Funding

Partial / Stipend · Self Funded

Program dates

Feb 8, 2026 – Feb 13, 2026

Cultural Exchange•Japan · Osaka

Winter Japan Culture Camp 2026

AYFN Academy

Application Deadline

Closed · November 30, 2025

Reopens ~Nov 2026

Official Page

The Winter Japan Culture Camp 2026 is a six-day cultural immersion program run by AYFN Academy for international youth. Over 6 days and 5 nights, participants travel through Osaka, Kyoto and Nara to experience Japanese traditions, heritage sites and everyday life, with English as the working language so no Japanese is required. AYFN has run its Japan Culture Camps since 2015; the program is offered on two tracks — a competitive partial scholarship and a self-funded place — and includes a pre-departure online Japanese class.

Benefits & funding

  • Scholarship track (competitive, selection required): full program-fee waiver, valued from USD 950, plus flight support in two tiers:
  • 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)
  • All meals, scheduled cultural activities, sightseeing and heritage walking tours
  • Local transportation and in-country coordination
  • Pre-departure online Japanese language class; e-certificate of participation
  • Not covered: visa fees, additional airfare, travel insurance and personal expenses
  • Self-funded track (no selection, limited slots): program fee from USD 950 plus a USD 35 registration fee

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, youth or social involvement, leadership potential, and good physical and mental health

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Application process

  1. 1
    Purchase the required e-book and keep the payment receipt (there is no separate application fee).
  2. 2
    Prepare a resume, a 250-word motivation letter, a 250-word essay on your perspective of Japan, and a 2-minute video introduction — all in English.
  3. 3
    Complete and submit the online scholarship application form before the deadline; self-funded applicants use a separate registration form.

Program timeline

  1. Scholarship application deadline (extended from 25 November 2025)

    Nov 30, 2025

  2. Program starts

    Feb 8, 2026

  3. Program ends

    Feb 13, 2026