AYUSA offers two great Summer 2006 programs in Japan:
Download Japan Cultural Exploration Application
Spend the summer in Tokyo! Discover the unique blend of old and new, traditional and modern of present day Japan. Visit the museum dedicated to your favorite Anime or Manga, see the Buddhist temples of Kamakura, and take Japanese classes.
The AYUSA Japanese Cultural Exploration program in Tokyo is ideal for students who want to learn or improve their Japanese while exploring the Tokyo area. The program includes four weeks of Japanese language courses and dorm accommodation, along with afternoon and weekend cultural activities.
Location
The National Olympic Memorial Youth Center (NOMYC) is a peaceful oasis in the heart of Tokyo. All classes will take place within this self-contained campus environment.
Housing
Students will stay in dormitories at the National Olympic Memorial Youth Center (NOMYC) in double occupancy rooms with a shared bathroom. The modern campus facilities include a cafeteria, gym, swimming pool, music studio and tennis courts. An AYUSA on-site coordinator will live in the dormitories with the students and supervise activities. There is an additional fee to use the tennis courts or pool.
The Program
Japanese classes take place each morning, Monday-Friday, for a total of 15 hours of language instruction per week. To ensure quality instruction, courses are taught by fully qualified language instructors, and a 17:1 maximum student-to-teacher ratio is maintained.
Afternoon Activities
On Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, students will experience a sampling of traditional and modern Japanese culture through organized activities. Typical activities may include:
- Ghibuli Museum - Meet Totoro and world famous Hayao Miyazaki's characters
- Asakusa – Discover Tokyo's oldest temple, Sensoji, which was completed in 645 and visit the surrounding arcade of shops
- Harajuku – Explore this cutting edge fashion district where up and coming designers sell their wares
- Imperial Palace and Edo-Tokyo museum – Discover the history of Tokyo
- Akihabara – Visit the electronics district where the latest in technology can be found
Included Excursions:
The fun and learning continues into the weekend during your AYUSA program. Students will have the chance to explore Japan on the following included & guided excursions:
- Kamakura – Discover the coastal town of Kamakura, famous for its Great Buddha statue and beautiful temples and shrines
- Mt. Fuji bus tour – Take in the scenic Mt. Fuji and surrounding areas via a bus tour
- Chichibu – Spend a day in the typical Japanese country town of Chichibu and learn to make traditional soba noodles.
Below is a preliminary schedule for the program. The actual activities and the timing of the activities may vary.
| Week One |
Sun |
Mon |
Tue |
Wed |
Thr |
Fri |
Sat |
| AM |
|
Arrival Orientation |
Japanese Class |
Japanese Class |
Japanese Class |
Japanese Class |
Kamakura Tour |
| PM |
Arrive in Tokyo |
Walking Tour |
Imperial Palace
Edo Museum |
Free |
Asakusa |
Free |
Kamakura Tour |
| |
Dinner in Cafeteria
Curfew |
Dinner in Cafeteria
Curfew |
Dinner in Cafeteria
Curfew |
Dinner in Cafeteria
Curfew |
Dinner in Cafeteria
Curfew |
Dinner in Cafeteria
Curfew |
Dinner in Cafeteria
Curfew |
| Week Two |
Sun |
Mon |
Tue |
Wed |
Thr |
Fri |
Sat |
| AM |
Free |
Arrival Orientation |
Japanese Class |
Japanese Class |
Japanese Class |
Japanese Class |
Mt. Fuji Tour |
| PM |
Free |
Free |
Bandai Musemum |
Free |
Harajuku |
Free |
Mt. Fuji Tour |
| |
Dinner in Cafeteria
Curfew |
Dinner in Cafeteria
Curfew |
Dinner in Cafeteria
Curfew |
Dinner in Cafeteria
Curfew |
Dinner in Cafeteria
Curfew |
Dinner in Cafeteria
Curfew |
Dinner in Cafeteria
Curfew |
| Week Three |
Sun |
Mon |
Tue |
Wed |
Thr |
Fri |
Sat |
| AM |
|
Arrival Orientation |
Japanese Class |
Japanese Class |
Japanese Class |
Japanese Class |
Tour to Chichibu |
| PM |
Free |
Free |
Akihabara |
Free |
Odaiba |
Free |
Tour to Chichibu |
| |
Dinner in Cafeteria
Curfew |
Dinner in Cafeteria
Curfew |
Dinner in Cafeteria
Curfew |
Dinner in Cafeteria
Curfew |
Dinner in Cafeteria
