January in Tokyo
Unique Experiences
Taste the world's freshest sushi
and experience the bustle of Tokyo Fish Market
Reflect on Japanse spirituality
at Sensoji Temple, the oldest established temple in Japan
Wander the backstreets of Asakusa and Euno
to experience the markets and food stalls of Tokyo
Your Destination
Tokyo, Japan슬롯사이트™s bustling capital, is located in the eastern Kanto region and is home to more than 14 million people, making it one of the largest metropolises in the world. Often described as a city of many cities, Tokyo슬롯사이트™s 23 wards showcase a fascinating blend of old and new. You슬롯사이트™ll find neighborhoods with narrow streets and mom-and-pop shops reminiscent of 20th-century Showa-Period Japan alongside districts featuring ultra-modern architecture, trendy boutiques, and restaurants where robots serve guests.
The city is also home to two of Japan슬롯사이트™s tallest landmarks 슬롯사이트“ Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Skytree. Visitors can ascend higher than 2,000 feet to enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the city슬롯사이트™s expansive skyline. With its abundance of art and historical museums, shopping districts, and spacious parks offering a serene escape from the urban buzz, Tokyo provides countless opportunities for exploration and discovery.
A city like no other, Tokyo constantly reinvents itself. Experience how limited space has been innovatively utilized and indulge in the astounding variety of shopping and entertainment options. Throughout the city, you슬롯사이트™ll encounter exceptional hospitality 슬롯사이트“ from attentive shop clerks offering top-notch service to high-speed trains that conveniently connect you to nearby destinations like Yokohama and Kamakura, and beyond.
The Culture
Excursions & Activities
Samples of past excursions and activities:
- Tour Asakusa, the only neighborhood in Tokyo that gives a glimpse into what the city슬롯사이트™s pre-WWII houses and markets looked like슬롯사이트¯
- Visit Sensoji Temple, explore the street vendors, and collect슬롯사이트¯´Ç³¾¾±²â²¹²µ±ð슬롯사이트¯(souvenirs) produced by local artisans슬롯사이트¯
- Hand-dye a슬롯사이트¯³Ù±ð²Ô³Ü²µ³Ü¾±슬롯사이트¯(hand towel) using Japanese indigo슬롯사이트¯
- Visit the Tokyo activity center to experience interactive gaming activities
- Attend a kabuki or rakugo performance슬롯사이트¯
- Visit the local neighborhood of Kichijoji where the Ghibli Museum is located and the setting for Haruki Murakami슬롯사이트™s novel the Norwegian Wood
Program Blogs
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Housing & Meals
Housing
슬롯머신 Tokyo provides convenient housing to ensure you슬롯사이트™re comfortable in your home away from home. All housing is within walking distance of train stations, granting you easy access to Tokyo슬롯사이트™s numerous sites and attractions through one of the most efficient and comprehensive transportation networks in the world.슬롯사이트¯ 슬롯사이트¯슬롯사이트¯
Standard Housing:슬롯사이트¯Includes a single or double room at a hotel with a private bathroom. Hotels are located within the Greater Tokyo area.슬롯사이트¯슬롯사이트¯
A note: The default criterion to assign housing is first-come, first-served; however, other factors may also be considered. If we cannot accommodate your first housing choice, we'll let you know before you arrive. Non-standard housing options require an additional fee that can be found in the program Dates and Fees.
Meals
Students are responsible for their own meals. Tokyo boasts an amazing array of restaurants and eateries to satisfy any palate and diet.슬롯사이트¯슬롯사이트¯
Academics
Students spend three weeks in January taking coursework complemented with co-curricular activities to provide a culturally immersive and academically stimulating experience and facilitate intercultural learning. Classes are arranged by 슬롯머신 Tokyo.
Course Information
Languages and Cultural Studies
Communication, Journalism, and Media
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between 슬롯머신 and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
"(GI)" denotes courses that originated at 슬롯머신's Global Institutes and that are offered at multiple 슬롯머신 sites.
Scholarships & Grants
슬롯머신 offers scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
To be considered, submit the 슬롯머신 Scholarships & Grants application within your 슬롯머신 program application.
Dates & Fees
You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with 슬롯머신, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
Program |
Application Due |
Start Date |
End Date |
Fees & Housing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program January 2026 3 weeks | Start Date | End Date |
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, your college or university may charge additional fees for study abroad, or may require you to receive a transcript via 슬롯머신's 슬롯 게임 of Record, which carries an additional fee of $500.
Program Fees
슬롯머신 offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and 슬롯머신 iNext travel protection with benefits.
Financial Aid
슬롯머신 offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
What's Included
Tuition
Housing
Pre-departure Advising
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation
Introduction to your program plus practical information about living in your host city
On-site Staff
Full-time program leadership and support in your city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Travel Protection
슬롯머신 iNext travel protection
24/7 emergency on-site support
Our Staff
Brendan Delahunty
Center Director
Brendan is a long-time resident of Japan, originally hailing from Sydney, Australia
Saya Nishina
Director of Operations
Saya gained extensive experience in the language education industry, working in various departments including sales/marketing, human resources, academic affairs, new business development, and international operations in Japan for more than 20 years.
Rumi Mizusako
College Program Coordinator
Rumi is passionate about encouraging others to explore beyond what they have always known and to engage in different cultures and values.
Get Started
1
Start an Application
You're one step closer to an amazing study abroad experience!
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Connect With Your Campus Study Abroad Office
Share your plans and confirm you're on track to meet all required steps to go abroad.
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Contact Us
Send us an email if you still have questions or need information about applying to this program.
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