4-H offers two programs that might interest students and family in the Japanese Immersion Programs.
4-H Hosting four-week program (Inbound): 4-H has an exchange program that gives your Alaska family the opportunity to host a 10-16 year old from Japan for 4 weeks in the summer. For more about this program, look on their web site: Hosting (Inbound)
4-H Traveling (Outbound): 4-H has an exchange program that gives 13 to 18 olds from Alaska an opportunity to travel to Japan for 4 weeks in the summer. For more about this program, look on their web site: 4-H Hosting Exchange (Inbound)
For more general information on the 4-H Exchange please visit 4-H Exchange Program.