SPRING COURSE
Experience the beautiful Spring of Akita, and learn Japanese!
Here is the type of scenery you can enjoy:
2024 Course Dates:
17th April - 8th May, 2024
(3 weeks)
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
Scenery
Sakura
Together with the lakes, mountains and rivers, Spring makes for spectacular views and photos.
Sample Activities
Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival
One of the top 3 cherry blossoms in all of Japan, it is 10/10.
Bicycle riding
Cycle through the beautiful mountainous scenery and rice fields!
(Bicycles provided for each student 24/7 free of charge).
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!
Kyudo Experience
Discover the martial art, ‘the way of the bow’.
Will you hit the target?
Onsen trip
Visit hidden onsens where the locals go.
Traditional tea ceremony
Learn the ancient practice and appreciate the moment in the beautiful samurai house.
Yukata wearing
Learn how to wear and take spectacular photos in beautiful yukata.
Meet & interact with High School Students
Many community events organised!
Kabuki Theater
Tour one of Japan’s oldest kabuki theaters
Pottery Class
Make your own hand-made creation at the local pottery club.
Odate Cherry Blossom Festival
Small festival with food stalls and some stage performances.
Cherry trees illuminated at night!
Meet the Akita dogs!
Owl cafe
There is a local owl cafe right near the school, to interact with the mysterious birds.
Wood-burning (Pyrography)
Make a hand-made memento with a local craftsman using Akita cedar wood.
Karaoke
Sing your heart out with your new friends in Japan!
Visit local thrift shops
Japan’s thrift shops are super clean and hidden gems are waiting to be found!
Rail park ride
Have fun on the new rail bikes!
Calligraphy Class
Learn to write beautiful kanji
Private movie screening
Rent out a retro movie theater to watch a movie of your choice on the big screen.
Hiking
Enjoy the great outdoors going up the many mountains in the area.
Hanami (Sakura Picnic)
Enjoy the beautiful flowers while exchanging food and language with people from around the world, together with locals.
Bento box making (Magewappa)
Have a seasoned artisan teach you how to make your very own wooden magewappa bento box.
Geisha/Maiko Experience
Feel time slow down and enjoy the traditional performance.
PRICE:
For the 3 week course: $3200 USD
(Not including flights, transport, food and accommodation)
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).