SPECIAL AUTUMN COURSE (2019)
Experience the Autumnal Nature together with our special guests joining, and learn Japanese!
Dates:
October 21st - November 1st, 2019
(2 weeks)
Applications now closed!
COURSE DETAILS:
Japanese lessons Monday to Friday, 9AM - 12:30PM
Learn Japanese in an authentic Japanese classroom
The course is focused on learning practical conversational Japanese to help prepare you for real life situations
Organised activities/events after classes and on some weekends for students to practice what they have learned in class in real life
Many opportunities to immerse in the culture and
to interact with the locals
ACTIVITIES:
Mount Moriyoshi
Take in the amazing views and ride a gondola to the top! See the Sea of Japan on the way.
Lake Towada
Visit Hirosaki Castle
Farm Stay
Meet the locals, experience and learn about their way of life
Learn about the local culture & cuisine
Cook meals together with the locals and laugh all night long!
Meet the Akita dogs
Meet and play with the adorable Akita dogs as you learn about the history and legends surrounding the breed.
Visit a Traditional Samurai House
Traditional Tea Ceremony + Yukata
Experience a traditional tea ceremony while wearing beautiful yukata!
Meet & interact with High School Students
Many community events organised!
Bicycle riding
Cycle through the beautiful mountainous scenery and rice fields!
(Bicycles provided for each student 24/7 free of charge).
Bento box making (Magewappa)
Have a seasoned artisan teach you how to make your very own wooden magewappa bento box or serving tray.
Japanese manners lesson
Learn traditional manners, such as how to hold chopsticks properly, and be deeply rooted in the culture.
Pottery Class
Make your own hand-made creation at the local pottery club.
Fruit harvesting
Pick seasonal fruit
Calligraphy Class
Learn to write beautiful kanji
Onsen trip
Visit hidden onsens where the locals go.
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