Yanagawa High School 
Yanagawa High School offers a short-term study abroad program for international students who wish to experience Japanese high school life. Japanese language proficiency is not required for participation. Additionally, participants have the option to undergo pre-arrival Japanese language enhancement training (online). Why not take advantage of the school’s summer or winter break to experience Yanagawa High School firsthand? We look forward to welcoming you!
School Information Session / School Orientation
School Life / Classes
Field Trip
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About the program
During Summer (Jun-Jul) or Winter (Jan) break
About 20-30 students
14-18 years old
School dormitory (Breakfast and dinner included)
<2025 Winter>
Looking for international students Now!!
<2024 Summer>
18 students from Mongolia
6 students from Cambodia
<2024 Winter>
9 students from Mongolia
<2023 Summer>
12 students from Mongolia and Laos
Daily schedule
Weekend Trip
FAQ
Please click each question to see the answer.
In Japanese
Not all people can speak English, but you can communicate with people (especially younger generations) in simple English.
Yes. But the use of smartphones are prohibited during the class.
There will be an orientation when you arrive in Japan. The detail will be announced there.
At 21:30
Yes, it’s the public bathroom. It’s less crowded when you take a shower in the morning.
You can cook some easy meals, but it’s cheaper if you buy your meal at school cafeteria.
Yes, there is.
Yes, you can. But please make sure your teacher knows the schedule(where you go and what time you come back).
No, they are not allowed to enter the dormitory.
Basically teachers will allocate the room for students. (If you have special circumstances, please contact us. )
About 400-500 yen. It’s cheaper than eating outside the school and has lots of variations.
Surveillance cameras are installed, preventing unauthorized access by outsiders.
No, you can keep your shoes on at school.
Yes, please get insurance individually.(mandatory)
Please contact Yanagawa ASEAN office or the Japanese Embassy in your local region.
They will be sent to you 1 month before the departure at the latest.
You need to extend the VISA to do that, so please check the procedure at the Japanese embassy in your local region.
Lunch: 500 yen × 30 days= 15,000yen
Souvenir and weekend trip : around 30,000 yen
Please contact Umesaki sensei. (You can also contact Amano)
Students’ Voice
I have become interested in studying abroad for an extended period at Yanagawa High School
Yanagawa High School was an excellent school. I am grateful for the numerous learning opportunities it provided.
The short-term study abroad program was a lot of fun. I hope to visit again someday.
I truly love Yanagawa High School. Everyone is so friendly, and I had a really enjoyable time!
Japanese Language Brush-up before the Trip
Short-term study participants can avail themselves of Japanese language education services provided by ‘Pirates of Education,’ a Japanese language education institution. This opportunity allows you not only to enhance your Japanese language skills before their study abroad but also to maintain proficiency and connect with Japanese learners worldwide even after their stay.
Go to Pirates of Education Website
Contact
If you have any question about our short-term study program, please contact us from the contact form below.