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TOKYO EXPLORE 2025

Next dates:
June 29 - July 2, 2025
Watch our Tokyo Explore 2024 student Jia's beautiful vlog during her Tokyo trip!

Join Tokyo Explore, the IYRC's exclusive complementary program designed for the Spring 2025 Conference and Medicine and Research Summer Program! Experience the vibrant city of Tokyo in an English-speaking group alongside like-minded peers, IYRC members, and students from top-tier universities such as Columbia University and Stanford University.

​Join us for the adventure of a lifetime!

NEXT DATES: June 29-July 2, 2025
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SAMPLE ACTIVITIES

This is a sample itinerary and subject to change.
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​Discover Tokyo with IYRC

Tokyo Explore is an optional five-day pre-orientation program designed to complement IYRC's biannual conferences at the University of Tokyo. This immersive experience invites students to discover Tokyo's history and charm with a diverse, English-speaking group of peers, IYRC team members, and local students from our partner ICEP (International Collaboration and Exchange Program). Participants will also meet students other prestigious universities, like Columbia University and more!

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Visits to top destinations such as Asakusa Shrine, TeamLab Museums, and Shibuya Sky.
  • Daily group meals, featuring Tokyo’s best culinary offerings.
  • A comprehensive itinerary ensuring that we experience everything Tokyo has to offer!
  • A casual exploration with an English speaking group.
  • Authentic experience into Tokyo using local transportation.
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flexible and family friendly

Each day starts at 8 AM and ends by 5 PM, leaving evenings free for relaxation, family time, or bonding with new friends. Students can bring up to two family members so they can join in on the fun!

WHY JOIN TOKYO EXPLORE?

Whether you’re here for the conference or the culture, Tokyo Explore ensures you experience the best of both worlds. This program ensures that you make the most of your time in Tokyo with new experiences, friends, and lifelong memories!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Registration: APPLY NOW
Dates: June 29 - July 2, 2025
Program Fee: $490 (inclusive of at least one extravagant meal per day, all activities, and exclusive Tokyo Explore merch!)
Contact us at [email protected] for any inquiries!
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The IYRC is unable to offer financial aid for IYRC Tokyo Explore at this time.

Students are responsible for arranging their own flights, accommodation and visas if applicable. Please check this website to check if you need a visa to enter Japan. The IYRC is not able to assist with any visa-related matters. In addition, the Tokyo Explore program is limited to the first 25 participants who have completed their payment.

Eligibility:
  • Students must be accepted to other IYRC programs such as the Medicine and Research Summer Program or the IYRC Spring 2025. If you have applied to the aforementioned programs but have not heard a decision yet, we will fast track your applications (if applicable).
  • Family members (up to max 2 persons per student) are welcome to join.

pHOTOS AND VIDEOS FROM PAST IYRC EXPLORE PROGRAMS

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SUMMER 2023

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SUMMER 2024

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@official_iyrc Follow Paul and the rest of our Tokyo Explore party as we took a morning stroll around Hamarikyu Gardens! This place was soooo beautiful! Join us this June!! We can go to this place and many more amazing places in Tokyo □□ ✍□ Register: www.the-iyrc.org/tokyosummer2024 (links in bio) ⏰ Dates: June 8 - 12, 2024 We can’t wait to welcome you to Tokyo this summer! ☀️ #japan #japantrip #tokyo #hamarikyugardens #iyrc #theiyrc #summerprogram #columbiavps #dartmouthcollege #stanforduniversity #medical #medicalstudents #students #highschool #researchers #conference #universityoftokyo #columbiauniversity #travel #traveltok #japantok #ivyleague #edutok #medtok ♬ original sound - Official IYRC

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  • Home
  • About
    • Who we are
    • Gallery
    • Social Media
    • Join IYRC!
    • Submit a Review
  • IYRC SPRING 2025
    • IYRC SPRING 2025
    • In-Person Program
    • Registration
    • Conference Policy
    • FAQs
  • Medicine Summer 2025
    • MEDICINE SUMMER 2025
    • ACComPLISHED Community Health Program
    • HEART PROGRAM
    • PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION EVENT
    • Medical Humanities Program: Narrative Medicine & Public Health​
    • FAQs
    • PAST SUMMER STUDENT WORKS >
      • Medical Education Modules 2024/2025
      • Medical Education Modules 2024
      • Medical Education Modules 2023
      • HEART Student Works
  • STEM Winter 2025
    • Speakers
  • Tokyo Explore 2025
    • TOKYO EXPLORE 2025
    • FAQ
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    • IYRC FALL 2024
    • IYRC Fall 2023
    • IYRC Spring 2023
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