The program is offered in multiple levels, and the appropriate course levels are designed for the participants from introductory level learners who have no previous experience with Japanese, to more advanced students who have studied the language before. Participants will not be given a placement test, but there will be some simple language activities to check their Japanese level on the frst day of the program. Class placement will be decided based on those results.
The lectures offer the opportunity to learn and come in touch with Japanese culture and society. Field trips are held, and each trip is preceded by a lecture given by our professors. Each lecture provides the background knowledge and information before the students participate in a particular field trip.
In addition to the Japanese language course and lectures on Japanese culture and society, we offer optional cultural events/workshops such as Japanese Cafe' (a conversation event with Rikkyo local students), Origami workshop, Japanese card game fest.
During the program, participants stay in a single room at the designated hotel near the program location (Ikebukuro Campus or Niiza Campus).
The program participants will be given their student ID cards, which give them the access to the university libraries. They will also be given the access to the free-of-charge training gym on campus after they attend the orientation session.