Introduction Experiences A visit to Japan is a feast for all the senses: cityscapes beyond Japan is a small but vast country that o ers an endless variety of potential experiences. imagination, awe inspiring natural beauty, vibrant and In the big cities you can venture into company o ces, manufacturing facilities, or even unique festivals, delicious regional delicacies, re ned and see the government at work. In smaller cities and the country side you can experience elegant gardens and architecture. On a school trip to Japan, more traditional aspects of Japan such as traditional food making, outdoor activities you can experience rsthand a culture far more beautiful and like skiing or hiking, farm visits where you can stay in a beautiful traditional thatched diverse than your textbook could ever portray. Become a part roof farm house in the picturesque country side while enjoying produce you picked of this fascinating country, be captured by the people and that day. Find your favorite Japan experience though endless exploration. the surroundings - it will be the greatest learning experience *Please see page 6 for more information. you can nd. With genuine and heart-warming hospitality, Japan awaits you.
Golden Route Areas International Exchanges No matter what you are studying you can nd a school in Japan that focuses on The most popular tourism route in Japan is called the Golden Route, this route includes the cities of Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka, with that subject. Whether its technology, engineering, history, language, culture or many people also extending their journeys to visit Hiroshima. Within this route one can nd all aspects of Japan from busy even space ight you can nd a campus that ts you. The bonus is that you can cities to placid countryside villages. Find the heart of Japan on the Golden Route. interact with your fellow students easily, why not join an after school club or circle and enjoy activities with your new friends. Keio University *Please see page 5 for more information. Tokyo Osaka
Exciting Tokyo, the birthplace of In the heart of western Japan enjoy fashion and advanced technology. the rush of trade and commerce See rsthand the unique blend of with a backdrop of food and tradition and forward thinking that comedy. Spoil yourself with tasty propels government, industry and treats while you soak in centuries pop culture in Japan. of trading knowledge.
Kyoto Hiroshima
Go to the home of Japan’s Golden Get up close and personal with a Gourmet Cool Japan Age of Culture and Literature. See major event in world history, see the same buildings and walk the the recovery and study the e ects Japan is well known for sushi, tempura and ramen but there The aim of “Cool Japan” is to introduce to the world the exten- streets that emperors did. with an eye towards a peaceful is a whole range of Japanese foods that are best experienced sive and varied Japanese culture in a fun manner. This includes future. locally. Enjoy fresh picked fruits and vegetables, delicate promoting pop culture icons such as performers, introducing sweets and carefully made savory treats. Of course if you popular anime series and manga to the world. Japan is working want something fast there are tons of Fast food places and closely with food producers and companies to showcase all quick meals both Western and Japanese available. All of this aspects of Japan culture, even such things as manufacturing and Sample Itinerary is available at reasonable prices and spectacular quality. the samurai spirit.
DAY ITINERARY DAY ITINERARY
Depart U.S. Kyoto - Osaka/Nara - Kyoto DAY1 Arrive Tokyo/Narita DAY5 - Day trip to Osaka or Nara Money Saving Tips
Kyoto - Hiroshima You may think Japan is too expensive for your study visit, but that is not the case. Tokyo DAY2 DAY6 - Transfer to Hiroshima There are many ways you can save money and receive discounts, starting with - Full day in Tokyo - Explore Hiroshima and Miyajima the JNTO A ordable Japan webpage. Transportation options abound and dis- count passes such as the JR Pass are available. School O ces in Japan will also Tokyo - Kyoto Hiroshima - Tokyo have student resources for you. Last but not least you can always contact your DAY3 - Transfer to Kyoto by bullet train - Transfer to Tokyo local JNTO o ce for personalized advice. DAY7 - Half day in Kyoto - Spend the rest of day in Tokyo until departure - Depart Tokyo/Narita A ordable Japan Kyoto http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/arrange/travel/a ordable/index.html DAY4 - Full day in Kyoto DAY8 Arrive U.S. JR Pass http://www.japanrailpass.net/ 02 03 Introduction Experiences A visit to Japan is a feast for all the senses: cityscapes beyond Japan is a small but vast country that o ers an endless variety of potential experiences. imagination, awe inspiring natural beauty, vibrant and In the big cities you can venture into company o ces, manufacturing facilities, or even unique festivals, delicious regional delicacies, re ned and see the government at work. In smaller cities and the country side you can experience elegant gardens and architecture. On a school trip to Japan, more traditional aspects of Japan such as traditional food making, outdoor activities you can experience rsthand a culture far more beautiful and like skiing or hiking, farm visits where you can stay in a beautiful traditional thatched diverse than your textbook could ever portray. Become a part roof farm house in the picturesque country side while enjoying produce you picked of this fascinating country, be captured by the people and that day. Find your favorite Japan experience though endless exploration. the surroundings - it will be the greatest learning experience *Please see page 6 for more information. you can nd. With genuine and heart-warming hospitality, Japan awaits you.
