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Introduction to Japanese Culture

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Introduction to Japanese Culture

You’ll finish this course with a fresh appreciation for the vibrant blend of old and new that makes up modern Japanese culture. Use it to make the most of your study abroad journey, connect with others, and create your own incredible intercultural experiences.

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Enhance your study abroad experience

  • Connect with the local students: learn to interact confidently with Japanese peers and professors, and make friendships that will last a lifetime.
  • Avoid embarrassing faux pas: get a handle on the complex world of etiquette and find out what’s socially acceptable—and what’s not.
  • Adjust like a pro: prepare to sail through your adjustment period and have more time to enjoy your university experience.
  • See the ‘real’ Japan: get insider tips and advice on fitting in easily and access a more authentic view of Japanese life.
  • Make the most of your study abroad: maximize every opportunity for intercultural exchange.

Dive Into the Course!

Watch our course welcome video and get a better sense of what to expect once you start your learning journey.

 

Your Benefits

Take full advantage of your unique and exciting study abroad experience in Japan.

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6 jam-packed modules, each with a variety of lessons to learn from.

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Enhance your career readiness and develop your cultural competency skills beyond your international study experience.

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Extensive interviews with locals and expats who live abroad in Japan.

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Access the Community to ask for advice and share experiences.

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Handy course summaries and fun quizzes per module.

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Official completion certificate to add to your resumé and LinkedIn profile.

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Course Modules

Unpack the modules below, and obtain the tools to thrive abroad as a student.

Japan at a Glance

Get to grips with Japan at first glance. Discover what principles are considered important, like punctuality, using real world examples. You’ll also cover topics like work ethic, social life, values, communication style, and family dynamics.

Regions of Japan

This section looks at Japan’s towns, cities, and regions, and considers how rural and metropolitan life differs. Pay close attention if you plan to explore this remarkable country from within (and you should!)

Japanese Customs and Etiquette

Moving onto the next section, we explore what life is like in Japan. This is where you’ll get loads of practical advice on how to interact confidently and respectfully, without causing offense or making clumsy faux pas.

 
 

Adjusting to Life in Japan

This module will teach you how to adjust to Japanese culture. Learn how to adjust effectively using personal advice and tips from expats who’ve been in your shoes.

Becoming a Local

There are few things more satisfying in travel than when you get to know a place and the people well enough to be considered a ‘local’. In this module you’ll learn about nightlife, where to meet people and make friends, and common hobbies and interests.

Identities, Diversity, and Inclusion in Japan

This module includes lesser-discussed but crucial information for the modern traveler: civil rights, gender and racial equality, safety, and intercultural experiences for LGBTQ+ people and non-Japanese BIPOC.

Learn more

Course Modules

Unpack the modules below, and obtain the tools to thrive abroad as a student.

Japan at a Glance

Get to grips with Japan at first glance. Discover what principles are considered important, like punctuality, using real world examples. You’ll also cover topics like work ethic, social life, values, communication style, and family dynamics.

Regions of Japan

This section looks at Japan’s towns, cities, and regions, and considers how rural and metropolitan life differs. Pay close attention if you plan to explore this remarkable country from within (and you should!)

 

Japanese Customs and Etiquette

Moving onto the next section, we explore what life is like in Japan. This is where you’ll get loads of practical advice on how to interact confidently and respectfully, without causing offense or making clumsy faux pas.

 

Adjusting to Life in Japan

This module will teach you how to adjust to Japanese culture. Learn how to adjust effectively using personal advice and tips from expats who’ve been in your shoes.

Becoming a Local

There are few things more satisfying in travel than when you get to know a place and the people well enough to be considered a ‘local’. In this module you’ll learn about nightlife, where to meet people and make friends, and common hobbies and interests.

Identities, Diversity, and Inclusion in Japan

This module includes lesser-discussed but crucial information for the modern traveler: civil rights, gender and racial equality, safety, and intercultural experiences for LGBTQ+ people and non-Japanese BIPOC.

Learn more

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