High School Summer Abroad Blog

My final goodbyes to the 2023 Summer Tokyo Language and Culture Program. Thank you for all the good memories kids and I hope you all continue to learn Japanese; if not, I hope you enjoyed your summer in Japan!

Hello from Tokyo!! Japanese Language and Culture Program, session 2 is sadly almost over. However, during this program, we gained new experiences and learned much about Japanese and Japanese culture... keep reading

Things have been going by so quickly on this program and we can’t believe it’s almost over. Before things come to an end though, here is a quick recap of... keep reading

After returning from their ryokan stay in the rural countryside of Yamanashi, students were presented with numerous opportunies to explore the geekier side of Japan- otaku culture. The word "otaku"... keep reading

On Monday and Tuesday, our students split into small groups and were given the opportunity to put their drawing skills to the test. Students visited the Anime Artist Institute in... keep reading

As the first half of our immersive language program in Japan drew to a close, our students bid farewell to their host families and hotel friends, brimming with excitement for the next chapter of their journey. Whether it was mastering the art of independence in a hotel setting or adapting to life in a traditional Japanese household, the second half promised new challenges, opportunities, and connections. But before embarking on this next phase, our students were treated to a memorable weekend in the historical mountainous countryside of Nikko.

One of the most visable aspect of Japanese culture, temples and shrines, gives much insight into Japanese history. From the architecture to each shrine or temple's ritual practices, we are... keep reading

At 634m high, Tokyo Skytee is the tallest tower in the world and the tallest building in all of Tokyo. Being the pinnacle of Tokyo, both of Skytree's decks are... keep reading

Konichi whatsup from tokyo japan!!! Last Friday my students participated in the Yamanote Line Train Stamp Rally an engaging event that invites participants to collect special stamps at each station... keep reading

With orientation and introductions out of the way, our brave navigators were ready to dive right into the program! Their third day in Japan began with their first gaming class... keep reading

こんにちは！！Hello from Japan!! Session 2 started a week ago, and students could explore the cities in Tokyo such as Asakusa, Ikebukuro, and Akihabara! In Asakusa, there's a Sensoji Temple, the... keep reading

Welcome to Japan! Nihon e irasshai! Everyone safely arrived in Japan with a mix of excitement, nervousness, and exhaustion. But we all made friends very fast! The first few days... keep reading

The majority of our students began a very long travel day that started on Friday in their homes and ended on Sunday in Tokyo! Students traveling on the group flights... keep reading

We are 3 weeks and 1 day into our time in Tokyo and the students are gaining the experince of a lifetime. One of the students on the program, Tim... keep reading

This weekend in Tokyo has been full of exploration, new experiences, and memories! Students enjoyed classes and workshops in the hostel before embarking on their own adventures around Tokyo this... keep reading