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. Most importantly, students will observe how these business practices are different from the United States.
Destinations:
Business Experience:
Accommodations:
Tokyo city
Tokyo, Japan
Kyoto, Japan
Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto
Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto
Japanese cooking
Bamboo Forest, Kyoto
DATE | TIME | ACTIVITY | MODULE |
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WED July 7 | Depart USA | Airplane | |
THU July 8 | PM PM | Arrivals in Tokyo Welcome Dinner and Program Orientation | Tokyo |
FRI July 9 | AM PM | U.S Embassy Commercial Briefing – Increasing US Global Exports to Japan & Maintaining Trade Relations Amazon Japan – eCommerce & Cloud Computing | Tokyo |
SAT July 10 | AM | Classic Tokyo Half Day Tour of the Meiji Shrine & Harajuku | Tokyo |
SUN July 11 | AM | Free day to Explore Tokyo | Tokyo |
MON July 12 | AM PM | Nissan Factory Tour – Automobile Manufacturing Kirin Brewery Tour – Logistics & Operations | Tokyo |
TUE July 13 | AM PM PM | Transfer to Tokyo Railway Station Bullet Train to Kyoto Arrive at Kyoto Railway Station Higashiyama Walking Tour of the Kiyomizu Temple & Yasaka Shrine | Kyoto |
WED July 14 | AM PM | Nintendo – Gaming & Innovation Rohm Semiconductor – Cutting-Edge Technology | Kyoto |
THU July 15 | AM PM | Kawasaki Heavy Industries – Rolling Stock Heavy Manufacturing Panasonic – Electronics | Kyoto |
FRI July 16 | AM PM | Travel to Hiroshima by Bullet Train Hiroshima Peace Museum – UNESCO World Heritage Site Ferry to Miyajima – UNESCO World Heritage Site | Kyoto |
SAT July 17 | Free Day to Enjoy Kyoto and Explore Gion Festival | Kyoto | |
SUN July 18 | AM PM | Hozugawa River Cruise to Arashiyama Bamboo forest, historic bridges, iconic temples and monkey park Shabu Shabu Farewell Dinner and Wrap-Up Session | Kyoto |
MON July 19 | Return to USA or Begin Independent Travel | Airplane |
*Itinerary subject to change