Educational & STEAM Tours
Japan for the curious
The most memorable way to experience Japan isn't simply to see famous places, it's to understand.
Explore why they places are there, how things are made, who keeps the traditions alive, and how Japan continues to change.
Each educational tour is curated and overseen by TokudAw's Managing Director, Dr. Wanping Aw, an expert in STEAM, as a scientific educator at Keio University and in collaboration with TokudAw’s expert team of artistic advisors, working professionals in the arts.
PROGRAMME TYPE ONEStudy abroad immersions
Wether the focus of your programme is language or curriculum-aligned, we offer experiences packed with experiential learning. We partner with Japanese institutions to offer lectures, workshops, and campus visits — turning classroom subjects into lived experience. Sample topics include: Engineering and materials science, fashion and architecture, history and philosophy, and even professional sports and health.
Read more about why Japan is a great destination for educational travel on our blog
Does your family participate in homeschooling and wonder if Japan makes a great destination to learn experientially?
Read our thoughts on raising global citizens through travel in Japan
PROGRAMME TYPE TWOMarket insight tours
Perfect for MBA and business schools. Visit startups, multinationals, and industry hubs to explore how the oldest Japanese companies operate and innovate — from hiring practices to product philosophy and explore the emerging startup scene with advancements in AI and robotics. Groups interested in market immersion also appreciate our retail immersion tours, where we visit flagship stores to assess customer experience and store operations of some of the most advanced and curated experiences in the APAC.
PROGRAMME TYPE THREEFacilitated dialogues and shadowing opportunities for educators, HR managers, public sector professionals and students in artistic and scientific programs. Understand Japan's workplace culture from the inside out through real-world collaboration and workshops.
Professional exchange programs
Recommended destinations
Art-focused destinations
Discover our list of recommended architectural highlights in Tokyo
Historical destinations
Discover traditional Japanese villages
What's included
Everything a programme needs to succeed
End-to-end planning
Full programme development, accommodation, scheduling and logistics — we build the whole experience with you.
Private transport
Licensed transportation with professional drivers who know the region — safe, punctual, and comfortable.
Translation & interpretation
Bilingual support for presentations, meetings, and materials, so nothing is lost between languages.
Academic access
Coordination with universities, companies, and cultural institutions — doors that are hard to open alone.
Cultural programming
Educational add-ons like tea ceremonies, calligraphy, anime and manga drawing workshops, or rural homestays with service learning.
Chaperone coordination
Guest speakers, licensed transport, and kind, patient chaperones — arranged so you can focus on the learning.
The University of Singapore
Understanding Japan hiring practices
A multi-day itinerary in Nagano and Tokyo exploring hiring and workplace norms — visits to Japanese startup ecosystems and meetings with HR companies to understand hiring regulations and what startup incubators and accelerators provide.
Food science students, Taiwan
Subject matter tours: gastronomy
A food-centric education tour for agriculture students — FOODEX JAPAN, one of Asia's largest food and beverage trade fairs, then The University of Tokyo, an organic strawberry farm, KIRIN, and the ramen museum in Yokohama.
Entrepreneurs, Asia × Japan
Cross-cultural exchange
A programme bringing together global business owners, local communities, and forward-thinking businesses in Nagano — exploring how travel, innovation, and cultural connection can drive sustainable rural revitalisation in Japan.
Customer Review
"Wanping provided excellent local knowledge and was attentive to all the details of our trip, helping us to make bookings for transportation and events. Things went so smoothly and we had such an amazing time in Japan because of TokudAw's help and support. Highly highly recommended."
- 5 star google review, from guest Ms Hannah T.
WHY TOKUDAW?Educational expertise, built in
Our team is helmed by Dr. Wanping Aw — a MEXT scholarship recipient currently holding a position at Keio University — and includes researchers, educators, and bilingual project managers with deep knowledge of Japanese systems and the expectations of international institutions.
Educational consulting
Researchers and educators who understand both Japanese systems and international institutions
Locally certified
Certified local support from our team to ensure everything runs smoothly
Safety guarantee
Licensed transport and patient chaperones — child safety is our top priority
Designed for inclusivity
Tours that welcome diverse perspectives and encourage meaningful cultural exchange
✓Fun
✓Friendly
✓Inclusive
✓Authentic
✓Sustainable
✓Memorable
Bringing a study group to Japan?
From broad idea to well-structured itinerary