Japan: Japanese Language and Cultural Adventure Program
Nippon e Yo koso.
Ancient traditions and modern wonders exist side by side in fascinating Japan. Visit historical shrines, temples, and palaces while experiencing one of the most cosmopolitan cultures in the world.
- Explore Tokyo’s famous akihabara electronics district
- Learn Japanese from experienced language trainers
- Spend time with Japanese high school students
- Soak in the art and architecture of historic Kyoto
Orientation
Spend your first few days exploring exciting Tokyo. Working with Japanese experts and your group leader, delve into the world of Japanese language and ulture while navigating the metro, visiting diverse neighborhoods, sampling ocal foods, and discussing cultural differences.
Homestay and Language Training
Spend three weeks immersed in Japanese language and culture. As a beginning, intermediate, or advanced student, you take language classes and engage in hands-on cultural activities. As a member of a Japanese family, your language skills improve quickly as you help prepare meals, explore local markets, and become integrated into the daily life of a Japanese town.
Sample activities: Stroll through traditional gardens; practice Zen meditation; perfect the art of Japanese flower arrangement; watch sumo wrestling; make your own sushi; practice your kanji while you learn the intricacies of Japanese calligraphy; visit a local high school; learn the art of ai indigo-dying.
Sample host communities: Komatsu, Kanazawa, Matsuyama, Tokushima, Okayama, Muroran, Higashikawa, Urausu
Travel and Discovery
Your experience concludes with a few days exploring the temples, markets, and shrines of ancient Kyoto before hopping on the bullet train back to Tokyo for a final overnight.
Sample activities: Visit the impressive Sanjusangendo temple; enjoy a traditional soba noodle lunch in an outdoor café; explore the “pure water” Kiyomizu shrine; participate in the Gion Matsuri, a festival and parade through the Geisha District; hike to the Nijo Castle; enjoy some last-minute shopping and free time exploring the ancient streets and magnificent art and architecture of Kyoto.
Program Information:
Code: JAL
Features: Language Training, Travel and Regional Exploration
Prerequisites: None
Dates: June 28, 2010 -
July 27, 2010
Depart/Return: Los Angeles
Fee: $6,300
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*(International airfare included)
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PROGRAM FEATURES:
Language Training, Travel and Regional Exploration
DURATION:
4 weeks
PREREQUISITE:
None
DATES:
June 28, 2010 -
July 27, 2010
FEE:
$6,300
*
*(International airfare included)
DEPART / RETURN:
Los Angeles
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