Year In Japan

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The Year in Japan Scheme was an opportunity exclusively for St Anne’s students to spend a fully-funded year studying and learning Japanese at the Japan University of Economics, Fukuoka. The programme began in 1999 and, to date, over 122 students have taken part. 

 

After 25 years in partnership with the Tsuzuki Gakuen Group and the Year in Japan programme, we have been informed that it is not possible for the Tsuzuki Gakuen Group to continue the Year in Japan programme in the 2025/26 academic year and beyond. 

The College is exploring alternative options but sadly for the time being we are not in a position to be able to offer the Year in Japan programme.

 

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“We had four teachers for different aspects of Japanese language, each contributing their unique flair, from strict Japanese etiquettes to colloquial Hakata dialect. Cultural excursions planned by JUE included pottery painting in Arita and experiences with traditional arts like kyogen and kabuki. Witnessing Japan’s ability to preserve its rich heritage while fostering modern metropolises was truly amazing.
Despite living in Japan for almost a year and achieving JLPT N2 by the end, I believe my understanding of Japan is still just the tip of the iceberg. Japan is a mesmerizing place, and I am grateful for the sneak peek provided by the Year in Japan Scheme.”  Dannan Bai, Year in Japan scholar 2022-23
 
 

“I can’t really recommend the Year in Japan programme enough. To be living at studying at a Japanese university only minutes of travel from the beautiful ancient temple site Dazaifu Tenmangu in a subtropical climate was very much a joy and a privilege. We were lucky enough to be taught Japanese (and to teach English) to citizens who embodied the hospitality and traditions of Japan and shared them with us through Japanese language and history. For students who had never travelled to Asia before, the programme was also a wonderful springboard for visiting other parts of Japan and nearby countries like South Korea and Taiwan to experience their own fascinating cultures. Living, at extremely low cost, in Japan is something that would have been impossible for me without this programme and I would not take back a day of the insights I gained by doing so!”  Rebecca Sutherland, Year in Japan scholar 2017-18

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