{"id":20562,"date":"2026-05-02T16:20:43","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T07:20:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gorom.org\/?p=20562"},"modified":"2026-05-02T16:20:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T07:20:44","slug":"7-things-you-should-know-before-applying-to-seed-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gorom.org\/en\/2026\/05\/02\/7-things-you-should-know-before-applying-to-seed-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Things You Should Know Before Applying to SEED 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Thinking about applying to the SEED Program 2026 edition? Before you do, there are a few key things worth knowing. From what the experience actually looks like on the ground in Japan to what we look for in candidates, these 7 points will give you a clear picture of what SEED is, what it demands, and what it gives back. 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