The Mitou Project is one of national initiatives that started in 2000. It is a talent development program implemented by the Information-technology Promotion Agency (IPA), funded by the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry's budget. I am a recipient of this project, and I have continued to contribute to the development of my juniors ever since.
The Mitou Foundation is an association established for accelerating innovation by supporting creative talents, primarily graduates of the Mitou Program.
>Mitou Junior is a half-year-long program to enhance young innovative creators and programmers in Japan. The program was founded in 2016 by Mitou Foundation, and has been supported by companies and organizations. It offers the following benefits.