IYPT Japan - International Young Physicists’ Tournament

Welcome to IYPT Japan!

IYPT Japan is a premier platform for high school students to showcase their physics research skills and engage in open-ended problem-solving. The International Young Physicists’ Tournament (IYPT) brings together young minds to participate in scientific discussions and defend their work in Physics Fights.

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IYPT Japan Team

National Organizer: Horizon Japan International School
Team Leader: Mr. Connor Turner
Email: cturner@horizon.ac.jp
Location: Yokohama, Japan

Japan first participated in IYPT 2025 (Lund, Sweden) as an observer and is now preparing for the full team for IYPT 2026. The national selection process and training are coordinated by Horizon Japan International School in collaboration with local educators and science institutions.

National Selection and Participation

The Japan IYPT Team is selected through a National Selection Round that includes:

Research on selected IYPT problems.
Presentation and defense of solutions in a “Physics Fight” format.
Evaluation based on scientific understanding, experimentation, and communication.

Outstanding teams and individuals will represent Japan in the international competition.

If you’re a student or school interested in joining the Japan IYPT initiative, please contact us for future opportunities.

Why Participate?

Develop advanced problem-solving and research skills.

Experience collaborative scientific debate.

Engage with an international community of young scientists.

Represent Japan on a global stage.

Contact and Updates

For inquiries, updates, or partnership opportunities, please reach out to:
📧 cturner@horizon.ac.jp, hkhan@horizon.ac.jp, co-curricular@horizon.ac.jp
🏫 Horizon Japan International School, Yokohama, Japan
045-624-8717