Tokyo Metropolitan University
Summer SchoolJul 22–31, 2026
Tokyo Summer School 2026Designing the Sustainable City - Tokyo Case Studies
A practical summer school applying mechanism and machine science to real urban challenges — mobility, energy, resilience, and infrastructure — using Tokyo as a living laboratory.
Format
10-day in-person
Venue
TMU, Tokyo
Team mode
Fieldwork + project work
Program snapshot
Audience
Undergraduates, graduate students, and early-career professionals from mixed backgrounds
Outputs
Field evidence, prototype work, and a final short brief
Host city and venue
Tokyo, Japan
Hosted at Tokyo Metropolitan University with field-based sessions exploring mechanism and machine science in rail, neighborhood, and urban infrastructure sites.
Host
Tokyo Metropolitan University
Campus
Minami-Osawa, Hachioji
Access
About 40 min from Shinjuku by Keio line
Highlights
At a glance
10-day in-person program from Jul 22 to Jul 31 at Tokyo Metropolitan University
Morning lectures, field visits, and team project work
International teams of 4-5 participants
Two exploration days built into the schedule
What teams produce
Field evidence portfolioCross-city comparisonPrototype or pilot conceptFinal presentation + brief
Who it is for
Mixed backgrounds, small teams, practical city work
Undergraduate students
Master's and PhD students
Early-career professionals
Participants from engineering, sustainability, design, business, and policy
Daily agenda
July 2026 schedule
The program starts on Wednesday and ends on the following Friday, with space for field observation, team work, and exploration.
| Date | Focus | Main activity | Output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 22 | Kickoff and team setup | Orientation, overview, and team formation | Team plan |
| Thu 23 | City systems and observation | Methods briefing and field observation | Problem update |
| Fri 24 | Exploration day | City exploration and note-taking | Exploration notes |
| Sat 25 | Optional comparative visit | Optional visit to a nearby city or district | Comparative notes |
| Sun 26 | Free day | Self-directed learning and reflection | Reflection note |
| Mon 27 | Mobility and access | Rail briefing and station-area field study | Problem map |
| Tue 28 | Exploration day | Exploration, interviews, or teamwork | Field summary |
| Wed 29 | Energy and circular systems | Site visit and applied workshop | Prototype progress |
| Thu 30 | Integration and prep | Planning, mentor feedback, and rehearsal | Final draft package |
| Fri 31 | Final showcase | Team presentations and panel feedback | Final presentation |
Registration
Registration details
Use the registration page for the application flow, payment instructions, deadlines, and organizer contact.
Partner uni
$150 USD flat rate
Application
Open registration page
Early bird
By Apr 30, 2026
Regular
By May 31, 2026
Contact
Summer-school email
Registration and payment instructions are handled on the dedicated registration page.
Registration contact: info@iftommyfg.org