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Dinner in Cafeteria
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Dinner in Cafeteria
Curfew |
| Week Four |
Sun |
Mon |
Tue |
Wed |
Thr |
Fri |
Sat |
| AM |
Free |
Arrival Orientation |
Japanese Class |
Japanese Class |
Japanese Class |
Japanese Class |
|
| PM |
Free |
Free |
Ghibuli Museum |
Free |
Tokyo Free with Train Pass |
Farewell ceremony |
Departure |
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Dinner in Cafeteria
Curfew |
Dinner in Cafeteria
Curfew |
Dinner in Cafeteria
Curfew |
Dinner in Cafeteria
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Dinner in Cafeteria
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Dinner in Cafeteria
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Program Information
| Length |
2006 Dates |
Cost |
Deadline |
| 1 month |
July 1 - July 29 |
$5,999 |
April 1, 2006 |
Requirements
- 15-18 years old at the time of program departure
- 2.5 GPA or higher (4.0 scale)
- Flexible and mature personality; desire to be challenged, ability to remain open-minded and tolerant of cultural differences
Program includes:
- International and U.S. domestic airfare, from nearest major US airport
- Accident and sickness insurance
- Transfer on arrival and departure (limousine bus)
- Residential accommodation at the National Olympic Memorial Youth Center (NOMYC)
- Breakfast and dinner in the cafeteria, 7 days per week
- 3 hours of Japanese language instruction per day, Monday to Friday
- Textbooks and learning materials
- 3 full day weekend excursions, including transportation and lunch, to Kamakura, Mt. Fuji, Chichibu
- Tuesday and Thursday afternoon activities including admission and transportation
- An on-site Japanese coordinator/guide for the duration of the program
Program does not include:
- Passport and any applicable visa fees
- Lunch, except on weekend excursions
- Any items of a personal nature such as telephone and/or internet charges
- Any other item not specified
Download Japan Cultural Immersion Program App
Experience Japanese culture in a way that a typical tourist can not! During this four-week program you will live with a host family and attend a local Japanese high school. By living with a host family, you will experience the Japanese way of life first hand, while practicing your conversational Japanese with native speakers.
Location and Program Highlights
AYUSA participants who choose to visit and study in Japan are placed with carefully selected host families throughout the country. Each student will have an arrival orientation. Destinations in the past have included Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, Tochigi, Shizuoka, Gifu, Osaka and Okinawa areas! Six months of Japanese language study is required, as all classes will be in Japanese. Exchange students are rare in Japanese high schools, and they are treated that way by other students. Therefore, students are expected to behave well and act like an ambassador in their host school and community. Be prepared to experience some cultural differences in family life.
A visa is not required for the summer.
Program Information
| Length |
2006 Dates |
Cost |
Deadline |
| 1 month |
mid-June – mid-July |
$5,400 |
February 1, 2006 |
Requirements
- Interest in Japanese language, 6 months of Japanese language study required
- 15-18 years old
- 2.5 GPA or higher (4.0 scale)
- Flexible and mature personality; desire to be challenged, ability to remain open-minded and tolerant of cultural differences
*This program is not advised for those students who have a strict diet. While the Japanese eat a lot of fresh vegetables and fish, vegetarians are rare.
Program Includes:
- Round trip coach airfare
- Homestay accommodation with a local family
- Placement in a local Japanese school
- Meals with your host family
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Accident and sickness insurance
Program does not include:
- Passport and visa fees as applicable
- Any optional visits or activities
- Any items of a personal nature including phone and internet usage
- School uniform and bus or train pass
- Any other item not specified
