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Unique access to Japan
www.worldcampus.org
Unique Access to Japan includes……
Experiencing deep-rooted traditions & Cultures
Experiencing modern Japan
Experiencing Japan from inside
perspective by interacting with people
Deep Rooted Traditions & Cultures
● Enjoy a tea ceremony in Kimono
● Zen Meditation with Buddhist monk
● Taste home-made Japanese food
● Come in contact with an A-bomb survivor
● Learn about real Japanese swords
● Try the ancient sport
Experience Modern Japan
● Experience the everyday life of Japanese family ● Find out the lifestyle of Japanese youth by spending time together with university & high school students ● Visit local, regional and international businesses
● Attend formal courtesy visits with mayors and governors
● Experience Japanese pop culture (anime, manga, music, etc...)
Experiencing Japan from Inside Perspective by Interacting with People
● Constantly interact with people (host families, school children, business owners, politician, local citizens, etc.) ● Share your culture, politics and belief with Japanese community members as well as multi-national classmates ● Use your personal talents or creativity in our Thank-You Event
Unique access to Japan.. The program gives you a unique access to Japan through 5 key components:
• Diversity
• Host families
• Hands-on curriculum
• Community contribution
• Arigato event
Diversity
Experience World Campus – Japan together with 20 to 40 participants from around 15 different countries and share your different cultures.
Diversity
372 people participated from 45 countries!
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chille, China, Cyprus,
Denmark, Dominican Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greenland,
Iceland, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Luxembourg, Mexico, Mongolia,
Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Pakistan, Portugal,
Qatar, Russia, Serbia, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland,
Thailand, Taiwan, Turkey, Uganda, UK, USA, Uzbekistan, Venezuela
Host families During the program you will stay with local Japanese host families 100% of the time and gain real cultural learning on a grass-root level.
Hands-on curriculum
During our unique community-
based education curriculum you
effectively learn a variety of
aspects of Japanese society and
the world through seminars and
interactions with community
activists, business and political
leaders.
Community contribution
During the activities you interact
with the local community and
get to share your culture as well
as contribute to the community
and so develop compassion and
skills to contribute to society.
Arigato event
By interacting through dance
and music we thank the local
communities for hosting us.
As a participant you perform
with the group but also get
the chance to show your
personal talents.
Committed to a Global Perspective
Cultural Bridge Builders
Catalysts and Achievers
Confident Communicators
Community Contributors
• Global responsibility
• Cultural awareness
• Political awareness
• Social issues awareness
• Understanding customs and languages
• Teamwork
• Understanding Others
• Building relations
• Leveraging cultural diversity
• Flexibility
• Self-confidence
• Achievement drive
• Persistence
• Initiative
• Optimism
• Public speaking skills
• Listening
• Influencing and motivating
• Conflict management
• Trustworthiness
• Service orientation
• Conscientiousness
• Leading by example
• Developing others
• Collaboration and cooperation
Strategic learning outcomes
• Internal time Team building, City introduction, My story, Country presentation…
• Regional learning Museum visit, Guest speakers, Company visit, Courtesy visit, Topical discussion..
• Community impact School visit, University visit, Interacting with elderly and disabled people, Farming..
• Traditional cultural experience
Kimono, Sumo, Tea ceremony, Calligraphy, Budou, Making sushi..
• Host family day Hot spring, Disneyland, Todaiji Temple, Kumamoto Castle, Karaoke, Kabuki..
Examples:
World Campus – Japan activities
Sample schedule
Session 1: June 8th – June 28th Kyushu area(Western Japan) Omura, Nagasaki; Kumamoto City; Omuta, Fukuoka/Arao, Kumamoto Session 2: June 30th – July 20th Osaka area / Tokyo area Suita, Osaka; Uda, Nara; Isehara, Kanagawa Session 3: July 22nd – August 11th Tokyo area Toride, Ibaraki; Abiko, Chiba Tama, Tokyo
2015 Program Schedule (*Tentative and subject to change)
Kyushu: Omura, Nagasaki
Kyushu: Kumamoto City
Kyushu: Arao, Kumamoto
Kyushu: Omuta, Fukuoka
Osaka area: Suita, Osaka
Osaka area: Uda, Nara
Tokyo area: Isehara, Kanagawa
Tokyo area: Toride, Ibaraki
Tokyo area: Abiko, Chiba
Tokyo area: Tama, Tokyo
Language usage
• The program operates in English
• Most host families speak English to
some degree
• Useful Japanese phrases will be taught
• More advanced speakers will have public speaking opportunities
Admission requirements
• Conversational English skills
• Be open-minded and adaptable to new circumstances
• Be motivated to share and present a variety of aspects of your own culture
• General age limit is 17 ~ 45 years old (some exceptions)
• Physically and mentally capable to participate in all the scheduled activities
Program fee 2015 Participant's discount is based on the following:
How many sessions you participate in How many friends you participates with
※Price is per session
Tuition Fee Amount of Sessions
JPN YEN
1 2 3
Amount of Friends
300,000 (Basic Tuition)
270,000 225,000
1 270,000 225,000 225,000
2 225,000 225,000 225,000
Past program supporters and sponsors
Toyota Motor Corporation Coca Cola Japan JUKI Corporation Kumamoto Governor's Office City of Hiroshima City of Toyota, Aichi City of Tama, Tokyo Toyota International Association Hiroshima International Center Kansai University Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Kumamoto Prefectural University University of Nagasaki Tama University
Japan Animation Studio Canon ExxonMobil Ibaraki Governor's Office City of Ueda, Nagano City of Suita, Osaka City of Omura, Nagasaki City of Uda, Nara City of Kumamoto Nagoya University of Foreign Studies University of Kumamoto Nanzan University Chuo Gakuin University Waseda University
Application and contact
Apply Online from: www.worldcampus.org
View Program Activities at:
www.worldcampusblog.org Contact information:
Hiro Nishimura [email protected]
+81 3 4578 9213 +47 98 07 50 31
See you in Japan!