Japan
Trip Dates
Trip A
June 21-July 1, 2025
Trip B
July 5-July 15, 2025
Age Requirement
Completed 9th Grade
(by the time of the trip)
Adult Chaperones Needed
Designed for
Youth groups and
Individual students
Five Minute English - Japan
Trey Fleming fell in love with the people of Japan a few years back while on an iGo team with students in his youth group. God then led he and his wife to move their family to Osaka, Japan.
Japan has a fascinating culture, amazing technology, and some of the lowest crime rates in the world. But underneath all of Japan’s accomplishments is a sense of loneliness and despair as evidenced by some of the highest suicide rates in the world. Less than 1% of Japanese people say they know Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior. That means that if you talked to 200 people out on the streets of Osaka, 1 or 2 of them might know Jesus and the rest would probably have never heard His story before.
We endeavor to make Jesus known through free English lessons, international parties, and university campus outreaches. Come tell the Good News to someone who has never heard!
Trey and his family are excited to to invite you to join in this ancient work.
Safety
At iGo, safety is always a high priority and we take extensive measures to ensure the success of the students on our teams. From registering every student with the embassy, to giving all our leaders training, we do everything in our power to minimize risk and be prepared for any issue that might arise on the field.
Cost
The cost for this TBD but will roughly be $3700* (all inclusive). It covers meals, lodging, airfare, training, in country transportation, travel insurance, etc… everything but souvenirs. We provide all team members with a fundraising guide upon acceptance and other helpful resources.
*Due to the volatility of fuel prices and their effect on travel costs, we can not provide the exact cost until closer to the trip dates.
Supervision
Jami Lee Gainey is your Trip Coach (iGo staff member who will guide you through the entire process) for this team. She will be your main contact leading up to the trip. This team will also have several youth ministers and other adults traveling and serving alongside the students.
All iGo teams serve under the direct supervision of local church planters, missionaries, and other field staff.
Interested in serving as an Adult Chaperone for this team? We need your help. Apply today by clicking the Start Your Application button!
Training
The first two days of your trip will be a stateside training program called Base Camp. The two primary focuses of Base Camp are:
- Spiritual Preparation: Teachings that will give you a biblical framework for missional living.
- Cross Cultural Training: Simulations and activities that will enable you to cross cultures effectively.
Application Process
To apply for this trip, click the "Start your Application" button above. You will be redirected to a different site and asked to create an account. You should be able to create an account and complete the application in about 10 minutes. You can save your progress and come back to it if needed.
" Declare His glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples! "
Psalm 96:3
