The learning behind it.
Japan shows students that technological leadership and cultural identity can go hand in hand. From Tokyo's technology districts and digital art to Kyoto's temples and gardens, with a hands-on craft workshop led by a Kyoto artisan, the programme asks how a society balances old and new. Visits to technology companies or research facilities are arranged where available.
What students take away
- Design thinking and technology
- Cultural respect and etiquette
- Language basics and independence
- Tradition and innovation side by side
An indicative outline
- TokyoTechnology culture and digital art; city orientation.
- InnovateA technology, research or industry visit where arranged.
- KyotoBy shinkansen to Kyoto: Fushimi Inari, Gion and temple gardens.
- CraftA hands-on craft workshop with a Kyoto artisan, and a session on Japanese design thinking.
- OsakaOsaka's food and science, team presentations and home.
BFC signature Can include our Walking Hunt, a gamified challenge in place of a standard tour, and a Photo Marathon shot on disposable analogue cameras. How they work ↗︎
Every journey is designed around your brief. Length, activities and accommodation change with your group.
Teams redesign an everyday object using a principle from Japanese design, and pitch it to the group.
BFC has organised multiple trips for us to Singapore, Japan, Spain and the USA. I’m continually impressed by their resourcefulness and their ability to adapt elements during the trip, without ever compromising quality.
Practicalities
- Accommodation
- Chosen for the destination and your budget. Hotel accommodation; travel by shinkansen between cities.
- Transport
- Private for your group throughout, with flights or rail where needed.
- Access & medical
- Planned case by case from the first conversation, so every student can take part.
- Dietary needs
- Vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free and allergies catered for; kosher and other requirements on request.