Location | Academics | Housing | Dates/Deadlines | Program Costs | Eligibility/How To Apply

CWU Japan Today: from Asakusa to Zen, Japan - Spring Break Programs

Location

This 10 day spring break program is an introduction to two major centers of culture and history in Japan: Tokyo and Kyoto. Students will fly into the capital, and spend four days in Tokyo exploring the Fukagawa Edo Museum, Seicho Garden, Hachiman Shrine, Asakusa district, Imperial Palace, and much more. Also included will be an early morning field trip to Tsukiji market - complete with the opportunity to try sushi for breakfast!

Students will then take the Shinkasen (Bullet Train) to Kyoto, and spend five days discovering all that this historic capital has to offer. Excursions include the Silver Temple, Heian Shrine, and attending an evening show of Japanese traditional performance arts.

In both cities, students will have free days to explore and experience the culture.

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Academic Program

Students will earn three (3) credits of either AST 398: Japan Today or HIST 398: Japan Today. This class is designed to provide an introduction to the history, culture and current socioeconomic development of Japan. Today’s Japan combines the world’s second largest economy and one of East Asia’s oldest and most important cultures. The class will combine classroom lectures and readings with a number of excursions in Japan in order to provide students with an opportunity to personally experience and advance their knowledge of this critical country.

The main requirement of the course is an 8 page research paper on some aspect of modern Japanese history or culture. For the syllabus and sample program itinerary, please click here.

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Housing

Students will be housed in local hotels. In Kyoto, participants will have the chance to experience a traditional-style Japanese hotel by staying at the Iroha Ryokan (please make this a link with this address: http://www.hotel-iroha.co.jp/english/). There, you can try sleeping on a tatami mat and enjoy a traditional-style Tachibana Kaiseki dinner, characteristic of the Kyoto region. Housing will be triple occupancy in Tokyo, and double occupancy in Kyoto.

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Program Dates & Application Deadlines

• Spring Break: (March 15, 2007 - March 26, 2007)
  • Application Deadline: January 12, 2007

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Program Costs

Program Fees:

• The program fee for the CWU program in Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan is $2900

Program fees include:

• Tuition and fees
• Housing
• Cultural activities
• Some meals
• Local transportation

Sample Program Budget

See our What Does It Cost page for more information on fees & deposits you may be responsible for.

Financial Aid

Most forms of financial aid and scholarships apply to the cost of study abroad programs. Students should consult with a financial aid counselor at their home campus for specific information about awards and eligibility. You can also visit our What Does it Cost web page.

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Eligibility

• Minimum GPA: 2.5
• Minimum Class Standing: Freshman
• Other Info: Applicants should be aware that many historical sites are at the end of 15-30 minute hikes, up hills. At these sites, no alternative transportation is available.
• Good academic standing
• No current disciplinary record
• An interview may be required

How to Apply

Before you begin your application, we highly recommend that you see a study abroad advisor to ensure that you have all the information you need about program logistics and eligibility. CWU students can call 963-3622 or drop by the International Center, Room 101 (across from L&L), to schedule an appointment.

• Apply Here

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More Information

Contact:

Dr. James Cook, Mariko Okada-Collins
Faculty Coordinators
cookja@cwu.edu, okadam@cwu.edu

Prices and dates are subject to change without notice. Contact Study Abroad & Exchange Programs for more information.