Kaishi International High School Announces Global Challenge Camp 2026 and Global Challenge 60

Kaishi International High School of the NSG Group (Tainai City, Niigata Prefecture) will host a learning event for junior high school students.

[Global Challenge Camp 2026 – From Niigata to the World. From the World to Niigata.]

1. Purpose

Global Challenge Camp 2026 is a hands-on, project-based learning (PBL) program that integrates English, inquiry, and creative activities, using local resources such as Niigata Airport, history and food culture, and anime and creative industries as themes.

Participants will work on the mission of 'Promoting Niigata's charm to the world!' while exploring the region's attractions and challenges from a global perspective, developing their English communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and creativity.

Additionally, this initiative aims to create growth opportunities for aspiring middle school students nationwide by gathering them in Niigata to experience collaboration with diverse peers and real-world engagement, fostering future global leaders.

2. Concept

"Three Days Connected to the World"

English is not a subject but a communication tool. Students will work together with peers to discover Niigata's charm and challenge themselves to share it with the world.

3. Final Goal

Each team will compile insights and materials gathered during the three-day experience and fieldwork into a "3-minute PR video" for presentation (English narration required).

4. Target Participants

Junior high school students in grades 8 and 9

Capacity: 30 students

* No English proficiency required. Open to those who enjoy English, are interested in overseas cultures, or are passionate about video production and inquiry-based activities.

5. Schedule

August 20 (Thu) 13:00 Gathering – August 22 (Sat) 11:30 Dismissal (2 nights, 3 days)

6. Main Visit Locations

・Niigata Airport: Backstage tour

・Minemura Jozo: Food culture exploration (miso brewery visit)

・Niigata City Furumachi Area: Historical and cultural exploration (Furumachi area exploration, Furumachi geinou visit)

・Niigata Computer Specialist School: Video production workshop (AI application, video editing experience)

・Japan Anime & Manga Specialist School: Creative exploration (character design experience, etc.)

7. Participation Fee

① 4–6 person room (using Hishofuso): 12,000 JPY (tax included)

② Single room (using Shinpita New Hotel Plaza): 20,000 JPY (tax included)

* Includes bus transportation during the program, offered at a special rate compared to the usual value of several thousand yen.

8. Dedicated Information Page

https://kaishi-kokusai.ed.jp/15712.html

9. Linked Initiative

[Global Challenge 60 – Tell Your Story to the World]

Create and submit a video of 60 seconds or less in English about your hometown, Japanese culture, your future dreams, or anything you want to share with the world.

This contest values the "desire to communicate" more than English proficiency.

Videos created during Global Challenge Camp 2026 can be submitted directly.

Students not participating in Global Challenge Camp 2026 are also eligible to enter.

・Submission Themes

① "Introduce My Hometown to the World" – My Hometown

② "Japanese Culture to the World" – Japanese Culture

③ "What I Want to Challenge in the Future" – My Future Vision

④ "What I Learned at the Global Camp" – My Global Camp Experience

・Submission Period

September 1 (Tue), 2026 – September 30 (Wed), 2026

・Prizes

"Grand Prize": 10,000 JPY Amazon Gift Card + Certificate

"Excellence Prize": 3,000 JPY Amazon Gift Card + Certificate

"Global Challenge Prize": 1,000 JPY Amazon Gift Card + Certificate

・Further details will be announced on a dedicated website launching August 1 (Sat).