International Business Seminars

International Business Seminars - Summer Japan Seminar

Summer Japan Seminar

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Dates: June 21 to July 3, 2025
Locations: Experience Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan in 12 days!


The Summer Japan Seminar is packed with incredible opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students looking to expand their international business education outside of the traditional classroom. While traveling abroad, students will learn about Japanese culture, history, customs, politics, and international business practices.

Seminar Highlights:

Destinations:

  • Visit Tokyo and Kyoto, Japan in 12 days!
  • Experience cultural activities, free time to explore, and a variety of outdoor excursions.
  • Participate in city tours to see the most well-known attractions, including the Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, Kiyomizu Temple, and more.

Business Experience:

  • Learn from business executives at global companies such as the Bank of Japan, MyMizu, JETRO Kyoto, and more.
  • View international business practices in a variety of industries, including: finance, marketing, economics, and more.
  • Experience an opportunity to network with global executives, like-minded students, and university professors.

Accommodations:

  • Stay in 4-star hotels with front-lobby security.
  • Enjoy predeparture advising as well as faculty support to ensure you are prepared before and throughout the seminar.
  • IBS organizes all your travel details to allow you to focus on learning from business leaders, building relationships, and enjoying your free time.

Program pricing starts at $4595

  • Includes some meals, ground transportation, guide fees, and scheduled activity costs.
  • Scholarships open for application to all program participants.
  • Payment plans and flexible payment options available.

Please contact us via the form below or contact your university study abroad office or coordinator for more details about pricing.

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Itinerary:

DATETIMEACTIVITYMODULE
SAT
June 21
Depart USAAirplane
SUN
June 22
Afternoon

Evening
Arrive in Tokyo and check in to hotel

Area Orientation
Tokyo
MON
June 23
Morning

Afternoon

Evening
Program Orientation

Tokyo City Tour of the Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, and Shibuya Sky Observation Deck

Welcome Dinner
Tokyo
TUE
June 24
Morning

Afternoon
American Chamber of Commerce Japan at CIC Ventures Tokyo

MyMizu – Driving Social Change through Entrepreneurship in Japan
Tokyo
WED
June 25
Morning

Afternoon
University of Tokyo

Bank of Japan

Tokyo
THU
June 26
Free day to explore TokyoTokyo
FRI
June 27
Morning



Afternoon

Tokyo Stock Exchange - Virtual Investment Challenge

Sumida River trip to Odaiba

teamLab Planets



Arrive at Kyoto Railway Station

Higashiyama Walking Tour of the Kiyomizu Temple & Yasaka Shrine
Tokyo
SAT
June 28
Morning

Afternoon
Transfer to Kyoto via Bullet Train

Sushi lunch
Kyoto
SUN
June 29
Morning

Evening
Kyoto City Tour - Kiyomizu Temple & Yasaka Shrine

Free time to explore Kyoto
Kyoto
MON
June 30
Morning

Afternoon
JETRO Kyoto

Tea Ceremony at Maikoya
Kyoto
TUE
July 1
Morning

Afternoon

Evening
Matsui Sake Brewery (or similar)

Kyoto Gyoen National Gardne and Kyoto Sento Imperial Palace

Free Time to Explore Kyoto
Kyoto
WED
July 2
Morning

Evening
Free time to explore Kyoto

Farewell Dinner and Wrap-Up Session
Kyoto
THU
July 3
Return to USA or Begin Independent TravelAirplane

*Itinerary subject to change 

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