7th Japan Youth Summit 2027 in Tokyo

The 7th Japan Youth Summit 2027 described in these programme materials is organised by Global Youth Ambassador (GYA) and is scheduled to take place in Tokyo from 23 to 26 January 2027. The listed venue is Meiji Gakuin University.

The programme theme is “Empowering Accessibility in Education: Building Inclusive Learning Ecosystems for Future Generations.” It focuses on how young people can contribute to more accessible and inclusive education through technology, collaboration and practical solutions.

Programme sub-themes include:

• Digital Accessibility and AI
• Cross-sector Collaboration
• Low-cost Learning Solutions
• Teacher Empowerment
• Infrastructure and Connectivity

Participants are expected to take part in activities such as international panel sessions, project presentations, delegation meetings, networking, a final resolution paper and an awarding and closing ceremony.

The summit is open internationally and targets young people aged 16–35 from different academic backgrounds.

Applicants should understand that there are different participation routes. The guidebook lists a competitive Fully Funded Programme and a Partial Funded Programme. The fully funded route involves document/essay selection and an interview, while partial-funded registrants are described as being accepted without the same competitive selection process, subject to registration and payment requirements.

Applicants should:

• Be aged 16–35 years.
• Be from any nationality.
• Have good communication and social skills.
• Come from any academic background.
• Have no criminal conviction, according to the programme terms.
• Be willing to comply with the programme's policies and conditions.
• Not be affiliated with organisations prohibited under the programme rules.
• Be motivated to contribute positively and act as an agent of change.

Depending on the selected participation package, programme materials list benefits such as:

• Access to the four-day youth summit.
• International panel sessions.
• Project presentation opportunities.
• Cross-cultural interaction and networking.
• Programme certificate.
• Seminar materials.
• Pre-departure assistance.
• Meals according to the selected package.
• Local venue transportation under applicable packages.
• Accommodation under applicable higher-tier packages.
• Airport-transfer assistance under applicable packages.
• Programme documentation.
• Opportunity to compete for participant and project awards.

Award categories listed include:

• Best Debater
• Most Innovative Project
• Most Sustainable Project
• Most Impactful Project
• Best Presenter
• Best Delegate

The available programme guide indicates that applicants may need:

• Completed online registration form.
• Essay responses within the registration form for the fully funded selection route.
• Screenshots/proof that required registration tasks have been completed where applicable.
• Payment receipt where a registration fee applies.
• Additional information requested during the selection process.
• Further documents requested after receiving a Letter of Acceptance, where applicable.

For the fully funded route, the programme materials identify:

• Essay/application file assessment.
• Interview performance.
• Ability to answer selection questions.
• Quality of ideas or innovations presented during the interview.

• Participate in an international youth forum in Tokyo.
• Meet young participants from different countries and backgrounds.
• Discuss global education and accessibility challenges.
• Develop project-presentation and communication experience.
• Explore the role of AI and technology in education.
• Build an international professional and youth network.
• Gain cross-cultural exposure.
• Participate in collaborative discussions and project activities.