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Discover the Essence of Welfare: Being Thinking Tour 2025

This winter, high school students are invited to embark on a unique journey through the world of welfare during the Being Thinking Tour 2025. This initiative aims to encourage self-reflection through firsthand experiences at welfare facilities, solidifying connections with diverse individuals and fostering valuable dialogues.

What is the Being Thinking Tour?

The Being Thinking Tour is designed for high school students in Tokyo to stay at various welfare facilities. The goal is to deepen their understanding of what it means to live and support others in society. In environments away from school and home, students will have the chance to observe, listen, and engage with their surroundings—paving the way for profound discoveries about themselves and the world.

Participants will spend two days immersed in this experience, aiming not only for personal growth but also for a greater understanding of the community’s needs and values. Whether looking for friendship, new interests, or even a potential life theme, it all begins by simply “being there.” Welcome to a journey filled with possibilities!

Event Details

Higashikurume Course

• - Dates: December 26 (Fri) & 27 (Sat), 2025, from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
• - Locations: Special Nursing Home Shalom Higashikurume / Day Service Center Shalom Minami-Ogawa
• - Target Audience: Tokyo residents and students in high school
• - Tour Guide: Riken Komatsu (Community Activist, Hekireki House)
• - Participation Fee: Free (transportation costs to the assembly point to be borne by participants)

Hino Course

• - Dates: January 6 (Tue) & 7 (Wed), 2026, Day 1 from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM & Day 2 from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
• - Locations: 1) Yume Fuusen + Hikari no Ie Eikoen, and 2) Tama Ryougouen + Hikari no Ie Eikoen (participants choose between the two options)
• - Target Audience: Tokyo residents and students in high school
• - Tour Guide: Akira Aoki (General Incorporated Association Geito)
• - Participation Fee: Free (transportation costs to the assembly point to be borne by participants)

How to Apply

Applications are accepted through the special page for the Being Thinking Tour. The deadline is December 12, at 6:00 PM. Apply Here.

Last Year’s Experiences

Last year, a two-day stay was conducted at a disability support facility in Nakano Ward, allowing students to delve into the experiences of community welfare. Testimonials from participating students and footage from the event can be accessed on the information page.

For Inquiries

Organized by: The Next Generation Welfare Facility Opening Project (Fukuhira Project)
Secretariat: Tokyo Social Welfare Council, General Affairs Planning Dept.
Email: [email protected]
Contact Person: Utsumi, Nishiyama