2026 Winter Camp in Japan!
Kickstart the new year with an exciting adventure in Japan!
Experience the Winter Magic
in an Unforgettable
Two-Week Camp!
- Program Fee US$2,700
- Get US$500 discount by September 30, 2025!
- *Participation can only be guaranteed if full payment has been received.
- Deadline
- December 10, 2024
- * Sign-ups will close as soon as tour capacity has been reached.
- Dates
- January 6 – 18, 2026 (13 days, 12 nights)
- Eligibility
- 14-19 years old at time of program / No Japanese language requirement
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- Immerse Yourself in Japanese Culture
- Discover the essence of Japan through exciting activities like Japanese language classes, cultural workshops, meeting friendly locals, and exploring iconic sites!
- See the 2 Sides of Japan and Experience Both Worlds!
- Explore Japan from every angle by visiting its historical treasures and modern marvels. Witnessing both the old and the new will deepen your understanding of this fascinating culture and its people.
- Be a Japanese High School Student for a Day and Make New Friends
- Step into the shoes of a local high school student, join school club activities, and forge new friendships. Get a true taste of Japanese school life!
- Day Trip to a Magical Amusement Park!
- Get ready for an unforgettable day at one of Japan’s most unique amusement parks! With thrilling rides, immersive themed areas, and spectacular shows, it’s the perfect spot for teens to let loose, explore, and make amazing memories.
Housing
Housing is at National Olympic Memorial Youth Center located in Tokyo. Laundry facilities are available.
Meals
Breakfast will be provided daily (with limited exceptions). Students are responsible for all other meals.
Program Fee
Dates
January 6 – 18, 2026
(13 days, 12 nights)
Cost
US$2,700
Fee includes; Housing, Breakfast, high school visit, home visit, activities, local transportation, and 24-hour supervision.
Deadline
December 10, 2024
Sign up by December 10, 2024 and join us
Program Overview
A 2-week program with a focus on cultural immersion and language education.
| ACADEMICS | Japanese language lessons |
|---|---|
| EXPERIENTIAL ACTIVITIES | Visit a Japanese high school and join school lessons and club activities |
| EXCURSIONS | Experience both worlds as you visit historical and modern trendy places. *Visit timeless treasures such as Asakusa, Meiji Shirine and Meiji Shrine and Yokohama Chinatown!*Experience latest culture in trendy hotspots like Akihabara, Harajuku, and the Tokyo SkyTree! |
| IN ACTION ACTIVITIES | Join a Japanese cooking lesson and a calligraphy workshop |
Did you know?
Yokohama Chinatown
Yokohama Chinatown is the largest Chinatown in Japan and one of the most colorful and exciting places to explore! Packed with street food stalls, bubble tea shops, and glowing lanterns, it’s a feast for your senses. You can snack on juicy dumplings, check out cool souvenir shops, and snap Insta-worthy photos around every corner. It’s the perfect spot to experience a mix of cultures and try something totally new with your friends!
Akihabara
Originally famous for its many small and large consumer electronics shops, in recent years Akihabara has also emerged as the center of Japan’s anime and manga culture, with all kinds of shops attracting fans from all over the world. Akihabara is also arguably the center of Japan’s video game industry, and it also has a ton of old-school gaming arcades in case you want to try a tabletop Space Invaders game or your hand at the old UFO Catcher.