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ICU International Summer Program in Japan (ISPJ) Begins

Update: June 11, 2024

The International Summer Program in Japan (ISPJ) just started in July 2024.

On July 3, the international participants arrived at the dormitory on ICU campus, and on July 4, we welcomed the students at orientation, a campus tour, and a welcome ceremony. From now until July 26, various classes and programs will be held for about 4 weeks.

ISPJ Key features

1."Japanese Language Module" to improve Japanese language skills with students from various countries:
In the mornings, participants from overseas study Japanese through task-based learning, conversation, and interactive exercises, aiming to improve their practical language skills. This year, about 70 ICU students are participating as Japanese language volunteers in the classes.

"Japan Studies Module" to study Japan from various perspectives:
In the afternoon, ICU students will join in omnibus-style classes taught by ICU faculty members specializing in a wide range of fields, including psychology, sociology, pop culture, history, literature, art, environment etc. The students will explore Japan from multiple perspectives, exploring both its traditions and contemporary society.

3. Off-campus field trips:
Places to learn include Tokyo Skytree, Musashino Clean Center, Nogawa Park, Yokohama, and more. We organize off-campus field trips in order for students to learn actively. Weekend activities such as trips to the Tokyo National Museum, hiking Mount Takao, and food sample making offer chances for overseas and ICU students to interact.

4. Japanese cultural experiences:
The cultural program allows participants to experience traditional Japanese culture such as calligraphy, Zen meditation, Rakugo, tea ceremony, and a tour of Japanese folk art at the ICU Hachiro Yuasa Memorial Museum. Both overseas participants and ICU students can immerse themselves in the essence of Japanese culture, with support from the ICU Rakugo Club and Tea Ceremony Club.

5. Experience Japanese university life and study abroad:
During the program, participants will stay in a dormitory on campus and live together. Through cross-cultural exchange in a multinational environment, overseas participants will experience Japanese university life, while ICU students will get a taste of study abroad life.