Tokyo The pulse of this megalopolis is well and thriving but is heard differently from each of its distinct parts. Perhaps it beats loudest in Shibuya or in Shinjuku where at peak times a sidewalk crossing may appear like an army of millions charging for battle. And maybe it beats the slowest in the halcyon environs of the Izu Islands (still part of Tokyo) where dolphins swim freely and people lounge in onzens – Japanese hot springs. Take the time to discover a diverse Tokyo! Sample traditional cuisine with kaiseki ryori - a meal baring similarity to those enjoyed during shortly after Shogun Ieyasu moved the capital to Edo in 1608. With this cuisine, you have something raw, something grilled, something stewed, something fried, something steamed and something pickled. For something less pricey, consider an izakaya – a local pub style with prices on the menu so point and order away. If you are tired of grease, seek refuge in a yasai (vegetarian) restaurant whose popularity in Tokyo are on the rise. If you looking for true refuge, find it on Tokyo’s Mt. Takao, an observatory lounge, or at a temple where services are in English or Japanese!

Tokyo Center Experience the benefits of living with a Japanese host family while learning the language and culture for 3 months! There are not many programs out there for those who want the “total” immersion package in Japan. However, NRCSA-Tokyo invites you to travel for a learning experience and earn academic credit at the same time. Students receive 23 hours worth of instruction per week with 15 to 20 other international students. One day per week, English classes revolve around Japanese culture – calligraphy, martial arts, flower arrangement, film, fashion, theatre, sports, etc. Participants learn roughly 250 kanji per term. Lodging includes two meals per day with one’s own room. Transportation from host family to school is included in the program (train pass). This program runs 4 times a year.