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JAPAN: TOKYO, HIROSHIMA, & KYOTO

Experience Japan: Culture, Language, & Linguistics

Program Description

Program Dates and Deadlines:
Term	Year	Application Deadline (or as space permits)	Start Date/Check-in	End Date/Check-out
Summer	2025	Thursday, February 13, 2025	Monday, June 30, 2025	Saturday, July 26, 2025

Program fee payment deadline: See details below in program cost section. Program fees cannot be deferred. Plan accordingly.Ìý

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Faculty Leader Contact The faculty listed below are the instructors of the program course offerings and will be in Japan to led the ÌÇÐÄVlog study abroad group.	Education Abroad contact for questions regarding the study abroad application, payments, or requirements.
Primary Faculty Leader: Dr. Micahel Hamilton, mhamilton@fau.edu - please contact Dr. Hamilton for information regarding the course offerings or program itinerary.	Steph Pack, Education Abroad, Assistant Director
Co-Faculty Leader: Sumiko Uo	Phone number: 561-297-4827, Email: spack2014@fau.edu

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Location

First stop is Tokyo, Japan: June 30 - July 12 (12 nights)
Second stop is Hiroshima, Japan:Ìý July 12 - 13 (1 night)
Final stop is Kyoto, Japan: July 13 - July 26 (13 nights)

Housing

Students will stay in double occupancy hotel rooms conveniently located in Tokyo, Hiroshima, and Kyoto for access to activities and tours throughout the duration of the program. Linens and towels will be provided at the hotels.ÌýÌý

Program Cost and Funding

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Program Cost

$4,990.00 + tuition for the required program summer course(s). ÌÇÐÄVlog in-state or out-of-state rates apply.Ìý

Program fee payment deadlines:Ìý
1ST PAYMENT:Ìý Ìý Ìý $2,495.00 Due by Tuesday, February 25, 2025Ìý
2ND PAYMENT:Ìý Ìý Ìý$2,495.00 Due by Thursday, March 20, 2025

Program fees cannot be deferred. Plan accordingly. Accepted participants will receive detailed payment instructions from the Education Abroad team via email closer to the deadlines.Ìý

Program Fee Includes:

• Pre-departure and on-site orientation
• Accommodations from check-in through check-out date
• Local public transportation pass
• University academic visits
• Company/facility site visits
• Guest lectures
• Welcome group dinner in Tokyo
• Guided tour in Tokyo
• Japanese cooking class
• One way transportation within Japan from Tokyo to Hiroshima by Shinkansen
• Walking tour of Hiroshima
• Travel by ferry for a one-day excursion at Miyajima/Itsukushima Island
• One way transportation within Japan from Hiroshima to Kyoto by Shinkansen
• Guided tour of Kyoto
• One-day excursion to Osaka
• Farewell group dinner in Kyoto
• International medical insurance
• And more!

Activities and excursions are subject to change by faculty leader or program provider/vendor if needed. Replacement activity or excursion would be provided.

Program Fee Does Not Include :

• $200 administrative fee paid at time of application submission
• International flight to Tokyo and return flight from KyotoÌý
• Tuition for courses/credits taken on program (ÌÇÐÄVlog in-state and out-of-state rates apply)
• Personal spending money

Travel Documentation, HEALTH AND SAFETY

Passport and Travel Documentation

• A valid passport is required for all international travel. You need a passport to board an international flight and to enter the country. Passport cards will not be accepted as form of I.D. You may be denied boarding if you travel with a passport that appears damaged or altered.
• Review up-to-date details . Routine processing times can take 6-8 weeks, and expedited applications in 2-3 weeks. Processing times does not include the time it takes for shipping. Processing times begin when your application is received by a passport agency or center, and do not include mailing times. It may take up to 2 weeks for your application to be received by passport agency, and up to 2 weeks for you to receive your completed passport after agency mails it to you. Therefore, you should add an additional 4 weeks to you passport application processing time.
• Some countries require that your passport be valid at least six months beyond the dates of your trip. Some airlines will not allow you to board if this requirement is not met. Check the to learn about entry and exit requirements for the country or countries in which you are traveling. Ìý
• If you are applying for a passport for the first time, you need to renew your passport, or you have any other passport questions, you can find information on the website. In addition, several U.S. Embassies and Consulates provide information to assist applicants in collecting the documentation needed. For a list of Embassies, please visit .
• Non-U.S. Citizens may need additional travel documentation. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you should research the study abroad program destination and your home country to determine if a visa or additional travel documentation is required.

International Health Insurance

All ÌÇÐÄVlog students participating on an ÌÇÐÄVlog Faculty-led Program will be registered in international health and travel insurance coverage through Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI). This mandatory insurance ensures that students have access to medical and emergency support services while abroad. This is included in the program cost. The 2025 Coverage plan will be available in January 2025. Participants can review the current 2024 plan HERE for reference.

Health and Safety Resources to Explore Prior to Traveling Abroad

• U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory – Country Information: Travel Advisories (state.gov)
• U.S. Students Abroad:
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
• ÌÇÐÄVlog SHS: /shs/
• World Health Organization (WHO):
• LGBTQI+ Travel Information:
• Travelers with Disabilities:
• Women Travelers:
• Travel Safety - Race and Ethnicity:

Pre-deparature Orientation and Meetings

All students must attend pre-departure sessions prior to study abroad. Education Abroad and your program faculty leaders will provide you with further details pertaining to dates, times, and location in the semester before your program.Ìý

1) Mandatory pre-departure orientation hosted by the Education Abroad office. This session will cover general international travel related topics such as health, safety, insurance, and travel tips.Ìý
2) Mandatory pre-departure meeting hosted by program faculty leader. This session will cover program and location specific information such as arrival, expectations, itinerary, and course overview.

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