UTREK Programs

Want to spend a summer in Japan?

Summer in Japan means many things. Summer is colorful local festival with Japanese men and women in their beautiful Yukatas (summer kimonos). It is sitting by a river with friends watching spectacular fireworks blossom overhead.

And summer with UTREK is hiking in the Japan Alps, making interesting Japanese handicrafts, and meeting lifelong friends.

The UTREK summer in Japan is an opportunity for foreign youths to travel to Japan, live with a Japanese host family, and participate in UTREK's internatioanl summer camp and cultural workshops.

What is UTREK?

UTREK is a non-profit Japanese exchange organization whose main objective is to develop global understanding and leadership skills in youth and adults. UTREK administers a program combining an international exchange experience and outdoor camp. UTREK's combination of family and camp experiences introduces young people to other cultures and how the surrounding environment has affected those cultures.

International Camp

Our camp will be at Kumanoyu, Shiga-heights in Nagano prefecture where the 1998 Winter Olympic were held. The area belongs to Joshinetsu Highland National Park and has beautiful forests, lakes, hot springs and fresh air to enjoy. The camp is an important part of your summer adventure. It is an opportunity for you to learn about Japan's nature and see how it is reflected in our culture and people's lives. Also, our camp counselors are anxious to share with you the camp activities they have been planning. We believe that it will be one of the highlights of your stay in Japan.

UTREK International Exchange Center
1130 New State Manor, 2-23-1 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo JAPAN 151-0053
PHONE: 81-3-3370-5335　FAX: 81-3-3370-5365
mailto:info@utrek.org