School-ready structure
Designed for IB schools with guided milestones, educator support, and measurable student outcomes.
India × Japan collaboration for IB schools
Kimochi helps students connect, create, and grow across cultures.
A school-first program designed for IB communities in India and Japan—where empathy, creativity, and global perspective come together.
About Kimochi
Why Kimochi
Kimochi is a cross-cultural learning initiative that brings together students and educators from India and Japan. We co-design meaningful collaboration experiences aligned with IB values: international mindedness, inquiry, reflection, and action.
- Built for IB schools and global learners
- English-first program delivery
- Collaborative projects with real-world themes
Program
Kimochi will offer multiple cross-cultural programs over time. Our first launch is IBL (Inquiry Based Learning), a 5-month India-Japan student collaboration journey.
Launching Program
IBL — Inquiry Based Learning
Duration: 5 months
India-Japan collaboration
Students build real partnerships across borders and work in culturally diverse teams.
Real-world impact
Learners investigate social challenges and develop prototypes that can become meaningful solutions.
IBL 6-Phase Journey
A clear six-phase timeline from inquiry to final international showcase.
Phase 1 — Learn Context
Students begin with sessions on Japan and entrepreneurship to understand society, markets, and trends.
Output: Shared global perspective
Phase 2 — Hear Real Voices
Students interview Japanese peers to understand real social challenges from authentic lived experiences.
Output: Validated social problem insights
Phase 3 — Select and Pitch
Each student selects one social issue and pitches a solution. The strongest ideas move to build stage.
Output: Selected high-potential ideas
Phase 4 — Build Teams
Indian and Japanese students are paired into 1:1 collaboration teams around chosen problem areas.
Output: Cross-border execution teams
Phase 5 — Remote Prototype Sprint
Teams refine problem definitions and develop early prototypes through guided online collaboration cycles.
Output: Testable prototype concept
Phase 6 — Japan Immersion & Demo Day
Students travel to Japan, validate ideas with real users, and present final solutions to experts and school leaders.
Output: Real-world validation and final presentation
Expected Student Impact
- Stronger confidence in international communication
- Practical understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation
- Experience collaborating with peers from a different culture
- A portfolio-ready prototype and final presentation
Let’s build this with your school
We’re currently connecting with IB schools interested in launching Kimochi’s first IBL cohort. Reach out to discuss fit, timeline, and implementation support.
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