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CIEE High School Summer Abroad: Pop Culture in Tokyo
Anime (Japanese animation) and manga (Japanese comics) have become global phenomena. What’s the draw for fans and creators? What makes them compelling and unique? Through interactive classes with professional artists and designers, experience these industries up close. Try your hand at making your characters and storylines. Then, team up with other Global Navigators to propose your anime or manga ...
Anime (Japanese animation) and manga (Japanese comics) have become global phenomena. What’s the draw for fans and creators? What makes them compelling and unique? Through interactive classes with professional artists and designers, experience these industries up close. Try your hand at making your characters and storylines. Then, team up with other Global Navigators to propose your anime or manga project. Trace the evolution of anime and manga. Analyze tech advancements for creators and pop marketing campaigns. Visit art museums, anime schools, and cultural centers, and learn about careers available to young creatives in Tokyo. Soak up the streets of this futuristic city, with its otherworldly architecture, flashing lights, and groundbreaking fashion. Connect with local teens who s...
Program Highlights
Discover Akihabara, the heartland of otaku culture, and spot your favorite anime, manga, and retro video games.
Feel the magic of the Edo period, the final period of traditional Japan, at Sensō-ji, Tokyo’s oldest temple.
Design your own anime character from scratch with guidance from instructors at an anime school in Tokyo.
Experience the man-made island of Odaiba in Tokyo Bay, a buzzing teen entertainment hub, and see the enormous, life-size Gundam statue, representing the science fiction media franchise.
Journey to the breathtaking nature sites of Yamanashi and be greeted by stunning waterfalls, fountains, gorges, shrines, and the majestic Mt. Fuji!
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Quick Details
- Tokyo, Japan
- 2-4 Weeks
- Experiential Learning
- American
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Program Details
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Locations
- Tokyo, Japan
Types and Subjects
- Focus Areas
- Experiential Learning
Availability
Years Offered: 2024, 2025
- 2-4 Weeks
Age Requirement
14-17
Guidelines
- American
This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Wifi Costs
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- High School Freshman (1st Year)
- High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Other
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Anime (Japanese animation) and manga (Japanese comics) have become global phenomena. What’s the draw for fans and creators? What makes them compelling and unique? Through interactive classes with professional artists and designers, experience these industries up close. Try your hand at making your characters and storylines. Then, team up with other Global Navigators to propose your anime or manga project. Trace the evolution of anime and manga. Analyze tech advancements for creators and pop marketing campaigns. Visit art museums, anime schools, and cultural centers, and learn about careers available to young creatives in Tokyo. Soak up the streets of this futuristic city, with its otherworldly architecture, flashing lights, and groundbreaking fashion. Connect with local teens who s...
CIEE High School Abroad
CIEE High School Abroad
Ready to Learn More?
Anime (Japanese animation) and manga (Japanese comics) have become global phenomena. What’s the draw for fans and creators? What makes them compelling and unique? Through interactive classes with professional artists and designers, experience these industries up close. Try your hand at making your characters and storylines. Then, team up with other Global Navigators to propose your anime or manga project. Trace the evolution of anime and manga. Analyze tech advancements for creators and pop marketing campaigns. Visit art museums, anime schools, and cultural centers, and learn about careers available to young creatives in Tokyo. Soak up the streets of this futuristic city, with its otherworldly architecture, flashing lights, and groundbreaking fashion. Connect with local teens who s...
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