-ASEAN and Japan place emphasis on people-to-people contacts and cultural exchange, particularly among youth and intellectuals.
-The Japan EAST-Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths (JENESYS) was implemented from 2007 – 2012.
-A Japan-initiated youth exchange programmed called “Kizuna” was implemented from 2012 – 2013.
-Japan promote inter-university exchanges though “Re-inventing Japan Project”.
ASEAN and Japan affirmed their commitment to climate change and environment.
-Cooperation on disaster management is a highest priority for ASEAN and Japan.