Japan Culture and Technology Immersion Program 2023 (J-CTI)
Exclusive edition for Colegio Mexico del Sureste
March 20th to 30th, 2023 – Visit Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto
Application Deadline: October 30th, 2022
About J-CTI
J-CTI is a 10-day trip to Japan in which participants get an immersive experience into the cultural and technological aspects of Japan. The program consists of (1) Tourist activities in Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto, (2) Introductory seminars on Emering Technology topics, and (3) an academic visit to Mirai Innovation Research Institute to try out the latest technologies being developed at our labs .
The program gives you the opportunity to experience first-hand the current and relevant emerging technologies created in Japan while living with key cultural aspects of Japanese society.
Tourist Activities in Three Cities
Introductory Seminars for All Ages
Learn a about the latest developments of emerging technologies such as:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Robotics
- Virtual and Augmented Relality
- Neurotechnology
- Aerospace tech
- Bio-printing tech
* Topics are subject to change for each program edition.
An Academic Visit to Mirai Lab
Mirai Innovation Research Institute is currently developing technologies for industries such as: Education, Healthcare, Aerospace, Logistics, Communications, Food, Construction and Entertainment.
Participants will have a first-hand experience with technologies such as:
– Brain wave sensing technologies
– Holograms
– Autonomous Mobile robots and Drones
– Exoskeletons
– Virtual and Augmented Reality environments
– The Metaverse
– Human-to-Human skill transfer technologies, and much more!
Key Benefits
- Travel to Japan and get an immersive experince into its beautiful culture, traditions and culinary arts.
- Guided tour in the most popular cities: Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto.
- Travel by Bullet train among cities.
- Attend introductory lectures on Emerging Technologies by experts in the field.
- Visit the laboratories of Mirai Innovation Research Institute and see exclusive technological demonstrations.
- Try out our latest technologies and experience the future.
- Get a certificate of participation.
- Get a professional video that documents the trip highlights featuring your participation in the program.
Who can participate?
All persons who meet the following conditions:
- Age above 15 years old*.
- Excellent physical and mental health.
- Interest in technologies and new trends in innovation.
- Desire of travelling and learning about Japanese culture.
* Under 20 years of age, must be accompanied by a guardian or sign a responsive letter.
Important Dates>>
| October 30th, 2022 | Application and Registration fee payment deadline |
| November 2nd, 2022 | Information session for applicants |
| November 15th, 2022 to January 15th, 2023 | Program fee is split into 3 monthly payments to be paid the 15th of November, December and January. |
| February 20th, 2023 | Pre-departure Information Session |
| March 19th, 2023 | Departure from your country and arrive to Japan on February 4th or 5th |
| March 20th, 2023 | Arrival to Japan and start of J-CTI program |
Requirements
- Valid passport
- 10 day travel insurance
* Mirai Innovation Research Institute will provide the necesary documents to process the visa at Japanese embassy of your country in case you require a tourist visa
Program dates
March 20th to 30th, 2023
Application deadline: October 30th, 2022
Program fee
- Registration fee: $300 USD*
- Program fee: $4500 USD*
- * Registration fee is non-refundable
- *Plus taxes (10%)
- *Individual prices. For groups of 20 people or more, please contact us.
The program fee will be split into 3 monthly payments.
The program Includes
- Detailed pre-departure summary & briefing
- Round Flight Ticket*
- Reception at the airport
- Express train ticket to your accommodation
- Accommodation for 10 nights
- Bullet train tickets
- Transportation train/metro card
- Guided tour to cultural attractions
- Visit to Mirai Innovation Labs, G5 Lab, Industrial Tech lab and Robotics labs
- Introductory technology seminars
- Participation in technology demonstrations
- Participation in 1 cultural workshop. Select from 1) wearing kimono, 2) tea ceremony or 3) Japanese Caligraphy
- Professional video that documents the highlights of the trip featuring your participation in diverse activities.
- The price does not include meals.
- *Restrictions apply depending on country of origin