVERS:
✓ Round-trip airfare
✓ Ground transportation
✓ Travel insurance
✓ Lodging
✓ Food & entrance fees while in Japan

📅 APPLICATION DEADLINE
Sunday, November 1, 2026

🌐 APPLY NOW through the Shirane Foundation website!

Know a Bexar County high school junior who would love this opportunity? Please share this post!

10/05/2026

Attention high school JUNIORS in Bexar County, TX!

2027 SHIRANE FOUNDATION JAPAN TRIP APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! ✈️

Each summer, the Naoko Mitsui Shirane Foundation provides selected high school students in Bexar County with an unforgettable 18-day educational and cultural journey to Japan. The 2027 trip is scheduled to depart in early June.

2027 marks the Foundation’s 11th year and our 8th Japan Trip!

🎓 WHO CAN APPLY?
Applicants must:
• Be a junior attending a high school in Bexar County OR residing in Bexar County
• Be expected to enter their senior year at their current high school in Fall 2027
• Be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a U.S. passport if selected

🎌 SCHOLARSHIP COVERS:
✓ Round-trip airfare
✓ Ground transportation
✓ Travel insurance
✓ Lodging
✓ Food & entrance fees while in Japan

📅 APPLICATION DEADLINE
Sunday, November 1, 2026

🌐 APPLY NOW through the Shirane Foundation website!

Know a Bexar County high school junior who would love this opportunity? Please share this ｐｏｓｔ！

10/03/2026

It is an honor to share this wonderful news about Henry Cisneros, Chairman of the Naoko Mitsui Shirane Foundation. We are so proud and grateful for his continued leadership and dedication to our community. Congratulations, Henry!

A major Japanese manufacturing group has recognized a former San Antonio mayor with one of its most prestigious honors. >> See the full article below ⬇️

10/02/2026

09/22/2026

A Look Back at the 2026 Shirane Scholars Japan Trip – Bonus

A Taste of Japan

Of course, no trip to Japan would be complete without experiencing Japanese food!
Throughout their 2026 journey, our Shirane Scholars enjoyed a wide variety of Japanese dishes in different cities and regions. Here is a selection of some of the food they enjoyed along the way.

Food is also an important part of experiencing another culture. Trying new dishes, sharing meals together, and discovering local flavors added another memorable dimension to their journey in Japan.

Which one would you like to try?

Interested in creating your own memories in Japan?

Applications for the 2027 Shirane Scholars Program are now open.
📅 Application Deadline: November 1, 2026
2027 Japan Trip: Early June 2027