[Scholarship Opportunity]: Summer Japan Culture Camp 2026

We cordially invite you to participate in the Japan Culture Camp 2026 in Osaka, hosted by AYFN. Discover the various cultures and experiences in life! Japan is a country that successfully blends modernism with oriental tradition! Date of program = 19 – 24 July 2026

Overview of the program

This summer, let Japan be the backdrop where strangers become lifelong friends. The AYFN Japan Culture Camp 2026 invites you to experience the beauty of the Land of the Rising Sun while immersing yourself in a vibrant, international community.

Since 2015, we have been more than just a cultural program; we are a bridge connecting youth from diverse backgrounds. Beyond learning traditions, you will build meaningful, cross-border friendships that broaden your perspective and open your heart to the world. This is not a standard student exchange—it is a dynamic youth exposure program designed to equip you with the cultural intelligence and global network needed for the future. Don’t just see the world; build your place within it.

Why you should join

• Expand Your Worldview: Experience the intersection of Japanese tradition and modern global perspectives. This exposure program is designed to challenge your comfort zone and broaden your horizons.
• Forge Lifelong Connections: Join a vibrant alumni network established in 2015. You will meet like-minded young leaders, creating a support system of friends and collaborators across borders.
• Enhance Your Resume: In a globalized world, employers value cultural competence. This program demonstrates your proactive approach to learning and your ability to navigate multicultural environments.
• Experiential Learning: This is not a classroom lecture. It is a hands-on, “learning by doing” adventure that teaches you about the world through direct interaction and shared experiences.

Activities

• Cultural Immersion: Hands-on experiences designed to give you a deep understanding of  Japanese traditions. Kimono/Yukata Wearing: Learn the art of wearing traditional Japanese garments and strolling through historic streets for photos. Culinary Adventure: Taste authentic Japanese cuisine (Sushi, Ramen, Takoyaki) and food market exploration.
• Heritage & History Tours: Exploration of Japan’s most iconic and historical sites. Shrine and Temple Visits: Explore famous sites (Kyomizudera and Fushimi Inari) to understand religious practices and architectural history. Historic Districts: Walking tours through preserved areas (Gion and Higashiyama) to see the contrast between old and new Japan. 
• Global Friendship & Networking: Activities specifically designed to bond participants from different countries. Cross-Cultural Discussion Groups: Facilitated sessions where you share your own culture and discuss global topics with peers. Team Building Challenges: Scavenger hunts or group navigation tasks in the city to build trust and teamwork. Welcome & Farewell Activities: Social events to break the ice and celebrate the bonds formed during the camp.
• Local Interaction & Social Awareness: Practical challenges to help you face globalization and understand local life. Public Transport Challenge: Learning to navigate the complex Japanese train and subway systems like a local. Local Interaction Tasks: Small assignments where you must interact with locals (e.g., asking for directions, buying items) to build confidence. City Observation: Structured time to observe social etiquette, cleanliness, and public behavior in Japan to compare with your home country

How does the program will work?

• Participants will be met up in Japan.
• The program will combine sense of friendship, adventure and cultural awareness.
• Participants will live for 6 days in Osaka, Japan.
• The program invites participants who passionate in international friendship and adapt new environment (culture differences) easily.

Location of Japan Culture Camp

This camp will take place in Osaka and Kyoto. Both cities are famous as cultural city in Japan. Participants in the program will have the unique opportunity to experience Kyoto—the historic former capital of Japan, replete with its temples, shrines and traditional gardens. It is our hope that the program will inspire youth to pursue adventurous and productive careers and contribute to the advancement of science.

Accommodation and Meal during camp

During this camp, participants will be accommodated in a safe and comfortable accommodations. The accommodation in a popular and a very sociable option as you get to live and socialize with other participants, 2 -3 people in a room. Living conditions in the hotel is very good and very clean. Males and females are accommodated in separate room. Japan is renowned for its tasty and healthy food. There are numerous amazing restaurants throughout Osaka which you will be directed to by program staff if you wish to eat out occasionally.

Program itinerary

Scheme of participation

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