Summer, Sun, Fun in Nippon

Summer is the best time to escape Japan’s hot and humid rainy season and discover Hokkaido’s wonderful Summer landscape. Our school is located in Sapporo, Japan’s 4th largest city, yet does not feel crowded. With mild temperatures around 20~25°C Sapporo has abundant green parks, nearby hiking trails, and super-friendly locals, making it a perfect place to study Japanese in a calm and pleasant environment.

Sapporo is a major study hub for Japanese university students from all across Japan, which provides a perfect environment to make a lot of Japanese friends and participate in many language exchange and social activities we held. This course is specifically created for our Hokkaido campus to give you full cultural exposure paired with many fun outdoor activities to make the coming Summer an unforgettable journey of a lifetime. As study spots are limited for this course, we recommend to apply early. If spots are filled for your requested dates, we might suggest later dates. Please note that activities cannot be chosen and schedules might vary from the suggested activities below due to availability and seasonal changes.

PAKETDETAILS

20 lessons / week **
2-12 weeks
Weekdays and Saturdays
Zusätzliche Module & Einzelstunden verfügbar
Für alle Sprachlevels
Nur für Hokkaido
¥44,000 / week
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* Bewerbungs-, Studien- und Materialiengebühren sind nicht enthalten.
** Wenn ein Sprachlevel  nur 2 Schüler hat, erhältst du ein kostenloses Upgrade auf 15 Privat- oder Semiprivateinheiten pro Woche.
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Start Planning

We can imagine you are as excited as us to start your Summer trip in the Far East. Before filling out our non-binding Study Estimate, have a look at the information below to help you plan your trip.

Decide on a start date (Mondays only)

Choose your end date (Fridays only)

Would you like to book any additional modules or classes?

Do you need an accommodation?

Summer 2025

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  • Minimum duration of the course - 2 weeks.
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Sunny Smiley Activities

Language students wearing yukatas

Yukata tragen
着物着付け

Kleide dich ein in eine Vision von Eleganz mit einem klassischen Yukata, und erlebe die Schönheit der traditionellen japanischen Sommerkleidung.

Small cute, self-made cupcakes on a table made by language students

Kostproben kreieren
食品サンプル

In diesem praktischen Workshop lernst du, realistische, künstlerische Repliken der japanischen Küche mit traditionellen Techniken herzustellen.

Language students playing on traditional taiko drums

Taiko-Trommelkurs
太鼓

Spüre den Puls Japans beim Taiko-Trommelspiel. Fühle die Energie und Rhythmus in kraftvollen Beats die mehr als tausend Jahre alt sind.

Language students pray in front of japanese temple

Meditation in einen Tempel
瞑想

Erlebe hautnah den Zustand kompletter Meditation in einem echten Budhistentempel und fühle die Harmonie des Friedens in diesem spirituellen Ort.

Language students drinking traditional japanese tea, wearing a kimono

Teezeremonie
茶道

Finde den inneren Frieden in der mystischen Teezeremonie und genieße jeden Moment dieser einzigartigen ästhetischen Fertigkeit.

Language student practices with a Katakana Sword in traditional clothing

Katana-Training
居合道

Entfesselle deinen inneren Bushido-Krieger mit "Iaido" oder "Tate"; die Disziplin und Präzision des uralten Samuraischwertkampf.

Five language students sit at a table participating on japanese cooking workshop

Japanischer Kochkurs
日本料理

Erwecke deinen fernǒstlichen Geschmacksgaumen mit einem japanischen Kochworkshop und entdecke die Geheimnisse der authentischen japanischen Küche.

Two language students drawing japanese kanji with traditional ink

Japanische Kalligraphie
書道

Tauche ein in die uralte Kunst der japanischen Kalligrafie, bei der Pinselstriche zu Ausdrucksformen von Schönheit und tiefer philosophischer Bedeutung werden.

Summer Course FAQ

I have never studied Japanese before, can I apply for this course?

Yes, of course! However, total beginners can only start on the first Monday of each month.

When does the course start and how long can I take it?

Meiji's Summer course takes place during June, July, and August. You can take this course between 2-12 weeks.

What’s the difference between the Summer course and a regular Standard Course with Traditional Culture or Pop Culture?

They are indeed similar, yet have different components, e.g. special activities and excursions we only offer for the Summer period. There might be some overlapping activities with other modules, but we will ensure you have fun activities for the whole Summer :)

What type of classes and activities will I have?

You will study 20 lessons of Japanese per week, and take 3 cultural or outdoor activities, such as tea ceremony, nearby mountain hiking, park visits, Taiko drumming, Yukata Wearing, Katana Sword Training, and many more! Some specific activities will take place on Saturdays depending on the season and availability.

Are all Summer excursions included in the course?

No, some excursions to far away destinations, e.g. Furano Lavender Farm, Asahikawa, Biei or Hakodate are separately charged and optional. We will inform you about the exact prices of these trips and you can sign up for them a week in advance.