Kyoto and Tokyo, Japan : June 21-28, 2025
Japan is the land of the rising sun, a country that breathes culture. It is home to a fascinating history, and a nation that informs its future by learning from its ancestors’ successes and failures. On this Teach With Love™️ program, we’ll be immersing ourselves in non-Eurocentric perspectives of dominant value systems, beliefs, and customs, we can learn and grow in a meaningful and enlightening manner. This approach allows us to engage with the world, broaden our horizons, and develop a deeper appreciation for diverse cultures and ways of life.
Kyoto is one of Teach With Love’s favorite cities. We will get to explore unspoiled historical alleys in Kyoto and get lost in its nostalgic narrow streets lined with traditional wooden Japanese homes, each with sliding doors and paper lanterns. Here in Kyoto is where you can spot a geisha in their iconic white makeup, perfectly coiffed hair, a bright kimono and traditional slippers walking along the sloped streets constructed in the year 807.
Another city loved by many, Tokyo, is one of the most exciting cities in the world. It’s full of forward-thinkers. Our TWL Japanese friends will help us learn how its’ residents grapple with changes, and how they adapt to new things.
With the help of our Thought Leaders, the Teach With Love culturally informed principles will be woven into our entire approach for the program. Our vibe is to “seek knowledge that emerges through continuing, hopeful inquiry in the world, with the world, and with each other” (Paulo Freire) and be present in each experience where you will expand your cultural knowledge, make beautiful connections and return with a reconnection to L.O.V.E. being the foundation to having culturally informed teaching.
Limited to: 10 educators
Program Length: 8 Days, 7 Nights
Activity Level: Moderate
Physical Level: Moderate
✈Arrive Into: HND or NRT
Thought Leaders: Tiffany Jewell and Nawal Qarooni
HOW IT WORKS
01
Register
Register by choosing a package below. Space is limited. The deposit to book is $350. Balance is paid in monthly installments or can be fully customized for you.
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Login
Once your registration is complete, you will receive an invite to login to your online account / community (or for quicker access, click ‘Login’ on top right of our website). Our exclusive TWL community is where you will attend fun virtual events and also meet your fellow educators!
03
Plan Your Program
Accommodations and In-country transportation is included in all packages. We’ll send you instructions on obtaining your travel insurance. You’ll book your own flights (see FAQs) but we can hold your hand and help you choose the best flight!
04
Get Packing
We'll keep you in the loop on what to bring, helpful resources, monthly tips + tricks, and any other fun updates between registration and our TWL program finally begins!
*Then do a happy dance right in your classroom, cause you’ve got plans next Summer!
What's included:
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100% of proceeds go to helping our (women and BIPOC owned) organization’s mission to elevate underserved teachers by developing new leadership where none existed and to give opportunities to underserved students to travel the world. We’re funded through sponsors and our Immersive Trips that serve ALL teachers of all Races, Ethnicities, Genders, etc. (See our TWL mission for more info.)
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For teachers, this is a revolutionary way of thinking about teaching in a classroom. Being immersed in a new culture and language provides a unique perspective, enhanced by our teacher framework. This structure helps you reflect on your experiences and integrate these values back into your classroom with students.
This approach is ideal, especially relevant in the current educational climate in the United States, where many educators struggle to remain in the profession. This rejuvenating experience will re-humanize learning for you, providing a deeper understanding of what it means to Lift Others' Voices Every day (L.O.V.E.). That's the essence of our framework.
You don't just learn a concept from a book; you live it out and practice it. During our program, there will be moments where we, as thought leaders, engaged participants with reflective questions: How do you see the application of the love framework in real-time?
This program is ideal for any location and is perfect for educators and leaders who want to remain in the field, offering not just a refreshing experience but also practical tools for classroom application.
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All Lodging is included. In Kyoto, we will be staying in a traditional Japanese wooden house.
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Our Japan trip includes breakfast every morning. All other meal plans are on your own to allow for you to explore a variety of Japansese cuisines!
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Orientation and meet your leaders and fellow travelers.
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All ground transportation with the whole group is included. (Airport transfers are not included to allow you to get the best rate possible. We can give you recommendations.)
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Your amazing Thought Leaders, facilitators, and our international TWL Team members!
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We will capture all the learning and moments that you will get to keep forever!
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Access to our exclusive TWL community to connect + collaborate with other teachers, who love travel, free virtual events, workshops, meetups, and other VIP benefits.
Not included:
Airfare
Travel Insurance (mandatory)
Tips and Gratuities
Airport Transfers (we can give recommendations)
Itinerary
Day 1: - Overnight in Tokyo
Checkin to Hotel
Welcome Orientation
Small exploration tour for early arrivals.
Day 2: - Overnight in Tokyo
Breakfast at hotel
Conversations and walking tour of Tokyo’s Akihabara neighborhood and Shibuya Center-Gai with our Japanese friends
Day 3: - Overnight in Kyoto, Japan : Traditional Machiya
Breakfast at hotel, Leave to Kyoto, Japan
Explore Kyoto from perspective of a Kyoto native and TWL Cultural Guide who is our host for the next three days!
Free night to unpack and explore neighborhood
Day 4: - Overnight in Kyoto, Japan : Traditional Machiya
Japanese Breakfast
Conversations with Kyoto natives about Ikigai, Japanese education and learn the significance of the life rituals that mark the milestones of their lives.
Experience a Teacher’s Shrine where students from all over the country come to pray for passing exams and improving their academic ability.
Day 5: - Overnight in Kyoto, Japan : Traditional Machiya
Breakfast
explore unspoiled historical alleys in Kyoto and get lost in its nostalgic narrow streets lined with traditional wooden Japanese homes, each with sliding doors and paper lanterns.
Day 6: - Overnight in Kyoto, Japan : Traditional Machiya
Japanese Breakfast
Surprise day with Japanese Friends
Day 7: - Overnight in Tokyo
Breakfast at hotel
Free Day! Rest, shop, visit museums or re-visit a neighborhood with your new friends!
Day 8: - Departure Day
Breakfast at hotel
Departure Day
Payment Options
Program with Shared Room
Total Package as described with Shared Room (early bird price). Deposit $350*
Quantity:
Program with Private Room
Total Package as described with Private Room (early bird price). Deposit $350*
Quantity:
*Terms + Conditions
Have more questions? Read our FAQ page here!
HOW IT WORKS
01
Register
Register by choosing a package below. Space is limited. The deposit to book is $350. Balance is paid in monthly installments or can be fully customized for you.
02
Login
Once your registration is complete, you will receive an invite to login to your online account / community (or for quicker access, click ‘Login’ on top right of our website). Our exclusive TWL community is where you will attend fun virtual events and also meet your fellow educators!
03
Plan Your Program
Accommodations and In-country transportation is included in all packages. We’ll send you instructions on obtaining your travel insurance. You’ll book your own flights (see FAQs) but we can hold your hand and help you choose the best flight!
04
Get Packing
We'll keep you in the loop on what to bring, helpful resources, monthly tips + tricks, and any other fun updates between registration and our TWL program finally begins!
*Then do a happy dance right in your classroom, cause you’ve got plans next Summer!
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