Spring Study Abroad Programs in Japan

Japan is a fascinating combination of rich history, interesting culture, and a diverse landscape. As a result, it features distinctive societies worth studying, which is exactly what you will do with our semester or full academic program. The Nagasaki Program lets you combine academic coursework with life in a beautiful harbor city with a semi-tropical climate. With its focus on Japanese culture and society, the JAISN program at Nagasaki University of Foreign Studies is perfect for non-native students. Almost 30 percent of the university’s student body are of foreign nationalities, thus enhancing your educational experience within a diverse population. Gain exposure to a culture and language other than Japanese and your own. Participation in a range of activities, including field trips, forms an essential part of the program. These take place in Nagasaki, which boasts of unique layers of history. Immerse yourself in its vibrant culture while staying in a beautiful coastal area and studying Japanese at a renowned institution.

Live and study in Japan, surrounding yourself with the country’s unique culture while developing your Japanese language skills in an immersive language-learning environment. This comprehensive semester features private housing and expert instruction from the J.F. Oberlin University in Tokyo’s Machida suburb. Plus, participate in a range of engaging cultural activities, excursions, and even overnight trips – all included in the program price. Great for Global Studies, International Relations, Japanese Language, and East Asian Studies majors, you’ll study Japanese as well as choose three or four additional courses taught in English or further focus on specific language competencies. Outside of class, take advantage of being close to the center of Tokyo (but with a lower cost of living!) and practice speaking and interacting with the local community on a daily basis.

CIEE offers the most extensive network of internship programs. Are you a U.S. college student looking to study and intern abroad? We have full-time and part-time placements across 40+ locations worldwide and in diverse fields, from AI and engineering to public policy and business administration. Find the right fit for you! Live, learn, and work abroad on an internship program with CIEE! CIEE Summer Internships CIEE Summer Global Internships are 6-credit, 8-week programs with full-time working hours (approximately 30 hours weekly) and a seminar. CIEE Summer Intern and Study Abroad are 6 to 7-credit, 6-week programs with a part-time internship (approximately 20 hours weekly), a seminar, and a 3-credit academic course. CIEE Semester Internships CIEE Semester Global Internships are 9 to 13-credit, 12-week programs that feature a full-time internship (approximately 30 hours weekly), a seminar, and an optional 3 to 4-credit academic course online. CIEE Semester Intern and Study Abroad Programs are 12 to 14-credit, 12-week programs that feature a part-time internship​ (approximately 20 hours weekly), a seminar, and two academic courses.

CIS Abroad Study and Intern Abroad programs are some of the most affordable, comprehensive program packages available. We also don't cut any corners by offering everything you would expect from an overseas program: tuition, housing, support, insurance, excursions, social and cultural activities, and airport pick-up – all considered the core of our package. Some programs also include all or most meals, extensive off-site orientations/excursions, transportation passes, and more. Whether you want to study for a year, semester, or summer, intern for a month to a year, or take an intensive foreign language course for a couple of weeks, CIS Abroad has the perfect program for you at the best value! "You're Going Places with CIS Abroad!"

IES Abroad offers 140+ programs in more than 35 locations worldwide for undergraduate students. We're a little obsessed with study abroad, and not at all ashamed to admit it. We are a highly-charged force of study abroad enthusiasts. Every day we have the privilege of witnessing how study abroad changes our students' lives. That's the reason we do what we do: to provide once-in-a-lifetime educational adventures. Everything we do is about the IES Abroad student. Our goal is to provide personal support and guidance throughout your application and enrollment process. Whether it's housing or cultural events or field trips, our job is to make sure you have the most authentic study abroad experience possible. Study with us for a summer, semester, or year. No matter the term, our world-class faculty and courses will engage you as you discover new ways of learning both inside and outside the classroom. How will study abroad redefine you? We can't wait to find out.