Golden Route Areas International Exchanges No matter what you are studying you can nd a school in Japan that focuses on The most popular tourism route in Japan is called the Golden Route, this route includes the cities of Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka, with that subject. Whether its technology, engineering, history, language, culture or many people also extending their journeys to visit Hiroshima. Within this route one can nd all aspects of Japan from busy even space ight you can nd a campus that ts you. The bonus is that you can cities to placid countryside villages. Find the heart of Japan on the Golden Route. interact with your fellow students easily, why not join an after school club or circle and enjoy activities with your new friends. Keio University *Please see page 5 for more information. Tokyo Osaka
Exciting Tokyo, the birthplace of In the heart of western Japan enjoy fashion and advanced technology. the rush of trade and commerce See rsthand the unique blend of with a backdrop of food and tradition and forward thinking that comedy. Spoil yourself with tasty propels government, industry and treats while you soak in centuries pop culture in Japan. of trading knowledge.
Kyoto Hiroshima
Go to the home of Japan’s Golden Get up close and personal with a Gourmet Cool Japan Age of Culture and Literature. See major event in world history, see the same buildings and walk the the recovery and study the e ects Japan is well known for sushi, tempura and ramen but there The aim of “Cool Japan” is to introduce to the world the exten- streets that emperors did. with an eye towards a peaceful is a whole range of Japanese foods that are best experienced sive and varied Japanese culture in a fun manner. This includes future. locally. Enjoy fresh picked fruits and vegetables, delicate promoting pop culture icons such as performers, introducing sweets and carefully made savory treats. Of course if you popular anime series and manga to the world. Japan is working want something fast there are tons of Fast food places and closely with food producers and companies to showcase all quick meals both Western and Japanese available. All of this aspects of Japan culture, even such things as manufacturing and Sample Itinerary is available at reasonable prices and spectacular quality. the samurai spirit.
DAY ITINERARY DAY ITINERARY
Depart U.S. Kyoto - Osaka/Nara - Kyoto DAY1 Arrive Tokyo/Narita DAY5 - Day trip to Osaka or Nara Money Saving Tips
Kyoto - Hiroshima You may think Japan is too expensive for your study visit, but that is not the case. Tokyo DAY2 DAY6 - Transfer to Hiroshima There are many ways you can save money and receive discounts, starting with - Full day in Tokyo - Explore Hiroshima and Miyajima the JNTO A ordable Japan webpage. Transportation options abound and dis- count passes such as the JR Pass are available. School O ces in Japan will also Tokyo - Kyoto Hiroshima - Tokyo have student resources for you. Last but not least you can always contact your DAY3 - Transfer to Kyoto by bullet train - Transfer to Tokyo local JNTO o ce for personalized advice. DAY7 - Half day in Kyoto - Spend the rest of day in Tokyo until departure - Depart Tokyo/Narita A ordable Japan Kyoto http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/arrange/travel/a ordable/index.html DAY4 - Full day in Kyoto DAY8 Arrive U.S. JR Pass http://www.japanrailpass.net/ 02 03 The programs and Services listed on the following pages are only a small portion of those actually available. For more International Exchange Programs program and service listings please contact your local Japan National Tourism Organization O ce. Hokkaido University English Speaking Please note that while the guide services are free, any expenses for guides such Hokkaido University Hokkaido University was founded in 1876 as Sapporo Agricultural Col- Volunteer Guide Services as transport fees, admission fees to venues and lunch must be paid by you. Address: Kita 8, Nishi 5, Kita-ku, Sapporo city, lege and is one of the oldest, largest and most prestigious universities Hokkaido 060-0808 in Japan. We o er a broad-based educational experience, world-class Kanazawa Goodwill Guide Network research facilities, and all the attractions of living in the cosmopolitan Alps Language Service Association Inuyama Goodwill Guide KAGOSHIMA GAIGO GAKUIN SGG +81-263-47-3454 +81-568-61-1000 +81-76-232-3933 Tel: +81-11-706-8024 city of Sapporo. http://npo-alsa.com/ http://tubora.s353.xrea.com/ +81-99-254-9290 http://kggn.sakura.ne.jp URL: http://www.oia.hokudai.ac.jp/ Student Groups for Email: [email protected] International Studies Kawagoe English Walkers Kobe SGG Club Kochi Systematized Goodwill +81-49-222-1710 Kitakyushu SGG Club +81-78-891-5816 Guide Club http://www7a.biglobe.ne.jp/ +81-80-6423-8343 http://www.kobesgg.org/ http://kochisgg.web.fc2.com/ ~kawagoe-guide/ Great Studies in Northern Japan Campus Life NAGASAKI INTERNATIONAL Nara YMCA EGG Nikko SGG Club Miyazaki Bridge of Fellowship ASSOCIATION +81-742- 45-5920 81-95-823-3931 +81-288-25-3107 +81-985-85-8768 + http://sites.google.com/site/ http://www.nia.or.jp/ eggnaragg/home [email protected]
