RSJP EXP is an intenstive 2 week Japanese program that is held at Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, Japan. In this program, students will have exposure to comprehensive introduction to Japanese language and culture. Program contents are Japanese Classes that are held everyday and Japan Study that is held 2~3 times a week. Students will have opportunities to feel and understand the Japanese culture by joining fieldwork to various cultural spots such as World Heritage sites in Kyoto, the center of Japanese culture. Why don’t you join students from all over the world to experience Japan?
Target Level | Zero, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced (N1 holders are NOT acceptable) *Students who have never learned Japanese before, we ask all participants to master at least reading and writing of Hiragana and Katakana before the program starts. Please study them beforehand in order to achieve further improvement during the program. |
Eligibility | Currently enrolled university undergraduate and postgraduate students |
Teaching Method | Taught in Japanese (Direct method) |
Accommodation | You may stay at the university designated hotel or choose an accommodation on your own. |
1. Japanese Language Class
2. Japanese Culture Class (Japan Study)
16:00 Arrival and Check in
11:00 Orientation, Campus Tour
12:00 Lunch with BUDDY
14:00 Japanese Class
09:00 Japanese Class(#1)
12:00 Lunch with BUDDY
13:00 Japan Study
09:00 Japanese Class(#2)
12:00 Lunch with BUDDY
09:00 Japanese Class(#3)
12:00 Lunch with BUDDY
13:00 Japan Study
09:00 Japanese Class(#4)
12:00 Lunch with BUDDY
13:00 Japan Study
09:00 Japanese Class(#5)
12:00 Lunch with BUDDY
09:00 Japanese Class(#6)
12:00 Lunch with BUDDY
09:00 Japanese Class(#7)
12:00 Lunch with BUDDY
13:00 Japan Study
09:00 Japanese Class(#8)
Date for JAPAN STUDYs are subject to change.
Japanese Language Class | 9:00-11:50 |
Lunch with Buddy | 12:00-13:00 |
Japan Study (Fieldwork) | 13:00-15:30 |
What is a buddy?
Japanese buddies from Ritsumeikan University will be here for you to support your life at Ritsumeikan. It will not be a 1-on-1 system but they will assist you in groups by speaking only in Japanese for you to fully immerse in the Japanese language.
What’s the merit?
You will have opportunity to interact directly with local students and practice Japanese and learn about Japanese culture such as recent Japanese pop culture, trending words, anime, and many other topics. You might also be able to find life-long friends!
You will have the option to stay at the university designated hotel or book an accommodation on your own (must be within Kyoto city).
Hotel | Room Type | Room Charge | # of rooms | website |
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TASSEL INN KYOTO KAWARAMACHI NIJO | Single | JPY 65,600 | Up to 6 rooms | https://tasselhotel.jp/inn-kyoto-nijo/ |
Prince Smart Kyoto SANJO | Single | JPY 89,910 | 30 rooms | https://www.princehotels.co.jp/psi/sanjo/ |
Prince Smart Kyoto SHIJO OMIYA | Single | JPY 83,910 | 30 rooms | https://www.princehotels.co.jp/psi/shijo-omiya/ |
Smile Hotel Kyoto SHIJO | Single | JPY 84,000 | 30 rooms | https://smile-hotels.com/hotels/show/kyotoshijo |
2. Book your own accommodation: Your accommodation must be located within Kyoto city.
You will have the option to stay at the university designated hotel or book an accommodation on your own (must be within Kyoto city).
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