2015 Explore ! Study Japanese and discover the unique local culture in Matsumoto

About Matsumoto University

Matsumoto University is a private university located in Matsumoto, , Japan. Since its establishment in 2002, Matsumoto University has been offering a high quality education based on educational principals taken from Matsusho Gakuen High School’s more than one hundred years of collaboration with Matsumoto University. This cooperation within the region extends to higher education, research, and the local sharing of knowledge. Matsumoto University ’s mission is to develop future leaders for the region.

Address: 2095-1 Niimura, Matsumoto, Nagano 390-1241, Japan Website: http://www.matsumoto-u.ac.jp/introduction/ 1. Student body:1900

The. Matsumoto Program University’s Overview mission is to develop future leaders for the region.

Matsumoto University organizes intensive Japanese language and travel experience of two weeks’ duration in Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan. We are happy to welcome all students who want to improve their Japanese language competence . We help every student increase his/her Japanese skills while having fun, making new friends, and enjoying a new culture. This program includes two-part Japanese language courses in the morning and afternoon activities with local high school and Matsumoto University students. The three levels of Japanese language classes are divided into beginner, intermediate, and advanced groups. Class sizes are about 10 students.

The Location

Matsumoto City, located in the center of , is surrounded by the Japanese Alps and is the gateway to many splendid Shinshu tourist attractions including hot springs, traditional Japanese inns, and cultural facilities. Matsumoto City is home to music lovers and the location of the Saito Kinen Festival, which is conducted by world- famous Maestro Seiji Ozawa. Matsumoto City boasts convenient access from Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya, allowing visitors the freedom to come and enjoy a range of famous tourist attractions such as Kamikochi, , and Karuizawa. The twin cities of Nagano and Matsumoto are about 100miles apart (one hour by train) served as the venue for the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympic Games. Matsumoto City’s sister cities include

Salt Lake City in the U.S., Kathmandu in Nepal, and Grindelwald in

Switzerland. Numerous international businesses such as Epson are

located in Matsumoto city.

. Matsumoto University’s mission is to develop future leaders for the region.

Matsumoto-Castle Alps & Azumino

Activity Rhonrad Hot Spring Matsumoto-Town

Dates and tuition st 1 week 9:00-12:00 Activities/events 7/26 (S) Arriving at Tokyo-Narita Airport 2-week program is offered bellow. 7/27(M) Opening Ceremony & Guidance Arv. Duration Dep. *Tuition 7/28(T) Japanese class Campus tour 2-w eek 7/26 7/27 － 8/9 8/10 ¥191,000 7/29(W) Enterprise tour 7/30(Th) Japanese class Activity Cycling & Chihiro Art Museum in  20 students / class  JLPT level 2 or higher required Azumino Experience of ◆12 hours of Japanese language classes Illustration ◆12 hours of lectures by faculty 7/31(F) Japanese class D camping

8/1(S) Students Matsumoto Dance ◆Includes: activity Festival 1) Transportation between Airport and Matsumoto 8/2(s) Matsumoto Castle & Down town tour 2) Homestay with breakfast and dinner nd 3) Activity fees 2 Week 9:00-12:00 3:00-4:30 4) Tuitions 8/3(M) Japanese class Tea Ceremony SADO 8/4(T) Ninja Training Buckwheat noodle  Not includes: making SOBA-UCHI 1) Air fare 8/5(W) Lecture Hot spring 2) Lunch *provided in some activities. 8/6(Th) Lecture Experience of Rhonrad 3) Transportation from Tokyo to Airport 4) Personal expenses 8/7(F) Lecture Farwell party 8/8(S) Closing Ceremony  Inquirey: Tour in Tokyo Email: [email protected] Japanese “Ninjya Move to Tokyo  Apply: 8/9(S) Free time in Tokyo Departure The activities will be canceled or changed due to unexpected events or weather.

2095-1 Niimura Matsumoto -city Nagano ,Japan〒390-1295 Phone: +81-263-48-7203 Fax: +81-263-48-7290

http://www.matsumoto-u.ac.jp/ e-mail : [email protected]