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Japanese Language, Culture, History and Geography - Kyoto, Japan
Highlights
- stay in the home of Japanese host families in Kyoto (breakfast and dinner provided).
- have lectures on traditional performing arts (Noh, Kyogen, Bunraku, and Kabuki), Haiku, and the history & geography of Japan.
- participate in hands-on workshops for Tea Ceremony and Noh & Kyogen.
- enjoy Rakugo (comic storytelling) and Bunraku or Kabuki at a national theater.
- visit an anime studio in Kyoto and a game software company in Tokyo.
- participate in field trips to historic sites in Kyoto, Uji, Nara, Hiroshima, and Kamakura.
- deepen your understanding of the geography of Japan by visiting Hokkaido in the North of the country.
Map of Japan: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/maps/asia/japan
City FACTS 
Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto was Japan's capital and the emperor's residence from 794 until 1868. It is now the country's seventh largest city with a population of 1.4 million people and a modern face. During the World War II, Kyoto was not chosen as a target of air raids due to its historic value. Countless temples, shrines and other historically priceless structures survive in the city today.
Eligibility
Requirements
The Program is open to all undergraduate and graduate students from SJSU and other CSU campuses, as well as any other matriculated college students. All majors and minors are welcome to apply. No Japanese language proficiency is required but those with no Japanese language skills must take a two-day survival Japanese course to be taught by Dr. Inaba prior to the departure.
Academic Program
- This program is offered by the Department of Foreign Languages and all participants will be enrolled in the three unit course (JPN 160 — SPECIAL TOPICS IN JAPANESE STUDIES).
- Students who do not major or minor in Japanese (no Japanese language skills required) are welcome to participate in the program, but they are required to take the survival Japanese course.
- This program will partially fulfill requirements for a Japanese major or minor, as well as an International Business major with a minor in Japanese.
Program Overview
This special one-month program will provide students with an overview of Japanese culture, society, history, and geography, including such things as: the tradition of performing arts, Japanese family, customs, & manners; Japanese ancient architecture in different regions; and Japan's corporate system.
Accommodation, Safety and Visas
- Students will stay with a Japanese host family in Kyoto. Breakfast and dinner will be provided.
- Japan is a very safe country. Especially, Kyoto where you will stay most of the time was ancient capital; it is safer and more hospitable than any other major cities in Japan.
- There are contingency plans to deal with sick/injured faculty and students (i.e. medical insurance and medical evacuation as a part of SJSU study abroad medical coverage through CSU; estimated cost: $37.00 per person included in the fee).
- No visas are required for the short stay in Japan.
Program Leaders
Dr. S. Inaba (CL418K, Phone: 408-924-4593), who is an SJSU Professor and Coordinator of the Japanese Program will lead the program. He is very familiar with Japanese culture, history, and society. Homestay will be arranged by Mr. Kaz Aoki, President of Canvas Gate, Inc. in Santa Clara, who has extensive knowledge of the region of Kyoto.
Program Dates
May 28 – June 27, 2009
Departing from SFO on May 28 and Arriving at Kyoto on May 29
Departing from Narita Airport on June 27 and Arriving at SFO on June 27
Application Form
Estimated
Costs
| SJSU Special Session Tuition (3 Credits @ $250/unit) |
$ 750 |
| SJSU Program Management Fee |
$ 200 |
Program Fee
It includes: Round Trip Air Fare (from SFO to Japan) and Two-Week JR Rail Pass (can be used for the Bullet Train), Homestay with breakfast & dinner, Eight-nights Hotel (one night for the arrival day, one-night in Hiroshima, three-nights in Hokkaido, and three-nights in Tokyo), Entrance Fees (temples, shrines, and museums), Class Materials, and Health Insurance. Personal expenses (for shopping, etc.) are not included. |
$ 3,950 |
| Estimated Total |
$ 4,900 |
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Participants will be asked to pay for the $500 non-refundable deposit by March 20, 2009 to Canvas Gate Inc. (Mr. Aoki) to reserve for airline tickets and the remainder of the fee to SJSU around by the middle of April, 2009. If the participants are fewer than 20, the program may be cancelled or the program fee may be subject to change. Maximum number of participants is 30.
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