Overview

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This coming winter, J. F. Oberlin University opens its doors even wider to the world:

The Winter Session at J. F. Oberlin University is an intensive program held in the center of Tokyo, offering two sessions, a maximum of four weeks (with an optional Hakuba Snow Trip available). Students may choose to participate in one or both sessions. Courses offered in 2026 will include several content-based courses and two levels of Japanese language courses. Each course provides participants with a hands-on experience through both theoretical study and practical learning opportunities, including field trips and guest lectures by industry professionals. Upon completion of each course, participants will receive an official transcript from J. F. Oberlin University (4 credits per course)*****.

🎓Credit-bearing courses

🗣️Courses offered in English

💬Discussion-based classes

💰Reasonable Price

🔰No Japanese language requirement

👭International exchange with J.F. Oberlin students

*****Each 4 credit course =2,800 total minutes of class time

Courses

📖**Course Descriptions

(click to check the syllabi & instructors’ profiles)**


Session 1 (January 3 - January 17)

Japanese Language A(Beginner Elementary)

Japanese Language A(Beginner)

Japanese Language B(Intermediate)

Cross-Cultural Studies (Anime and Japanese Popular Culture)

Session 2 (January 17 - January 31)

Japanese Language A(Beginner Elementary)

Japanese Language A(Beginner)

Japanese Language B(Intermediate)

Business Topics (Management in Japanese Corporations)

Optional Ski trip

Hakuba Snow Trip (1) (January 17-20)

Hakuba Snow Trip (2) (January 31-February 3)

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Participant’s voice

Class was very engaging, and I enjoyed both dinners and the cultural experiences!   ―― DR from Florida Gulf Coast University

I am truly blessed to have experienced this program. Thank you to everyone involved. ―― TC from Okanagan College

It’s a great opportunity for me to meet different and new people and open my mind. ―― MCL from Hong Kong Baptist University

It was an amazing experience and I recommend Hakuba Snow Trip to everyone who chooses to do the winter term program. ―― JD from Stevens Institute of Technology


Campus

Classes will be take place on the Shinjuku Campus which is located in the center of Tokyo. Participants can enjoy easy access to famous sightseeing spots such as Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Shibuya, Harajuku, Tokyo, Ginza, and other tourist destinations after school.

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Schedule

Program Fee

Session 1 : January 3 - January 17

Session 2 : January 17 - January 31

Optional Snow Trip 1 : January 17 - January 20

Optional Snow Trip 2: January 31 - February 3

*Those who are participating in Session 2 are not eligible to join the Optional Snow Trip 1 as the schedule overlaps the program

1 Session : JPY 220,000

2 Sessions : JPY 360,000

Optional Snow trip : JPY 60,000

(Hotel and transportation included)

<aside> ✨ If you are a student from our partner school, you can get JPY20,000/session discount with a valid student certificate at application.

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Accommodation