Summer Conference "My Future Self to Learn with Family" to be Held on July 18 (Sat) at Pacifico Yokohama Minato Mirai Park

The Japan Junior Chamber, Inc. (President: Daisho Kato, Location: 2-12-1 Kōjimachi, Chiyoda-ku, VORT Hanzōmon 7F, hereinafter "Japan JC") will hold "Summer Conference: My Future Self to Learn with Family," an experiential event where children can think about their future selves with their families, on July 18, 2026, at Pacifico Yokohama Minato Mirai Park.

"Summer Conference" Event Overview

Organizer: The Japan Junior Chamber, Inc.

Co-organizer: Yokohama Junior Chamber, Inc.

Date and Time: July 18 (Sat) 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Location: Pacifico Yokohama Minato Mirai Park (1-1-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa)

Admission Fee: Free

"Summer Conference" Special Website

For details, please visit the special website above.

Highlights for 2026

Theme: "Carbon Neutral"

With the concept of a "school festival," stage events will be held with a timetable that allows for enjoyment throughout the day, including periods 1-7, lunch break, and after school!

Popular comedian Abareru-kun and popular characters will appear!

26 types of booths for hands-on learning will be exhibited.

"Free Study Notebooks" that can be used for summer vacation free studies will be distributed to the first 6,000 visitors.

The "Summer Conference" is an event held annually by Japan JC as part of the "Summer Conference" for children and parents to learn. This year, in conjunction with the "Summer Conference 2026" to be held at Pacifico Yokohama on July 18 (Sat) and 19 (Sun), it will be held on July 18 (Sat) from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM at Pacifico Yokohama Minato Mirai Park.

This year's "Summer Conference" will focus on the theme of "Carbon Neutral," offering various learning experiences that will allow visitors to feel familiar with carbon neutrality and decarbonization actions, leading to behavioral changes in their daily lives. While creating their own "Participatory Free Study Notebook" distributed at the reception upon entry (for the first 6,000 visitors), participants can enjoy learning about disaster prevention, agriculture, CO2 reduction, and more at the "Participatory Experience Booths" within the venue. The completed notebooks can also be used for school free studies.

In addition to 10 stage events held in a timetable format, official ambassador Abareru-kun and popular characters are scheduled to appear. Food trucks, large rest tents, and childcare spaces are also available, creating an environment where parents and children can enjoy the entire day with peace of mind. We encourage families to participate in this learning opportunity for the next generation to think about their future selves and the environment.

OFFICIAL AMBASSADOR

Abareru-kun

Comedian / Survival Entertainer / Junior High and High School Teacher's License (Social Studies)

A comedian well-known for his survival企画 (plans) on deserted islands and in jungles. He holds a teacher's license (social studies) and excels at turning difficult topics into laughter from a child's perspective. In recent years, he has also supervised children's nature experience and eco-events, and spoke at the "Kyoto Environmental Festival" in February 2026. As a father of three, he naturally understands the parental perspective. He is a reliable guide who will play with genuine enthusiasm, even getting sweaty.

Overview of Main Booths

(Kobelco Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.)

Experience Carbon Neutral Solutions with Unmanned Heavy Machinery K-DIVE

Experience "K-DIVE," where heavy machinery is operated remotely without sitting in the driver's seat. Through operating an unmanned excavator, learn about the new form of construction sites in the carbon-neutral era.

(NPO eco-taiken kobo)

Ranma-sensei's Eco-Friendly Experiments

An eco-workshop by Ranma-sensei, an "Environmental Performer" who combines environmental issues with science experiments and performances. Challenging hands-on experiments on the theme of carbon neutrality. Completed items can be taken home as souvenirs.

(ACTA+)

Let's Build a "Future City" for 100 Years from Now with Waste Materials!

Together with all visitors, we will assemble a large future city within the venue. Waste materials that would have been discarded will be used as materials. This is an experiential workshop where participants think about resource usage and circulation while engaging with the waste generated in their daily lives, and create a future city.

(UK Planning Co., Ltd.)

Disaster Prevention Candles to Illuminate the Future

Handcraft "disaster prevention candles" that are useful during disasters by recycling "waste oil" used in homes and restaurants. You can add your favorite scent, and the completed candles can be taken home as souvenirs.

(RizoVillage)

Let's Think About the Potential of Wood ~The Role of Wood in Achieving a Sustainable Society~

At the booth of "RizoVillage," which operates accommodations in Kashimo, Nakatsugawa City, Gifu Prefecture, you can experience splitting firewood using a safe wood splitter for children and making building blocks from scrap wood. While touching wood, you will think about the role of wood in achieving a sustainable society.

(Kanagawa University FabLab Minatomirai)

Let's Make a "Global Stand" for Everyone

Create your own original "Global Stand" using acrylic boards that would have been discarded and colorful parts made with digital fabrication equipment. This is an experiential workshop that combines the latest digital technology with ecology to learn about resource circulation.

(Sakushima / Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture)

Can the Ocean Save the Earth? The World of Blue Carbon

Introducing the seagrass bed restoration activities that have continued for over 20 years on Sakushima, Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture. Through the process of activities that began with the wish of a junior high school student in 2002 to "protect the sea where fish live," and have spread involving island residents, government, and volunteers from outside the island, we will communicate the potential of blue carbon.

Details of all 26 types of booths can be found on the special website below.

"Summer Conference" Special Website

https://www.jaycee.or.jp/summerconference/fes/

To Media Representatives

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