This four week total immersion program is hosted by the Mishima campus of Nihon University. Students have the opportunity to live and attend classes under the shadow of Mt. Fuji, the symbol of Japan. One of the faculty from the Mishima campus, also a Shingon priest, earned a Ph.D. at SBU. Prior to departure, students will receive an intensive four day orientation.

Program Highlights

• Overnight excursion to Tokyo
• Visits to local museums and cultural sites
• Activities with Nihon University students
• Home stay with Japanese families

• JPN 111 Elementary Japanese I – 4 credits
• JPN 211 Intermediate Japanese I – 3 credits
• JPN 311 Advanced Japanese I – 3 credits
• AAS 216 Introduction to Japanese Studies (DEC J) – 3 credits
• AAS 487 Supervised Research in Asian and Asian-American Studies
• ANT 311 Immersion in Another Culture (DEC J) – 3 credits

• Language proficiency is NOT required. 
• All undergraduates in good academic standing may apply.

• Application Processing Fee: $60
• Administrative Fee: $200
• Tuition costs: $220 per credit for New York residents, $613 per credit for non-residents
• Program Fee: TBA* (includes housing, two meals per day, group excursions, and international health insurance)
• Airfare: All participants will fly as a group with the program director. Upon acceptance, students will be given the necessary flight information and will purchase tickets individually. Students are encouraged to book early to secure the best price.

• March 1
• Late applications will be considered at the Program Director’s discretion