Kaizen is organizing a trip to Japan in July 2026 for youth to engage in cultural exchange and team sports. Target youth members for this trip include boys at the 5th grade-level. Try-outs for individual scholarships will be held Friday April 24, 2026 at 6pm at TBD. We look forward to seeing you there!


Sample trip itinerary:

July 25-26: Tokyo: Tembo Deck, Japanese Taiko drum experience, Akihabara, TEAMLAB planets, baseball game

July 27: Hakone: Lake Ashi Cruise, Komagatake Valley Ropeway

July 28: Osaka: Osaka Castle, Cup Noodles Museum

July 31: Nara: Naramachi stroll, Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Grand Shrine

Aug 1: Kyoto: Kiyomizu Temple, Golden Pavilion, Fushimi Inari Shrine


Please complete the application form to be considered for any scholarship. Applications must be returned by April 24 for consideration.

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