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Inspiring global citizens through persontoperson international exchanges and crosscultural study. Obirin Gakuen Foundation of Americas OGFAs purpose is to further cultural and educational understanding among the peoples of the Pacific Rim especially in North America and Japans J. F. Oberlin University and to foster in students and others a mutual appreciation of one anothers cultures especially varying global perspectives on the arts social issues the environment and lifestyles.