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Japan: Arts, Food, & Culture (Summer)

$2,000-$5,000Program Costs
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Program Overview

Explore unique art, culture, and food through workshops, cultural activities, and language lessons. The three-week summer abroad program, Japan: Arts, Food, & Culture, is for students drawn to the region and interested in topics such as Japanese cuisine, contemporary and traditional art forms, and an immersive experience in a new environment.

Amidst the push toward cultural globalization in the internet age, Japan continues to uniquely blend long-held traditions with innovative trends in technology and art. Through immersive workshops, interactive cultural experiences, and language lessons, students delve into the fascinating history, refined elegance, and cutting-edge modernity that define Japanese culture.

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Program Highlights

Engage in hands-on Independent Study Projects to learn about traditional arts and crafts.
Interact with local communities to understand modern-day Japan beyond the tourist spaces.
Take language lessons to build basic Japanese language skills or build your fluency.
Gain a deeper understanding of Japanese life through short homestays with carefully selected families.
Travel throughout Japan via train.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
All Program Activity Costs
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Group Meals
In-Country Transportation To & From Project
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Laundry
Language Lessons
Cultural Training / Program / Orientation

Program Details

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Locations

  • Japan

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo

Education Levels & Language

  • Education
  • High School Freshman (1st Year)
  • Some high school, no diploma
  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
  • High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • High School Junior (3rd Year)
  • High School Senior (4th Year)

Accommodation Options

  • Guest House
  • Home-stays

Application Procedures

  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Online Application
  • Written Application
  • Other

Age Requirement

14-17

Duration

  • 2-4 Weeks
  • Summer

Starts At

$2,000-$5,000

Refund Policy

Refund with conditions

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