Number of Participants 

40 students
We will accept participants on a first come, first served basis.
If there are too many applications, a lottery may be held.

Eligible Participants

Undergraduate or Graduate students who attend Hosei’s partner universities

Program Contents

• • • • Japanese language course(Mon. to Fri.) 90 min × 18 classes
      • Japanese cultural experience, Field Study 90 min × 12 classes
      • Interaction with regular students at Hosei University

      Japanese classes and afternoon cultural activities are closely related.

      Four cultural activity are held in the afternoon during this program.

      Participants study the following in morning classes before cultural activities.
      ・Japanese language expression and grammar related cultural activity
      ・Background and history of Japanese culture experienced cultural activity, other relevant culture(compare between your country and Japan) 

      Participants study the following in morning classes after cultural activities.
      ・Presentation your experience of cultural activity(compare between your country and Japan) 

      Hosei University Global Education Center will issues the certificate of completion to students who successfully complete the course. 

Class Levels

• Basic Communication (Introductory)
• Beginning  level ( JLPT N5 Level)
• Lower-intermediate level ( JLPT N4 Level)
• Intermediate Lvel ( JLPT N3 Level) 

JLPT: Japanese Language Proficiency Test 
Students who have never studied Japanese before can join in this program.

Fees

Program fees: JPY 140,000
Accommodation and field trip fees are included. 
Airfare, meals, transportation fees, daily expenses and overseas health insurance are NOT included.

Scholarship

This program was adopted as a scholarship sponsored by JASSO(Japan Student Services Organization).
We will offer a financial support of JPY 80,000 to the participants meet JASSO’s conditions and requirements. An applicant must have a Grade Point Average of 2.30 (on a 3.0 scale) or higher in the academic year preceding the scholarship application based on the GPA calculation set by JASSO. For calculating your GPA, please see the following.

Formula　No.＝Number　GP＝Grade Point

([No. of GP3 Credits] x 3) + ([No. of GP2 Credits] x 2) + ([No. of GP1 Credits] x 1) ÷Total Number of Registered Credits 

Schedule

Schedule for Japanese Language & Culture Program Winter 2023

• Schedule is subject to change. There is also a possibility that the program may be cancelled due to COVID-19.
• Japanese classes and afternoon cultural activities are closely related.
  We provide the opportunities to study of Japanese language, society and culture and the wonderful experience with Hosei regular students in central Japan.