Meiji Academy is your gateway to Japan through our numerous Japanese courses! Choose the type of class that fits your interest and learning style. This way you will learn the language in the most efficient and fun way. - Our Standard Japanese course has 20 lessons per week and is taught in small classes with up to 6 people. - Our Intensive Course has 4 extra private classes per week, and your teacher will focus on your needs. - Our Japanese Traditional Culture Course allows you to experience Zen meditation or wear a kimono. - Our Japanese Pop Culture Course helps you learn more about your favorite Manga and Anime, or visit a maid cafe. - Our Japanese Business Course teaches you about ethics and rules in the Japanese workplace. This is an especially useful class if you plan to live and work in Japan without committing typical mistakes. After class and on the weekends, participate in a variety of activities such as singing karaoke with your new friends or eating ramen at a yatai (a shop stand or mobile food stall)!

Hokkaido Japanese Language School, located in the center of the bustling and modern city of Sapporo, offers students the chance to study Japanese conversationally and culturally. No previous experience is necessary and classes are offered for all levels and age groups. Courses begin every Monday and students have the choice between our nine different programs, including: - Standard Course - Standard + Private Course - Traditional Culture Course - Pop Culture Course - Fashion Culture Course - Travel Japanese Course - JLPT Preparation Course - Winter Course - Summer Course Our certified teachers teach standard Japanese, and interaction with local Japanese during school activities creates the perfect environment to improve your Japanese speaking abilities and learn about Japanese culture. Come join us in beautiful Hokkaido!

KCP International Japanese Language School, a non-profit educational foundation, is pleased to offer students from around the world a unique opportunity to learn more about Japan, its language, people, and culture. Our programs are open to all English-speaking students in good class standing, as well as to postgraduates and adults. KCP's strength is our attention to quality language instruction. Our carefully integrated language and culture program offers students a unique opportunity to develop Japanese language proficiency while gaining an understanding of Japanese culture and modern society.

This one-month course teaches you the menu of a sushi restaurant. After knowing the basics, you’ll gain the knowledge to actually open your own sushi shop. Plus, you’ll learn to choose ingredients in the fish market, go to a sake store, and undergo training outside school. The curriculum tackles the following: - How to sharpen a kitchen knife, explanation of the appliances - How to choose the type of rice and fish - How to make Vegetable Rice: Traditional and Trends, How to cut fish - Preservation method of ingredients - How to grasp sushi - How to make soup and soup, other sushi restaurant fish dishes - How to cook sushi shop courses - Instrument, ready lessons - Sushi bar sake, green tea lesson

Come and join API and study in one of the most dynamic and populated locations in the Asian Pacific—Tokyo, Japan! Study at Lakeland University Japan in Ryogoku, conveniently located in the heart of Tokyo and minutes away from the train station. From skyscrapers to ancient temples to bustling food markets, the capital city offers exciting cultural experiences for visiting students. Enroll in coursework alongside local Japanese students in various subject areas, including biology, business, arts, hospitality, and more—all taught in English. Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 have limited spots available, so apply early to secure your spot in Tokyo!

Have the opportunity to study abroad by joining one of our Non-Profit, Low Cost, Direct Study Programs in these top destinations – Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Australia, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Scotland, England, and France. These are offered throughout the year to university-level students from around the globe, with the option to enroll in a weekly, monthly, summer, quarterly, semester, or academic year term. Stay in low-cost housing on campus or at a nearby apartment or hostel. You can also stay with a host family to experience the local way of life in your host country. You can earn academic credit for completing any of our study abroad programs. Upon completion, you will receive (or request) transcripts, certificates, or letters of attendance. If you need an official transcript sent to your school back home, be sure to request this and provide the exact mailing address. Do you wish to know more? Please feel free to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!

The NRCSA Center in Kyoto has been teaching the Japanese language to foreigners since its establishment in 1969. Students come to study from all over the world with a variety of goals. Many of them have taken what they have learned, and applied it in areas such as business and research, while many others have gone on to continue their education at colleges, universities, graduate schools, and research centers all over Japan. All teaching staff meets the requirements of the Association for the Promotion of Japanese Language Education, an association aimed at improving the quality of Japanese language institutions by training school personnel and granting approval to those who meet the standards. The center was recognized as an accredited school by the Immigration Department of the Ministry of Justice in 1981 and as an intermediary for immigration-related procedures in 1987. In 1989, the same year as the establishment of the Association for the Promotion of Japanese Language Education, Kyoto Center received certification as an educational institution for the Japanese language.

