On Tuesday, February 14, 2017, the closing ceremony for JOY program was held in the Information Lounge following the Poster Session in which the JOY students presented their findings about themes related to Japan with an international comparative perspective.
34 JOY students from 23 partner universities in 16 countries and regions completed their stay.

As the Poster Session was open to the public, many participants such as advisors, instructors, student tutors and volunteer members participated in the ceremony.
The participants chatted about their presentations and precious memories in their time in Japan with some refreshments. The students were also reluctant to leave each other, Yokahama National University and Japan.