Question 1

Q1. What makes this program different from a typical tour?

Accepted Answer

A. This is not a sightseeing tour. Students engage directly with a Japanese high school, educators, and structured academic activities designed to provide real educational value.

Question 2

Q2. Will students actually attend classes at the high school?

Accepted Answer

A. Yes. Students will participate in selected classes and interact with local students, depending on the school schedule.

Question 3

Q3. Do students need to speak Japanese?

Accepted Answer

A. No. Japanese language ability is not required. English-speaking support is provided throughout the program.

Question 4

Q4. What kind of academic support is provided?

Accepted Answer

A. Students receive structured academic guidance, including essay development. A College professor is also involved in guiding students through the essay-writing process.

Question 5

Q5. What is included in the NEW Short Program ?

Accepted Answer

A.   The NEW Short Program (USD 2,000) offers a 4‑night educational and cultural experience in Japan. Students spend 3 nights at temple stay Koyasan High School, participating in high school classes and cultural activities at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Koyasan. They then stay 1 night in Kyoto, joining an international exchange program at Ritsumeikan Elementary School and meeting with a current member of the Japanese Parliament. The program also includes essay guidance from a College professor.
Meals (19 meals from lunch on June 8), domestic transportation from Kansai Airport to Koyasan and then to Kyoto, and all program fees are included.

Question 6

Q6. Who is eligible for the Short Program?

Accepted Answer

A.   The Short Program is designed exclusively for high school students who wish to participate in school-based learning experiences in Japan. It is ideal for students who want to focus on high school classes, cultural activities at Koyasan, international exchange in Kyoto, and academic guidance from a College professor—without the extended city exploration included in the Full Program.
The Short Program does include a meeting with a current member of the Japanese Parliament, but it does not include the “Then & Now” historical exploration of Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo. Those activities are available only in the Full Program.

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