Schooner MIRAIE (みらいへ) is Japan’s only tall ship open to the public, inviting everyone to enjoy unique onboard experiences. Its name, meaning “to the future” in Japanese, reflects MIRAIE’s mission to provide hands-on activities at sea that foster a deeper connection with the ocean and encourage reflection on environmental issues. These experiences inspire participants to act as responsible global citizens.
Based in Kobe, MIRAIE travels to ports across Japan, hosting open boarding events and offering a range of voyage experiences for children and adults as a training ship. During multi-day sail training programs, trainees learn from the captain and crew, gaining hands-on experience in operating the tall ship. This extraordinary environment nurtures their spirit of challenge, leadership, and teamwork, fostering personal growth. Additionally, MIRAIE offers purpose-designed voyages, such as marine environmental education for students or maritime career exploration.
Details
| Length | 52.16 m (incl. bow sprit) |
| Width | 8.60 m |
| Draft | 4.50 m |
| Capacity | 60 people (day trip) or 40 people (overnight) |
| Speed | 6.5 knot |
| Rigging | 3 mast tops’l schooner |
| Mast height | 30 m |
| Sails | 3 x square sails (215m2) 10 x fore-and-aft sails (568m2) |
| Motor power | 236 kW (320PS) |
| Gross tonnage | 362 tons |
| Building period | Jun 19, 1992 – Mar 31, 1993 |
| Builder | Sumitomo Heavy Industries Marine&Engineering, Uraga |
| Rename | Nov 22, 2013 (from AKOGARE to MIRAIE) |
| Operator | ZERI Japan (Oct 24, 2023 – present) |
Specified Nonprofit Organization ZERI Japan
ZERI is an acronym for “Zero Emission Research and Initiative” and was established in 2001 as a specified non-profit organization in order to realize the zero-emission concept in Japan. As a hub of the “Zero Emission Concept” idea, saying that in line with the natural circulation that does not generate waste, Mr. Yusuke Saraya established ZERI Japan and became chairman. Since then, ZERI Japan has been raising awareness of and practicing environmental education in Japan, establishing industrial linkages, etc., and working to realize a recyclable society.