Travel to Japan and explore its rich film history, from Kurosawa’s samurai to Ghibli’s magic and Godzilla’s roar.
Update 9.11.25: Applications have reopened! There are a few spots and we'd love to take as many students as we can.
Did you miss our Zoom Interest Meeting? You can see a recording of it here! There were a lot of great questions and information about the travel portion of the J-Term
This trip is open to Durham and Morganton!
Watch the films that influenced Japanese culture
From classic samurai and monster, to Studio Ghibli, anime and other modern classics
Explore new and old Japan in Tokyo, Nagoya and Kyoto
Tour an authentic Japanese film studio lot
Get spirited away in Ghibli Park