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夏休みプロジェクト | The Natsuyasumi Project | EST. 2024

Natsu Camp 2026

Project-Based International Summer Programs In Japan

Cultural Exchange・Experiential Learning・Social Impact

Tokyo | Japan

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August 1–7, 2026
For all high school students

What is Natsu Camp?

Each summer (“natsu”), we bring together motivated high school students and mentors from diverse cultural and academic backgrounds in a new region of Japan. Together, they explore college-level topics across business, STEM, the liberal arts, and the creative fields — while tackling real-world challenges through research-driven, team-based projects and field experiences in social innovation. This year, six inspiring mentors will guide students in Tokyo through a hands-on, project-based, and truly life-changing summer experience. No prior knowledge required!

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Entrepreneurship
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Music Making
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Sustainable Development
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Autonomous Driving
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International Relations
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Literature

*Students will be exposed to all subjects.

See past projects presented by our alumni

<Meet Our Mentors>

Click here to view our past mentors and guests

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Notes:

1) This year, all mentors will be on-site.

2) The format of guest speaker sessions will be announced closer to the event.

3) Affiliations listed under mentors indicate relevant experience and may not reflect current positions.

4) While we aim to deliver the lineup as listed, changes may occur if unexpected circumstances arise.

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7-day residential tuition (tax included):

JPY 348,000

📍 Where: Tokyo, Japan

🗓 When: August 1 – 7, 2026

👥 Who: High school & gap year students worldwide (ages 15 – 19)

⏰ Priority Deadline: January 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM (JST)

No transcripts or test scores — just your ideas and an open mind!

Apply early for ¥33,000 tuition deduction & decision within 1–2 weeks.

​​Applications reviewed in order received. Small class size, limited spots.

Final Deadline: March 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM (JST)

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<At a Glance>

What's Included?

🥢Three meals a day
(except Day 7, when only breakfast and lunch are provided)


🏠Premium communal living
(individual bed or futon assigned at random, for six nights)


🧠All expert sessions & mentor guidance on team projects

🫧Field tripscultural activities, and music creation sessions

 
💼Career workshops

A one-of-a-kind experience that will change how you see the world!

Regarding Free Pre-Camp Support:

To help younger or first-time travelers feel comfortable, we offer optional arrival support on Day 0 (the evening before the official program begins).

This includes complimentary hotel check-in assistance and dinner accompaniment, plus optional airport pickup (available for an additional fee).

Need-Based Scholarships:

Expanding access to high-quality global education is at the heart of Natsu Project’s mission.

We offer need-based scholarships to ensure financial circumstances are not a barrier and to build a diverse cohort.

Please check the FAQ and Apply Now sections for more details, and feel free to email us with any questions.

FAQ

Inaugural Natsu Camp '25: Student

Overall Satisfaction Rate: 100%

Anonymous survey (students, parents, and local teachers; n=13)

" I got to connect with people of different backgrounds and cultures, and learned more about myself than I ever had in my entire life. Everyone was so kind, and this was just a great experience overall! "

Meet Our Team

Natsu Camp Ria Oyama

Ria Ying Oyama

Stanford University

M.A. in East Asian Studies

Representative Director & Founder

​​​​Before founding her own social enterprise, Ria gained valuable experience at the intersection of policy-making and philanthropy upon graduating from Stanford University with a graduate degree in East Asian Studies and a merit-based scholarship. During her time there, she conducted research in international relations at the Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (APARC). While participating in project implementation with various non-profit organizations, including a UN-affiliated NGO in Africa, she identified inefficiencies in traditional charity models. This inspired her to create Natsu Project, which uses a for-profit model to support non-profit work, ensuring financial independency and meaningful social impact.

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Natsu Camp Organizing Team Hitoshi Kiyokawa

Hitoshi Kiyokawa

Keio University

MSE in Mechanical Engineering

Natsu Camp '26 Class Director

Hitoshi majored in Mechanical Engineering at Keio University before joining a double-degree program in Germany, where he carried out extensive research that led to publications in international journals. After graduation, he began his career as a Supply Chain Manager at P&G Japan. Two years later, he moved to New York in search of new challenges, and became a top-rated tennis coach. Currently, Hitoshi supports a startup’s expansion into the Japanese market while also competing in professional tennis tournaments. Passionate about both business and sports, he continues to push boundaries across multiple fields.

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Natsu Camp Organizing Team Tamaki Hoshi

Tamaki Hoshi

Waseda University

M.A. in Social Sciences

Activity Coordinator

Tamaki is a writer and scholar with an M.A. in modern Japanese history, and was salutatorian of Waseda University’s Graduate School of Social Sciences Class of 2024. From representing Japan at Miss World—where leadership and community impact are core evaluation criteria—to speaking at CORE Indonesia (Center of Reform on Economics) on the cultural and economic power of storytelling, Tamaki empowers young leaders to find clarity in the narratives that shape them—both around them and within. Her work bridges history, storytelling, and cross-cultural dialogue as tools for reflection, connection, and meaningful change.

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Natsu Camp Organizing Team KC

K.C. Tseng

Waseda x Peking University

B.A. in International Relations, LL.B.

Youth Advisor

​Kuo Chuan is a Singaporean student who graduated from both Waseda University and Peking University through a double-degree program in international relations. He is trilingual in English, Mandarin, and Japanese. His past experience includes internships at a geopolitical consultancy specializing in Southeast Asia, an entertainment venture capital firm, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Having taught and taken on leadership roles at summer school camps offered by other leading organizations, he has seen firsthand how transformative these programs can be—and now hopes to support and inspire more initiatives like them.

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Questions?

Thank you. We will get back to you within 2 business days.

  • Our international team operates across time zones, and the best way to reach us is through email.

  • We aim to respond to all inquiries within 2 business days. Accepted participants are given communication priority and can expect a faster response.

  • Phone hours: Mon - Thurs 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM (GMT+9)

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