Let’s go to Japan!

New Perspectives: Japan Program Overview  Study Tour Dates Tour 1: June 16-June 30, 2016 Tour 2: June 30-July 14, 2016  Duration: 14 days including travel to/from Japan  Cost: $3,995 for School Group students $4,995 for Unaffiliated (Individual) Students $0 for teachers traveling with 8+ students. Scholarships available!  Applications due: November 17, 2015  Components: Phase 1 - Pre-Departure Learning Modules Phase 2 – Explore Tokyo (2 days), Homestay and Host School Experience* (7 days), Explore Kansai Area (3 days) Phase 3 – Post-Trip Learning Modules  Homestay may be as far north as Hokkaido and as far south as Kyushu

Phase 1: Study Themes Your NP:J experience begins before you ever set foot in Japan. Pre-departure orientation materials include lessons designed to prepare you for your on-site study tour of Japan. CHOOSE YOUR STUDY THEME: Introduction to Japan Episodes in Japanese History Exploring Everyday Economics in Japan Japanese Art, Architecture, and Cuisine Japanese Contemporary Society Japanese Religion and Culture: Past and Present Discovering your Japanese Heritage

Phase 2: Study Tour in Japan 15-day tours include study days in Tokyo and Kyoto and a one week homestay and school visit. Select an NP:J recommended itinerary or design your own using study day building blocks. SAMPLE ITINERARY DAY 1Depart U.S. DAY 2Arrive in Tokyo DAY 3Study Day 1: Tokyo DAY 4Study Day 2: Tokyo DAYS 5-11Homestay and school visit DAY 12Study Day 3: Half-day in Kyoto DAY 13Study Day 4: Kyoto/Kansai DAY 14Study Day 5: Kyoto/Kansai DAY 15Return to U.S, Arrive in U.S.

Sample Study Day Itineraries (Tokyo) Tour Day 3:  Meiji Shrine  Takeshita-dori  Omotesando  Imperial Palace  Ginza-dori Tour Day 4: Edo-Tokyo Museum Senso-ji/Nakamise Hamarikyu Garden (via boat) Roppongi Area

Tokyo Study Days: Kaminarimon

Tsukiji Fish Market

Japanese Arcade Games

Practice Japanese in Shops and Restaurants

Tokyo Dorms

Homestay/School Visit  Each group will travel to a different city for their homestay and school visit  Can be as far north as Hokkaido or as far south as Kyushu  Placement with your school’s sister school is possible in some cases  Experience life with a real Japanese family  Learn what Japanese school is really like  Relationships with your Japanese friends and “family” can last a lifetime!

Homestay

School visit

Make new friends

Relax with classmates

Sample Study Day Itineraries (Kyoto/Kansai) Tour Day 13:  Nijo Castle  Nishijin Textile Center  Kinkaku-ji  Gion Area Tour Day 14:  Shinsekai  America-mura  Dotonbori  River Cruise

On the Shinkansen

Kyoto Study Days: Nijo Castle

Nara and Himeji Castle

Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion)

Phase 3: Follow-on Activities The NP:J curriculum includes follow- on activities to help synthesize and give meaning to your experience with Japanese culture. TLI staff will be pleased to assist teachers in discovering new ways to ensure that students get the most out of NP:J.

Program fee includes…  Pre-departure materials  Roundtrip international airfare to/from Japan  Airport transfers in Japan  Accommodations in Tokyo and Kyoto  Breakfast and stipend for dinners during Study Days  Host families will provide meals during homestay week  Transportation from Tokyo -> host community -> Kyoto  Sightseeing in Tokyo and Kyoto including transportation and entrance fees with the exception of the Ghibli Museum and Tokyo Skytree  Cultural exploration activities, homestay, school visit  IC Rechargeable Card for transportation – Transportation allowance provided on daily basis

Program fee does not include…  Transportation from home to the U.S. departure airport  Insurance coverage More information on requirements and travel insurance resources will be provided to your Lead Teacher in the springtime  LUNCH during Study Days, snacks, and drinks  Homestay portion: Any transportation, entertainment, and activity costs incurred during free time  If you lose your IC Rechargeable Card, then you are responsible for any remaining transportation cost for the rest of the day + purchase of new card ($5)  You MAY be responsible for the checked baggage fee for the domestic portion of your flights. TLI does not have control over individual airline policies. If you are charged, retain your receipts for full reimbursement upon your return.  Personal expenses such as internet fees, postage, excess luggage fees, souvenirs, medical, dental, or hospital bills

Travel before/after NP:J  If you wish to travel in Japan before/after NP:J, you are responsible for making your own travel arrangements and costs/fees involved  Please let your Lead Teacher and TLI know if you have plans to travel before/after the program  TLI can book your return flight on a later date, but you will be responsible for any difference in airfare if your ticket cost is higher than the rest of the group

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