Student Travel

Note: Registration has closed for this trip.

This 10-day educational journey through Japan explores three distinct regions that showcase the country's unique blend of ancient traditions and modern innovation. Students will discover how Japan's rich cultural heritage continues to thrive alongside cutting-edge technology and pop culture.  We will explore Japanese animation and Japan's unique street fashion culture in the Akihabara and Harajuku areas. Visit temples and shrines such as Meiji Shrine and Sensoji Temple.  We will also get some hands-on experiences with cooking and art (calligraphy), as well as experience a Japanese Tea Ceremony. We will visit onsen (hot springs), bamboo forests, and other natural settings outside of the two major cities of Tokyo and Kyoto, where we’ll have a chance to stay in traditional ryokans (inns) experiencing another time and place. We’ll also visit some of the traditional markets of Tokyo and Kyoto, go on a Ramen Crawl in Tokyo to experience and enjoy the many different varieties of ramen.  While experiencing all of these amazing events, we’ll also learn about Japan’s social values and how those play out in everyday life.  We will have a guide throughout our tour to facilitate language, culture and travel. 

Itinerary subject to change.

Faculty Leaders: Ms. Lowry-Brook and Ms. Kindblom