At Doshisha University’s summer sessions, not only do participants study Japanese, they also pay visits to Kyoto’s famous shrines and temples and actually experience the traditional culture of Japan. Students are divided into different classes according to their Japanese ability. The classes are all conducted in Japanese. Meticulous instruction is provided to students to ensure that they can keep up.

The JSP at DWCLA offers up to 15 female international students both intensive Japanese language courses and Japanese culture and society courses in English.

The program offers introductory Japanese language courses to students whose first language is not Japanese. In addition to studying in the classroom, students can also experience multiple fieldtrips during the course, which include tours of Kyoto.

In addition to Japanese language classes at the university, this program deepens understanding of Japanese culture through a variety of Japanese cultural experiences, such as tea ceremony experience and the Gion Festival visit. There are many opportunities for exchange with Japanese students, including participation in university classes, international exchange party, and visits to Koka elementary, junior high, and high schools. Our students will serve as international student partners and provide support. Although Kyoto Koka is a women’s university, this program is open to both male and female students.

The “Kyoto inspiration” program of Kyoto Seika University is a new program providing participants with insights into how Kyoto’s traditional culture has had an impact on contemporary popular media, for example, manga, anime, fashion and games.
The program lasts for 12 days, and the lectures will be conducted in English. Field trips, a one-night temple stay and 2 free days for personal explorations are included in this program.

The Program, started in 2015, is a short-term summer program with scholarship granted. The Program provides unique opportunity for undergraduate students from the globe to participate in research projects under the supervision of Kyoto University faculties.

This short-term intensive Japanese program is offered by the Kyoto University of Foreign Studies (“KUFS”). It is designed for students who wish to improve their Japanese proficiency while experiencing Japanese culture in Kyoto — an attractive, historical city and college town. We are looking forward to welcoming you here in Kyoto.

This online short-term intensive Japanese program is offered by Kyoto University of Foreign Studies (“KUFS”). It is designed for students who wish to improve their Japanese language proficiency and feel closer to Japan through classes with a variety of themes such as Japanese classes, traditional Japanese culture and group works with KUFS students providing an atmosphere to navigate Japanese life. We are looking forward to meeting you in this online program.

A system to take department / area specific classes. The period of study and training is one year. There is no graduation or completion certificate. Admission exams are conducted in the same way as regular international students.
※There are no classes specifically for exchange students.

The Ritsumeikan Summer Japanese Program (RSJP) and Ritsumeikan Winter Japanese Program (RWJP) are programs aimed at university and graduate school students with basic Japanese proficiency. These programs are designed to comprehensively introduce Japanese language and culture. These programs offers a unique learning environment as well as opportunities for cultural exchange where participants can engage in short-term intensive language study.