Plus One Education Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Riso Kyoiku Group, will hold the 'Insect Dr. Camp (Firefly Observation, River Ecosystem Survey, and Insect Specimen Making)' starting Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Overview - Travel contract type: Package tour - Dates: Saturday, June 20, 2026 – Sunday, June 21, 2026 (1 night, 2 days) - Deadline: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 - Participants: Grades 1 to 9 (boys and girls) - Location: Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture - Accommodation: Healthy Pal Akagi (Japanese-style rooms) - Meals: 1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner - Transportation: Express train from Shinjuku - Travel cost: Elementary students: 59,950 yen; Junior high students: 70,950 yen Includes transportation, lodging, meals, event fees, and travel insurance. - Capacity: 20 people (minimum 8 participants required) - Tour conductor will accompany the entire trip.
Highlights 1. Learn about Genji and Heike fireflies up close in a location unreachable in Tokyo. 2. Enjoy nature through insect collecting, river ecosystem surveys, and specimen making during the day. 3. Take the 'STS Insect Certification' test to become a disciple of 'Fabre-sensei.'
Schedule - Day 1: Depart Shinjuku (Express) to Shikishima. Includes insect collecting, observation, lectures, and firefly viewing. - Day 2: Morning insect collecting, specimen making, and STS certification test. Return to Shinjuku.
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