March 24, 2023
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Study Abroad in Japan

Japan is a country in East Asia made up of over 3,000 islands along the Pacific coast. Approximately 5,500 American students will study abroad in Japan each year making it one of the more popular study abroad destinations. Japan has the highest life expectancy in the world, and the third lowest infant mortality rate and a very advanced economy, further reasons to consider Japan for study abroad.

To learn more about Japan, Visit the Official Japanese National Tourism Organization, providing free advice and information to Travelers

Top Cities to Study Abroad

1. Tokyo 602 reviews
2. Kobe 156 reviews
3. Kyoto 93 reviews
4. Hirakata 87 reviews
5. Nagoya 67 reviews
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Study Abroad in Japan - Featured Programs

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Study Abroad Reviews for Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Tokyo
Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Tokyo

Once a small fishing village, Tokyo is now a major international capital of culture, economy and politics. With a population of 12 million, the contrast of Tokyo’s history...

4.0

11 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for SANKO Japanese Language School Tokyo: Japanese Language Course for Advance School
SANKO Japanese Language School Tokyo: Japanese Language Course for Advance School

SANKO Japanese language School Tokyo is a school run by SANKO Educational Corporation in Japan.The corpora...

4.8

5 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Semester at Sea Study Abroad: Make the World Your Campus
Semester at Sea Study Abroad: Make the World Your Campus
Programs at Sea, Multi-Region: Accra, Ghana: Barcelona, Spain plus 30 other locations
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Semester at Sea is the only study abroad program of its kind in the world. Using a ship as our floating campus, Semester at Sea's around-the-world and regional itineraries...

5.0

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for IES Abroad: Tokyo - Language & Culture
IES Abroad: Tokyo - Language & Culture

Tea ceremony, calligraphy, music, dance, and martial arts—Japan is a medley of culture, old and new, that you can explore during your time in Tokyo. Live and learn in this...

4.7

5 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for JCMU Japan Center: Career/Culture Hybrid Courses
JCMU Japan Center: Career/Culture Hybrid Courses

Think study abroad isn't in your major? Think again! Spend 4 weeks over the summer in Japan on one of our 2 career-oriented programs (listed below). These courses are taug...

5.0

7 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Genki Japanese and Culture School: Online Lessons
Genki Japanese and Culture School: Online Lessons

Bring a little bit of Japan close to you without buying an expensive ticket to Japan. With GenkiJACS' online video lessons you learn from a highly qualified Japanese teach...

5.0

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for KCP International Japanese Language School: Tokyo - Intensive Japanese Language Immersion
KCP International Japanese Language School: Tokyo - Intensive Japanese Language Immersion

KCP International Japanese Language School is recognized as a leader in Japanese language education. It is well known for its Japanese language and cultural immersion in T...

4.8

13 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for Kansai Gaidai University: Hirakata - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
Kansai Gaidai University: Hirakata - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

Located in Hirakata City, Osaka, Kansai Gaidai is accessible, within a one-hour train ride, to Kyoto and Nara, the ancient capitals, and Osaka, the second largest business...

4.3

2 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for University of Illinois: Illinois Year-in-Japan Program
University of Illinois: Illinois Year-in-Japan Program

The Year-in-Japan program offers advanced undergraduates the opportunity to spend a fall or spring semeste...

4.9

17 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for CIEE: Tokyo - Arts and Sciences
CIEE: Tokyo - Arts and Sciences

energy (along with anime, Godzilla, and Hello Kitty). The prestigious Sophia University is CIEE’s partner school and your host for coursework in English on anthropology, a...

4.0

3 reviews
Study Abroad Reviews for SANKO Japanese Language School Tokyo: Summer Program
SANKO Japanese Language School Tokyo: Summer Program

SANKO Japanese language School Tokyo is a school run by SANKO Educational Corporation in Japan.The corporation has over 30 years history with not only language school but ...

4.5

1 review
Study Abroad Reviews for EF - LEARN A LANGUAGE ABROAD
EF - LEARN A LANGUAGE ABROAD
Barcelona, Spain: Beijing, China: Berlin, Germany plus 9 other locations

See the world, experience a new culture, make friends from 100 countries – and prepare for your global future.  Start any Monday and study from two weeks to a whole year.1...

5.0

1 review