Natsu Project is a Tokyo-based youth-centered social enterprise rethinking education for the next generation. We create spaces where students can explore ideas across disciplines, express themselves, and work together to tackle meaningful questions about the world around them.

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Our flagship initiative is Natsu Camp, an annual summer program where international mentors lead students in team-based projects that connect classroom knowledge with hands-on field work. Each year, a new group of mentors brings expertise from leading universities, global organizations, and creative industries to guide students in developing critical thinking, collaborative skills, and confidence in presenting their ideas.​

 

In our inaugural 2025 camp, students worked with a mentor from a UN-affiliated institution on projects addressing environmental sustainability, cultural preservation, and gender equity. Our mentors brought experience from leading universities such as Keio, Waseda, the University of Tokyo, Harvard, Stanford, the University of Hong Kong, LSE, and Johns Hopkins, as well as from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the World Bank, Deloitte Japan, and other UN-affiliated organizations. We also welcomed a Tokyo-based indie musician—whose band has performed at international festivals like Summer Sonic—who collaborated with students to create an original track that became the camp’s theme song.​

 

We pride ourselves on interdisciplinary learning that is hands-on and impact-driven. Our goal is to prepare students not just for university, but for life—by helping them think critically, communicate across cultures, and lead with creativity and purpose.

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Natsu Camp is held annually in different locations throughout Japan, with the inaugural 2025 camp set in the stunning city of Sapporo.
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Need-based scholarships, ranging from full to partial support, will be offered to encourage more first-generation and low-income students to participate in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in Japan.

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