Tokyo High School Students Experience the Joy of Home Building Through a Job Camp Program

Engaging Young Minds: Tokyo High School Students Experience Home Building

In a vibrant initiative by the Tokyo Educational Authority, the Open House Group participated in the Job Camp 2026, offering high school students hands-on experience in the fascinating world of home building. On July 22 and 23, 2026, the company welcomed a group of 19 students from 10 different public high schools, immersing them in a range of activities designed to spark their interest in architecture and design.

The program kicked off with an engaging icebreaker led by Ryoya Kaneko, a member of the company’s Human Resource Development Unit. While the initial atmosphere was filled with the typical nerves of first-time encounters, the icebreaker quickly transformed it into a lively and energized environment.

On the second day, students explored the Open House Group's housing showroom in Shibuya. This visit was crucial in expanding their vision regarding home building. After touring the showroom, the students were divided into teams of six. With a thematic focus on