Odawara Hakone SGG Club Osaka SGG Club Shimoda International Club Tokyo SGG Club [email protected] 81-465-84-1840 81-6-6631-9116 81-3-6280-6710 + + http://www.shimoda-city.info/ + HUISA http://www.ohsgg.com/ http://osakasgg.org/ index_e.html http://www2.ocn.ne.jp/~sgg/index.html HUISA (Hokkaido University International Students Asso- ciation) promotes the well-being of international students at Hokkaido University. Guided Tours in Educational Facilities In addition, HUISA supports interaction and understand- Currently, Hokkaido University has around 18,000 At Hokkaido University, there is more to student life ing between international students at Hokkaido Univer- enrolled students (12,000 undergraduate and 6,000 than just lectures and tutorials. An abundance of sity and the people of Hokkaido. HUISA organizes National Museum of Emerging Tokyo Stock Exchange / Tokyo Osaka Museum of History / Osaka graduate students) with 12 undergraduate schools, 19 opportunities await International Students to become various activities and provides useful information for Science and Innovation (Miraikan) / Tokyo graduate schools and 26 research institutes and part of the many activities available on campus. international students. centers. In addition to these schools, from April 2015 Students can join one of over 250 clubs and societies, SACLA Hokkaido University will launch the Modern Japanese participate in sporting activities, visit the University’s SACLA (Sharing all Cultures and Languages Association, Studies Program, a brand new four-year Bachelor’s museum, attend a University festival like Hokudai-Sai and pronounced ‘SAKURA,’) promotes cross-cultural Degree program that gives a comprehensive educa- or just relax with friends in one of the many University communication and exchange and meets regularly on tion in the language and society of Japan. eateries in between lectures. campus and also organizes social events.
Miraikan is the place to experience cutting edge science and Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) is the third largest stock You can learn, experience and feel the historical evolution of technology. exchange in the world by the aggregate market capitaliza- Osaka from the time of Naniwa Palace Era to the present day by Yukichi Fukuzawa and Keio University Open: 10:00 - 17:00 (Please make sure to enter at least 30 minutes tion of its listed companies. You can get a look at Japan’s observing original and restored documents as well as videos. The Keio University before closing time.) Closed: Tuesday and Dec 28 to Jan 1 best known companies trading stock on the oor and get a museum also has a restaurant and a museum shop. You can rent Keio University traces its beginnings to the original Keio Gijuku, an insti- Admission fees: Adults - 600 yen, 18 years old and under - feel for Japanese economic trends. You can also play a simu- an audio guide player (400 yen / player) and listen to commen- tution of Western learning unlike any other in Japan in its time. Founder 200 yen lated stock trading game by which you would learn more taries at 53 spots within the permanent exhibitions. Address: 2-15-45 Mita, Minato-ku, Yukichi Fukuzawa (1835-1901) de ed the established powers of the time (Group rates are available for groups of 8 or more.) about the stock trading. TSE provides guided tours in English. Admission fees: Adults - 600 yen, high school and university / Tokyo 108-8345 National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation Admission fees: Free. Booking is necessary for groups of 10 or college students - 400 yen, junior high school students and and pursued knowledge above all else, endeavoring to understand the (Miraikan) more. under - free (Group rates are available for groups of 20 or more.) society and morals of 19th century civilization in Europe and North Tel: +81-3-3570-9151 Tel: +81-50-3377-7254 Tel: +81-6-6946-5728 URL: http://www.keio.ac.jp/index-en.html URL: http://www.miraikan.jst.go.jp URL: http://www.tse.or.jp/about/arrows/visit.html URL: http://www.mus-his.city.osaka.jp/eng/ America. Yukichi Fukuzawa, a pioneer of modern Japan, is pictured on Email: [email protected] the 10,000-yen note, the country's highest denomination. Home-stay Information
