Recommended For:
Teens wanting to experience Summer in Japan, while learning about the culture in a fun and easy way.
You will study 20 lessons of Japanese per week (4 lessons with breaks in between per day , 5 days a week Monday to Friday).
Cultural activities every Saturday, including tea ceremony, pottery, manga drawing, cosplay and more!
Daily activities are also organized for students before or after their classes.
Requirements:
Age 14 to 19 years old
No previous Japanese knowledge required
Dates Offered
Classes start every Monday from the first Monday in June to the last Monday in August.
Course must finish by the end of August.
Junior students can study at other times of year, but will have to join adult courses.
Would like other dates? See the Study & Culture Courses offered all year round.
Complete beginner students can start on the following dates:
First and third Monday in June, July and AugustOther students will be placed in the correct Japanese level class on the first day with a level check test.
Sample Summer Course Activities
Flower arranging
Learn the formal rules of ikebana, and create your own masterpiece.
Calligraphy
Beautiful Japanese writing is an art and a skill, and you'll learn both.
Tea ceremony
Get in touch with your inner peace while also learning how to wear a traditional kimono or yukata.
Manga drawing
A professional manga teacher will teach you the basics of character design and layout, and you'll draw your own 4-panel manga!
Fake plastic food display samples
Learn about the industry behind Japanese display food samples, and try your hand at making your own.
Maid cafe
Visit a cafe where the staff are mini-celebrities dressed as French maids, in this Japanese cultural phenomenon that is sweeping the world.
Zazen meditation
A real monk will teach you the skill of sitting meditation, and if you're lucky may also hit you with a bamboo stick (less intense than it sounds, we promise!)
Kyara-ben (character bento)
Practice making Japanese-style packed lunches with a twist - your lunch is also an artwork of your favorite manga/anime/game character!
Neko cafe
Visit a cat cafe, where you can play with felines while you enjoy your drinks. Don't take any home!
Art gallery
Learn about traditional Japanese art techniques throughout the ages.
Japanese garden
Visit a traditional Japanese garden, and learn about Japan's relationship with nature.
Distinctive Features:
Japanese classes focus on communication skills, and Japanese for daily life.
Classes have a maximum of 8 students each, meaning each student gets more attention from the teacher and gets closer connections with peers. (Other schools usually have up to 20 students per class).
Specific activities change depending on the season and availability.
Classes and activities may be shared with adult students, but will always be supervised by school staff.
Additional Services
Airport pickup
Counselling
24-hour emergency contact available
Map:
Only 7 minutes on foot from Kawaramachi station
Fees:
Minimum 2 week course: 112,000 JPY
Any additional week: 48,000 JPY.
Not including accommodation.
Sample Fees:
| 2 weeks package | 3 weeks package | 4 weeks package | |
| KIX Airport pickup&dropoff plus host family accommodation | 252,000 JPY | 330,000 JPY | 408,000 JPY |
| ITM Airport pickup&dropoff plus host family accommodation | 222,000 JPY | 300,000 JPY | 378,000 JPY |
-> Class syllabus
The core course offers two 50-minute grammar classes and two 50-minute “application” classes each day. In general, you will study new grammar each afternoon, do related homework that night, then practice your new skills in the application class the next morning.
Teaching philosophy
1) Purposeful.
All lessons are structured to give you essential Japanese in a way so that you will remember it, and be able to use it yourself.
2) Practical.
Lessons are focused on the skills and topics most useful to actually getting out there and becoming proficient in the language. The school is wheelchair accessible. Optional activities involve real-world situations, guest instructors, field trips and more.
3) Professional.
All the Japanese teachers are graduates of a 420-hour Japanese teacher training course at a recognized study institution, and have extensive experience teaching to foreigners. A curriculum designed with the needs of English-speakers in mind.
We believe lessons must be interesting! You can't learn if you're not engaged. Materials and methods are designed to draw you in to the class, and to make any topic exciting.
The method has been honed over several years to allow for the maximum retention of learned material, using techniques of rapid response, and real-world use of previously learned materials. For a demonstration of this method, see our example lesson.
-> Class schedule
The school has both morning and afternoon sessions. Students may have class either in the mornings or in the afternoons, and this can change on a daily or weekly basis.
Possible Class Times (Changes based on your level and class).
9:30 ~ 10:20
10:25 ~ 11:15
10 MIN BREAK for all
11:25 ~ 12:15
12:20 ~ 13:10
55 MIN LUNCH BREAK
14:05 ~ 14:55
15:00 ~ 15:50
10 MIN BREAK for all
16:00 ~ 16:50
16:55 ~ 17:45
Start planning your trip today
Accommodation (optional)
Students can choose to stay in a host family, or supervised dormitory.
Breakfast and dinner can be included.
Students are required to be home by the curfew time each evening.
Lunch is available at restaurants/cafes close to school.
(You can see and choose accommodation options from the school on the online form below. We can also help find alternatives).
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FAQs
Are flights included?
Flights are not included, as courses are flexible and students prefer to make their own travel arrangements. Assistance can be provided if required.
Application process:
Choose course -> Apply -> Choose accommodation -> Receive confirmation and pay school -> Prepare for Japan (we can assist), receive instructions -> Arrive in Japan!
Begin your application today before spaces become full.