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Discover the U-18 Next Generation Social Entrepreneur Experience

Are you a middle or high school student living in Tokyo? Are you interested in entrepreneurship and social issues? Ridilover, a Tokyo-based organization, is excited to announce its upgraded U-18 Next Generation Social Entrepreneur Experience Program! After a successful two-day event in March 2026 with nearly 50 participants, we are bringing a new, more accessible one-day program to you on May 24th and August 5th, 2026.

Program Overview

In this unique program, participants will have the opportunity to visit locations actively engaged in tackling pressing social issues. Not only will you gain insights into real-world challenges, but you'll also create your own business plan to address these issues. Whether you're just curious about entrepreneurship or already taking steps towards starting your own business, we welcome you to join us!

Program Details:

- Date: 1) May 24, 2026 | 2) August 5, 2026
- Location: 1) Itabashi Station area | 2) Higashi-Shinjuku Station area
- Cost: Free (Participants cover transportation and lunch expenses)
- Capacity: 30 students per day
- Eligibility: Middle school to high school students residing or attending school in Tokyo

Event Schedule

May 24 (Sunday): Focusing on Youth Isolation

• - 9:30 AM: Gather at Itabashi Station
• - 9:30 - 10:00 AM: Introduction
• - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Experience Tour with NPO focused on creating spaces and employment support for youth
• - 12:00 - 1:00 PM: Lunch Break
• - 1:00 - 3:00 PM: Workshop on Problem-Solving Solutions
• - 3:00 - 3:30 PM: Presentations
• - 3:30 PM: Dismissal

August 5 (Wednesday): Fostering a Cohesive Society

• - 12:30 PM: Gather at Higashi-Shinjuku Station
• - 12:30 - 1:00 PM: Introduction
• - 1:00 - 3:00 PM: Experience Tour featuring organizations that assist the reintegration of ex-offenders
• - 3:00 - 3:20 PM: Break
• - 3:20 - 5:20 PM: Workshop on Problem-Solving Solutions
• - 5:30 - 6:00 PM: Presentations
• - 6:00 PM: Dismissal

Previous Participants' Feedback

Our past participants, ranging from 1st-year middle schoolers to 3rd-year high schoolers, have shared their experiences:

• - On the Importance of Network: “I learned that having passion, vision, and the drive to take action is crucial for entrepreneurship.”
• - Navigating Information: “Understanding the difference between online information and real-world insights is essential. Visiting these locations helped me know how to evaluate information better.”
• - Deep Learning Experience: “Rarely do we get to contemplate a single topic so deeply. It was a lot of fun discussing with people full of passion and diverse perspectives.”

How to Apply

Interested applicants can find more details and apply by visiting this link. We also welcome inquiries if you have special circumstances, such as needing to join partway through the program.

About Ridilover

Established in 2013, Ridilover’s mission is to combat societal apathy. We address over 400 social issues and provide educational tours for more than 10,000 students annually. Through collaboration with over 130 companies, we offer cross-border learning opportunities, as well as research and demonstration projects for government agencies. Our investigative media outlet, Ridilover Journal, has published over 1,000 articles addressing various topics.

For inquiries regarding the U-18 Next Generation Social Entrepreneur Program, contact us at [email protected].