High School Students Embark on Self-Discovery Journey in 'Japan's Most Challenging Town' — Satonova University Holds Spring School in Yokose Town, Saitama Prefecture.
Satonova University, operated by Asunooto Inc., hosted 'SATONOVA SPRING SCHOOL 2026 in Yokose' from March 26-29, 2026, in Yokose Town, Saitama Prefecture. Five high school students from across Japan participated in an intensive program focused on self-exploration, deep interactions with university students and local residents, and AI-assisted self-discovery. Following its success, Summer Schools are planned for Onagawa Town, Miyagi Prefecture, and Ama Town, Shimane Prefecture, in Summer 2026, with recruitment starting in May 2026. These programs aim to help high school students discover their 'desired future' through engagement with unfamiliar towns and their communities.
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Satonova University, operated by Asunooto Inc. (CEO Ryosuke Nobuoka, Tokyo), organized 'SATONOVA SPRING SCHOOL 2026 in Yokose' in Yokose Town, Chichibu District, Saitama Prefecture, from March 26 to 29, 2026. Five high school students from across Japan participated. The program's theme was 'Authentic Creative Experience with Self x Region x AI.' Main venues included Area898, the Community Hall, and Lab Yokose. The event was organized by Satonova University and General Incorporated Association Minna de Tsukuru Nihon-ichi Shiawase na Machi Yokose (Shiatsuku), with support from Yokose Town, Saitama Prefecture, and travel services by Yokose Town Tourism Association.
Following the success, Satonova Summer Schools are scheduled for Summer 2026 in Onagawa Town, Miyagi Prefecture, and Ama Town, Shimane Prefecture. Recruitment for these programs will commence in May 2026. The Onagawa Summer School is scheduled from July 27-31, 2026, for 4 nights and 5 days, targeting high school and university students, with a capacity of 15. It is co-organized by Satonova University and the NPO Asu he no Kibo. The Ama Summer School is scheduled from August 17-20, 2026, for 3 nights and 4 days, targeting high school and university students, with a capacity of 20. It is organized by Satonova University.
Satonova University (satonova.org) offers project-based learning where students live in various Japanese regions, aiming to develop 'future co-creation talent.' A 4-year degree course, a 1-year gap year course, and a My Field online course are available. A related book, 'Manabi 3.0,' was published in April 2024.
Asunooto Inc. (asunooto.co.jp), founded in 2015 by Ryosuke Nobuoka (co-founder of Kazetotsuchito Inc.), focuses on fostering new relationships between urban and rural areas. It supports mutual understanding through corporate training and operates Satonova University.
Following the success, Satonova Summer Schools are scheduled for Summer 2026 in Onagawa Town, Miyagi Prefecture, and Ama Town, Shimane Prefecture. Recruitment for these programs will commence in May 2026. The Onagawa Summer School is scheduled from July 27-31, 2026, for 4 nights and 5 days, targeting high school and university students, with a capacity of 15. It is co-organized by Satonova University and the NPO Asu he no Kibo. The Ama Summer School is scheduled from August 17-20, 2026, for 3 nights and 4 days, targeting high school and university students, with a capacity of 20. It is organized by Satonova University.
Satonova University (satonova.org) offers project-based learning where students live in various Japanese regions, aiming to develop 'future co-creation talent.' A 4-year degree course, a 1-year gap year course, and a My Field online course are available. A related book, 'Manabi 3.0,' was published in April 2024.
Asunooto Inc. (asunooto.co.jp), founded in 2015 by Ryosuke Nobuoka (co-founder of Kazetotsuchito Inc.), focuses on fostering new relationships between urban and rural areas. It supports mutual understanding through corporate training and operates Satonova University.