Tokyo
Experience one of the world’s great cities while exploring media, technology, popular culture, neighborhoods, and contemporary Japanese life.
Study Abroad in Japan in 2027
SF Study Abroad in Japan
Tentative travel dates: May 28 to June 13, 2027
Program Overview
Experience traditional and modern Japan through visits to Tokyo, Kyoto, and Fukuoka. Explore Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, Confucian houses of worship, anime studios, media landscapes, cultural districts, and a major Japanese university while learning directly from the places you study.
From Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines to anime, media, universities, and vibrant urban neighborhoods, this faculty-led Study Abroad experience allows students to explore the connections between religion, communication, culture, tradition, and contemporary Japanese life.
Program Details
| Program Dates | May 28, 2027 - June 13, 2027 (tentative) |
|---|---|
| Term | Summer 2027 |
| Location | Tokyo, Kyoto, and Fukuoka |
| Program Type | Faculty-led Study Abroad |
| Cost | $4,800 + flight |
| What’s included | Housing, in-country transportation, and cultural activities |
Program cost
$4,800 + flight
Cost & Funding
The program cost includes housing, in-country transportation, and cultural activities. Scheduled temple, shrine, media, and cultural visits, university engagement, international medical insurance, and selected group meals or breakfasts are expected when they are part of the final itinerary.
Santa Fe College offers several study abroad scholarships. Visit the Financial Aid and Scholarships for Study Abroad page to learn more.
Courses
- MMC2004: Mass Media Studies (3 credits)
- REL2315: Religions of Asia (3 credits)
- Special Topic (1 credit)
Three Cities
Travel through Tokyo, Kyoto, and Fukuoka to experience different perspectives on Japan’s history, traditions, contemporary culture, and everyday life.
Kyoto
Explore historic temples, shrines, architecture, sacred spaces, and traditions in Japan’s renowned cultural capital.
Fukuoka
Discover regional culture and community while engaging with university life and experiencing another side of contemporary Japan.
Program Leaders
Professor Thomas Maple
thomas.maple@sfcollege.edu
Professor Jason McCombs
jason.mccombs@sfcollege.edu
