- Japan
- Tokyo
About Program
Spend an unforgettable week at Ayusa Summer Camp in Japan, where each day is packed with excitement, learning, and cultural discovery! Mornings start with engaging Japanese language lessons, helping you connect with the local culture on a deeper level. Afterward, embark on thrilling excursions to famous Tokyo districts like Akihabara, where technology and anime collide, or Harajuku, where fashion and creativity know no bounds. What sets Ayusa apart? It’s the chance to truly immerse yourself—volunteer at Japanese elementary schools, forge friendships at local high schools, and visit Japanese households for a firsthand experience of authentic Japanese life. This is more than a camp; it’s a transformative cultural exchange that will stay with you forever.
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Program Highlights
- Gain valuable volunteering experience by teaching and planning activities for Japanese children—something you can use to your advantage.
- Attend Japanese language classes with a student-to-teacher ratio of about 10:1 and certified teachers with many years of experience.
- Deepen your exchange experience by visiting a Japanese high school and local home and making lifelong friends.
- Visit the unique Tokyo districts, take part in Japanese cooking and calligraphy lessons, see the Buddhist temple in Asakusa, head to the fashion district of Harajuku, and do so much more.
- Visit the world-famous Fuji-Q Highland Amusement Park near the base of Mt. Fuji, known for its intense, thrilling roller coasters and haunted houses.
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Location
Tokyo being one of the most densely populated urban areas in the world has created a metropolis focused on furthering technology. Even with the dense population, there are still many areas where you can see Japan's history and culture coming through.
