What is COOL about Japan?
Embark on a journey of discovery: of the old and new, tradition and innovation, art and culture!
Meiji University is hosting a summer course on the aspects of Japan that the world has become enamored of - from anime, manga, music and fashion, to tea-ceremony and sushi! Look into their history while exploring the current social context and its future possibilities.
Be a witness and discover "COOL JAPAN" for yourself with us during summer 2012!
Basic Information
| Date | July 9 (Mon) - July 20 (Fri), 2012 |
|---|---|
| Place | Tokyo and Kyoto |
| Program Hours | 60 hours in total (Lectures 33hrs, Field trips 21hrs, Workshops 6hrs) |
| Participants | Applicants from abroad as well as foreign residents in Japan are eligible to apply. Applicants must be 18 years old or older. Maximum-number of participants: 20 |
| Program Fee | 150,000 yen (special “early-bird” price of 142,500 yen for applications
submitted before Feb 29). <This includes tuition fees, transportation and hotel for Kyoto trip. Accommodation in Tokyo is not included.> |
| Accommodation | Accommodation in Tokyo can be arranged upon request (the cost is not included in the program fee). |
| Certificate | Participants will be graded on their attendance, assignments, and final presentation. A certificate will be given upon successful completion of the program. |
| Language used | English |
Course Schedule
The Meiji University Cool Japan Summer Program 2012 is a series of lectures, workshops and field trips on a wide variety of subjects relating to Japan's contemporary image. In this program, we will explore and contextualize these disparate phenomena to create a clearer image of "Japan" in today’s global society. We invite you to discuss many issues of "Japan" with some of the leading researchers in the fields of humanities and social sciences, including lecturers from the professional business field. Through this course, you can acquire a broader understanding of Japanese culture, as well as its creativity and potential.
| Date | AM | PM |
|---|---|---|
| July 9 (Mon) | Introduction to Cool Japan | FT: Tokyo Revealed 1 (Akihabara) |
| July 10 (Tue) | Manga and Anime | Movies and Music |
| July 11 (Wed) | Video Games | Fashion |
| July 12 (Thu) | Design and Architecture | FT: Tokyo Revealed 2 (Robots and Architecture) |
| July 13 (Fri) | Traditional Aesthetics and Hospitality | Japanese culture ~depth and diversity~ |
| July 14 (Sat) | Tokyo Revealed 3 (Sushi making & Asakusa) | Free time |
| July 15 (Sun) | Free time | Free time |
| July 16 (Mon) | 〈Travel to Kyoto〉 | FT: Kyoto International Manga Museum |
| July 17 (Tue) | FT: Kyoto (Temples and Gardens) | FT: Kyoto (Tea ceremony and Zen) |
| July 18 (Wed) | Cultivating new creativity from Kyoto's traditional culture | FT: Kyoto (Blending culture with creativity) 〈Return to Tokyo〉 |
| July 19 (Thu) | Tourism and regional promotion | Promoting Cool Japan to the world |
| July 20 (Fri) | Presentations by participants | Wrap-up session & Closing Ceremony |
* FT = Field Trip
* Contents of the program may be subject to change.
Application Procedure
| Application Period: | Feb 1 (Wed) – Feb 29 (Wed) Mar 1 (Thu) – Mar 31 (Sat) |
Early Bird discount (￥142,500) Regular price (￥150,000) |
The application process is as follows;
- STEP 1:
- Application closed. Thank you very much for your application.
- STEP 2:
- Announcement of Application Results (End of April)
Screening will be conducted if the number of applicants exceeds the maximum number. - STEP 3:
- Payment of Program Fee (May)
Please be advised that payment will be accepted by credit-card.
Further details will be given to successful applicants by the end of April.
Cancellation Policy
Please be advised that once your application is accepted, the following cancellation policy will be applied.
Notify Meiji University in writing by:
- May 31, 2012 (Thu) for 100% refund of program fees
- Jun 30, 2012 (Sat) for 50% refund of program fees
- Jul 7, 2012 (Sat) for 20% refund of program fees
There will be no refund of program fees once the program starts, or in case you cancel without any notice to Meiji Univ.
Handling charges will not be refunded.
Past Programs
last updated :
March 26 , 2012
For inquiry, please contact: ico
mics.meiji.ac.jp
