--- title: Japan and Taiwan description: Surf and Serve in Japan and Taiwan image: https://surfingthenations.com/hubfs/NAM%2000777.webp --- [Skip to the main content.](https://surfingthenations.com/japan-and-taiwan#main-content) [![Surfing the Nations](https://surfingthenations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo/stn-logo-neg.png?width=588&height=164&name=stn-logo-neg.png "Surfing the Nations")](https://surfingthenations.com?hsLang=en) [![Surfing the Nations](https://surfingthenations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo/stn-logo-neg.png?width=588&height=164&name=stn-logo-neg.png "Surfing the Nations")](https://surfingthenations.com?hsLang=en) - [ Get Trained ](https://surfingthenations.com/japan-and-taiwan#) - [ Internship ](https://surfingthenations.com/internship) - [ Leadership Training Program ](https://surfingthenations.com/leadership-training-program) - [ Summer Challenge ](https://surfingthenations.com/summerchallenge) - [ Serve ](https://surfingthenations.com/japan-and-taiwan#) - [ Bring Your Team ](https://surfingthenations.com/teams) - [ Volunteer ](https://surfingthenations.com/service-team) - [ Youth Outreach ](https://surfingthenations.com/clay) - [ Feed The Hungry ](https://surfingthenations.com/feeding-the-hungry) - [ Global Outreach ](https://surfingthenations.com/japan-and-taiwan#) - [ Cabo Base ](https://surfingthenations.com/stn-cabo) - [ Urban Survival Adventure ](https://surfingthenations.com/urban-survival-adventure) - [ Indonesia ](https://surfingthenations.com/indonesia-2026) - [ Cabo Trip 2026 ](https://surfingthenations.com/cabo-trip-2026) - [ More ](https://surfingthenations.com/japan-and-taiwan#) - [ About Us ](https://surfingthenations.com/about) - [ Our Staff ](https://surfingthenations.com/staff) - [ Blog ](https://surfingthenations.com/stn-surf-report) - [ Boards ](https://surfingthenations.com/boards) - [ Studio X (Music) ](https://surfingthenations.com/studio-x) - [ Studio R (Dance) ](https://surfingthenations.com/studio-r-dance) [ Donate ](https://surfingthenations.com/donate?hsLang=en) Toggle Menu Toggle Menu [ Donate ](https://surfingthenations.com/donate?hsLang=en) - [ Get Trained ](https://surfingthenations.com/japan-and-taiwan#) - [ Internship ](https://surfingthenations.com/internship) - [ Leadership Training Program ](https://surfingthenations.com/leadership-training-program) - [ Summer Challenge ](https://surfingthenations.com/summerchallenge) - [ Serve ](https://surfingthenations.com/japan-and-taiwan#) - [ Bring Your Team ](https://surfingthenations.com/teams) - [ Volunteer ](https://surfingthenations.com/service-team) - [ Youth Outreach ](https://surfingthenations.com/clay) - [ Feed The Hungry ](https://surfingthenations.com/feeding-the-hungry) - [ Global Outreach ](https://surfingthenations.com/japan-and-taiwan#) - [ Cabo Base ](https://surfingthenations.com/stn-cabo) - [ Urban Survival Adventure ](https://surfingthenations.com/urban-survival-adventure) - [ Indonesia ](https://surfingthenations.com/indonesia-2026) - [ Cabo Trip 2026 ](https://surfingthenations.com/cabo-trip-2026) - [ More ](https://surfingthenations.com/japan-and-taiwan#) - [ About Us ](https://surfingthenations.com/about) - [ Our Staff ](https://surfingthenations.com/staff) - [ Blog ](https://surfingthenations.com/stn-surf-report) - [ Boards ](https://surfingthenations.com/boards) - [ Studio X (Music) ](https://surfingthenations.com/studio-x) - [ Studio R (Dance) ](https://surfingthenations.com/studio-r-dance) [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/surfingthenations/) [Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/surfingthenations/?hl=en) [X ](https://x.com/stnhawaii) [YouTube ](https://www.youtube.com/user/surfingthenations) [Tiktok ](https://www.tiktok.com/@stnhawaii) - this generation of surfers will go - [this generation of surfers will go ](https://www.website.com) - this generation of surfers will go - this generation of surfers will go - this generation of surfers will go - [this generation of surfers will go ](https://www.website.com) - this generation of surfers will go - this generation of surfers will go # Japan & Taiwan #### Surf and Serve in Asia [Let's Go! ](https://surfingthenations.com/global-application?hsLang=en) Overview WE'RE HEADING TO JAPAN AND TAIWAN WITH A HEART TO SHARE THE HOPE OF THE GOSPEL THROUGH BOTH WORD AND ACTION. OUR TEAM WILL PARTNER WITH LOCAL CHURCHES AND MINISTRIES TO SERVE COMMUNITIES, BUILD MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS, AND SUPPORT ONGOING WORK ON THE GROUND. WE WILL ALSO BE CONNECTING WITH SURF COMMUNITIES IN BOTH NATIONS. OUR PRAYER IS TO ENCOURAGE LOCAL BELIEVERS, SERVE PRACTICAL NEEDS, AND SHARE THE LOVE OF JESUS!   Dates and Cost **APRIL 9 - 25, 2026 COST **AIRFARE: $1,200 from Hawaii  GROUND FEES: $800     [Sign Up Here! ](https://surfingthenations.com/global-application?hsLang=en) ![parallax image](https://surfingthenations.com/hubfs/japan_reelArtboard%201%20copy%207.png) #### Frequently Asked Questions THE BIGGEST QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE ABOUT THE GLOBAL TRIP ARE ANSWERED HERE IN GENERAL FOR ALL TRIPS. CAN'T FIND WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SPECIFICALLY? FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW AND WE'LL GET BACK TO YOU! - [Q. What do my ground fees cover? ](https://surfingthenations.com/japan-and-taiwan#) Ground fees will cover all your housing and team-related activities, including transportation and some meals. However, not all meals are covered, and it is advised to bring between $300 - $500 for spending money. - [Q. If I'm flying in from a different location, how do my flights work? ](https://surfingthenations.com/japan-and-taiwan#) Our trips are priced as though participants are flying from Honolulu, although we understand that is not always the case. These instances will be worked with on a case-by-case basis! We are happy to make it work for you! - [Q. Will I have free time? ](https://surfingthenations.com/japan-and-taiwan#) Our schedules are fairly packed so expect to be very busy. We do like to leave time on the margins to explore and engage in lifestyle ministry! It all depends on your leaders and the trip. - [Q. Will I have access to a phone/internet? ](https://surfingthenations.com/japan-and-taiwan#) Team members are welcome to bring their phones, and wifi is available at most public places, though not guaranteed. If you need to be more connected than that, please look into a roaming plan with your service provider or an eSim. - [Q. What does housing and transportation look like? ](https://surfingthenations.com/japan-and-taiwan#) We are moving and living as a team - that means dorm-style rooms, public transport, flexibility is the name of the game! 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