Directed and carried out personally by Dr. Wanping Aw, one of the Managing Directors of TokudAw Inc., who has a Ph.D in Biomedical Science and is working at Keio University

The Best Educational and Therapeutic Summer Camp

The Best Educational and Therapeutic Summer Camp is a charity trip where 5kg of newly harvested organic rice from each tour participant would be donated to non-Japanese in economically difficult situations in Japan via official charitable organizations. Watch video here to find out more.

Tour Participants can experience and learn

  • Learn about the science behind organic farming, fermented Japanese cuisine, wellness therapy (taught by Dr. Wanping Aw, Project Assistant Professor at Keio Univeristy, nutrition specialist) Download Dr. Wanping’s CV here.

  • Organic sustainable rice farming methods

  • Enjoy a farm to table lunch with Japanese okasan (all produce used to make lunch would be from the farm you work on)

  • Learn how to come with your own science project and debate abour ideas

  • A borderless and interactive experience with the Japanese farmer, and have mutual exchange of cultures

Day 1

AM: Transfer to Tomi City via private chartered bus. Upon arrival, starting working in the rice field to learn about the basics of organic farming

noon-PM: Learn how to make your own onigiri/ gohei mochi with the local Japanese farmer using local organically sourced ingredients. Enjoy the rice balls you have made with home-made miso soup

PM: Sightseeing at Unnojuku

Evening: Check-in into Saito Hotel at Kakeyu Onsen, a national-certified onsen for its therapeutic effects since the Edo Period (2 camp participants per room)

Day 2

AM

LECTURE by Dr. Wanping Aw on

  • Good food healthy living with a focus on organic farming and Japanese fermented foods as well as hot spring therapy

  • Learn the basics of science research -- coming with up your own research topic and background research approaches, basic experimental design

BRAINSTORMING SESSION by camp participants to come with their own scientific research plan

PM

PRESENTATION (8-mins) and DISCUSSION by camp participants

CLOSING CEREMONY: Certificate of Participation and Charity Contribution would be awarded to the attendees

About Dr. Wanping Aw

Dr Aw has almost 10 years experience in teaching science research to high school students as part of community outreach. Many of her students have won numerous awards at domestic science competitions and managed to gain entry to top Japanese universities.

This camp is suitable for children between 14-18 years old.

Dates:

  • 14th-15th July 2023 (Sign up by 1st July)

  • 21st-22nd July 2023 (Sign up by 7th July)

  • 28th-29th July 2023 (Sign up by 14th July)

  • 4th-5th August 2023 (Sign up by 21st July)

Price Per camp attendee: 77, 000 yen (inclusive of tax) per person. A minimum of 8 attendees are required before we confirm camp commencement. We only accept 10 attendees per session.

Whats included:

  • Private chartered bus transport throughout trip. Pickup at 0730am at Shinjuku Station on Day 1 and drop-off at 6pm on Day 2

  • Farmers lunch and ryokan dinner on Day 1

  • Breakfast and Bento lunch on Day 2

  • 1 night accomodation, twin share, Japanese style room at Saito Hotel

  • Learning materials

  • Insurance

For any additional enquiries, please email wanping@tokudaw.com