Aomori Prefecture / Agricultural Oita Prefecture / Stay-at-a-private- A Wide Variety of work experience program Akita Prefecture / Cooking local dishes residence in a farming village Opportunities for Study Campus Life The International Center Villages in beautiful Oita Prefecture take part in a Keio has 10 undergraduate faculties, 14 graduate There are over 450 clubs and societies for a wide The International Center manages various programs, special home stay program schools, over 30 research centers, and o ers an exten- variety of sports and cultural activities. The o cial such as short and long-term student/faculty exchanges that allows student groups to sive range of subjects, including 7 programs which can sporting events run by the Keio University Athletic with universities abroad, Japanese and International stay in private residences and be taken entirely in English. The Japanese Language Association are also very popular and currently 40 Studies courses taught in English, etc. Also the Interna- experience life as part of a Program provides students with high quality Japanese clubs and teams are part of the Association. There are tional Center assists international students and schol- Japanese family. The program language training and fosters students' a nity for, and also campus festivals run by students, which bring out ars coming to Japan, by arranging subsidized housing focuses on younger student groups and lets them experi- specialist knowledge of, Japan. Many of the students the individual atmosphere of each of the campuses and providing a range of services, including informa- ence all aspects of rural life use their experiences on the program towards and are key events in the university year. tion on available scholarships and events. Through the experience of working together with farmers on Experience the rural way of cooking and living; work along- from work to play. Students can spend the morning picking successful international careers. seasonal farm tasks, you can learn about the day to day lives of side farmers and locals to make delicious hearty meals and vegetables then in the afternoon relax and enjoy swimming in people in rural Japan and experience deeply rooted local handiworks that are a part of local daily life. The warm hospi- the local river with local children. In the evening they will enjoy cultures. You can even take the time to learn the local dialect of tality of the locals will make even the simplest of tasks a joy. cooking meals with the vegetables they picked and having Japanese while enjoying an evening meal with the farmers. Rural life experience program includes: cooking local dishes conversations with the participating families. Rural life experience program includes: general agricultural (kiritampo, soba, yubeshi, and mochi), experiencing lifestyle Rural life experience program includes: rice planting, potato works (rice planting, apple, vegetable and ower growing and and handiworks (kimono and yukata, calligraphy, tea picking, grape wrapping, shing, mountain vegetable picking, harvesting), collective cooking, experiencing the heritage of the ceremony, basket making, paper making) cow feeding, etc. local culture Address: 47, Kobota, Kamiarai, Nishiki-town, Semboku city, Address: 1-1-1, Nagashima, Aomori city, Aomori 030-8570 Akita 014-0592 Address: 3-1-1, Otemachi, Oita city, Oita 870-8501, Oita Prefec- Tourism Exchange Division, Aomori Prefectural Government Semboku City Rural Experience Design O ce City Bldg. tural Government Tel: +81-17-734-9130 (Aomori Prefectural Government) Tel: +81-187-43-3353 (Semboku City O ce) Tel: +81-97-506-2046 (Oita Prefectural Government) URL: http://en.aptinet.jp/ URL: http://sembokugt.exblog.jp/ URL: http://www.visit-oita.jp/index.e.html 04 05 The programs and Services listed on the following pages are only a small portion of those actually available. For more International Exchange Programs program and service listings please contact your local Japan National Tourism Organization O ce. Hokkaido University English Speaking Please note that while the guide services are free, any expenses for guides such Hokkaido University Hokkaido University was founded in 1876 as Sapporo Agricultural Col- Volunteer Guide Services as transport fees, admission fees to venues and lunch must be paid by you. Address: Kita 8, Nishi 5, Kita-ku, Sapporo city, lege and is one of the oldest, largest and most prestigious universities Hokkaido 060-0808 in Japan. We o er a broad-based educational experience, world-class Kanazawa Goodwill Guide Network research facilities, and all the attractions of living in the cosmopolitan Alps Language Service Association Inuyama Goodwill Guide KAGOSHIMA GAIGO GAKUIN SGG +81-263-47-3454 +81-568-61-1000 +81-76-232-3933 Tel: +81-11-706-8024 city of Sapporo. http://npo-alsa.com/ http://tubora.s353.xrea.com/ +81-99-254-9290 http://kggn.sakura.ne.jp URL: http://www.oia.hokudai.ac.jp/ Student Groups for Email: [email protected] International Studies Kawagoe English Walkers Kobe SGG Club Kochi Systematized Goodwill +81-49-222-1710 Kitakyushu SGG Club +81-78-891-5816 Guide Club http://www7a.biglobe.ne.jp/ +81-80-6423-8343 http://www.kobesgg.org/ http://kochisgg.web.fc2.com/ ~kawagoe-guide/ Great Studies in Northern Japan Campus Life NAGASAKI INTERNATIONAL Nara YMCA EGG Nikko SGG Club Miyazaki Bridge of Fellowship ASSOCIATION +81-742- 45-5920 81-95-823-3931 +81-288-25-3107 +81-985-85-8768 + http://sites.google.com/site/ http://www.nia.or.jp/ eggnaragg/home [email protected]
