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Tokyo

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Study abroad in Tokyo to experience Japanese culture and have the adventure of a lifetime.

Explore centuries-old temples, gardens, and castles that are only minutes from ultra-modern skyscrapers, electronics stores, and haute couture fashion centers. Dine on sushi and tempura, attend a sumo match or a baseball game, and learn tea ceremony, karate, or breakdancing. As you can tell, the Tokyo study abroad experience has something for everyone.

Explore this bustling metropolis as you take classes in the town of Makuhari, on the tip of Tokyo Bay, and just 45 minutes from the heart of the city.

Immersive courses, exciting excursions, and so much more awaits when you study in Tokyo!

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Study Abroad

Tokyo - Language & Culture

Tokyo, Japan
Length:
Semester
Academic Year
Calendar Year
Language prerequisites: 
None
Estimated Cost: 
$23,500Your actual program cost may vary based on factors including your U.S. college/university and financial aid. Use this estimated cost as a guide when comparing our programs.?
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Study Abroad

Tokyo Summer

Tokyo, Japan
Length:
Summer
Language prerequisites: 
None
Estimated Cost: 
$7,446Your actual program cost may vary based on factors including your U.S. college/university and financial aid. Use this estimated cost as a guide when comparing our programs.?
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Tokyo's Top Five

Enjoy Art & Culture in the Roppongi District

Known as a shopping destination with excellent restaurants, Roppongi also has a thriving and lively art scene. When you visit, be sure to check out the Mori Art Museum and Observatory, as well as Tokyo Mid-Town.

Hike Mount Takao

Need a break from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo? Take a day trip to Mount Takao, where the views are breathtaking.

Experience the Harajuku District

Make your way to this trendy fashion and shopping district (a must!), but be sure to see the popular Meiji Jingu Shrine and Yoyogi Park.

Visit Shibuya Scramble Crossing

Walk across the iconic scramble crossing in Shibuya--one of the most recognizable Tokyo sights and the busiest pedestrian crossing in the world. 

Spend a Day on Odaiba

Take a walk across Tokyo Bay on the striking Rainbow Bridge (where you’ll take in fabulous views of the Tokyo skyline) to explore this island filled with museums, theme parks, shopping malls, and more.

$6+ Million in Scholarships & Aid

We firmly believe that financial limitations should not prevent a qualified student from participating in an IES Abroad Program. This is why we commit more than $6 million to our scholarship and aid programs.
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Yokohama, Tokyo-Edo Museum, Ghibli Museum, and Departure

Post by Pablo Cisneros

Hello,

My name is Pablo Cisneros and welcome to part three of my series of blogs from studying abroad in Tokyo. I want to highlight my favorite experiences from Japan and inspire students to study abroad.

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New Japan Pro-Wrestling & Return to Ehime

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Hello,

My name is Pablo Cisneros and welcome to part two of my series of blogs from studying abroad in Tokyo. I want to highlight my favorite experiences from Japan and inspire students to study abroad.

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May 18 3:32am
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Arrival, Capsule Hotel, Tokyo, and our Yoyogi Home!

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Hello,

My name is Pablo Cisneros and welcome to part one of my series of blogs from studying abroad as part of the IES Abroad Summer Tokyo program. I want to highlight my favorite experiences from Japan and inspire students to study abroad.

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