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 | 454 reviews | |
| 2. Kobe | 154 reviews | |
| 3. Kyoto | 91 reviews | |
| 4. Hirakata | 86 reviews | |
| 5. Traveling in Japan | 66 reviews |
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Study Abroad in Japan - Featured Programs
A highly challenging, affordable immersion program for the serious student to perfect Japanese in exciting Tokyo (academic credit available).
GenkiJACS is a Japanese language school located in Fukuoka, in Tokyo and Kyoto of Japan, teaching Japanese for communication and everyday life. St...
Our ship is the most unique floating campus in the world. The seven deck, 590-foot ship is where you learn, live, travel and reflect on your globa...
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Despite recent fluctuations in the economy, Japan remains a major world economic power. In order to prepare students for a future of increased contact with Asia, Tufts in ...
The Associated Kyoto Program is designed for those who don’t just want to study in Japan—they want to live...
Keio University is a private, comprehensive higher education institution located on six campuses spread ac...
The Hiroshima University Study Abroad Program (HUSA) offers the opportunity to study five levels of Japane...
The Osaka/Kobe program allows students to concentrate their studies on Japan and its language, culture, and society, or broaden their East Asia focus through additional st...
Chukyo University is the ideal study abroad destination for those interested in an immersion experience. Students have an abundance of opportunities, both inside the class...
The Center for Japanese Studies Program (CJS) at Nanzan University offers a combination of two components: The first is an intensive language component designed for studen...
The Study in Kyoto Program (SKP) brings together students from around the world. It offers numerous courses in Japanese language and culture, utilizing the extensive histo...
Toyo University offers students a unique opportunity to participate in the Nihongo for Exchange Students Program (NEST) where they can take beginner and intermediate Japan...
Fukuoka is the largest city in Kyushu, South-Western Japan. Its moderate climate, beautiful scenery and great location have made it popular with travelers worldwide. Fukuo...
Kyoto embodies the essence of the Japanese spirit. Located on south-central Honshu Island where it is cradled by mountains, Kyoto has been a center for art and culture in ...
Tokyo is one of the world's most contradictory cities. On the one hand, blinding neon signs, incessant noise and bumper-to-bumper traffic can make this city of 12 million ...
