RSJP is an intenstive 5-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 or tea ceremony 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)
Placement Test
At the beginning of the program you will take a placement test and will be divided into classes based on the result of the test (it is not based on your academic year). If you find that your level of Japanese does not fit the level of your class, please consult your Japanese teachers.
You will have the option to stay at the university designated hotel or book an accommodation on your own (must be within Kyoto city).
1. University designated hotel: Tassel Inn Kyoto Kawaramachi Nijo
Location: 226 Suminokuracho, Shinsawaragicho-dori Nijo-agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto, 604-0913 Japan
Price: JPY 143,800 (Per person for single room for the whole program period/tax included)
Access: 20 minutes by bus or train from Kyoto Station/ 30 minutes by bus from Ritsumeikan University/ 2 hours from Kansai International Airport
Payment method: Bank transfer before arrival. Invoice will be sent you from the hotel.
2. Book your own accommodation: Your accommodation must be located within Kyoto city.
Japanese Language Class | 9:00-9:50 |
10:00-10:50 | |
11:00-11:50 | |
Lunch Time | 12:00-13:00 |
Japan Study | 14:00-15:30 |
*Schedule is subject to change.
11:00 Orientation
12:00 Lunch with Buddy
14:00 Briefing
14:15 Campus Tour
16:00 Disband
09:00 Japanese Class(#1)
12:00 Lunch time
13:00 Briefing
14:00 Japan Study(#1)
16:00 Disband
09:00 Japanese Class(#2)
12:00 Lunch time
13:00 Briefing
14:30 Japan Study(#2)
16:00 Disband
09:00 Japanese Class(#3)
12:00 Lunch time
13:00 Briefing
14:30 Japan Study(#3)
16:00 Disband
09:00 Japanese Class(#4)
12:00 Lunch time
13:00 Briefing
14:30 Japan Study(#4)
16:00 Disband
09:00 Japanese Class(#5)
12:00 Lunch time
(Free)
09:00 Japanese Class(#6)
12:00 Lunch time
13:00 Briefing
14:30 Japan Study(#5)
16:00 Disband
09:00 Japanese Class(#7)
12:00 Lunch time
13:00 Briefing
14:30 Japan Study(#6)
16:00 Disband
09:00 Japanese Class(#8)
12:00 Lunch time
(Free)
09:00 Japanese Class(#9)
12:00 Lunch time
(Free)
09:00 Japanese Class(#10)
12:00 Lunch time
13:00 Briefing
14:30 Japan Study(#7)
16:00 Disband
09:00 Japanese Class(#11)
12:00 Lunch time
13:00 Briefing
14:30 Japan Study(#8)
16:00 Disband
09:00 Japanese Class(#12)
12:00 Lunch time
(Free)
09:00 Japanese Class(#13)
12:00 Lunch time
13:00 Briefing
14:30 Japan Study(#9)
16:00 Disband
09:00 Japanese Class(#14)
12:00 Lunch time
(Free)
09:00 Japanese Class(#15)
12:00 Lunch time
13:00 Briefing
14:30 Japan Study(#10)
16:00 Disband
09:00 Japanese Class(#16)
12:00 Lunch time
(Free)
09:00 Japanese Class(#17)
12:00 Lunch time
13:00 Briefing
14:30 Japan Study(#11)
16:00 Disband
09:00 Japanese Class(#18)
12:00 Lunch time
(Free)
09:00 Japanese Class(#19)
12:00 Lunch time
(Free)
09:00 Japanese Class(#20)
12:00 Lunch time
(Free)
09:00 Japanese Class(#21)
12:00 Lunch time
(Free)
09:00 Japanese Class(#22)
12:00 Lunch time
(Free)
09:00 Japanese Class(#23)
12:00 Lunch time
13:00 Briefing
13:30 Completion Ceremony
15:00 Disband
*Program contents are subject to change due to COVID-19 .
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!
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