February 28th - March 13th
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, close to Akihabara, the home of technology.
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Activity Schedule
Week One

Dine out at an Izakaya

Experience Shibori

Visit the Ghibli Museum

Cruise to Odaiba and visit teamLab
Week Two

Be Loud and Learn Taiko

Tea Ceremony and Furoshiki

Experience VR Gaming

Sing your heart out at Karaoke
Choose your plan
- 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.
- Cruise to Odaiba and visit teamLab
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. There we'll head on over to Team Lab to take in their digital art display.
- 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.
- 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.
- Activity Transportation
- Travel/Health Insurance
- Language Classes
- Basic Accommodation
- Welcome Pack
Bronze
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Silver
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Gold
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Priority list
Booking of this trip is not possibile in this moment, please enter our priority list for upcoming trips.
*Application fee included in the price.
We offer three different plans so you can pick your own experience. The Bronze Plan focuses on studying, and freedom, it gives you a chance to explore your new home at your own pace. The Silver Plan includes extra activities for more fun and gives a good balance between free time and study. Picking the Gold Plan will give you the complete experience of living and studying in Japan. You don’t have to worry about a thing, from the time you’re picked up at the airport you can relax, learn and enjoy yourself. You can participate in all the activities, have lots of chances to meet Japanese people, and make new lifelong friends. Don’t miss out!
NOTE: All plans include school lessons, accommodation, travel/health insurance. Flights are not included in the price.
What You Need To Know
Study Trip Dates
To March 13th