This Program is Directed by
Ed Thanhouser
If you have questions or would like to talk further about this program, please get in touch!
- 2024 Dates
June 20 — July 10
July 4 — July 24
July 11 — July 31
July 4 — July 24
July 11 — July 31
- tuition
$ + airfare
Japan
Ancient Culture in a Modern World
- 2024 Dates
June 20 — July 10
July 4 — July 24
July 11 — July 31
July 4 — July 24
July 11 — July 31
- tuition
$ + airfare
Experience the blend of culture, modernity, and more than 2,000 years of tradition that make up the fabric of life in contemporary Japan. Explore the pulsing, neon-soaked neighborhoods of Tokyo and key historical sites in Kyoto, then head off the beaten path into the Japanese countryside. Hike the bamboo forests of Arashiyama, sip tea at a chadō ceremony, and see the newest fashion in Harajuku on a journey through Japan’s past and present.
- Highlights
• Find hidden gems in Tokyo, from ramen to sidewalk fashion
• Explore Shinto and Buddhism at key cultural sites
• Learn to draw with a professional illustrator at an anime drawing class
• Hike through a dormant volcanic crater and relax in natural hot springs
• Explore Shinto and Buddhism at key cultural sites
• Learn to draw with a professional illustrator at an anime drawing class
• Hike through a dormant volcanic crater and relax in natural hot springs
“The trip to Japan exceeded our expectations tenfold. Ella loved every minute of this trip. She was overwhelmed with the beauty and uniqueness of the country and its people. It is the single best thing she has ever done thus far.”
—Julie & Brian C., Saratoga Springs, NY
Itinerary
This itinerary represents our best projection of the group’s schedule. However, we may implement changes designed to improve the quality of the program.
Itinerary
This itinerary represents our best projection of the group’s schedule. However, we may implement changes designed to improve the quality of the program.
Featured
Leaders
Meet some of our featured leaders. Please note that these may not be your leaders for the program.
Featured
Leaders
Meet some of our featured leaders. Please note that these may not be your leaders for the program.
What to Expect
Review specific program expectations here. For more general information:
What to Expect
Review specific program expectations here. For more general information:
A Day in the Life: Kyoto
Due to the traveling nature of this student program abroad, each day is different. Here is a snapshot of a day in Kyoto.
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
A Day in the Life:
Kyoto
Due to the traveling nature of this student program abroad, each day is different. Here is a snapshot of a day in Kyoto.
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
“This program deepened her passion for Japan and the Japanese culture. She can’t wait to return.”
—Dawn R., Ashburn, VA
This Program is Directed by
Ed Thanhouser
If you have questions or would like to talk further about this program, please get in touch!
