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.

PACKAGE DETAILS

20 lessons / week **
2-12 weeks
Weekdays and Saturdays
Aggiungi moduli e lezioni private
Aperto a tutti i livelli
Disponibile solo per Hokkaido
¥44,000 / week
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* Application, Study, and Material Fee are not included.
** Se un livello ha solo 2 studenti, le classi passano a private o semi-private con 15 lezioni a settimana.
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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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Summer 2026

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Sunny Smiley Activities

Language students wearing yukatas

Vestizione del yukata
着物着付け

Trasformatevi in una visione di eleganza con la vestizione del Yukata, sperimentando la bellezza degli abbinamenti estivi tradizionali giapponesi.

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

Fare un campione alimentare
食品サンプル

Imparate a creare repliche realistiche e artistiche della cucina giapponese utilizzando le tecniche tradizionali in questo laboratorio pratico.

Language students playing on traditional taiko drums

Suonare il tamburo Taiko
太鼓

Sentite il battito del Giappone con il suono del tamburo Taiko, che incanala l'energia e il ritmo in potenti battiti di secoli fa.

Language students pray in front of japanese temple

Meditazione in un tempio
瞑想

Scoprite la pace interiore attraverso la Meditazione nel Tempio, ritrovando l'armonia in un ambiente sereno.

Language students drinking traditional japanese tea, wearing a kimono

Cerimonia del tè
茶道

Trovate la tranquillità nei movimenti aggraziati di una Cerimonia del tè, assaporando ogni momento di immersione culturale.

Language student practices with a Katakana Sword in traditional clothing

Pratica della spada Katana
居合道

Scatenate il guerriero Bushido che è in voi con lo "Iaido" o "Tate", padroneggiando la disciplina e la precisione degli antichi Samurai.

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

Laboratorio di cucina giapponese
日本料理

Deliziate le vostre papille gustative con un workshop di cucina giapponese, imparando a conoscere i segreti di una cucina autentica.

Two language students drawing japanese kanji with traditional ink

Calligrafia giapponese
書道

Immergetevi nell'antica arte della calligrafia giapponese, dove le pennellate diventano espressioni di bellezza e di profondo significato filosofico.

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.