Experiential Learning Gap Year Programs in Japan

Spend 12 incredible weeks exploring Tamarindo, Rome, and Tokyo, three unforgettable destinations that showcase the world’s diversity. This immersive semester blends cultural discovery, new adventures, and light language learning with a supportive travel community. In Tamarindo, Costa Rica (Weeks 1–

Perfect your Japanese fluency, living in and exploring the timeless beauty of Kyoto. Spend a semester abroad honing your Japanese skills. Experience full immersion living with a warm host family, taking 20 hours per week of language classes, sharing meals, and learning the day-to-day rhythm of Japa

Step into one of the world’s most dynamic destinations with our 5-week Japan Mini Semester. Designed for students aged 17-22 seeking a meaningful gap semester or alternative study abroad experience, this program offers a powerful blend of cultural immersion, outdoor adventure, and personal growth in

EA Ski and Snowboard Training are looking for eager skiers to join us in Japan! If you love the outdoors, travel, and have a passion for skiing; this is for you. What is the ski instructor internship course? This program has been designed to set you up as a qualified ski instructor within one wint

Manara Fellows is a selective international leadership fellowship for ambitious young adults ages 18–22 preparing for the transition into adulthood. The experience begins with three live virtual leadership sessions before fellows travel in small cohorts of 6–8 for seven immersive days in Japan, Ital

Looking to apply your talent and expertise to a good cause? Find a program that matches your interests and skills through Volunteer World! We are the largest volunteer abroad comparison platform around the globe, enabling you to seek and compare offers from major travel agencies as well as smaller g

From the tranquil chime of a meditation bell in a Koyasan monastery to the bustling energy of pedestrians at Shibuya crossing, Japan offers a captivating blend of old and new. Immerse yourself in rich arts and traditions through a series of hands-on experiences supported by language lessons. Amidst

Our Japan summer program lets students experience the Land of the Rising Sun with hands-on courses in the heart of Osaka, plus day & weekend trips to Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Himeji, Yokohama, and Hiroshima! Students explore Japan from the feudal period to the modern day. Our instructors are experts in J

Immerse yourself in a new language, intern abroad, or explore a different part of the world. CET’s gap programs offer the opportunity to join college-level courses overseas or online. Whether you're mastering Chinese in Beijing, volunteering while living with a host family in Siena, or creating art