Is this program open any student?

Absolutely! There are no prerequisites. All are welcome. All classes, lectures, readings, and trainings will be in English or translated into English.

What are the course and travel dates?

The dates for the entire course are June 10-July 15, 2026. We will meet over Zoom before and after our travel as a required part of the course. 

We will leave as a group from Charlotte Airport departing June 20th and leaving Tokyo on July 11th. 

What scholarships or funding support is available?

This program includes two 3-credit classes. These 6 credits qualify the student as "full time" in the summer- possibly making you eligible for financial aid. 

I am working with the Office of International Programs to find additional funding. You can also contact Dara Carney-Nedelman (carneyndk@appstate.edu) at the office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships.

How will we get around Tokyo?

Included in the program is a "Suica" travel card which is good for all trains and metro lines in Tokyo. 

Is there time to do other travel in Japan?

We will have a very full schedule during our three weeks. On the weekends we will be visiting cultural sites. This may not leave much time for extra travel in Japan.