2026 Internship Program: IHG Hotels & Resorts
Since our partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts began in 2025, it has grown quickly into a wide range of programs designed to give the youth we support transformative, hands-on experiences
Leader in Training
2026 Leader in Training program report: July Hiking
In July, our Leaders in Training (LITs) supported our summer hiking programs that tested both their stamina and their growing leadership skills
2026 Leader in Training program report: June Crafts
In June, our Leaders in Training (LITs) stepped up once again to support our monthly weekend program: a creative craft program specially designed to make the most of the rainy season
2026 Leader in Training program report: May Kikori
Last weekend, three of our Leaders in Training (LITs) headed to Takao as members of the behind-the-scenes support team for our Kikori program, which featured a hands-on bamboo cutting activity
2026 Leader in Training program report: April Game Day
Our first Back to Nature Program with the campers this year featured an Easter theme, with a few thinking games and plenty of running around outdoors
2026 LIT & Graduate Program: Workplace visit with IHG Hotels & Resorts
We were given the opportunity to visit the ANA InterContinental Tokyo in Akasaka, operated by IHG Hotels & Resorts, a strong supporter of Mirai no Mori, and four LIT participants and four graduates joined the program
2026 Leader in Training program report: Goal Setting Workshop with Michael Page
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
2026 Leader in Training program report: Closing Ceremony
The final LIT program of this year concluded with our annual closing ceremony, centered around speeches by the LIT members
2026 Leader in Training program report: LIT Project in Naeba
Over the past few years, the LITs have enjoyed “yukiita” (snow surfing) during our Snow Program
2026 Leader in Training program report: February
Over three weekends in January and February, we once again held three sessions of our Snow Program
2025 Leader in Training Program Report: December
This month’s Back to Nature Program was a Christmas program held in Mitake
2025 Leader in Training program report: November
This month’s Back to Nature Program was our forestry program in Takao