2022 RSJP Express 1 (RSJP EXP1)
Program Overview
Program Period (On-site) -CANCELLED-
July 5 ~ July 15, 2022 (2 weeks)
Pre-Application Period
April 1 ~ April 14, 2022
Application Period
April 15 ~ May 14, 2022
Please be informed that the program may be cancelled due to COVID-19 situations.
We will send you an email with further details on April 15th, Friday, 2022 JAPAN TIME.
We appreciate your understanding and patience in advance.
*Program contents are from past programs.
Please understand they are subject to change due to COVID-19.
| Program Date | July 5 – July 15, 2022 (2 weeks) |
| Level | Zero, Beginner, Intermediate (N1 holders are NOT able to participate) |
| Fee | JPY 173,400 |
| Eligibility | Current university students/ Postgraduate students |
| Type | On-site |
| Degree | Non-degree seeking |
| Teaching Method | Taught in Japanese (Direct method) |
Program Description
Japanese Language Class *Taught in Japanese
- 50 min × 3 classes × 9 days = 1,350 min = 22.5 hours
- Class contents: Conversation, reading, writing
Japanese Culture Class (Japan Study)
- 90 min × 4 days = 360 min = 6 hours
- Class contents: lectureon/ fieldwork relating to Japanese culture
- Fieldwork to various cultural spots (ex. Kinkakuji Temple, Kiyomizudera, and many other World Heritage Sites and cultural experience spots in Kyoto)
- Special lectures done by masters well respected in their fields
What's included
- Transcript
- Certificate
- Text book
- Ritsumeikan Buddy
- Orientation
- Completion ceremony
- Visa support (if applicable)
- Campus tour
- Cafeteria use (no meal included)
- Library access
- Gym access
- Wi-Fi access
- Each student will be required to attend more than 2/3 of classes to receive a transcript.
- After a successful completion of the program, Ritsumeikan University will mail a certified academic transcript to your home address in your country.
- It will be sent to you one month after the last day of the program.
- If the transcript needs to be sent directly to your home university, you will need to make a request beforehand.
Participants are responsible for contacting the Japanese embassy or consulate in their home country directly to determine if they are required to apply for a short-term visa (aka tourist visa, not a student visa) in advance.
If it is determined that you need to obtain a visa, please notify the International Center.
Please visit website for more detailed information about visas.
→ Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan short-term stay
- Participants will be placed into classes based on the information from their application and essay written in Japanese.
- On the first day of Japanese Language Class, you will take a placement test.
- Even in cases in which students request a class change in order to meet the requirements of their home university’s credit transfer policy, students may not move up or down in level without the teacher’s consent.
We handle all incoming and outgoing student exchanges at the International Center.
We provide comprehensive support from initial application procedures and academic life to sending out the final transcript at the end of the program.
Please don’t hesitate to ask us if you have any questions.
The Medical Service Center offers medical assistance to students with health concerns. Consultations are available in English during certain times of the day.
- Airplane fee
- Airport pickup
- Bus Pass
- Meal
Accommodation Guide
Due to the safety regulations of COVID-19, we ask participants to stay in the designated hotel.
Click below to see detailed accommodation guide.
Schedule *subject to change
Monday
16:00 Arrival and Check in
Tuesday(Day1)
11:00 Orientation, Campus Tour
12:00 Lunch with BUDDY
14:00 Japanese Class
16:00 Welcome Party
Wednesday(Day2)
09:00 Japanese Class(#1)
12:00 Lunch with BUDDY
13:00 Japan Study
Thursday(Day3)
09:00 Japanese Class(#2)
12:00 Lunch with BUDDY
Friday(Day4)
09:00 Japanese Class(#3)
12:00 Lunch with BUDDY
13:00 Japan Study
Monday(Day5)
09:00 Japanese Class(#4)
12:00 Lunch with BUDDY
13:00 Japan Study
Tuesday(Day6)
09:00 Japanese Class(#5)
12:00 Lunch with BUDDY
Wednesday(Day7)
09:00 Japanese Class(#6)
12:00 Lunch with BUDDY
Thursday(Day8)
09:00 Japanese Class(#7)
12:00 Lunch with BUDDY
13:00 Japan Study
Friday(Day9)
09:00 Japanese Class(#8)
12:00 Farewell Party
Check out
Daily Schedule
| Japanese Language Class | 9:10-12:00 |
| Lunch with Buddy | 12:00-13:00 |
| Japan Study (Fieldwork) | 13:00-15:30 |
Ritsumeikan Buddy
What is a buddy?
-Japanese buddies of your age 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.
-They will only speak in Japanese so that you can fully immerse in the Japanese language.
What’s the merit?
-Opportunity to practice Japanese and learn about Japanese culture
-Interact and learn about recent Japanese pop culture, words young people use, anime, and many other topics.
-Make life-long friends that you can meet even after program ends
-Chance to explore the city together
Sneek peek
Japan Study
WADAIKO Japanese Drums
Gallery
Location
Close to World Heritage Sites
Our campus is located in the north west part of Kyoto city, right next to Kinkaku-ji.
It is close to all the major tourist spots like Ryoan-ji, Nijo-jo Castle, Imperial Palace, and bamboo forest in Arashiyama.
Just hop on a bus or train after school and you can travel to all the beautiful tourist spots.