Study and live among the natural beauty and ancient culture of Japan in Yamaguchi or Akita.
These cultural immersion programs explore the philosophy, history, politics, literature and art of this ancient country. Akita (秋田県, Akita-ken) is a large prefecture at the Sea of Japan coast in the northern Tohoku Region. Yamaguchi is a prefecture in Japan’s Chugoku region, on the southwest side of Honshu Island.
Program Option
Study at Akita International University, located in Akita City, the picturesque capital surrounded by mountains and the Sea of Japan. Students will be placed in on-campus housing, where they will take classes immersed in the student population and culture of Akita.
Program Option
Study at Yamaguchi Prefectural University, a small university in the Western ancient capital of the Ouchi culture. In this city of temples and pagodas is the famous 1442 Rurikoji temple. Nearby are the restorative baths of the ancient Yuda Hot Springs.
Students will generally begin their experience in Akita during early September and their course work will end early December. Students are able to choose from a wide range of courses taught in English, as well as Japanese language courses which are offered in all levels.
With the exception of the required Japanese language course and any non-credit cultural experiences, all classes are taught in English.
Courses recently offered include:
The estimated cost for each of these programs is the same as studying in Danville, plus a $400 non-refundable administrative deposit. Flights to and from the study site are also the responsibility of the student.