53 students from 14 countries and territories (China, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Myanmar, Nepal, Palestine, the Philippines, Switzerland, UK, US) participated in Summer School 2012, held from July 20-30 in Karuizawa, Japan. Click below to watch our short movie about Summer School and the ISAK program!
Student Comments
Read what Summer School 2012 participants had to say about their experience at ISAK.
Thank You!
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to our donors, partners, volunteers and supporters, whose contributions were essential in making this year’s summer school such a tremendous success. We could not have done it without you!
Corporate Donors
The US-Japan Foundation, Kamenori Foundation, Roppongi Rotary Club, Richemont Japan Ltd., Sumitomo Life Insurance Company, Je ne sais pas (Joint Capital).
Individual Donors
Mr. Daisuke Adachi, Ms. Ritsuko Usui, Mr. Takashi Oyagi, Mr. Hirofumi Kaneko, Mr. Masahiro Koshiba, Ms. Yayoi Sadaoka, Ms. Saito Yuki, Mr. Makoto Takano, Mr. Hideyuki Tamai, Mr. Chad Iverson, Ms. Junko Tomizawa, Mr. Akira Horiuchi, Ms. Junko Minagawa.
In addition to the above, we would also like to thank everyone who made donations through JustGiving Japan.
Partners
Asahi Co., Ltd.; Asahi Net, Inc.; Idea International Co. Ltd.; ITO EN, Ltd.; Karuizawa Tobu Elementary School; Karuizawa Junior High School; Mr. Mamoru Taniya, Mr. Nobuo Matsuki, Mr. Yasushi Hatakeyama, Mr. Hidehiko Hayashi, Mr. Masakazu Yanagisawa.
Volunteers and Supporters
We would like to thank the photographers who recorded our memories of ISAK Summer School 2012 in pictures and video, the coaches who provided instruction for extracurricular activities, our educational partners, and all of the individuals in Japan and overseas who helped share the word about our program. We would like to say a special thanks to the families who hosted overseas scholarship students, as well as the volunteer welcoming committee who met students at Narita Airport.
Last but not least, we would like to thank everyone who volunteered to help with ISAK Summer School 2012. While we did not have enough volunteer opportunities available for everyone interested in participating, we appreciate such strong enthusiasm for our project, and we look forward to your continued support.