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CIEE January in Tokyo, Japan (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Tokyo, Japan
  • Program Terms: Winter
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Winter 2025 11/01/2024 ** Rolling Admission 12/30/2024 01/19/2025

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Program Type: Study Abroad Areas of Study: Journalism, Photography
Housing: Hostel Minimum GPA: 2.5
Language of Instruction: English
Program Description:

January in Tokyo

TOKYO, JAPAN

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Program Overview

Ring in the New Year and spend your winter break in Tokyo, Japan’s vibrant capital city. During this three-week January study abroad program, you’ll explore Tokyo’s hub of rich traditional culture, modern art, world-class cuisine, and urban and technological innovation. Earn credits toward your degree as you engage in a diverse array of cultural activities, sample Japanese cuisine, explore traditional arts, and venture to the outer skirts of the city to enjoy the serenity and beauty of Japan's famous natural sites. Discover some of Tokyo’s 137,000+ restaurants, 1,450+ temples, and 5,000+ years of history for yourself! 

Unique Experiences

Step into traditional fashion

and experience the art of dressing in a kimono and walking the streets of Kawagoe, which maintains the quaint architecture of Edo Japan.

Taste your way through Tokyo

along the winding back streets of popular areas such as Shinkjuku and Ueno

Reflect on Japanese spirituality at Meiji Jingu

A Shinto shrine protected by enormous wooden Torii gates and surrounded by a veritable forest in Tokyo's city center

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Activities

  • Take an overnight trip to Hakone while staying in a Japanese traditional ryokan, where you’ll enjoy bathing in sulfureous hot springs in the mountains of Shizuoka; on a clear day, this region hosts some of the most beautiful views of Mt. Fuji and easy access to Lake Ashi, home to the red torii gates of the Hakone shrine 
  • Go on a day trip to Yomiuri Land and head to a local Japanese amusement park where you’ll enjoy rollercoasters, gondola rides, and seasonal attractions, such as the winter illuminations 
  • Tour Asakusa, the only neighborhood in Tokyo that gives a glimpse into what the city’s pre-WWII houses and markets looked like 
  • Visit Sensoji Temple and sample a variety of fare from vendors lining the vibrant streets; collect omiyage (souvenirs) produced by local artisans 
  • Hand-dye a tenugui (hand towel) using Japanese indigo 
  • Attend a kabuki performance

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • One-week orientation – an introduction to host city's culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
  • Excursions and/or Study Tours
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

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Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel protection included

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