{"id":21547,"date":"2025-01-21T11:58:49","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T02:58:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/?page_id=21547"},"modified":"2026-05-25T20:49:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T11:49:23","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<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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><strong><strong><strong>Shaping the Next Generation of Global Leaders<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/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<p class=\"wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">Founded by <a href=\"https:\/\/sumirehirotsuru.com\/about\/\">Hirotsuru Sumire<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/dirigo-edu.com\/hirotsuru-method\/\">Hirotsuru Mari<\/a>, Summer in JAPAN (SIJ) is an award-winning global educational organization located in Oita since 2012. We unite world-class university mentors with youth from around the world to nurture the values, imagination, and leadership that will guide the future of humanity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The SIJ Declaration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We are living in an era of unprecedented technological change. To thrive in the future, young people need more than standardized tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They need radical adaptability to keep learning in a rapidly changing world, cross-cultural empathy to build trust across borders, the courage to fail productively, and the ability to solve complex problems with creativity and compassion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Summer in JAPAN, we do not simply teach subjects. We create a safe and inspiring \u201cthird space\u201d where young, aspiring students step beyond their comfort zones, engage in bold dialogue with Harvard mentors, collaborate with peers from diverse backgrounds, and discover the confidence to express their ideas to the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through <strong>Computer Science, Performing Arts, and Public Speaking<\/strong>, SIJ empowers students to turn curiosity into action, failure into growth, and learning into meaningful impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We believe the future will be shaped not only by those who know the right answers, but by those who can ask better questions, connect across differences, and lead with courage, imagination, and humanity.<\/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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SIJ 2026 focus<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Real-World Problem Solving: The SIJ Capstone Tracks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our 7-day immersive curriculum is designed to move students from inspiration to creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students arrive with curiosity, ideas, and untapped potential. Under the guidance of Harvard mentors, they collaborate across cultures, challenge their assumptions, and transform their ideas into tangible projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each track concludes not with a simple lesson, but with a public showcase on stage &#8211; where students present what they have created, discovered, and become.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Track 1 The SIJ Civic Leadership Capstone<\/strong> (Public Speaking Workshop)<br>Students learn to express their values, advocate for ideas, and communicate solutions with clarity and conviction.<br><strong>Track 2 The SIJ Startup Hackathon<\/strong> (Computer Science Workshop)<br>Students use technology and design thinking to develop practical ideas that address real-world needs.<strong><br>Track 3 The SIJ Theatrical Production<\/strong> (Performance Arts Workshop)<br>Students build confidence, creativity, and teamwork through the creation of a live stage performance.<\/p>\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, 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\/><\/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-1 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=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/blog-thumbnail-1-1024x572.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/blog-thumbnail-1-1024x572.png 1024w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/blog-thumbnail-1-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/blog-thumbnail-1-768x429.png 768w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/blog-thumbnail-1-1536x857.png 1536w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/blog-thumbnail-1-2048x1143.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/archives\/28796\">SIJ2026 INSTRUCTOR 1 &#8211; BOLU ILELABOYE &#8211; HARVARD\u2019 25 \ud83c\udf1f<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-05-25T17:40:50+09:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2026\u5e745\u670825\u65e5<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Hi, my name is Bolu! I graduated from Harvard in 2025 where I studied Bioengineering, Global Health and Health [&#8230;]<p><a class=\"btn btn-secondary understrap-read-more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/archives\/28796\">Read More&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> from SIJ2026 INSTRUCTOR 1 &#8211; BOLU ILELABOYE &#8211; HARVARD\u2019 25 \ud83c\udf1f<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"336\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Untitled-design-7-1024x538.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Untitled-design-7-1024x538.png 1024w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Untitled-design-7-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Untitled-design-7-768x403.png 768w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Untitled-design-7.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/archives\/28689\">Countdown to 14th Summer in JAPAN &amp; A Special Book Recommendation!<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-04-27T15:12:12+09:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2026\u5e744\u670827\u65e5<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">We are now just three months away from the 14th Summer in JAPAN (SIJ) summer school! In the summer of 2026, ni [&#8230;]<p><a class=\"btn btn-secondary understrap-read-more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/archives\/28689\">Read More&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> from Countdown to 14th Summer in JAPAN &amp; A Special Book Recommendation!<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<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<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-765c4724 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button btn-more\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/news\" style=\"background-color:#000000\">View more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group section top-news 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 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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-2 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-3\"><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 wp-elements-fa8815f118f87c6f7e403ce3c6df1b84\"><strong>2017<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/archives2017\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIJ2017.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIJ2017.png 500w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIJ2017-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIJ2017-150x150.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-7ca5329da3a8c516b784bda1a846791c\"><strong>2016<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/archives2016\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIJ2016.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22596\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIJ2016.png 500w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIJ2016-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIJ2016-150x150.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-9dea71250c943a055c44375498b36ef7\"><strong>2015<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><a 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