We were given the opportunity to visit the ANA InterContinental Hotel in Akasaka, operated by IHG Hotels & Resorts, a strong supporter of Mirai no Mori, and four LIT participants and four graduates joined the program
Date: April 4th, 2026Place: Mitake, TokyoParticipants: 6 Graduates, 4 Mirai no Mori staff, 20 KIWL RidersPartners: Knights in White Lycra (KIWL), Swan & Lion Rain couldn’t dampen the spirits (or the appetites!) as we hosted a special BBQ in Mitake with the Knights in White Lycra, who will be conquering a 500km charity ride from Shiga to Osaka this May to raise funds for Mirai no Mori
As the first LIT program of this new fiscal year, we held a goals and objectives workshop facilitated by members of Michael Page, a continuous supporter of Mirai no Mori
The final LIT program of this year concluded with our annual closing ceremony, centered around speeches by the LIT members
An exclusive evening of premium Scotch whisky tasting, paired with curated bites, and a special charity auction, all in support of Mirai no Mori
Over the past few years, the LITs have enjoyed “yukiita” (snow surfing) during our Snow Program
January and February brought a quieter, yet deeply meaningful season for our graduate community with the powerful connections and growth
Over three weekends in January and February, we once again held three sessions of our Snow Program
Date: Session 2: January 31- February 1 / Session 3: February 7-8Place: Tsunan, NiigataParticipants: 74 campers, 22 care workers, 4 LITs, 2 graduates, 24 Mirai no Mori staffSponsor: KEEN and Costco WholesalePartner: English Adventure Across two sessions in February, we welcomed over 60 children ages 6 and up for a weekend in snowy Niigata
Date: January 24-25, 2026Place: Tsunan, NiigataParticipants: 41 campers, 12 care workers, 3 LITs, 1 graduate, 13 Mirai no Mori staffSponsor: Costco Wholesale Every year, we begin our program calendar with our residential snow program in Niigata
REGISTER NOW!April marks a season of transition in Japan
We’re excited to announce that Mirai no Mori has been chosen as the charity partner for the 500km KIWL Charity Ride in 2026! Knights In White Lycra (KIWL) is a Japan-based fundraising group of people of all ages and backgrounds who 'get fit & give back'