The Global Studies Intensive Japanese Language and Culture Program, a 3-week immersive course by Osaka YMCA Global Department and Japanese Language School, caters to both beginner and pre-intermediate students, including university students like you. Our aim is to foster a deeper comprehension of Japanese language and culture. Prepare to dive into the Japanese way of life with daily language classes tailored to your proficiency level, complemented by cultural excursions in the heart of Kansai, Japan. This intensive program offers 60 hours of language classes and a plethora of "traditional" and "modern" cultural experiences, along with day trips, providing participants with the optimal opportunity to enhance their understanding of Japanese language and culture.

The Global Studies Program has the following objectives:

• To provide the best short-term Japanese language and cultural immersion program in Japan.
• To provide unique and unforgettable experiences for participants. 
• To accelerate participant’s understanding of Japanese language and culture.
• To provide an affordable and value for money program for participants.

Osaka YMCA is able to offer the best standard of Japanese language education through its own Japanese language school as well as a suite of interesting, fun, interactive and informative cultural experiences.  It makes this program both highly rewarding and enjoyable.

Are you:

• Are over 18 years of age?
• A Japanese language student at a beginner or lower intermediate level?
• Looking for an exciting, immersive and interesting Japanese language and cultural experience?
• Can read and write the Japanese alphabet in both “Hiragana” & “Katakana”
  

Then this program is for you!