Focus: Engineering, Robotics, Sustainability, Cultural Studies

Duration: 8 Days

Standards Alignment: NGSS (Engineering Design, Earth Systems), C3 Framework (Culture), ISTE Standards

*This sample itinerary is for planning purposes only and may be modified due to availability, logistics, or group customization requests

Arrival in Tokyo
- Welcome dinner with Japanese etiquette lesson
- Intro to Japan’s innovation culture
Robotics & Automation
- Visit to Miraikan (National Museum of Emerging Science)
- Hands-on robotics lab: Build & program mini bots
- Meet with university robotics students for Q&A
Earthquake Engineering & Resilience
- Disaster simulation at Tokyo Rinkai Disaster Prevention Park
- Workshop: Design a quake-resistant structure
- Evening reflection: “Technology & Humanity”
Bullet Train to Kyoto
- STEM Challenge: Calculate speed, energy use, and carbon savings
- Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine & cultural scavenger hunt
Traditional Innovation
- Kimono dyeing using natural pigments
- Tea ceremony & discussion on cultural sustainability
- Journal Prompt: “What is innovation across time?”
Bamboo Forest & Eco-Design
- Field study in Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Workshop: Design a sustainable product using bamboo
Student Innovation Showcase
- Present group projects: “Future Tech for Global Good”
- Celebration dinner with local students
Departure
- Airport transfer & farewell