The Autumn Japan Culture Camp 2026 is a six-day cultural immersion program run by AYFN Academy for international youth. Participants travel through Osaka, Kyoto and Nara to experience Japanese traditions, heritage sites and local life, with English as the working language so no Japanese is required. The program blends hands-on cultural activities, sightseeing and cross-cultural networking, and is offered on two tracks: a competitive partial scholarship and a self-funded place.
Benefits & funding
- Two scholarship tiers, both waiving the program fee (valued up to USD 1,000) and providing visa support up to USD 50:
- Gold: flight expense support up to USD 750
- Silver: flight expense support up to USD 250
- 6 days / 5 nights accommodation (double or triple shared room)
- Meals: breakfast ×4, lunch ×4
- All scheduled cultural activities and sightseeing
- Local transportation (metro and bus)
- E-certificate of participation; in-country guidance and coordination
- Not covered: visa costs beyond USD 50, additional airfare, travel insurance, meals beyond those listed, and personal expenses
- Self-funded track (no selection, limited slots): program fee from USD 1,000
Eligibility
- Open to all nationalities
- Aged 17 to 40
- Any academic background; no degree required
- Able to communicate in English (no Japanese required)
- Demonstrated interest in travel and culture, leadership potential, and good physical and mental health
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Age requirement
17–40 yrs
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Application process
- 1Purchase the mandatory “Empower Horizons” e-book (no separate application fee) and keep the payment receipt.
- 2Prepare a CV in Europass format and two 250-word essays in English: “Why do I need this scholarship and why I deserve this scholarship?” and “Why is travel important for the young generation?”.
- 3Submit the scholarship application form before the deadline — 15 July 2026 (Batch 1) or 31 July 2026 (Batch 2); both feed the same 15 August 2026 first-phase results.
Program timeline
Application deadline (Batch 1)
Jul 15, 2026
Application deadline (Batch 2)
Jul 31, 2026
First-phase results announced
Aug 15, 2026
Interviews
Aug 20, 2026 to Aug 30, 2026
Final decisions
Sep 5, 2026
Program starts
Nov 15, 2026
Program ends
Nov 20, 2026