{"id":21547,"date":"2025-01-21T11:58:49","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T02:58:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/?page_id=21547"},"modified":"2026-03-13T14:48:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T05:48:54","slug":"sample-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer School"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-group section wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid container column1-desktop-grid__span-12 column1-desktop-grid__row-1 column1-tablet-grid__span-8 column1-tablet-grid__row-1 column1-mobile-grid__span-4 column1-mobile-grid__row-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid-column wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid__padding-none\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading title-2\"><strong>Summer in JAPAN 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><strong><strong>SIJ 2026 Program Overview<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u30cf\u30fc\u30d0\u30fc\u30c9\u5927\u5b66\u751f\u304c\u6765\u65e5\ud83c\uddef\ud83c\uddf5\u76f4\u63a5\u6307\u5c0e\u306e\u30b5\u30de\u30fc\u30b9\u30af\u30fc\u30eb\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TRf7u824-Jw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">Summer in JAPAN (SIJ) will be held this year from July 26 to August 10, 2026 in Oita, Japan. SIJ is a non-profit annual English summer school program which was&nbsp; founded by <a href=\"https:\/\/dirigo-edu.com\/hirotsuru-method\/\">Hirotsuru Mari<\/a> and her daughter <a href=\"https:\/\/sumirehirotsuru.com\/about\/\">Hirotsuru Sumire<\/a> in 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SIJ is a collaboration between Harvard University students, alumni, and students from three international-focused Japanese universities: Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Oita University Medical School, and Akita International University. Together, they are creating a global educational environment in Oita, Japan. Serving students aged 7-18 from across Japan and the world, they teach computer science, public speaking, composition, and performing arts in English.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To date, we have invited approximately<br>\u2b55 <strong>120<\/strong> Harvard University students as instructors<br>\u2b55 <strong>2500<\/strong> Elementary, junior high, and high school students to our program<br>\u2b55 <strong>9236 <\/strong>people in total joined a variety of our events and activities and broadened their horizon <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For participating students: SIJ creates an all-English environment where you can learn with dynamic instructors, and also study with other students who are talented, highly-motivated, and ambitious.&nbsp; Participants have invaluable opportunities to learn communication skills, intercultural competence, and critical thinking while also pursuing their own interests in courses and workshops of their choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instructors: By joining SIJ, you can have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore Japan while making lifelong connections and developing your talents and leadership abilities.&nbsp; In addition to teaching, you will be given four days of travel in Japan before the seminar to orient yourself; lots of Japanese lunches and dinners such as ramen and sushi during the seminar; and attend cultural events and have unique experiences. You will also guide enthusiastic youth and inspire them to pursue their studies abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">If you are interested in participating in SIJ as either a student or an instructor, please follow the links below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/apply\">APPLY AS STUDENT<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/sij-application-for-harvard-students\">APPLY AS INSTRUCTOR<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:56px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SIJ Programs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9649a0d9 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/curriculum#workshop\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5-4.png 480w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5-4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/5-4-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/curriculum#workshop\"><strong>Signature Workshops<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/curriculum#languagearts\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4-4.png 480w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4-4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/4-4-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/curriculum#languagearts\"><strong>Language Arts<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/curriculum#cultureexchange\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-4.png 480w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-4-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/curriculum#cultureexchange\"><strong>Crimson Speaks<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/concert-page\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6-4.png 480w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6-4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/6-4-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/concert-page\"><strong>The SIJ Concert<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/what-is-summer-in-japan\/location-oita\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8.png 480w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/8-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/what-is-summer-in-japan\/location-oita\"><strong>Japan Travel<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/swim\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-4.png 480w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-4-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/swim\"><strong>English For All<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/curriculum#T&amp;F\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-4.png 480w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-4-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/curriculum#T&amp;F\"><strong>Japanese Culture Experience<\/strong><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"533\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/38fcdaa7-572a6791c3978e41713bb5f0d1622e8d-edited.