Japan Football & Cultural Discovery

  • International Studies
Tottori: Tottori, Japan
Jul 21 2026
Aug 04 2026
* Accommodation *All Meals * Domestic Transportation *Football Training *Cultural Activities
€ 3.600,00 € 3.350,00

Early bird price expires on Dec 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM

Description

Program Overview

This 15-day program offers young athletes an opportunity to train with Gainare Tottori FC, a professional Japanese football club, while experiencing Japanese culture in both rural and urban settings. Unlike typical tourist programs, this journey focuses on deep cultural immersion and professional football development through direct partnership with a J3 League team.

 

Phase 1: Tokyo Arrival & Orientation (Day 1-2)

  • Airport arrival and brief Tokyo introduction

  • Team building and program expectations

  • Travel to Tottori Prefecture via bullet train

Phase 2: Gainare Tottori FC Training (Days 3-10)

  • 6 full days of professional football training

  • Daily sessions with J3 League staff

  • Video analysis and individual feedback

  • Cultural exploration of Tottori Sand Dunes and Daisen National Park

  • Competitive match against local youth teams

  • Skills assessment and development planning

Phase 3: Kansai Region Cultural & Football Experience (Days 11-14)

  • Day trip to ancient capital Nara

  • Urban vs rural Japan cultural comparison

  • Final presentations and graduation ceremony

Phase 4: Departure (Day 15)

  • Return to Tokyo for international departure

🎓 PRIME Youth Experiential Education Approach

  • English-language instruction throughout the program

  • Hands-on learning methodology 

  • Expert educators who inspire rather than just teach

  • Focus on real-world skill development and personal growth

  • Community building through shared experiences

What Makes This Program Special?

🏆 Professional Football Development

  • 7 full days of intensive training with Gainare Tottori FC coaches

  • Direct mentorship from professional J3 League players

  • Skills assessment and individual development planning

  • Friendly match against Tottori Prefecture youth select team

🏯 Cultural Immersion

  • Extended time in rural Tottori Prefecture (Japan's hidden gem)

  • Traditional cultural workshops (pottery, calligraphy, cooking)

  • Exploration of ancient Nara and modern Osaka

  • Unique experience at Tottori Sand Dunes

🌏 Educational Value

  • Language immersion and Japanese etiquette exposure

  • Understanding of Japanese community-based sports culture

  • Comparison between rural and urban Japanese lifestyles

  • Environmental education and cultural geography

  • International friendship building and global citizenship


Restrictions

Participants must be 13 years and 6 months to 16 years and 6 months old when the program starts.

Registration is not started yet. The registration opens on Monday September 29, 2025 at 00:00 AM
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