Odawara Hakone SGG Club Osaka SGG Club Shimoda International Club Tokyo SGG Club [email protected] 81-465-84-1840 81-6-6631-9116 81-3-6280-6710 + + http://www.shimoda-city.info/ + HUISA http://www.ohsgg.com/ http://osakasgg.org/ index_e.html http://www2.ocn.ne.jp/~sgg/index.html HUISA (Hokkaido University International Students Asso- ciation) promotes the well-being of international students at Hokkaido University. Guided Tours in Educational Facilities In addition, HUISA supports interaction and understand- Currently, Hokkaido University has around 18,000 At Hokkaido University, there is more to student life ing between international students at Hokkaido Univer- enrolled students (12,000 undergraduate and 6,000 than just lectures and tutorials. An abundance of sity and the people of Hokkaido. HUISA organizes National Museum of Emerging Tokyo Stock Exchange / Tokyo Osaka Museum of History / Osaka graduate students) with 12 undergraduate schools, 19 opportunities await International Students to become various activities and provides useful information for Science and Innovation (Miraikan) / Tokyo graduate schools and 26 research institutes and part of the many activities available on campus. international students. centers. In addition to these schools, from April 2015 Students can join one of over 250 clubs and societies, SACLA Hokkaido University will launch the Modern Japanese participate in sporting activities, visit the University’s SACLA (Sharing all Cultures and Languages Association, Studies Program, a brand new four-year Bachelor’s museum, attend a University festival like Hokudai-Sai and pronounced ‘SAKURA,’) promotes cross-cultural Degree program that gives a comprehensive educa- or just relax with friends in one of the many University communication and exchange and meets regularly on tion in the language and society of Japan. eateries in between lectures. campus and also organizes social events.
Miraikan is the place to experience cutting edge science and Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) is the third largest stock You can learn, experience and feel the historical evolution of technology. exchange in the world by the aggregate market capitaliza- Osaka from the time of Naniwa Palace Era to the present day by Yukichi Fukuzawa and Keio University Open: 10:00 - 17:00 (Please make sure to enter at least 30 minutes tion of its listed companies. You can get a look at Japan’s observing original and restored documents as well as videos. The Keio University before closing time.) Closed: Tuesday and Dec 28 to Jan 1 best known companies trading stock on the oor and get a museum also has a restaurant and a museum shop. You can rent Keio University traces its beginnings to the original Keio Gijuku, an insti- Admission fees: Adults - 600 yen, 18 years old and under - feel for Japanese economic trends. You can also play a simu- an audio guide player (400 yen / player) and listen to commen- tution of Western learning unlike any other in Japan in its time. Founder 200 yen lated stock trading game by which you would learn more taries at 53 spots within the permanent exhibitions. Address: 2-15-45 Mita, Minato-ku, Yukichi Fukuzawa (1835-1901) de ed the established powers of the time (Group rates are available for groups of 8 or more.) about the stock trading. TSE provides guided tours in English. Admission fees: Adults - 600 yen, high school and university / Tokyo 108-8345 National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation Admission fees: Free. Booking is necessary for groups of 10 or college students - 400 yen, junior high school students and and pursued knowledge above all else, endeavoring to understand the (Miraikan) more. under - free (Group rates are available for groups of 20 or more.) society and morals of 19th century civilization in Europe and North Tel: +81-3-3570-9151 Tel: +81-50-3377-7254 Tel: +81-6-6946-5728 URL: http://www.keio.ac.jp/index-en.html URL: http://www.miraikan.jst.go.jp URL: http://www.tse.or.jp/about/arrows/visit.html URL: http://www.mus-his.city.osaka.jp/eng/ America. Yukichi Fukuzawa, a pioneer of modern Japan, is pictured on Email: [email protected] the 10,000-yen note, the country's highest denomination. Home-stay Information
Aomori Prefecture / Agricultural Oita Prefecture / Stay-at-a-private- A Wide Variety of work experience program Akita Prefecture / Cooking local dishes residence in a farming village Opportunities for Study Campus Life The International Center Villages in beautiful Oita Prefecture take part in a Keio has 10 undergraduate faculties, 14 graduate There are over 450 clubs and societies for a wide The International Center manages various programs, special home stay program schools, over 30 research centers, and o ers an exten- variety of sports and cultural activities. The o cial such as short and long-term student/faculty exchanges that allows student groups to sive range of subjects, including 7 programs which can sporting events run by the Keio University Athletic with universities abroad, Japanese