Under the framework of Sakura Science Plan, Japan-Asia Youth Science Exchange Program, Japan Science and Technology Agency, we invite young researchers and graduate students from the Asian region, mainly from the research institutes for international joint research authorized at ARC-BRES, to engage in active international exchange while linking research and education. The activities deepen participants' understanding of sustainable development in Asia, motivate them to do professional research, and generates interaction among participants. The program also includes training in biological resource research and environmental studies research methods.