🌏 8-Week Leadership Journey in Japan — Now Recruiting the 71st & 72nd Batches! 🌸 Our 69th Batch program is now entering its final weeks, and what an extraordinary journey it has been. Over the past two months, these young changemakers have been sharing their deep, eye-opening reflections right here on our page.

From exploring the depths of Human Security and climate justice, to discovering real-world resilience through field studies in Yokkaichi, Hiroshima, and Kamaishi, they have demonstrated what true human-centric leadership looks like. We highly encourage you to look back at their recent posts to see firsthand the profound transformation and lifetime bonds that await you.

Now, we are looking for the next generation of leaders for our 71st & 72nd Program. Could it be you?

📍 Location: Tokyo and surrounding areas, Japan

📅 Program Period: 09 – 14 December 2026

⏰ Application Deadline: 20 July 2026 (5:00 PM)

✅ Eligibility

・Nationality of a participating country (Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam) ・35 or younger ・2+ years of full-time work experience ・Available for May–Jul 2027 or Sep–Nov 2027

• 71st IATSS Forum: May to July 2027 (8 weeks)
• 72nd IATSS Forum: September to November 2027 (8 weeks)

The program schedule and timeframe are subject to change. We cannot guarantee which program period you will be assigned to.