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Communication, Film Studies in Tokyo, Japan

by: Santa Barbara City College

9.93 (28)Verified

The Summer program in Japan allows students to learn the concepts and principles of Interpersonal Communication as they experience the old and new as well as the urban and rural Japan by visiting key architectural and cultural sites in the Tokyo area. Students gain an appreciation of its historical, cultural, and linguistic diversity and learn how Japanese people view their society and identity. I...

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Program Highlights

Experience Japanese lifestyle by living in Tokyo.

Discover the beauty of Japan on walking tours.

Learn about Japanese cuisine on traditional Japanese cooking classes and tea ceremony.

Expand your mind with zen meditations at a local temple.

Work with instructors who are intimately familiar with Japan.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Tokyo, Japan
Availability
Year(s) Offered2025, 2024Terms Available:
  • Summer
Cost Per Week$600-900
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
  • Communications
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Awards

IIESanta Barbara RecognitionState of CaliforniaGilman Scholarship Greatest GrowthTop Producer

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.93

Total Reviews

28

I was able to confide in them with problems with the program

September 16, 2025by: NicoleProgram: Communication, Film Studies in Tokyo, Japan
10

The professor really did a fantastic job as an instructor and supervisor during the trip. I was able to confide in them with problems with the program and her class was enlightening and challenging. Entertaining, too.

I loved the field trips.

September 05, 2025by: ChristopherProgram: Communication, Film Studies in Tokyo, Japan
10

I think that the journalis was a really good idea for an assignment. I really liked that everythigng was on paper. I felt like we had a good amount of work and I enjoyed the classes. I LOVED the fieldtrips. TeamLabs was such a beautiful and grounded experience of nature. I also loved the tea cremony.

Amazing professor. Infectiously energetic and very funny.

September 04, 2025by: AmandaProgram: Communication, Film Studies in Tokyo, Japan
10

Amazing professor. Infectiously energetic and very funny which made the lectures super engaging. The balance between level of difficulty, amount of reading and assignments was perfect, maybe even leaning toward relaxed, but that's why I liked it as it gave a lot of time to enjoy Japan.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Tokyo, Japan

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Communications

Availability

Years Offered: 2025, 2024

Terms Available:
  • Summer

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group

Cost per week

$600-900

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Program Activity Costs
  • Wifi Costs
  • Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan

Accommodation Options

  • Group living

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

    Application Procedures

    • In-Person Interview when Feasible
    • Phone/Video Interview
    • Letters of Reference
    • Disciplinary Clearance Form

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    Alana Sanchez

    Participated in 2024

    Alumni

    Ever since I was little, I knew I wanted to travel. Both of my parents traveled as a part of their jobs. I had always heard stories and seen photos of their journeys and immediately knew that’s what I needed to do once I grew older. Once the opportunity arose, I made sure to take it for myself because I believe that the world is our classroom. Exploring and experiencing what is beyond reach is one of the most important things that we can do for ourselves and for each other.

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    Santa Barbara City College

    Santa Barbara City College

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    The Summer program in Japan allows students to learn the concepts and principles of Interpersonal Communication as they experience the old and new as well as the urban and rural Japan by visiting key architectural and cultural sites in the Tokyo area. Students gain an appreciation of its historical, cultural, and linguistic diversity and learn how Japanese people view their society and identity. In addition, they understand the significance of Japan's relationship with the United States. This 4-week program offers a valuable experience to understand effective communication in a global society. Additionally, students study the work of classical and contemporary Japanese directors and how their work has advanced the international art of cinema. The Film Studies course analyzes landmark film...

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