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JAFSA was established in 1968 as a non-profit, non-governmental, voluntary based organization.
In the beginning, organization name was “Japan Association for Foreign Student Affairs” (JAFSA). But in year 2000, along with increased number of Japanese students who study abroad, JAFSA changed its name to “JAFSA: Japan Network for International Education”.
As of Mar 2020, JAFSA’s membership includes 275 universities and organizations, and 40 corporations.

2018	JAFSA celebrates its 50th anniversary of the foundation.
2016	First Participation in AIEA.
2014	JAFSA becomes "Global Adviser" of NAFSA Global Partner Program.
2014	JAFSA starts to exhibit a JAFSA booth at APAIE.
2012	JAFSA starts to exhibit a JAFSA booth at EAIE.
2009	JAFSA becomes "Global Associate" of NAFSA Global Partner Program.
2008	JAFSA starts to exhibit a JAFSA booth at NAFSA.
2003	JAFSA is officially registered as an NPO in November 4th.
2000	The organization is renamed as JAFSA: Japan Network for International Education.
1968	The Japan Association for Foreign Student Affairs (JAFSA) holds its foundation meeting at Tokyo Institute of Technology.

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