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/38fcdaa7-572a6791c3978e41713bb5f0d1622e8d-edited.png 533w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/38fcdaa7-572a6791c3978e41713bb5f0d1622e8d-edited-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/38fcdaa7-572a6791c3978e41713bb5f0d1622e8d-edited-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Study Abroad<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:57px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-4 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"20856\" 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https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC08734-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC08734.jpg 1365w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" data-id=\"21254\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/LA1-4-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/LA1-4-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/LA1-4-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/LA1-4-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/LA1-4.jpg 1436w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"19520\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSC07444-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSC07444-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSC07444-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSC07444-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSC07444-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DSC07444.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Message from Past Participants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Harvard Instructors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;It\u2019s incredible to realize that we were able to make such a meaningful impact on students in just seven short days. This truly is a wonderful and transformative program, and I\u2019m deeply grateful to the founders and the entire SIJ team and staff for ensuring it exists and runs so smoothly.&#8221; &#8211; Laurinne (SIJ &#8217;25)<br><br>&#8220;The group dinners were really fun and a great way to bond with the Japan team\/the other instructors. I really enjoyed the calligraphy\/flower arrangement lessons as well since it gave us more insight into Japanese culture!&#8221; -Donia (SIJ &#8217;25)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;My favorite aspect of SIJ is definitely computer science. This workshop is so fun and the students are always so excited to participate, even wanting to stay on their laptops during break.&#8221; Gabriel (SIJ &#8217;25)<br>See more of our <a href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/instructor\">past instructors<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Students<\/strong><br>&#8220;I learned many things such as speaking skill, writing skill and dancing. Dancing in front of others allowed me to discover the joy of expression. I&#8217;m looking forward to seeing you again!&#8221; Hiroyuki (SIJ &#8217;25)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;\u8b1b\u5e2b\u3078\u3001\u4e03\u65e5\u9593\u4e00\u7dd2\u306b\u904e\u3054\u3059\u3053\u3068\u304c\u3067\u304d\u3066\u3068\u3066\u3082\u3046\u308c\u3057\u304b\u3063\u305f\u3067\u3059\u3002\u3068\u3066\u3082\u3084\u3055\u3057\u304f\u3066\u5148\u751f\u65b9\u306f\u61a7\u308c\u3067\u3059\u3002SIJ\u306e\u53cb\u3060\u3061\u3078\u3001\u79c1\u306f\u6700\u521d\u7dca\u5f35\u3057\u3066\u3044\u305f\u3051\u308c\u3069\u53cb\u9054\u304c\u3044\u305f\u304a\u304b\u3052\u3067\u697d\u3057\u3080\u3053\u3068\u304c\u3067\u304d\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002\u3059\u307f\u308c\u3055\u3093\u306e\u30b3\u30f3\u30b5\u30fc\u30c8\u306f\u5168\u8eab\u304b\u3089\u594f\u3067\u308b\u97f3\u8272\u304c\u5370\u8c61\u7684\u3067\u3057\u305f\u3002\u307e\u305f\u884c\u304d\u305f\u3044\u3067\u3059\uff01SIJ\u304c\u7d42\u308f\u308b\u306e\u306f\u60b2\u3057\u3044\u3051\u3069\u6765\u5e74\u7686\u3055\u3093\u3001\u307e\u305f\u4f1a\u3044\u305f\u3044\u3067\u3059\u3002&#8221; &#8211; Kiho (SIJ &#8217;25)<br>More comments from our <a href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/feedback\">past students<\/a><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC01963.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC01963.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC01963-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC01963-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC01963-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC01963-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group section wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid container column1-desktop-grid__span-12 column1-desktop-grid__row-1 column1-tablet-grid__span-8 column1-tablet-grid__row-1 column1-mobile-grid__span-4 column1-mobile-grid__row-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid-column wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid__padding-none\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">NEWS<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-3 has-dates group-news wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"905\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/SIJ2026concert-1-pdf-724x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/archives\/28265\">The SIJ Classical Concert with Sumire Hirotsuru Now On Sale<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-02-28T08:00:00+09:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2026\u5e742\u670828\u65e5<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">This year\u2019s SIJ Summer Concert features SIJ Co-founder and world-renowned violinist Sumire Hirotsuru, performi [&#8230;]<p><a class=\"btn btn-secondary understrap-read-more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/archives\/28265\">Read More&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> from The SIJ Classical Concert with Sumire Hirotsuru Now On Sale<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SIJ-PR-3-1-819x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SIJ-PR-3-1-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SIJ-PR-3-1-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SIJ-PR-3-1-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SIJ-PR-3-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/archives\/28248\">\u23f0 Feb 28 Deadline: Apply now to secure your spot at Summer in JAPAN 2026!