Japan
Japan
Faculty-Led Programs
The backdrop of Japan’s rich cultural traditions, modern innovations, and unique social norms will help you learn more about how cultural contexts shape psychological processes. Whether it’s navigating daily life in Japan, communicating with locals, or observing how people interact in social settings, you’ll begin to understand how behavior and emotions are shaped by culture. Discover how Japanese values, traditions, language, and social norms shape the way people think, communicate, and…
Highlights Experience Japan’s historical sites, traditional arts, culture, and customs firsthand to cultivate a deeper appreciation of Japanese traditions and identity. Immerse in Japanese culture by living with a host family during a weekend homestay. Can count towards a history major/minor/immersion or Japanese major/minor/immersion. No Japanese language is required - the program is taught in English. A spring semester course at RIT in Japanese History and Culture will give you…
Participate in an intensive manga production workshop at Japan's premiere technical training school for manga. Learn technical manga drawing and storytelling skills. Visit two cities in Japan and meet with professional manga artists (mangaka), editors, and educators. Find inspiration for your own art as you experience the style and visual language of Japanese comics while in Japan. Tour the Kyoto Manga Museum in Kyoto, home to a collection of 300,000 items related to manga. Start to…
Explore Japanese packaging innovations by visiting Japanese companies and exploring how Japanese culture and business practices influence packaging design. Note: the application deadline for this program has passed. Email global@rit.edu to inquire about next year's program. Highlights Learn advanced SolidWorks software skills This is excellent preparation for students planning to take the Certificate of Solidworks Associate (CSWA) exam, a professional certificate recognized…
Travel to Japan for an inside look at Japan's game culture and industry. Visit Japanese gaming studios and meet professionals working in the field. Explore how the Japanese gaming industry has influenced Japanese culture, art, and design. Attend lectures/events in the Game Program at Kyoto Computer Gakuin (KCG). Join a weekend game jam with local Japanese students. Participate in cultural excursions in Kyoto and surrounding areas. No Japanese language is required; however, a beginner…
Exchange Programs
Doshisha University is one of the oldest private universities in Japan. For over 145 years, the university has provided a quality education based on the values of integrity, respect for individuality, independent thinking, and cultural understanding. Exchange students have the opportunity to study Japanese language and culture in the ancient city of Kyoto, known as the cultural heart of Japan. Japanese language courses help students develop skills in listening, speaking, reading comprehension,…
KIT (Kanazawa Institute of Technology) Summer Program in Japanese is a five-week summer study abroad program designed to give participants a rich experience in improving Japanese communication skills and understanding of Japanese culture and society. You'll participate in cultural programs, field trips, develop projects, attend lectures, and participate in daily classroom activities. Earn 8 credits, taking Japanese language and culture classes. Experience Japanese culture and society…
Affiliate Partner Programs
CIEE is an RIT affiliate study abroad partner that offers programs in Tokyo or Kyoto, Japan for a semester or summer. Courses are taught in English (except for Japanese language courses). Semester Programs Ancient and Modern Japan Semester in Tokyo, J.F. Oberlin University Arts and Sciences, Sophia University CIEE Open Campus in Kyoto, Japan Summer Programs Summer Ancient and Modern Japan - Popular with RIT students Summer Japanese Studies Visit the RIT Study Abroad Compass (…
CIS Abroad is an RIT affiliate study abroad partner that offers programs in Tokyo, Japan for a semester or summer. Courses are taught in English (except for Japanese language courses). Semester Programs Semester in Tokyo, Toyo University Semester in Japan, Meiji Gakuin University Summer Programs Summer in Tokyo, J.F. Oberlin University - Popular with RIT students Summer in Asia - Japan and South Korea Visit the RIT Study Abroad Compass (program and application database), to search…
IES Abroad is an RIT affiliate study abroad partner that offers programs in Nagoya and Tokyo, Japan for a semester or summer. Courses are taught in English (except for Japanese language courses). Semester Programs Direct Enrollment, Nanzan University Language and Culture (Tokyo) Summer Programs Summer Language and Culture (Nagoya) Tokyo Summer Visit the RIT Study Abroad Compass (program and application database), to search for these programs, learn more and start an application.…