Japan Pilot · October 2026

School of Play
Kyoto Cohort

Five days in Kyoto. Executives and graduate students. AI judgment under uncertainty, built through play.

Dates
October 5–9, 2026
Location
Kyoto, Japan
Cohort size
20 executive seats
Executive Seats

Reserve your place

A deposit holds your seat. Full balance is due 45 days before the program (August 21, 2026). All prices in Japanese Yen.

Founding Cohort

4 seats · First cohort pricing
¥1,000,000 ~$6,450 USD
Deposit to hold seat
¥100,000
  • All 5-day program sessions
  • Day 5 Nintendo Museum experience
  • 4 nights accommodation (boutique hotel)
  • All meals during program
  • Founding cohort recognition
Pay ¥100,000 deposit

Premium

4 seats
¥1,800,000 ~$11,610 USD
Deposit to hold seat
¥200,000
  • All 5-day program sessions
  • Day 5 Nintendo Museum experience
  • 4 nights accommodation (premium property)
  • All meals during program
  • Priority seating, front-row access
  • 1:1 30-min pre-program session with faculty
Pay ¥200,000 deposit

Reserve a seat

Pay a deposit above to reserve your tier. Corporate blocks (3+ seats) or questions: email below and we respond within 24 hours.

Questions or corporate block (3+ seats)

Deposit and cancellation policy

TierDepositCancellation
Founding cohort ¥100,000 at registration Non-refundable. Credited toward final tuition.
Standard ¥100,000 at registration Non-refundable. Credited toward final tuition.
Premium ¥200,000 at registration Non-refundable. Credited toward final tuition.
Corporate block (3+ seats) ¥350,000 per seat at PO Refundable 90+ days out. Non-refundable inside 90 days.

Full balance less deposit is due August 21, 2026 (45 days before program start). Invoiced in JPY via Echo Collective LLC.

Student Seats

For graduate students

Student seats are allocated through institutional partnerships and direct application. Limited self-pay spots available.

Institutional sponsored

8–12 seats. Partner institution covers seat. Contact your program director to inquire about a partnership.

Self-pay

Up to 4 seats at ¥80,000. Covers materials and shared accommodation contribution. Deposit ¥20,000, fully refundable up to 30 days before program.

Full scholarship

2–4 seats by faculty selection. Application opens Spring 2026.

Student inquiries: adrien@bettersocieties.world