and International stay in private residences and be taken entirely in English. The Japanese Language Association are also very popular and currently 40 Studies courses taught in English, etc. Also the Interna- experience life as part of a Program provides students with high quality Japanese clubs and teams are part of the Association. There are tional Center assists international students and schol- Japanese family. The program language training and fosters students' a nity for, and also campus festivals run by students, which bring out ars coming to Japan, by arranging subsidized housing focuses on younger student groups and lets them experi- specialist knowledge of, Japan. Many of the students the individual atmosphere of each of the campuses and providing a range of services, including informa- ence all aspects of rural life use their experiences on the program towards and are key events in the university year. tion on available scholarships and events. Through the experience of working together with farmers on Experience the rural way of cooking and living; work along- from work to play. Students can spend the morning picking successful international careers. seasonal farm tasks, you can learn about the day to day lives of side farmers and locals to make delicious hearty meals and vegetables then in the afternoon relax and enjoy swimming in people in rural Japan and experience deeply rooted local handiworks that are a part of local daily life. The warm hospi- the local river with local children. In the evening they will enjoy cultures. You can even take the time to learn the local dialect of tality of the locals will make even the simplest of tasks a joy. cooking meals with the vegetables they picked and having Japanese while enjoying an evening meal with the farmers. Rural life experience program includes: cooking local dishes conversations with the participating families. Rural life experience program includes: general agricultural (kiritampo, soba, yubeshi, and mochi), experiencing lifestyle Rural life experience program includes: rice planting, potato works (rice planting, apple, vegetable and ower growing and and handiworks (kimono and yukata, calligraphy, tea picking, grape wrapping, shing, mountain vegetable picking, harvesting), collective cooking, experiencing the heritage of the ceremony, basket making, paper making) cow feeding, etc. local culture Address: 47, Kobota, Kamiarai, Nishiki-town, Semboku city, Address: 1-1-1, Nagashima, Aomori city, Aomori 030-8570 Akita 014-0592 Address: 3-1-1, Otemachi, Oita city, Oita 870-8501, Oita Prefec- Tourism Exchange Division, Aomori Prefectural Government Semboku City Rural Experience Design O ce City Bldg. tural Government Tel: +81-17-734-9130 (Aomori Prefectural Government) Tel: +81-187-43-3353 (Semboku City O ce) Tel: +81-97-506-2046 (Oita Prefectural Government) URL: http://en.aptinet.jp/ URL: http://sembokugt.exblog.jp/ URL: http://www.visit-oita.jp/index.e.html 04 05 In the formerly nuclear-bombed Hiroshima, There are many organizations and companies that are experienced with supporting educational trips. Gifu Prefecture Hiroshima Prefecture you can learn more about peace activities by attending the lectures of bomb survivors and Please refer to the following listings for some companies that can assist you with planning and executing your trips. In the village of gassho-zukuri houses in Shirakawa-go, one of Japan’s UNESCO World Heritage Toro-nagashi ( oating paper lanterns down a river). The stay-at-a-private-residence program Sites, in Gifu prefecture, some houses are used as inns and you can stay in a traditional style allows you to experience Japanese family life while being received as one of a family’s mem- house. You can also ride a bicycle and go shing to fully enjoy the region’s great nature. The bers and participating in farming and cooking. Popular sightseeing destinations in Hiroshima prefecture organizes a broad range of programs including local traditional crafts making and are Hiroshima Peace Memorial, aka A-Bomb Dome, and Itsukushima Shrine, both of them listed food replica making. as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Cyclists will love Shimanami Kaido which is a 80km-route Japan National Tourism Organization connecting Hiroshima prefecture and Ehime prefecture. Address: 2-1-1, Yabutaminami, Gifu city, Gifu The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) is the government agency tasked with promoting travel to Japan. In pursuit of that goal Tel: +81-58-272-8360 (Gifu Prefectural Government) Address: 3rd oor East building, 10-52, Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima city, Hiroshima JNTO also supports education trips with a variety of free programs as listed below. Your local JNTO o ce is also available to one-on-one assis- URL: http://travel.kankou-gifu.jp/en/ Tel: +81-82-513-3390 (Hiroshima Prefectural Government) URL: http://visithiroshima.net/ tance and travel advice via phone, email or walk-in.
