CIEE HS Summer Abroad: Japanese Language & Culture in Osaka

Perfect your Japanese fluency in Osaka, Japan’s welcoming and energetic cultural hub.

Elevate your Japanese skills with four weeks of language immersion in Osaka. After daily language classes, practice your language skills in conversations with locals in the community. Ask about new menu items at your favorite cafe, learn about local traditions from shopkeepers, and strike up a conversation at the bus stop to connect classroom learning to everyday interactions.

Live with a Japanese host family for a truly immersive experience. You’ll share traditional meals and join family routines and customs for a true look at daily life in Japan. On weekends, you’ll have time to deepen your connection with your family. Excursions take you to must-see sites like Universal Studios Japan and nearby Nara Park to see their famous free-roaming deer. Your time in Osaka not only strengthens your language skills, but also deepens your appreciation of Japanese traditions and culture, broadens your perspectives through enriching experiences, and gives you memories that last a lifetime.