Summer Japanese Language Schools

Hi,

I am in university and want to study in the summer in Japan to learn Japanese. My university doesn't have any exchange programs or study abroad.
Can anyone recommend some summer courses in Japan? (july -october) Can be in any place in Japan. Thanks.

I had a good friend attend the Kudan Institute summer program last year, and he said that it was really fun. He even talked me into going this summer. They're the first listing if you search "Kudan Institute" in google.

Hope this helps you out and good luck!

I actually discovered them for myself. And I should be going this summer too in July for 4 weeks. See you there perhaps!

There is a Short-Term Japanese Language and Culture Program from Doshisha University. A friend of mine participated in it and had a good time there. Information can be found here:

http://www1.doshisha.ac.jp/~bekka/pdf/Doshisha_SS_08.pdf

hope that helps
T.

What level are you? If you are intermediate or above, maybe you can just go and practice your Japanese there.

Some YMCAs have good language programs.

You could also study other languages besides Japanese at the YMCA.

You could try the cultural centers. They have them in every city and the fee is reasonable, maybe free.

How can I find these cultural centers?

If you can find the city hall, they have information about these cultural centers. The one in my city is in a COOP/Frente department store. It is on one of the top floors.

I took a class at a cultural center for about a about a year. They offered a Japanese class as well as one to one lessons. I took a one to one lesson and was taught by a volunteer. It's was good conversation partner approach to learning the language.

I am very interested in the Japanese language and culture and wish to attend a japanese school during June summer holidays. Are there any schools out there for foreigners my age, I'm only 13 years old. My mom will be there with me.