JNTO Los Angeles O ce JNTO New York O ce facebook.com/visitjapan Little Tokyo Plaza, 340 E. 2nd Street, Suite302 11 West 42nd Street, 19th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90012 New York, NY 10036 twitter.com/visit_japan email: [email protected] ｜Tel: +1-213-623-1952 email:[email protected]｜Tel: +1-212-757-5640 Support Programs
The JNTO websites o er all of the latest travel and The JNTO brochure archive has many free materials for Tour Operators Experienced with Educational Trips facility news as well as tour information and general you to download and distribute to students or use in destination information. planning an education trip. Print copies and posters are available through your local JNTO o ce. JNTO International website: Destination Japan by H.I.S. International Tours http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/pdf/ JNTO North America website: Tel: +1-877-385-2726 http://www.japantravelinfo.com URL: www.destination-japan.com email: [email protected] If you need digital media to help with your lesson plans or class lecture materials please use the free Japan Photo Library: http://japan-photo.jnto.go.jp/eng/index.php pictures and videos o ered through our online libraries. Japan Video Library: http://www.japanvideos.jp/en/
Local Governments IACE TRAVEL (c) Semboku City Akita Pref You can experience traditional culture such as According to the request from a visiting Tel: +1-866-735-4223 Hokkaido Prefecture origami and hanetsuki (battledore and Tokyo Metropolitan school from overseas, Tokyo metropolitan will shuttlecock) as well as local students’ daily life make an arrangement between that school URL: www.iace-asia.com by visiting their classes and afterschool club activities. There are activities unique to Hokkaido and a local receiving school. Tokyo o ers a broad range of exchange programs including email: [email protected] including learning Ainu lifestyle, culture and traditional dance at Ainu Museum or Lake Akan participation to classes, school festivals and club activities, depending on the receiving school’s Ainu Kotan. Sapporo, the great northern city, is famous for its annual snow festival. Furano, a schedule and the time of visit.You can learn Japanese history and culture in Tokyo where there land blessed with vast nature, and Niseko, well known for its powder snow are also popular are a vast number of cultural institutions, corporate and governmental facilities to visit, as well destinations. as premises of traditional culture such as Sumo and Kabuki. Address: Nishi 6 chome, Kita 3 jo, Chuo-ku, Sapporo city, Hokkaido Address: Kasuga Business Center Building 10th oor, 1-15-15, Nishikata, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo Tel: +81-11-231-4111 (Hokkaido Government) email: [email protected] (Tokyo Convention Visitors Bureau) JTB USA Inc.( 旅の予約センター ) URL: http://www.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp/foreign/english.htm URL: http://www.gotokyo.org Tel: +1-800-700-1540 (c) Semboku City Akita Pref URL: www.jtbusa.com email: [email protected]
KINTETSU INTERNATIONAL Nagano prefecture organizes a variety of Kanagawa prefecture organizes a variety of Nagano Prefecture exchange programs for school students Kanagawa Prefecture exchange programs for school students including Japanese traditional sports such as through sports events and cultural experi- Tel: +1-877-881-5489 kendo (Japanese fencing) and kyudo (Japanese archery). You can also enjoy trying making ences. You can learn about Japanese traditional culture through di erent hands-on programs URL: www.kintetsu.com Shinshu soba noodles and skiing, which are both specialties of Nagano. There are a number such as lantern crafting, Japanese sweets making and pottery. In Kanagawa prefecture, there of famous historical spots and monuments including Karuizawa, a famous summer retreat, are a plenty of sightseeing locations such as the port town Yokohama, the historical Kamakura email: [email protected] Matsumoto castle, and Zenkoji temple, etc. Nagano’s location allows you to organize trips to and Odawara, the Miura peninsula for marine sports, and Hakone with its popular hot springs. the Tokyo and Kansai regions. Address: 692-2, Aza Habashita, Oaza Minaminagano, Nagano city, Nagano Address: 1 Nihon Odori, Naka-ku, Yokohama city, Kanagawa Tel: +81-26-238-9670 (Nagano Prefecture Tourism Organization) Tel: +81-45-210-5767 (Kanagawa Prefectural Government) URL: http://www.go-nagano.net/ URL: http://www.kanagawa-kankou.or.jp/index-e.html NIPPON EXPRESS TRAVEL USA, INC.
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06 07 In the formerly nuclear-bombed Hiroshima, There are many organizations and companies that are experienced with supporting educational trips. Gifu Prefecture Hiroshima Prefecture you can learn more about peace activities by attending the lectures of bomb survivors and Please refer to the following listings for some companies that can assist you with planning and executing your trips. In the village of gassho-zukuri houses in Shirakawa-go, one of Japan’s UNESCO World Heritage Toro-nagashi ( oating paper lanterns down a river). The stay-at-a-private-residence program Sites, in Gifu prefecture, some houses are used as inns and you can stay in a traditional style allows you to experience Japanese family life while being received as one of a family’s mem- house. You can also ride a bicycle and go shing to fully enjoy the region’s great nature. The bers and participating in farming and cooking. Popular sightseeing destinations in Hiroshima prefecture organizes a broad range of programs including local traditional crafts making and are Hiroshima Peace Memorial, aka A-Bomb Dome, and Itsukushima Shrine, both of them listed food replica making. as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Cyclists will love Shimanami Kaido which is a 80km-route Japan National Tourism Organization connecting Hiroshima prefecture and Ehime prefecture. Address: 2-1-1, Yabutaminami, Gifu city, Gifu The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) is the government agency tasked with promoting travel to Japan. In pursuit of that goal Tel: +81-58-272-8360 (Gifu Prefectural Government) Address: 3rd oor East building, 10-52, Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima city, Hiroshima JNTO also supports education trips with a variety of free programs as listed below. Your local JNTO o ce is also available to one-on-one assis- URL: http://travel.kankou-gifu.jp/en/ Tel: +81-82-513-3390 (Hiroshima Prefectural Government) URL: http://visithiroshima.net/ tance and travel advice via phone, email or walk-in.
