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 two weeks, 1 session, intensive program in the center of Tokyo (Extra optional Hakuba Snow trip available). Courses offered in 2026 will be several content course and two levels of Japanese language courses. Each course allows participants to have first-hand experience through not only theoretical study, but also through field trips and lectures by guest professionals. Upon completion of each course, participants will be issued an official transcript from J. F. Oberlin University (4 credits/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

Japanese Language A(Beginner Elementary)

Japanese Language A(Beginner)

Japanese Language B(Intermediate)

Cross-Cultural Studies (Anime and Japanese Popular Culture)

Optional Ski trip

Hakuba Snow Trip

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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

Optional Snow trip : January 17 - January 20

1 Session : JPY 220,000

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