1. What kind of participants are we looking for?

• People who want to rethink their future paths.
• People who want to deepen their self-understanding.
• People who are eager to learn new things and find enjoyment in doing so.
• People who want to take positive action.
• People who want to connect with others with high aspirations.

2. What skills will you learn during the program?

• Discussion skills
  Through discussions with participants from various backgrounds, acquire the skills necessary to facilitate discussions.
• Understanding of diversity
  Be able to accept and respect different values and ways of thinking.
• Teamwork skills
  Be able to work together as part of a team to achieve a single goal and be able to accomplish things with a sense of responsibility until the end.
• Ability to find and solve problems
  Be able to consciously observe your surroundings, discover problems, pursue the causes of the problems, and work to solve them.
• Presentation skills
  Become familiar with public speaking and acquire the skills necessary to give effective presentations.

3. Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility: High school students only. Must be of Japanese nationality or a permanent resident of Japan.

Number of applicants: 48

• Applicants must be able to use a computer to participate in the program (no smartphones).

Other Information

• Since the mission will be carried out using online tools such as Zoom and Miro, participants must use a computer or tablet to participate in the program. An adequate internet connection is also required to participate.

4. Schedule:

Pre-program meeting
Sunday, July 25, 2021, 18:00–

BEGIN Jr. Program
Saturday, August 7, 2021, 09:00–19:00
Sunday, August 8, 2021, 09:00–18:00
Monday, August 9, 2021, 09:00–18:30

5. Participation fee

10,000 yen (tax included)

6. Application period

Monday, May 31, 2021–Wednesday, June 30, 2021

7. How to apply

Please submit your application via the survey below during the above application period.
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