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The JNTO websites o er all of the latest travel and The JNTO brochure archive has many free materials for Tour Operators Experienced with Educational Trips facility news as well as tour information and general you to download and distribute to students or use in destination information. planning an education trip. Print copies and posters are available through your local JNTO o ce. JNTO International website: Destination Japan by H.I.S. International Tours http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/pdf/ JNTO North America website: Tel: +1-877-385-2726 http://www.japantravelinfo.com URL: www.destination-japan.com email: [email protected] If you need digital media to help with your lesson plans or class lecture materials please use the free Japan Photo Library: http://japan-photo.jnto.go.jp/eng/index.php pictures and videos o ered through our online libraries. Japan Video Library: http://www.japanvideos.jp/en/
Local Governments IACE TRAVEL (c) Semboku City Akita Pref You can experience traditional culture such as According to the request from a visiting Tel: +1-866-735-4223 Hokkaido Prefecture origami and hanetsuki (battledore and Tokyo Metropolitan school from overseas, Tokyo metropolitan will shuttlecock) as well as local students’ daily life make an arrangement between that school URL: www.iace-asia.com by visiting their classes and afterschool club activities. There are activities unique to Hokkaido and a local receiving school. Tokyo o ers a broad range of exchange programs including email: [email protected] including learning Ainu lifestyle, culture and traditional dance at Ainu Museum or Lake Akan participation to classes, school festivals and club activities, depending on the receiving school’s Ainu Kotan. Sapporo, the great northern city, is famous for its annual snow festival. Furano, a schedule and the time of visit.You can learn Japanese history and culture in Tokyo where there land blessed with vast nature, and Niseko, well known for its powder snow are also popular are a vast number of cultural institutions, corporate and governmental facilities to visit, as well destinations. as premises of traditional culture such as Sumo and Kabuki. Address: Nishi 6 chome, Kita 3 jo, Chuo-ku, Sapporo city, Hokkaido Address: Kasuga Business Center Building 10th oor, 1-15-15, Nishikata, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo Tel: +81-11-231-4111 (Hokkaido Government) email: [email protected] (Tokyo Convention Visitors Bureau) JTB USA Inc.( 旅の予約センター ) URL: http://www.pref.hokkaido.lg.jp/foreign/english.htm URL: http://www.gotokyo.org Tel: +1-800-700-1540 (c) Semboku City Akita Pref URL: www.jtbusa.com email: [email protected]
KINTETSU INTERNATIONAL Nagano prefecture organizes a variety of Kanagawa prefecture organizes a variety of Nagano Prefecture exchange programs for school students Kanagawa Prefecture exchange programs for school students including Japanese traditional sports such as through sports events and cultural experi- Tel: +1-877-881-5489 kendo (Japanese fencing) and kyudo (Japanese archery). You can also enjoy trying making ences. You can learn about Japanese traditional culture through di erent hands-on programs URL: www.kintetsu.com Shinshu soba noodles and skiing, which are both specialties of Nagano. There are a number such as lantern crafting, Japanese sweets making and pottery. In Kanagawa prefecture, there of famous historical spots and monuments including Karuizawa, a famous summer retreat, are a plenty of sightseeing locations such as the port town Yokohama, the historical Kamakura email: [email protected] Matsumoto castle, and Zenkoji temple, etc. Nagano’s location allows you to organize trips to and Odawara, the Miura peninsula for marine sports, and Hakone with its popular hot springs. the Tokyo and Kansai regions. Address: 692-2, Aza Habashita, Oaza Minaminagano, Nagano city, Nagano Address: 1 Nihon Odori, Naka-ku, Yokohama city, Kanagawa Tel: +81-26-238-9670 (Nagano Prefecture Tourism Organization) Tel: +81-45-210-5767 (Kanagawa Prefectural Government) URL: http://www.go-nagano.net/ URL: http://www.kanagawa-kankou.or.jp/index-e.html NIPPON EXPRESS TRAVEL USA, INC.
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