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Nanzan University is hosting a 3-week Anime Study Tour this summer again! This tour provides opportunities to explore Japanese cultures and society through the lens of anime. It offers the equivalent of 30 contact hours (*No credits are given) including lectures about Japanese anime in English and 3 field trips to visit anime-related places in central Japan. This year, we plan to enrich activities with Nanzan local students called "Nanzan Anime Study Buddy". Through the activities and experiences, you will also develop intercultural skills and become friends with Japanese students. Why not experience a real Japan together with us?

Nanzan Anime Study Tour Flyer 2024

This year's registration is closed.

• Primary Recruitment: February 1 – 10, 2024

• Maximum 20 students

*If the number of registration exceeds the tour capacity, we will hold a selection.

• University / college undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in learning Japan through this course. You must be currently enrolled in undergraduate/associate or graduate programs as of June, 2024.
• Possessing English proficiency for higher education level is required.

• Official Transcript issued by your university / college. This should contain all the grades including the latest semester of your enrollment period.
• A scanned copy of valid passport with at least 6 months validity as of June, 2024.

Sign up from the web link below and submit all the documents

This year's registration is closed.

Tour: June 24 – July 13 2024

Registration	Primary: February 1 - February 10, 2024 Additional: April 1 - April 7, 2024
Confirmation Email	Primary: February 23 , 2024 Additional: April 9, 2024
Payment Deadline	Primary: March 15 , 2024 Additional: April 19, 2024
Traveling Information Release	Primary: April 1, 2024 Additional: May 1, 2024
Campus Information Release	May 30 , 2024
Course Texts	June 17 , 2024
Arrival	June 24 , 2024
Program Start	June 25, 2024
Program End	July 12, 2024
Departure	July 13 , 2024

450,000 JPY

*Airfare is NOT included

• Confirmed students will receive an invoice to pay the fees amount above on April 9.
  (Payment is due on April 19, 2024. Those who are not confirmed payment by the due will be automatically cancelled.)
• The fees include:
  
  • Hotel 19 nights (with 19 breakfasts) at Toyoko Inn Kanayama
  • Inbound Insurance
  • Pocket Wi-Fi Rental
  • 3 Field Trip Transportation (meals and entrance fees are NOT included)

Cancellation Date (Japan Standard Time)	Cancellation Fees
By June 3, 2024	50,000 JPY
Between June 4 and 16, 2024	82,600 JPY
Between June 17 and 22, 2024	323,950 JPY
On June 23, 2024	340,250 JPY
On and After June 24, 2024	356,550 JPY
On and After June 25, 2024	438,050 JPY

*The course information below is subject to change.

• This course consists of 13 times of lectures (100 minutes in-class lectures ×13 times) and 3 field trips relating Anime or experiencing Japanese culture, totally 30 contact hours equivalent.
• No credits are awarded, but a Certificate of Attendance showing with study hours will be issued for the students attended all the classes.
• All course materials will be provided for students who are confirmed payment.

Class #	Topic
#1	What is Anime? Why is Anime popular?
#2	History of Anime
#3	Anime industry/How Anime is produced?
#4	Anime genre
#5	Gender representation in Anime
#6	Minorities in Anime
#7	Pop-culture tourism
#8	Anime music
#9	Otaku and fandom
#10	Anime (industries) outside of Japan
#11	Is Japanese culture in Anime accurate (based on your own observations)?
#12&#13	Show & Tell #1 & #2

• We are going to offer two field trips and a Ghibli Park excursion during your stay.

*The following schedule is subject to change.

Date	Place	Highligh
June 28, 2024	Ghibili Park	Ghibli Park is a park that represents the world of Studio Ghibli, which is Japan's best anime production company.
July 3, 2024	Kyoto	Students will visit Toei Kyoto Studio Park, where you can experience the world of period dramas. They often collaborate with anime in their exhibitions. You can also explore some popular tourist spots.
July 6, 2024	Hida and Takayama	Hida and Takayama, where have the nostalgic charm of old Japan, are sometimes the setting of Anime. In addition, you can experience making Kumihimo, a braided cord.

• You will have buddies called "Nanzan Anime Study Buddy" while participating in this tour. You will enjoy time with local students to experience a real life in Japan, go on short trips, etc.