September 3rd - September 24th
Otaku Japan
Channel your inner GokuLimited spots - apply in advance!
DiscoverJapan was made for Otaku, geeks and nerds alike, Tokyo is full of delights for anime fans, gamers, and lovers of all things kawaii. The 3-week, Otaku Japan study trip offers all this for its students and more. With trips to Tokyo Game Show and the Ghibli museum and exploring Akihabara, you’ll have all the opportunities to geek out. There’s no better complement to this than lessons at Yu Language Academy, the largest language school in the Tokyo area. By the time you’re done you’ll be able to explore even more of the Japanese Otaku world than you knew was there.
Our 2023 Study Trips are to go ahead as planned, however, due to the pandemic, please note they are subject to date changes (± 1 or 2 days), possible activity changes, and entry requirements.
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Activity Schedule
Week One

Dining with a difference at a themed restaurant

Get lost in the delights of Akihabara

Get spoilt at a Maid Cafe
Week Two

Go crazy at Tokyo Game Show

Experience VR Gaming

Break Out of the Escape Room
Week Three

teamLab

Visit Hollywood Digital University

Visit the Ghibli Museum

Sing your heart out at Karaoke
Choose your plan
- Dining with a difference at a themed restaurant
We'll take you for a dining experience with a difference. With lots of themed restaurants to choose from, you'll get a chance to eat themed dishes, enjoy themed menus and decor and sometimes even staff in cosplay.
- Go crazy at Tokyo Game Show
A must for all the gamers out there. With classics, new releases, big names, and independents, there's a lot to take in and try out at the Tokyo Game Show. The cosplay is pretty cool too!
- Get lost in the delights of Akihabara
Akihabara or 'Electric Town' is famous for its bright lights and otaku shops and arcades. Electronics, anime, manga and Jpop, there's so much to explore.
- 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!
- Get spoilt at a Maid Cafe
Get treated like royalty at a maid cafe. This weird and wonderful themed restaurant is very kawaii. Explore the crazy culture with some food and games.
- teamLab
Immerse yourself in the interactive art displays of a TeamLab exhibit where technology, art, and science merge to create a truly unique experience. (Pending re-opening. If unavailable group will visit an alternate art museum in Tokyo.)
- 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.
- Break Out of the Escape Room
Work together to solve the puzzles and break out of the Tokyo escape room. You'll get to know your fellow travelers really well.
- Experience VR Gaming
What better place to try out this cutting-edge technology than Japan. The VR experience lets you get lost in your adventures and compete against your new friends.
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- Travel/Health Insurance
- Language Classes
- Basic Accommodation
- Welcome Pack
- Visit Hollywood Digital University
Visit one of the leading animation and game design University in Tokyo. You will discover the facilities where magic happens, and get a chance to attend a lecture about history of animation. To conclude, professional cosplayers will join the group, for an exciting photo session!
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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 (such as anti-Covid restrictions)
What You Need To Know
Study Trip Dates
To September 24th