Program

Duration

January 18th(Monday) to January 29th(Friday), 2027

Number of Participants 

40 students
We will accept participants on a first come, first served basis.
But 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 activities 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.

• Presenting your experience of cultural activity(compare between your country and Japan) 

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

• HOSEI Winter Program flyer

Class Levels

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

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

Fees

Program fees: JPY 170,000
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 who 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.
The capacity will be 20 students, and the selection results will be announced in November. When you apply for this program, you are considered to have applied for this scholarship, so there is no need to apply separately.
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 2027

• Schedule is subject to change. 
• Japanese classes and afternoon cultural activities are closely related.

We provide opportunities to study the Japanese language, society and culture and the wonderful experience with Hosei regular students in central Japan.

Accommodation

• Located in central Tokyo
• It takes 30 minutes from accommodation to HOSEI by train and on foot
• Single room 
• Meals are NOT included.

Application

Online application

Please apply online from the link below.

• Application form for HOSEI Winter Program

Sending the documents by e-mail

After applying, please submit the following documents by email.

• Scanned copy of your passport (photo page)
• Transcript from your university in English (at least last two semesters)

Application deadline

October 11th (Sunday), 2026

Pay the program fees

Applicants will be informed the payment procedure by e-mail. Please sransfer the program fees to Hosei University’s account with the procedure of payment.
Deadline of payment will be within 2 weeks after receiving the e-mail. 

Cancellation policy

If students withdraw from the program entirely, students can get full or partial reimbursement depending on their withdrawal date.

• 100% refund : 1 month before the program starts
• 60% refund : 10 days before the program starts
• No refund can be made for cancellation after the above dates.