SUMMER ACTIVITIES

 
 

See footage from our Summer Course in 2019:

ENVIRONMENT:

Rich in nature, feel like you have stepped into a Ghibli movie in the breathtaking surroundings. The quiet environment is so peaceful!

ACTIVITIES:

  • Daimonji Festival

The kanji '大’ is lit up on Daimonji mountain! Fireworks, delicious food stalls and performances.

  • Tanabata Festival

In Kosaka town where the school is, the townspeople all come together on the main street for festivities. You can join in the traditional dance!

  • BBQ in the Japanese Summer

    Enjoy the peace and fresh air while enjoying delicious foods!

  • Farmstay (1 night)
    Meet the locals, experience and learn about their way of life. Cook meals together with the locals and laugh all night long!

  • Visit hidden onsens

    Only the locals can point you to them.

  • Pottery Class

    Make your own hand-made creation at the local pottery club.

  • Bicycle riding

    Cycle through the beautiful mountainous scenery and rice fields!
    (Bicycles provided for each student 24/7 free of charge).
    Some electric bikes are available too, to whiz up the small hills, breathing in the fresh air!

  • Meet the Akita dogs!

Rail park ride

  • Get the chance to ride a real diesel locomotive.

Hiking

  • Enjoy the great outdoors going up the many mountains in the area.

    Morioka Sansa Festival

Kanto Matsuri Akita Festival

Nagabashiri Wind Caves

  • A mysterious natural process cools these caves to 2 degrees celsius, even in the middle of Summer.

    Bento box making (Magewappa)

  • Have a seasoned artisan teach you how to make your very own wooden magewappa bento box or serving tray.

  • Kabuki Theater

  • Tour one of Japan’s oldest kabuki theaters

    Calligraphy Class

  • Learn to write beautiful kanji

Nebuta Festival

  • You will be buzzing all night and the weeks ahead from the energy of the amazing lit up floats, hopping and chanting. You can rent a traditional wear to join in the parade with the locals.

ACCOMMODATION:

Japanese sharehouse (limited availability)

  • $250 USD/per week single room (limited availability)

  • $160 USD/per week for shared rooms

  • Hotels may also be arranged (depending on availability).