<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-02-27T14:58:10+09:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2026\u5e742\u670827\u65e5<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">\u2708\ufe0f Unlock Your Potential This Summer! Join us for an unforgettable 8-day immersion in Oita, Japan. Work side-b [&#8230;]<p><a class=\"btn btn-secondary understrap-read-more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/archives\/28248\">Read More&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> from \u23f0 Feb 28 Deadline: Apply now to secure your spot at Summer in JAPAN 2026!<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SIJ-Instructors-Success-Stories-1-819x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/archives\/27706\">\u00a0SIJ 2026 Application Open Now \ud83c\uddef\ud83c\uddf5<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-01-20T16:08:00+09:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2026\u5e741\u670820\u65e5<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Looking back on SIJ\u2019s 14 years of history, it\u2019s needless to say that participants aged 7-18 have grown up to b [&#8230;]<p><a class=\"btn btn-secondary understrap-read-more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/archives\/27706\">Read More&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> from \u00a0SIJ 2026 Application Open Now \ud83c\uddef\ud83c\uddf5<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SIJ-PR-3-1-819x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SIJ-PR-3-1-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SIJ-PR-3-1-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SIJ-PR-3-1-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SIJ-PR-3-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/archives\/27527\">Applications Open for Summer in JAPAN 2026!<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-01-12T14:12:19+09:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2026\u5e741\u670812\u65e5<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">\u2708\ufe0f Unlock Your Potential This Summer! Join us for an unforgettable 8-day immersion in Oita, Japan. Work side-b [&#8230;]<p><a class=\"btn btn-secondary understrap-read-more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/archives\/27527\">Read More&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> from Applications Open for Summer in JAPAN 2026!<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"451\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7ae73397e50ecab9b7733478b858c8a6-2-1024x722.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7ae73397e50ecab9b7733478b858c8a6-2-1024x722.png 1024w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7ae73397e50ecab9b7733478b858c8a6-2-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7ae73397e50ecab9b7733478b858c8a6-2-768x542.png 768w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7ae73397e50ecab9b7733478b858c8a6-2-1536x1083.png 1536w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/7ae73397e50ecab9b7733478b858c8a6-2.png 1680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/archives\/27555\">Participants Applications are Open NOW!<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-01-12T11:29:49+09:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2026\u5e741\u670812\u65e5<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">\u2708\ufe0f Unlock Your Potential This Summer! Join us for an unforgettable 8-day immersion in Oita, Japan. Work side-b [&#8230;]<p><a class=\"btn btn-secondary understrap-read-more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/archives\/27555\">Read More&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> from Participants Applications are Open NOW!<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Copy-of-Certificate-of-completion-3-3-1024x410.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Copy-of-Certificate-of-completion-3-3-1024x410.png 1024w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Copy-of-Certificate-of-completion-3-3-300x120.png 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Copy-of-Certificate-of-completion-3-3-768x307.png 768w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Copy-of-Certificate-of-completion-3-3.png 1077w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/archives\/27439\">Meet our instructors from Harvard- the stars of SIJ for the past 13 years<\/a><time datetime=\"2025-12-26T20:15:27+09:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2025\u5e7412\u670826\u65e5<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">These are the instructors who have worked closely with us over the years, and we are deeply grateful for their [&#8230;]<p><a class=\"btn btn-secondary understrap-read-more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/archives\/27439\">Read More&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> from Meet our instructors from Harvard- the stars of SIJ for the past 13 years<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right 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wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><strong>Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid top-news__grid column1-desktop-grid__span-3 column1-desktop-grid__row-1 column2-desktop-grid__span-9 column2-desktop-grid__start-4 column2-desktop-grid__row-1 column1-tablet-grid__span-3 column1-tablet-grid__row-1 column2-tablet-grid__span-5 column2-tablet-grid__start-4 column2-tablet-grid__row-1 column1-mobile-grid__span-4 column1-mobile-grid__row-1 column2-mobile-grid__span-4 column2-mobile-grid__row-2 wp-block-jetpack-layout-gutter__nowrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid-column wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid__padding-none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left top-news__date\">2026\/02\/27<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div 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wp-block-jetpack-layout-gutter__nowrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid-column wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid__padding-none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left top-news__date\">2026\/01\/12<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid-column wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid__padding-none\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Applications Open for Summer in JAPAN 2026!