March 3rd - March 16th
Cool Japan
Explore everything cool about JapanLimited spots - apply in advance!
DiscoverJapan is known for being cool and what better place to see it than during this 2-week adventure. Discover all things cool about Japan in the heart of Tokyo. Whether you like modern culture or you prefer to see the traditional side of a country, this course has it all. You can have fun with VR and follow it up with learning traditional techniques like Furoshiki and Shibori. What better way to understand your favourite anime than by learning Japanese at one of Tokyo’s Language Schools!
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Activity Schedule
Week One
Dine out at an Izakaya
Experience Shibori
Odaiba Cruise
Visit the Ghibli Museum
teamLab
Week Two
Be Loud and Learn Taiko
Tea Ceremony and Furoshiki
Experience VR Gaming
Sing your heart out at Karaoke
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- Chow down at an Izakaya An izakaya is a traditional Japanese tavern most people go to after work with their colleagues for food and drinks.
- Try VR in the heart of Tokyo Experience VR and lose yourself in your adventures. Follow it up by belting your favourite songs at Karaoke.
- Sing your heart out at Karaoke We're sure you've heard of karaoke, but have you experienced Japanese style karaoke? In a private booth for your group, two microphones and take it in turns to sing along to your favourite songs. If you are brave enough, why not whip out those Japanese songs you know to impress your new friends!
- Tea Ceremony and Furoshiki Learn how to wrap your gifts with elegance and learn furoshiki, Japanese traditional wrapping with cloth. Follow it up with a relaxing tea ceremony, where you'll get to try your hand at making a cup for your fellow course mates whilst also enjoying wagashi (Japanese sweets).
- Experience Shibori We're sure you've heard of tie-dyeing, This technique dates back to the 8th century. In Japan, the population has been using different ways of binding, stitching, folding and twisting cloth and traditionally dying the materials with blue indigo colour to create some of the most beautiful patterns. This is a great chance to create your own design and make something that you can take back home with you, to give as a gift or to keep as a memory of your time in Japan.
- Odaiba Cruise Meet us in the famous district of Asakusa for a cruise down the Sumida River, all the way to Odaiba the man made island for entertainment.
- Visit the Ghibli Museum Are you familiar with Studio Ghibli? The animation studio behind favorites such as Totoro, the Cat Bus, etc. Even if you're not, you can still enjoy this amazing museum dedicated to showcasing the art and techniques of animation. The architecture of the buildings alone will bring out your inner child. On top of that you can enjoy themed sweets in their cafe, a theatre showing short films exclusive to the museum, and a nice souvenir shop for you hardcore fans who want to get memorabilia from your favourite films.
- teamLab Immerse yourself in the interactive art displays of a TeamLab exhibit where technology, art, and science merge to create a truly unique experience.
- Be Loud and Learn Taiko Traditional Japanese drums commonly known as Taiko are great for making some noise. Watch some professionals at work, then give it a go yourself and see if you have the rhythm.
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- Travel/Health Insurance
- Language Classes
- Basic Accommodation
- Welcome Pack
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Silver
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Priority list
Booking of this trip is not possibile in this moment, please enter our priority list for upcoming trips.
The content of the course and the type of activities included might change depending on the situation.
What You Need To Know
Study Trip Dates
To March 16th