Have you ever caught yourself making assumptions based solely on someone’s nationality or background?
This year’s ICC No Border Camp centers on the theme “No Borders × Self-Discovery.”
By keeping participants’ background information—such as hometown, real name, school, and year—completely anonymous, you can break free from the unconscious biases we all carry and take this opportunity to truly connect with others—and rediscover yourself.
Under ICC’s original “No Border Rules” (listed below), participants will interview each other and create articles together. Through a variety of activities, you will explore one another’s values and perspectives, gaining new insights into your own identity along the way.
Our differences in values are like puzzle pieces of different colors and shapes. Some pieces of your own puzzle may be hard to recognize alone, but when you engage with others and their pieces, the outline gradually becomes clearer.
Self-discovery isn’t always easy on your own. That is exactly why we invite you to step into a borderless space of connection—to meet others, and in doing so, meet a version of yourself you haven’t yet discovered.
We look forward to seeing you there!
◆ No Border Rules ◆
- Do not tell or ask about nationality, school, year, or age.
- Use nicknames, not their real names, to address each other.
- Communication will be in English only.
- Mobile phone use should be avoided (except for the camera).
- Actively share your opinions, listen to others, and always keep an open mind.
Date & Time
February 8 (Sun) -10 (Tue), 2026
*3 days & 2 nights, start and end at Waseda University.
*Late arrivals and early departures are generally not allowed.
*Details sent to confirmed participants.
Place
Waseda University Kamogawa Seminar House
Eligibility
Waseda students
Language
MC: English
Social Time: English
Fee
8,000 yen (includes approx. 50% subsidy from ICC)
Fee includes round-trip bus from Waseda campus to Kamogawa seminar house, 6 meals and 2 nights at the seminar house.
Fee does not cover first day’s lunch and other personal expenses.
Capacity
about 40 people (by lottery)
Application
via this form
→For Question 6. The event you want to join, please choose ‘No Border Camp’.
Application Deadline
Friday, January 9, 9:00am
Before Applying
Please read and confirm your understanding of ICC’s policies on Cancellation, Food Allergens, Photography and Reasonable Accommodations (here).
Results Announcement
Wednesday, January 14 – by the end of the day
*Check your email on this day and follow the instructions!
Schedule (tentative, subject to change due to weather, traffic, etc.)
◆ 2/8 (Sun) Bring your own lunch. Dinner included
8:40am: Meet at Waseda Campus
9:00am: Bus departs for Kamogawa seminar house
11:30am: Arrive at Kamogawa Seminar House
Afternoon: Ice-breaker, Activity
Evening: Island Talk – No border ver.
◆ 2/9 (Mon) Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included
Morning: Self-discovery Activities
Afternoon: Interview and Creative article Writing
◆ 2/10 (Tue) Breakfast and lunch included
Morning: Ice-breaker, Room vs. Room activities
Afternoon: Event reflection
2:30pm: Bus departs for Waseda campus (ETA: Around evening)
Past Participants’ Voice
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