TOKYO × EDUVEL × LUJ

Japanese Language &
Culture Immersion Week

A one-week program for Japanese-language learners

Spend one week in Tokyo combining morning classes at Lakeland University Japan with hands-on cultural experiences, guided excursions, and time to explore the city.

90 min × 10 Japanese classes 1 week of accommodation Daily cultural activities Full-day Saturday excursion Earn 2 micro-credentials in 1 week

Program Snapshot

Duration:

1 week (Monday–Sunday) or 2 weeks

Location:

Lakeland University Japan campus, central Tokyo

Language:

English-supported instruction with Japanese focus

Excursion:

Saturday full-day trip to Kamakura

Group:

Minimum 15 people

Micro-Credential:

Elementary/Intermediate Japanese / Manga & Anime
(other programs available)

Who This Is For

Designed for adult Japanese-language learners and culture enthusiasts who want a structured yet enjoyable week in Tokyo.

Adult Learners

18+ learners currently studying or returning to Japanese.

J-Culture Fans

Anime, manga, and pop-culture lovers who want real-life context.

School Groups

Language schools sending cohorts for a short, intensive immersion.

Morning Academics

All morning classes run 9:00–12:15 at Lakeland University Japan. Students complete two micro-credential courses over the week.

Core Micro-Credential

Elementary/Intermediate Japanese

Conversation Daily expressions Hiragana & katakana Culture & etiquette

Specialty Micro-Credential

Manga & Anime Studies

Story & characters Visual storytelling Pop-culture insights Creative workshop

Micro-credentials are issued digitally by Lakeland University Japan and can be shared on LinkedIn and digital portfolios.

Where You Study & Stay

Classes are held at Lakeland University Japan's central Tokyo campus, with easy access to major stations and cultural sites. Accommodation is arranged in LUJ-affiliated private residences.

Modern classrooms and student spaces on an accredited U.S. university campus.
Convenient commute from student residence to campus.
Private residence rooms managed by LUJ partners (room type subject to availability and season).

Lakeland University Japan students in modern campus hallway

Lakeland University Japan campus interior with Tokyo Skytree view

Lakeland University Japan lecture hall and event space

Afternoon Cultural Activities

Daily hands-on activities (13:00–15:00) connect classroom learning with real-world Japanese culture.

Tea Ceremony

Matcha, etiquette, and the philosophy behind omotenashi.

Calligraphy

Brush, ink, and your own name in Japanese characters.

Manga & Anime

Character design and visual storytelling basics.

Tokyo street with traditional and modern architecture

Tokyo City Walk

Architecture and neighbourhoods that mix old and new.

Saturday Full-Day Excursion

Spend Saturday on a guided trip to Kamakura, the historic coastal town famous for the Great Buddha, temples, and quiet streets. Transport, entrance fees, and lunch are included.

🗺️ Highlights Great Buddha (Daibutsu), Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, Komachi-dori shopping street.

📸 Experience Learn history and local stories while enjoying scenic photo spots by the sea.

🚍 Logistics Round-trip from Tokyo with English-speaking guide and scheduled free time.

Sample Weekly Schedule

Day	Morning (Academics)	Afternoon (Activities)
Mon	Elementary/Intermediate Japanese – introductions, survival phrases, orientation	Tea Ceremony experience
Tue	Elementary/Intermediate Japanese – daily-life expressions & etiquette	Calligraphy workshop
Wed	Elementary/Intermediate Japanese – reading & writing basics	Kimono experience & photo walk
Thu	Manga & Anime Studies – story & visual language	Manga drawing workshop
Fri	Micro-Credential Final Assessments & Awarding Ceremony
Sat	Full-day Kamakura excursion (lunch included)
Sun	Free day to explore Tokyo or depart (optional self-guided activities)

What's Included

✅ 10× morning classes at LUJ

✅ Daily cultural activities (Mon–Fri)

✅ 1 week of accommodation in private residence

✅ Full-day Kamakura excursion with lunch

✅ 2 LUJ-issued micro-credentials

✅ On-site support from Eduvel coordinators

The sample weekly schedule is subject to change.

Japanese Language &Culture Immersion Week