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Concordia Language Villages

Concordia Language Villages: Japanese Language Summer Programs

An overnight language immersion program where participants study Japanese language and culture through small group classes, cultural activities including taiko, shodo, martial arts, and tea ceremony, and hands-on experiences like cooking and music.

Jul–AugResidentialBemidji, MN$500–$1,499Rolling

Entering gradesBelow 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesLanguage

SubjectsJapanese Language, Japanese Culture

Cost$500–$1,499 · $1,450

Websitehttps://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/languages/japanese

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CIEE (Council on International Education Exchange)

CIEE High School Summer in Tokyo, Japan: Anime & Manga in Pop Culture

A 3-week summer program in Tokyo exploring anime and manga through interactive classes with professional artists and designers, cultural excursions, and hands-on workshops including voice recording and digital sketching.

Jun–Jul · 3 wk sessionsResidentialTokyo, Japan$3,000–$6,99970 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesPerforming & Visual Arts, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Career Exploration, Performing & Visual Arts, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Career Exploration, Performing & Visual Arts, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Career Exploration

SubjectsAnime, Manga, Arts & Culture, Digital Media, Japanese Culture

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,700

Websitehttps://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/high-school-study-abroad/summer/programs/japan/tokyo/anime-manga-pop-culture

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CESA Languages Abroad

CESA Languages Abroad - Study Japanese Summer Teen Course

An immersive Japanese language summer program for teenagers (ages 14–19) offered in Fukuoka and Kyoto, Japan. Students attend 2–4 week sessions with 4 lessons daily focused on grammar and conversation, plus cultural activities and host family accommodation.

Jul–Aug · 2–4 wk sessionsResidentialFukuoka, Kyoto, Japan$3,000–$6,999Rolling

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesLanguage, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Academic

SubjectsJapanese Language, Japanese Culture

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,850

Websitehttps://cesalanguages.com/learn-japanese-in-japan/learn-japanese-in-fukuoka/

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Global Programs in International Understanding (GPIUS)

Japan Bound

A cultural immersion program in Japan featuring homestays with local families, attendance at Japanese high schools, and visits to historical sites across multiple destinations including Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Kagoshima, and Hokkaido.

Jun–Aug · 2 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locations$3,000–$6,999

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesTravel/Cultural Immersion, Leadership

SubjectsCultural Immersion, International Exchange, Global Citizenship, Japanese Culture

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,000

Websitehttps://www.japanbound.net/experience

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LanguBridge

Langubridge: Summer Program in Tokyo, Japan

An immersive Japanese language and cultural program in Tokyo offering multiple session formats (Youth Immersion and Culture Discovery tracks) for high school students ages 14–18+, combining classroom instruction with cultural activities, field trips, and homestay or dormitory accommodation.

Jul–Aug · 3–4 wk sessionsResidentialTokyo, Japan$3,000–$6,999Rolling; programs close when full

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesLanguage, Travel/Cultural Immersion

SubjectsJapanese Language, Japanese Culture

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,235

Websitehttps://www.langubridge.org/high-school-programs/japan-summer/

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Projects Abroad

Projects Abroad: Culture and Adventure in Japan for Teenagers

A cultural immersion program for teenagers combining travel and cultural experiences in Japan with opportunities for adventure and exploration.

Jun–JulResidentialMultiple locations$3,000–$6,999Rolling

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesTravel/Cultural Immersion, Career Exploration

SubjectsJapanese Culture, Travel

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $5,895

Websitehttps://www.projects-abroad.org/projects/culture-adventure-for-teens-japan/

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CIEE (Council on International Education Exchange)

CIEE High School Summer in Kyoto, Japan: Culinary Arts & Culture

A 3-week summer program in Kyoto, Japan focused on culinary arts and Japanese culture. Students learn traditional Japanese cooking techniques through interactive classes with local chefs, explore cultural sites, and design a personal menu project.

Jun–Jul · 2–3 wk sessionsResidentialKyoto, Japan$7,000+70 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesTravel/Cultural Immersion, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsCulinary Arts, Japanese Culture, Japanese Language

Cost$7,000+ · $7,200

Websitehttps://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/high-school-study-abroad/summer/programs/japan/kyoto/culinary-arts-culture

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CIEECredit

CIEE High School Summer in Kyoto, Japan: Japanese Language & Culture

A 4-week residential summer program in Kyoto offering Japanese language instruction and cultural immersion through homestay accommodations, daily classes, and cultural activities including sushi-making, temple visits, and weekend excursions throughout Japan.

Jun–Jul · 4 wk sessionsResidentialKyoto, Japan$7,000+70 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesLanguage, Travel/Cultural Immersion

SubjectsJapanese Language, Japanese Culture, Language & Culture

Cost$7,000+ · $8,250

Websitehttps://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/high-school-study-abroad/summer/programs/japan/kyoto/japanese-language-culture

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The Experiment in International Living

Experiment in International Living: Japan - Japanese Language and Culture

A 20-day study abroad program offering Japanese language training and cultural immersion in Japan through homestay placements, host family interactions, and formal language classes in Tokyo or Osaka.

JulResidentialTokyo, Japan$7,000+

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th, PG

CategoriesLanguage, Travel/Cultural Immersion

SubjectsJapanese Language, Japanese Culture

Cost$7,000+ · $7,950

Websitehttps://www.experiment.org/program/japan-japanese-language-culture/

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Westcoast Connection

Westcoast Connection: Japan Adventure

A 17-day immersive cultural travel program to Japan featuring sushi-making, temple visits, whitewater rafting, and experiences in Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima, and other regions.

Jun · 2 wk sessionsCommuterTokyo, Japan$7,000+Rolling

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th

CategoriesTravel/Cultural Immersion, Academic

SubjectsCultural Immersion, Japanese Culture, Travel

Cost$7,000+ · $7,899

Websitehttps://www.westcoastconnection.com/programs/travel/global-adventures/japan-adventure-18-days/

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