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/archives\/27527\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid top-news__grid column1-desktop-grid__span-3 column1-desktop-grid__row-1 column2-desktop-grid__span-9 column2-desktop-grid__start-4 column2-desktop-grid__row-1 column1-tablet-grid__span-3 column1-tablet-grid__row-1 column2-tablet-grid__span-5 column2-tablet-grid__start-4 column2-tablet-grid__row-1 column1-mobile-grid__span-4 column1-mobile-grid__row-1 column2-mobile-grid__span-4 column2-mobile-grid__row-2 wp-block-jetpack-layout-gutter__nowrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid-column wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid__padding-none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left top-news__date\">2025\/12\/26<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid-column wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid__padding-none\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet our instructors from Harvard- the stars of SIJ for the past 13 years<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/archives\/27439\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid top-news__grid column1-desktop-grid__span-3 column1-desktop-grid__row-1 column2-desktop-grid__span-9 column2-desktop-grid__start-4 column2-desktop-grid__row-1 column1-tablet-grid__span-3 column1-tablet-grid__row-1 column2-tablet-grid__span-5 column2-tablet-grid__start-4 column2-tablet-grid__row-1 column1-mobile-grid__span-4 column1-mobile-grid__row-1 column2-mobile-grid__span-4 column2-mobile-grid__row-2 wp-block-jetpack-layout-gutter__nowrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid-column wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid__padding-none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left top-news__date\">2025\/12\/26<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid-column wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid__padding-none\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Japan Captivates the World. SIJ Shapes Global Leaders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/archives\/27422\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid top-news__grid column1-desktop-grid__span-3 column1-desktop-grid__row-1 column2-desktop-grid__span-9 column2-desktop-grid__start-4 column2-desktop-grid__row-1 column1-tablet-grid__span-3 column1-tablet-grid__row-1 column2-tablet-grid__span-5 column2-tablet-grid__start-4 column2-tablet-grid__row-1 column1-mobile-grid__span-4 column1-mobile-grid__row-1 column2-mobile-grid__span-4 column2-mobile-grid__row-2 wp-block-jetpack-layout-gutter__nowrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid-column wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid__padding-none\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/news\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid-column wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid__padding-none\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group section wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid container column1-desktop-grid__span-12 column1-desktop-grid__row-1 column1-tablet-grid__span-8 column1-tablet-grid__row-1 column1-mobile-grid__span-4 column1-mobile-grid__row-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid-column wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid__padding-none\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"462\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4b9030d807dd149b252c8a15776d076d.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4b9030d807dd149b252c8a15776d076d.png 1000w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4b9030d807dd149b252c8a15776d076d-300x139.png 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4b9030d807dd149b252c8a15776d076d-768x355.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group section bg-gray wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid container column1-desktop-grid__span-12 column1-desktop-grid__row-1 column1-tablet-grid__span-8 column1-tablet-grid__row-1 column1-mobile-grid__span-4 column1-mobile-grid__row-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid-column wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid__padding-none\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">Concert<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">Summer in JAPAN 2026<br>\u2013 Sumire Hirotsuru and Her Friends \u2013<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Date<\/td><td>August 1, Saturday, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Place<\/td><td>iichiko Otono Izumi Hall (Oita City, Japan)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cast<\/td><td>Sumire Hirotsuru, Violin<br>Tanuki Tango Quartet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ticket<\/td><td>More information once available<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sumire Hirotsuru, an acclaimed violinist who has been expanding her performance activities in Japan and internationally, and also works as a university associate professor and TV commentator, will perform in her hometown, Oita this summer.<br>Don&#8217;t miss out concert for 2026!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_4256-1-e1766638129699-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27286\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_4256-1-e1766638129699-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_4256-1-e1766638129699-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_4256-1-e1766638129699-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_4256-1-e1766638129699.jpg 997w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:17px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"19746\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC08382-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC08382-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC08382-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC08382-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC08382-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC08382.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"19745\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC08629-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC08629-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC08629-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC08629-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC08629-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/DSC08629.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"13307\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSC02859-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSC02859-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSC02859-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSC02859-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSC02859-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSC02859-2.