GROUP PROGRAM

This group program, directed by a fashion designer, immerses the program participants in Tokyo's dynamic fashion scene, exploring both cutting-edge contemporary trends and rich traditional techniques. Participants have the chance to go beyond observation with hands-on workshops and behind-the-scenes access to local designers and artisans.

To create a customized group program, please provide us with your specific interests, trip duration, proposed travel dates, approximate group size, and the skill level of participants.

Fashion Design, Japan Science

Location:

Tokyo, Japan

Duration (in days):

1-5

• Fashion Design Studio Visit

• Kimono Remake Experience and Obi Making workshop

• Traditional Kimono or Yukata Dress Up and photoshooting in front of historic monuments

• Harajuku and Shimokitazawa Walk Tour and Fashion Contest: Harajuku is known for its bold street style and trendy boutiques. Shimokitazawa is a hub for vintage shops, indie cafes, and alternative culture. Program participants can shop their own Tokyo street fashion. We will then do a fashion contest, whereby participants will present the most distinctive and fashionable clothing and accessories they found at the stores, along with combinations of their own clothes. 

• Visit to Bunka Gakuen Costume Museum, Shinjuku. Hosted by Bunka Fashion University, the museum features an extensive collection of historical garments, vintage clothing, and fashion-related artifacts. Its exhibits highlight the evolution of fashion from various periods and cultures, offering insights into both traditional and contemporary fashion trends.

• Indigo Dyeing workshop

• Visit to and discussion at the Tokyo Fashion Design Council, learning about the fashion design scene in Japan. Program participants can ask questions to a top insider. The Tokyo Fashion Design Council is promoting fashion design and business in Japan, trains newcomers, and contributes to society.

• Exploring Japanese youth and pop culture in Akihabara (Guided Tour)

• Workshop of personalized T-shirts or bags featuring traditional Japanese dyeing techniques

• In Tokyo: Add any other Tokyo activity you can find as part of our other group programs in Tokyo.

Fashion Designer

High School Students, College Students, University Students

10-40 PAX

Throughout the year

Depending on the group size and our booking status, at our share accommodation (4- to 8-share dorm rooms) in Koto-Ku or Warabi; or at the National Olympic Memorial Youth Center in Shibuya; or at a hotel. Note: accommodation at the National Olympic Memorial Youth Center needs to be booked 1 year in advance!, Hotel accommodation

In case of our sharehouses: breakfast and dinner catered at the communal spaces of the sharehouse; in case of the National Olympic Memorial Youth Center, breakfast and dinner at the canteen. In case of hotel: breakfast included

By public transport in Tokyo

Haneda or Narita airport

This program can be combined with our other programs in Japan for a custom travel itinerary.

3 nights/4 days program (based on 20-30 students): 69,000 JPY + 10% VAT per person

Included: all program activities; local transport; Japanese-English interpretation; accommodation as described; meals as described; planting of 10 indigenous trees per program participant at Kilimanjaro for the CO2 compensation of long-haul flights

Not included: insurance, personal expenses, lunch

International flight to Tokyo (Narita or Haneda)

A comprehensive risk assessment and emergency management plan is available

That sounds great, but what about my carbon footprint?

Your long-haul flight in economy class emits CO2 into the atmosphere, roughly in the following quantities (according to myclimate.org):