Japan: Fall 2025

Applications for this program will open in Winter 2025

Dates: September 22-December 2, 2025 

(dates subject to slight changes)


15 college credits
Program Fee: To Be Announced in Winter 2025

The program fee includes group airfare, housing, weekly academic excursions and multi-day study tours to Tokyo and Kyoto. Tuition is billed separately. 

Application Deadline: June 2, 2025
Payment Deadline: June 23, 2025

Be part of a cohort group of 24-28 students from Green River College and other Colleges to live and study in Japan in this 10-week study abroad program. Earn 15 Green River transfer credits in Japanese Language, and two other classes (To Be Determined in Winter 2025).

A Washington Community College faculty member will lead the group and teach the curriculum along with local Japanese faculty members. 

Japan offers a rich environment of arts, culture and history where centuries-old traditions exist in contrast with ultra-modern life-styles. You will be based in the small city of Miyazaki, located on Kyushu island, and be hosted by Miyazaki Municipal University. Your faculty leader will also lead two multi-day academic trips in Tokyo and in Kyoto. These trips are included in the program fee.  

photo of a woman dressed up in a white ninja costume while holding a sword

 

 

About Miyazaki, Japan

Miyazaki City is the capital of Miyazaki prefecture on Kyushu Island, and is known for its cultural heritage and natural splendor. It is located between forrested hills to the west and beach access to the Pacific Ocean to the east. The city’s historical sites, such as Miyazaki Jingu shrine, stand as testaments to Japan’s deep-rooted cultural legacy, inviting exploration into centuries-old customs and beliefs. It is a very livable city where you can really immerse yourself in everyday Japanese life. 

The climate in Miyazaki is mild in the fall. It is much warmer than Tokyo:

  • October: Average highs of 76 F and lows of 65 F 
  • November: Average highs of 68 F and lows of 56 F

You will study at Miyazaki Municipal University (MMU), located in walking distance of the downtown area. MMU is a private university with a student population of about 1,000 students. You'll live with 3 roommates in student apartments owned by the university, and located within a five minute walk to campus. Your roommates will be from the study abroad cohort and you will have a chance to meet them and share your living preferences with us before departure. 

Pre-Departure Orientation Date:

On a Satuday in early August from 10am-2pm at Green River College