EXPERIENCE THE WORLD OF THE LAST SAMURAI

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Study Abroad Japan 2010
May 14 - June 21, 2010
(Summer A)

• EXPERIENCE THE WORLD OF THE LAST SAMURAI

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2010 Program Overview

• 1st Week (May 14 May 21)
• Grand Tour of Japan
• Tokyo Metropolis Yokohama
• Toyota City in Nagoya Old City of Kyoto
• Hiroshima Western Japan
• 1 Week Unlimited Train (Japan Rail Pass)
• 2nd 5th Week (May 21 June 21)
• Niigata Japan
• Rural Japanese Back Country
• Japanese College Campus Life

Niigata (Keiwa College)
Grand Tour (1st Week)
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GRAND TOUR OF JAPAN(The First Week May 14 May
21)
GRAND TOUR OF JAPAN (1st Week)
Niigata (Keiwa College)
Bullet Super-Express
Tokyo Metropolis
Toyota
Hiroshima
Kyoto
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NIIGATA JAPAN (Keiwa College)(4 Weeks May 21
June 21)
Staying in Niigata, JAPANs back country (2nd
5th Weeks)
Niigata (Keiwa College)
JAPANESE COLLEGE CAMPUS LIFE!
FRIENDSHIP WITH LOCAL PEOPLE!
BEAUTIFUL SMALL TOWN!
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ERAU Course Information

• HU199 Japanese Language (3)
• OR
• HU399 Japanese Language Studies of Literature
  (3) (available upon special arrangement only)
• AND
• SS399 Studies of Japanese Culture Society (3)
• OR
• EGR399 Studies of Japanese Business Industry
  (3)
• (prerequisite Junior standing or instructors
  consent)

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Field Trips Activities

• Main Field Trips
• The entire 1st week is GRAND TOUR OF JAPAN
• Tokyo-Yokohama-Nagoya-Kyoto-Hiroshima
• Visit of Japans Major Industries and World
  Heritages
• Local Field Trips
• Japans Oldest Jumbo Kite Festival
• Local Rice Wine Brewery and Tasting
• Hot Spring Tours / J-League Soccer Game
• Beautiful Sea of Japan Beaches
• Guest Speakers
• Culture Demonstrations by Specialists

All planned field-trips and activities are
tentative and may change at any time
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1st Week (Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima)
(2009)
Hama Rikyu National Garden (Tokyo)
Toyota Museum (Nagoya)
Miyajima (Hirioshima)
Japan Space Exploration Agency JAXA
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2nd 5th Week (Niigata Keiwa College)
(2009)
Studies of Japanese Culture
Weekend Homestay Program
Hot Spring Tours
Japanese College Campus Life!
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2nd 5th Week (Niigata Keiwa College)
(2009)
Keiwa College Annual Sports Festival
Shimizuen Japanese Garden (Shibata)
Art Museum (Shibata)
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Housing in Japan . . .

• 1st Week (May 14 May 21)
• Grand Tour of Japan
• Stay at Western-Style Hotels
• Twin Room (2 beds each room)
• Small, but clean and comfortable
• Amenities of Typical Western Hotels
• 2nd 5th Week (May 21 June 21)
• Niigata (Keiwa College)
• Stay at Student Apartment Village
• Two Students per Apartment Unit
• Small, but clean and comfortable

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Voices of Alumni (2007 2009)

• Amazing Summer Program . . .
• Simply Authentic and Awesome . . .
• Once in a Lifetime Experience . . .
• Made a True Friendship . . .

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Visit Program Homepage
http//pr.erau.edu/studyabroadjapan/