Ritsumeikan University
2027 RWJP Express January Session (Ritsumeikan Winter Japanese Program Express) / 2-week
Program Period: January 19, 2027 – January 29, 2027
Location: Osaka Ibaraki Campus
Application Period: October 7, 2026 / 1PM(JST) – October 21, 2026 / 5PM (JST)
Program Fee: JPY 170,000 (Accommodation is not included.) *Application fee is included.
Program Details
Japanese Language Classes
Learn Japanese through intensive lessons with experienced instructors.
50 min x 3 classes / day x 9 days
Japan Studies
Explore authentic Japanese culture beyond the classroom.
90 min x 4 Activities
Buddy Exchange
Connect with Ritsumeikan students through Japanese classes and cultural activities.
*We offer buddy exchange in groups.
Accommodation
Book Your Own Accommodation
*We do not offer IH TAISHOGUN for the RWJP Express January Session.
*We highly recommend choosing accommodation within approximately 30 minutes of Osaka Ibaraki Campus.
How to Apply
Application requires two steps:
- Submit Applicant information.
- Upload required documents online.*
*An OneDrive link will be shared with you within 3 business days after Applicant information is confirmed.
Required Documents
- Hand Written Japanese Essay*
- Consent Form*
- Copy of Academic Transcript
- Copy of Certification of Enrollment
- Copy of Valid Passport (Photo page)
*Templates are available in the Application Kit.
What We Offer
Completion Certificate/Comment from Japanese Instructors
After a successful completion of the program, Completion Certificate and Comment from Japanese Instructors will be issued for program participants. *Please note: Academic Transcript will not be issued for the 2-week program. This program does not grant academic credit from Ritsumeikan University.
Visa Support Documents
Visa support documents will be issued for program participants as needed. Participants are responsible for applying for a short-term stay visa by themselves.
Program Pamphlet / Application Kit
For more Program details and how to apply, please click the images to download the Program Pamphlet and the Application Kit.
2026-2027 Program Pamphlet
2027 RWJP Express January Session (OIC) Application Kit
Program Photos / Voice from Previous Participants
These are the example images of the program. Please also read the voice from previous participants! *Please note that these activities are not confirmed and it is subject to change.
Tea Ceremony
Pottery
Yuzen Dyeing
Nijojo Castle
Calligraphy
Orientation
Campus Tour
Zen
