Japan Studies Program

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Kawagoe

Term: Fall, Spring 
Dates: August-December, March-June

Description: The JSP is a semester-year study abroad program located just outside of Tokyo in Kawagoe, Japan.   Intensive Japanese courses accommodate of all levels, beginner-advanced, and class sizes range from 3-12 students. Students also take 1-2 Japan Studies elective courses

Kawagoe, an ancient castle town, still retains many of its historic and cultural aspects. Due to it's proximity to Tokyo and location in Saitama, students are able to explore both urban and rural Japan with ease.

The JSP takes place at Tokyo International University, home to a Japanese student body of 6000+ students. JSP students find it easy to meet Japanese peers and make friends.

Host family accommodation provides invaluable language practice and cultural experience. Check us out, and if interested send an email. We are happy to answer questions and offer advice.

Highlights: Small, intense classes ensure individualized attention and a dramatic improvement in Japanese language skills. Host-family life provides unlimited language practice, and dramatic improvements in language ability. With it's location in a historic town just outside of Tokyo, field trips to cultural sites in the surrounding countryside, and optional excursion to Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Miyajima, the JSP allows students to experience first hand all facets of Japan, from the ancient, to the modern.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: 8,500

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Japan Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad