Conclusion

There you have it! Certainly this is not an exhaustive organizer, but we hope that it has helped you to realize that a student trip to Japan is possible if there is a systematic plan of action, a supportive administration, a competent travel agent, and energetic students and parents.

If you are fortunate to have access to a Japanese language school or Japanese cultural groups in your city, they will most certainly assist you in putting together orientation workshops. Adequate preparation of your students will help them make a positive adjustment to Japanese culture and a way of life that will insure a memorable experience for them.

If you are a teacher, take this organizer to your principal with a proposal. If you are an administrator, pass this organizer to that energetic teacher who might make an excellent trip coordinator.

Lastly, the Japan National Tourist Organization here in Toronto is a phone call or e-mail away. Let us assist you in finding a matching school through our ‘School Matching Service’. Please contact us for resource support and extra encouragement, and say Yes! to Japan.

Note: The content of this organizer is based on information obtained and collected from educators who have extensive experience in organizing school trips to Japan, and is current as of the publication date of January 2007. Any errors or omissions are not the responsibility of the Visit Japan Campaign Committee or Japan National Tourist Organization.