Popular Program "Field Trip Plus" to be Held in May: Experiencing Traditional Japanese Craft "Washi"
Global Learner’s Institute (GLI) will host a hands-on English learning event on May 17, 2026, featuring a Washi-making workshop. Students from elementary to high school will explore Japanese culture and present their findings in English.
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Global Learner’s Institute (GLI), an English educational institution supporting students aiming for domestic and international boarding schools, will host the experiential learning program "Field Trip Plus" on Sunday, May 17, 2026. The theme for this session is the traditional Japanese craft "Washi."
The program includes a visit to the Washi workshop "Washi Labo TOKYO" in Taito-ku, Tokyo, combining a crafting experience with inquiry-based learning.
### Why "Washi"?
This program emphasizes "learning while doing," going beyond a simple experience. Through Washi-making, students will simultaneously develop:
- The joy of learning while using English
- Understanding and interest in Japanese culture
- Curiosity about materials and history
Participants will learn about the raw materials of Washi, such as Kozo (mulberry), the manufacturing process, and its cultural background. They will create paper using materials and water sourced from Tokyo, experiencing the local essence.
### Three-Step Design for Deep Learning
GLI's field trips feature a consistent learning design of "Learn → Make → Present."
1. **Learn**: Understand what Washi is, how it is made, and its role in Japanese culture.
2. **Make**: Create original Washi postcards at Washi Labo TOKYO. After production, students will write messages and mail them, completing the experience of "receiving what they made."
3. **Present**: Deliver an English presentation based on the day's learning and creations. Verbalizing the experience solidifies understanding.
### Reliable Support System
Children who are anxious about their English skills can participate with peace of mind. Staff will accompany the group to support both understanding and expression.
### Event Overview
- **Name**: Field Trip Plus: Tokyo Washi Workshop
- **Date**: Sunday, May 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- **Meeting Point**: GLI Hiroo School
- **Destination**: Washi Labo TOKYO (Taito-ku, Tokyo)
- **Target Audience**: 2nd grade elementary students to high school students
- **Capacity**: 12 participants
- **Participation Fee (Tax included)**:
- GLI Students: 8,800 JPY
- Non-students: 9,900 JPY
### How to Apply
Please check the official blog and apply via the dedicated form.
### The Value of This Program
By combining the "making experience" with the "ability to communicate in English," we provide deep learning that goes beyond a mere one-off experience.
### About Kaburaki Education Consulting Co., Ltd.
A consulting firm established to provide world-class education and advancement opportunities tailored to individual characteristics. We design and provide optimal educational plans from a personal perspective.
### About Global Learner’s Institute (GLI)
GLI is a consulting-style English school for elementary, middle, and high school students aiming for top boarding schools, with campuses in Harumi, Hiroo, Musashi-Koshi, and online. By using CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning), GLI fosters English proficiency, thinking skills, and creativity simultaneously.
The program includes a visit to the Washi workshop "Washi Labo TOKYO" in Taito-ku, Tokyo, combining a crafting experience with inquiry-based learning.
### Why "Washi"?
This program emphasizes "learning while doing," going beyond a simple experience. Through Washi-making, students will simultaneously develop:
- The joy of learning while using English
- Understanding and interest in Japanese culture
- Curiosity about materials and history
Participants will learn about the raw materials of Washi, such as Kozo (mulberry), the manufacturing process, and its cultural background. They will create paper using materials and water sourced from Tokyo, experiencing the local essence.
### Three-Step Design for Deep Learning
GLI's field trips feature a consistent learning design of "Learn → Make → Present."
1. **Learn**: Understand what Washi is, how it is made, and its role in Japanese culture.
2. **Make**: Create original Washi postcards at Washi Labo TOKYO. After production, students will write messages and mail them, completing the experience of "receiving what they made."
3. **Present**: Deliver an English presentation based on the day's learning and creations. Verbalizing the experience solidifies understanding.
### Reliable Support System
Children who are anxious about their English skills can participate with peace of mind. Staff will accompany the group to support both understanding and expression.
### Event Overview
- **Name**: Field Trip Plus: Tokyo Washi Workshop
- **Date**: Sunday, May 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- **Meeting Point**: GLI Hiroo School
- **Destination**: Washi Labo TOKYO (Taito-ku, Tokyo)
- **Target Audience**: 2nd grade elementary students to high school students
- **Capacity**: 12 participants
- **Participation Fee (Tax included)**:
- GLI Students: 8,800 JPY
- Non-students: 9,900 JPY
### How to Apply
Please check the official blog and apply via the dedicated form.
### The Value of This Program
By combining the "making experience" with the "ability to communicate in English," we provide deep learning that goes beyond a mere one-off experience.
### About Kaburaki Education Consulting Co., Ltd.
A consulting firm established to provide world-class education and advancement opportunities tailored to individual characteristics. We design and provide optimal educational plans from a personal perspective.
### About Global Learner’s Institute (GLI)
GLI is a consulting-style English school for elementary, middle, and high school students aiming for top boarding schools, with campuses in Harumi, Hiroo, Musashi-Koshi, and online. By using CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning), GLI fosters English proficiency, thinking skills, and creativity simultaneously.