Osaka, Japan — Japan Youth Summit (JYS) 2026 offers young people from around the world a memorable international experience. Organized by Youth Break the Boundaries (YBB), the program brings delegates together to build friendships, exchange ideas, and explore different cultures.
Troya, Sarah Fung, Khairul Fikri, and Miranda experienced these opportunities firsthand. Their stories show how Japan Youth Summit 2026 creates space for new experiences, fresh ideas, and meaningful connections across borders.
Troya – Indonesia (SMAN 1 Gresik)
As the winner of Best Costume of Japan Youth Summit 2026, for Troya, this summit was a fun adventure filled with new memories. The program also gave Troya the chance to meet new people and build friendships with fellow delegates.
“It was fun. I got a lot of memories and met a lot of new friends. So overall, it was a spectacular adventure,” Troya shared.
Troya’s experience shows that the program offers more than educational activities. Building friendships and sharing memorable moments also make the international experience meaningful.
Sarah Fung – Canada (United World College)
Sarah Fung described Japan Youth Summit 2026 as a unique experience and a valuable opportunity to meet people from different countries. As the winner of 2nd Place Best Idea Innovation (Jurnior), she highlighted the diversity of the participants as one of the program’s most exciting aspects.
“JYS 2026 was such a unique experience and a great opportunity to meet people from different backgrounds and countries!” she said.
Sarah’s experience highlights the value of international youth gatherings. Through cross-cultural interactions, delegates can broaden their perspectives and connect with people from different backgrounds.
Khairul Fikri – Indonesia (MAN 2 Kota Malang)
For Khairul Fikri, Japan Youth Summit 2026 was an exciting and unforgettable experience. He enjoyed the program so much that he is already considering joining JYS again next year.
“This experience was so amazing. Maybe next year I’ll join JYS again, because it was so exciting,” Khairul shared.
His interest in returning reflects the positive impression the program left on him. The experience has become part of a learning journey that he hopes to continue in the future.
Miranda – Georgia (Shota Rustaveli Theatre and Film Tbilisi State University)
Miranda described Japan Youth Summit 2026 as an amazing experience. She fondly remembered the trips, the weather, and the final-day competition as highlights of her time in the program.
“It was amazing, like everything was perfect, like trips and weather even and all the last day competition, it was a really good memory,” she shared during an interview on October 22.
One of Miranda’s favorite moments was watching delegates perform dances in their national costumes. She enjoyed seeing participants showcase their cultures through traditional clothing and performances.
“I liked seeing people dance in their national costumes. It was really fun to see everyone dressed really, really beautifully and perform,” she said.
In this summit, she won 2 awards; Best Presenter (Senior) and 1st Place Best Idea Innovation (Senior).
Miranda also expressed her desire to recommend the program to young people in Georgia. She discovered the opportunity by chance on the internet and hopes to share it with more people in her community.
“I’m recommending this to every Georgian young person. I would gladly share this with everyone I know,” she added.
Her experience shows how international youth programs can introduce participants to new cultures. Beyond creating lasting memories, these experiences encourage cultural exchange and understanding across borders.
Closing
The delegates’ stories highlight the different experiences that make Japan Youth Summit 2026 meaningful. From new friendships and innovative ideas to cultural performances, each participant took home unique memories.
Through this program, Youth Break the Boundaries creates opportunities for young people to connect, exchange ideas, and broaden their global perspectives. Meeting participants from different countries also helps delegates build relationships and experience cultural diversity firsthand.
Ultimately, Japan Youth Summit 2026 is about more than attending an international event. It gives young people the chance to create lasting memories, discover new perspectives, and build friendships across cultures.
The stories of Troya, Sarah Fung, Khairul Fikri, and Miranda reflect the value of bringing young people together. Through shared experiences, cultural exchange, and new connections, Japan Youth Summit 2026 encourages a generation that is more open, connected, and ready to embrace a diverse world.
