The Art of Meaningful Travel

All children encounter stress of varying degrees as they grow. Despite their best efforts, parents can’t protect kids from obstacles. Resilience helps kids navigate these stressful situations, and sports is one of the ways to strengthen the brain and make it more resilient to stress and adversity.

This tour offers students who are interested in volleyball, football or track & field an opportunity to enhance their athletic skills while immersing themselves in Japanese culture (ski training is also available as an option during the winter season). Over six action-packed days, participants will engage in expert coaching, friendly matches, and diverse physical activities designed to enhance fitness, teamwork, and endurance. From the discipline of Kendo and rhythmic Taiko drumming to outdoor adventures like hiking Mount Tsukuba, a popular excursion for local primary schools, followed by orienteering, this tour blends sports with cultural learning. With time dedicated to sports science and recovery, including physiotherapy and onsen bathing, students return with improved athletic abilities and a deeper appreciation for health, resilience, and cross-cultural experiences.