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"13306\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSC09660-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSC09660-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSC09660-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSC09660-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSC09660-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/DSC09660.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"9192\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sumire2021_S5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sumire2021_S5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sumire2021_S5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sumire2021_S5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sumire2021_S5-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Sumire2021_S5-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group section bg-primary-color wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid container column1-desktop-grid__span-12 column1-desktop-grid__row-1 column1-tablet-grid__span-8 column1-tablet-grid__row-1 column1-mobile-grid__span-4 column1-mobile-grid__row-1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid-column wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid__padding-none\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading title-1 wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">Archives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wp-block-column1 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-89744b4edfb82968b61a22c2231521f8\">2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/archives2025-en\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/PA-closing-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26997\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/PA-closing-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/PA-closing-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/PA-closing-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/PA-closing-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/PA-closing.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wp-block-column1 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mb-1 has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2c366b7dbb02904f2531f133724b9ce9\"><strong>2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/archive2024\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIJ2024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIJ2024.png 500w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIJ2024-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIJ2024-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wp-block-column1 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mb-1 has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-25bb9b048d7ef32b228695ebfe305b0a\"><strong>2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/archives2023\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIJ2023.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIJ2023.png 500w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIJ2023-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIJ2023-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wp-block-column1 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mb-1 has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-19a1279df266a52a00ac0fdb26e81ea0\"><strong>2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/archives2022\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIJ2022.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIJ2022.png 500w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIJ2022-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIJ2022-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns mt-5 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wp-block-column1 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mb-1 has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7aae37800a410667ea0e67ef324b16b4\"><strong>2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/archives2021-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIJ2021.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIJ2021.png 500w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIJ2021-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIJ2021-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wp-block-column1 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mb-1 has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4bc9e752f0d37dfe331bce13429c3930\"><strong>2020<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded wp-duotone-unset-5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/archives2020-en\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIJ2020.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIJ2020.png 500w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIJ2020-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIJ2020-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wp-block-column1 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mb-1 has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5d3724376e24491eebacf9df2ab640b3\"><strong>2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/archives2019\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIJ2019.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIJ2019.png 500w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIJ2019-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIJ2019-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wp-block-column1 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mb-1 has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6d3cd496d32984f2773d4999d817a233\"><strong>2018<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/archives2018\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIJ2018.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIJ2018.png 500w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIJ2018-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIJ2018-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns mt-5 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column wp-block-column1 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center mb-1 has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color 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