Our Japanese summer program allows students to experience the Land of the Rising Sun through hands-on courses in the heart of Osaka and day trips to Tokyo, Kyoto, Kobe, Nagoya, and Hiroshima! They explore Japan from the feudal to the modern period with courses individually selected to appeal to most of them! Our instructors are experts in Japanese culture and language and are committed to providing them with a safe and unique abroad experience they will remember for a lifetime! World Class Programs is a study abroad program that gives high school students safe, educational, and worldly experiences. This is designed for teens from all academic backgrounds excited about immersing themselves in Japanese culture and lifestyle. This pre-college program will offer various course study options, including Art History, Fine Arts, Philosophy, and Japanese language and cuisine.

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 Japan. From Tokyo’s ultra-modern buzz to Kyoto’s ancient temples, and into the heart of the Japanese Alps and Hiroshima’s legacy of resilience, you’ll live and learn alongside local communities, engage in meaningful service, and reflect on your own potential. Through workshops in leadership, sustainability, and global awareness, you’ll build confidence and skills that last far beyond the program. With all logistics managed, experienced mentors leading the way, and opportunities for optional college credit, this immersive experience will leave you inspired and connected to a culture that honors tradition and embraces the new. Inquire now to explore a gap semester unlike any other... in Japan.

Your First Year Abroad program in Kyoto lasts 12 weeks and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in a combination of CIEE courses and courses taught online through CIEE’s global academic partner, Arizona State University (ASU). Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Japanese culture. Live and learn in Kyoto! Kyoto is Japan’s cultural heart, filled with ancient temples, serene gardens, and streets that tell stories from over a thousand years of history. Spend 12 weeks wandering through the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine, discovering the art and architecture of Kiyomizu-dera, and savoring seasonal delicacies at Nishiki Market. Whether you’re studying business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Kyoto is the perfect place to spend a semester abroad.

Are you a student or young professional looking to enhance your career prospects through international work experience and hands-on learning? At Intern Abroad HQ, we help students and young professionals turn career aspirations into reality. We organize affordable internships in 20 destinations across 24 career fields that are tailored to meet each individual’s academic, professional, or personal requirements. With over 200 internship programs across Europe, Asia, Africa, Central America and South America to choose from, and options to intern from 2 weeks to 6 months either full-time or part-time, in-country or virtually, we facilitate career-enhancing experiences that work for you, not just the host organization. Intern Abroad HQ is proudly brought to you by the team behind International Volunteer HQ. We have collectively supported over 120,000 program participants since 2007 and are the only B Corp certified provider in our field.

Learn Japanese authentically and have an experience you will never forget by studying Japanese in Fukuoka. Learning a language is much easier when surrounded by people speaking it. In a short time, you will speak fluently with the locals and seamlessly assimilate as one of them. On this trip, you will learn in classes by day and practice by night. With small group classes and additional optional extras to help, this is the very best way you can learn Japanese. Global Work & Travel offers the complete package for those wanting to learn Japanese with a real-world, international experience to go with it. We will get you sorted with all the essentials, from finding the right class for you to securing your accommodation, plus all the support you need before, during, and even after your trip. This trip is perfect for those who don’t just want to visit the country to learn the language. They want to become a part of it! Get started today!

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 in a studio in Osaka, CET blends academics with real-world experience. Designed around experiential learning, deep cultural engagement, and academic rigor, CET programs turn education into something more than just earning college credit.

The Middlebury School in Japan offers cultural and linguistic immersion through a rigorous curriculum and adherence to the Middlebury Language Pledge. By pledging to speak only the target language abroad, students have the best chance of acquiring fluency and actively engaging in the local environment. In Japan, all participants take language, cultural reflection, community engagement courses, and content courses alongside Japanese students at International Christian University, a non-denominational university known for its superior language instruction. Students will stay in on-campus housing and have plenty of opportunities to interact with Japanese students. Because of the school's suburban location in Japan—in the Mitaka neighborhood, 30 minutes west of Tokyo—its students benefit from the advantages and opportunities of Tokyo while living and studying in a more campus-like environment. The program combines coursework, extracurricular activities, and volunteer and internship work to enable students to "live the language."