{"id":21547,"date":"2025-01-21T11:58:49","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T02:58:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/?page_id=21547"},"modified":"2026-07-29T13:07:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T04:07:27","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, 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-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=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/CS-group-photo-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/CS-group-photo-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/CS-group-photo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/CS-group-photo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/CS-group-photo-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/CS-group-photo-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/archives\/29345\">Fostering logical thinking and creativity in elementary, junior high, and high school students! SIJ2026: Computer Science \ud83e\udd16<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-08-09T18:19:02+09:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2026\u5e748\u67089\u65e5<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">In the Computer Science workshop, students first learn the fundamentals of coding. Through numerous interactiv [&#8230;]<p><a class=\"btn btn-secondary understrap-read-more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/archives\/29345\">Read More&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> from Fostering logical thinking and creativity in elementary, junior high, and high school students! SIJ2026: Computer Science \ud83e\udd16<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PS-final-group-photo-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PS-final-group-photo-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PS-final-group-photo-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PS-final-group-photo-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PS-final-group-photo-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PS-final-group-photo-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/archives\/29334\">Inspiring the Audience with Confidence!\ud83c\udfa4 SIJ2026: Public Speaking<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-08-09T18:11:28+09:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2026\u5e748\u67089\u65e5<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">In the Public Speaking workshop, students learned a wide range of techniques to elevate their vocal delivery,  [&#8230;]<p><a class=\"btn btn-secondary understrap-read-more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/archives\/29334\">Read More&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> from Inspiring the Audience with Confidence!\ud83c\udfa4 SIJ2026: Public Speaking<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PA-final-all-on-stage-scaled-e1786262750649-1024x849.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PA-final-all-on-stage-scaled-e1786262750649-1024x849.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PA-final-all-on-stage-scaled-e1786262750649-300x249.jpg 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PA-final-all-on-stage-scaled-e1786262750649-768x637.jpg 768w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PA-final-all-on-stage-scaled-e1786262750649-1536x1274.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PA-final-all-on-stage-scaled-e1786262750649-2048x1699.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/archives\/29321\">Bringing Imagination to the Stage! SIJ2026: Performing Arts<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-08-09T17:16:02+09:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2026\u5e748\u67089\u65e5<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">In Performing Arts workshop, students create and perform their own play. Through dance, vocal, and acting warm [&#8230;]<p><a class=\"btn btn-secondary understrap-read-more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/archives\/29321\">Read More&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> from Bringing Imagination to the Stage! SIJ2026: Performing Arts<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Salaidh-CE-cover-scaled-e1786093586555-1024x710.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Salaidh-CE-cover-scaled-e1786093586555-1024x710.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Salaidh-CE-cover-scaled-e1786093586555-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Salaidh-CE-cover-scaled-e1786093586555-768x533.jpg 768w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Salaidh-CE-cover-scaled-e1786093586555-1536x1065.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Salaidh-CE-cover-scaled-e1786093586555.jpg 1680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/archives\/29308\">SIJ Talks: Your Roots. Your Strength. ( by Salaidh &#8211; Harvard&#8217;25)<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-08-07T18:06:39+09:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2026\u5e748\u67087\u65e5<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">For my cultural exchange, I wanted students to walk away with the reminder that regardless of where they go in [&#8230;]<p><a class=\"btn btn-secondary understrap-read-more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/archives\/29308\">Read More&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> from SIJ Talks: Your Roots. Your Strength. ( by Salaidh &#8211; Harvard&#8217;25)<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"406\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Ellen-Cover-CE-e1786092996568-1024x650.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Ellen-Cover-CE-e1786092996568-1024x650.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Ellen-Cover-CE-e1786092996568-300x190.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Ellen-Cover-CE-e1786092996568-768x487.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Ellen-Cover-CE-e1786092996568.jpeg 1466w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/archives\/29302\">SIJ Talks: There Is No &#8220;Set Path&#8221; at Harvard (by Ellen &#8211; Harvard&#8217;27)<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-08-07T18:00:28+09:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2026\u5e748\u67087\u65e5<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">During my cultural exchange, I showed students the vibrant variations of college life, including club activiti [&#8230;]<p><a class=\"btn btn-secondary understrap-read-more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/archives\/29302\">Read More&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> from SIJ Talks: There Is No &#8220;Set Path&#8221; at Harvard (by Ellen &#8211; Harvard&#8217;27)<\/span><\/a><\/p><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/4-1024x768.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/4-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/4-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/4-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/4-1536x1152.png 1536w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/4-2048x1536.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/archives\/29289\">SIJ Talks: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at a Violinist&#8217;s Life! (by Sumire &#8211; Harvard&#8217;16)<\/a><time datetime=\"2026-08-07T13:44:02+09:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">2026\u5e748\u67087\u65e5<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-excerpt\">Thank you to everyone who listened to my cultural exchange presentation! \u2728 Today, I pulled back the curtain on [&#8230;]<p><a class=\"btn btn-secondary understrap-read-more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/archives\/29289\">Read More&#8230;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> from SIJ Talks: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at a Violinist&#8217;s Life! (by Sumire &#8211; Harvard&#8217;16)<\/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 is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-gray-dark-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/news\">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\"><\/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=\"724\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2dd0343e8abf42b9fb3718c6a25a39a9-724x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29016\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2dd0343e8abf42b9fb3718c6a25a39a9-724x1024.png 724w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2dd0343e8abf42b9fb3718c6a25a39a9-212x300.png 212w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2dd0343e8abf42b9fb3718c6a25a39a9-768x1086.png 768w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2dd0343e8abf42b9fb3718c6a25a39a9-1086x1536.png 1086w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2dd0343e8abf42b9fb3718c6a25a39a9-1448x2048.png 1448w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2dd0343e8abf42b9fb3718c6a25a39a9-scaled.png 1811w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/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-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=\"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-4\"><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 href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/archives2015\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIJ2015.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIJ2015.png 500w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIJ2015-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIJ2015-150x150.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-492e33a78642e1c72fd8ea3a0812fe7b\"><strong>2014<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><a href=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/en\/archives2014\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIJ2014.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-22598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIJ2014.png 500w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIJ2014-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/summerinjapan.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/SIJ2014-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns 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=\"has-text-align-center mb-1 has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d5ee22220961fcae057e3390366555e3\"><strong>2013<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image 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