[Summer Vacation 2025] Let's make the best memories in Tsurui Village, Hokkaido! We're looking for project members!

"I love nature!" "I want to try new things!" "I'm interested in activities that will liven up the local community!" If this sounds like you, we've got a project that's perfect for you!
The highly popular Tsurui Village Project has been featured in the Kushiro Shimbun newspaper for two consecutive years. Why not join us in the summer of 2025 and spend an unforgettable week in the great outdoors of Hokkaido?

Your volunteer work will involve working as a volunteer staff member at Heart 'n Tree, where you will be staying, helping prepare and clean up for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as organizing events and sales. You will be helping out at a sustainable restaurant, so it is sure to be a very educational and enlightening volunteer experience!


What is the appeal of this project?
In Tsurui Village, surrounded by abundant nature, lots of fun and learning opportunities await you.
POINT 1: Become a part of the community! Participate in the "Hometown Festival"!
The main event of the project is setting up a stall at the village's "Hometown Festival"! From preparations to running the stall on the day, you can help make the festival a success together with the local people! The sense of accomplishment will be exceptional!
POINT 2: Enjoy the spectacular views of Hokkaido!
We'll explore breathtakingly beautiful scenery, including the vast Kushiro Wetlands, the mystical Lake Mashu, and Lake Akan. At night, we'll also enjoy stargazing under a star-filled sky!
POINT 3: Experience a sustainable lifestyle!
You'll be staying at Heart 'n Tree, a restaurant that values sustainability. While helping prepare and clean up delicious meals, you might even find some inspiration for your future lifestyle! 🍴


Activity Schedule (Summer 2025)
Mid-August: Let's all start preparing!
Friday, September 19th: Arrived at Tsurui Village! Head straight to the Kushiro Wetlands!
September 20th (Sat): Festival preparations and sightseeing in the village. Stargazing at night ☆
Sunday, September 21st: After inspecting and preparing, we all had a BBQ in the evening!
Monday, September 22nd: Preparations for the Hometown Festival are finally in the final stages!
Tuesday, September 23rd: The Hometown Festival begins! Let's all work together to make our stall a success!
Wednesday, September 24th: Relaxed sightseeing around Lake Mashu and Lake Akan.
Thursday, September 25th: Final day. After enjoying the charm of Tsurui Village, we headed home.
*In 2024, we also had the opportunity to experience cheese making and cycling! The plan may change, so please look forward to it!


How to participate
Enter!
We look forward to receiving your application via the application form!
Online information session
Those who pass the document screening will be held online for a project briefing and interview. Please feel free to talk about any concerns or questions you may have! This is where we will confirm your final intention to participate.
Start preparing with your friends! (Mid-August)
Once participation is confirmed, we will hold 3-4 preparatory and training sessions online and at our offices in Tokyo and Ryogoku. (Those living far away can participate online!)
Let's go to Tsurui Village! (September 19th - 25th)
Come experience the best summer with your best friends!
Review and report session (late September onwards)
Summarize your travel memories and learnings in reports and slides, and use them to guide your next activities.

Recruitment overview
Activity period: September 19, 2025 (Friday) to September 25, 2025 (Thursday)
Location: Tsurui Village, Hokkaido (local events only)
Training location: Co-Innovation Institute Ryogoku Office or online
If you think it sounds even a little bit interesting, please feel free to apply! We look forward to receiving many applications!