[Summer Program] Tokyo Metropolitan University Summer Program on Japanese & Japan Studies 2024 June 24 - July 12 2024

About Tokyo Metropolitan University

Tokyo Metropolitan University is the only university operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. It leverages a unique position to provide an education that nurtures human resources who can play an active role in responding to societal changes and to promote varied kinds of basic and applied research as well as research into issues in major metropolitan areas. These activities will contribute to the development of Tokyo and pioneer the global future.

TMU is committed to creating a community where a diverse group of individuals of different nationalities, cultural backgrounds, gender, age, and levels of physical ability study together in an atmosphere of mutual respect. TMU also provides opportunities for the community and people in and around Tokyo to continue their lifelong education.

TMU Summer Program

Tokyo Metropolitan University (TMU) offers students from partner universities with a 3-week program on intensive Japanese language and culture.

The 3-week program consists of Japanese language study, Japan Studies, Home Visit, Career Workshops, and field trips.

The Japanese language classes at three levels (Survival, Basic, and Pre-intermediate) are designed for those who have just started learning Japanese or want to accelerate their language study.

Target group:

Undergraduate students in good academic standing who will have completed 1 year of Bachelor studies by the end of Winter 2024.

Fees and costs:

SMU students pay SMU tuition at SMU via the banner account. The amount of SMU tuition is determined based on the number of transfer credit hours earned from the program.

The host university will not charge a separate tuition fee; however, students pay 140,000yen (approx. CAD$1,300) at the host institution which covers accommodation costs and course materials.

Students will also be responsible for meals, international/local travel, insurance, $100 study abroad admin fee and personal expenses.

Immigration:

Citizens of certain countries are required to apply for a short-term visa before entering Japan, while visas are waived for others. For more information, please visit the TMU website here https://www.ic.tmu.ac.jp/english/study_abroad/short_program_visa.html.

Questions related to immigration should be directed to the Consulate General of Japan in Montreal here https://www.montreal.ca.emb-japan.go.jp/en/consular/visa_menu_en.html.

Program website:

Please visit here https://www.ic.tmu.ac.jp/english/study_abroad/short_program.html.

Program Flyer:

Please see here https://www.ic.tmu.ac.jp/english/files/study_abroad/2024summer_program.pdf.

Photo gallery from 2023:

The theme of the 2023 program was food culture https://www.ic.tmu.ac.jp/study_abroad/short_program_report.html.

The theme of the 2024 summer program is the “Art of Japanese Language and Culture”.

Transfer credits:

Students may be able to earn credits to the extent that those credits are applicable to the program requirements of your SMU degree. Please meet with your academic advisor of your program (visit https://www.smu.ca/academics/academic-advising.html) to see if any of your remaining degree requirements can be completed at another university. If your advisor confirms that there is room for transfer credits in your degree, you will request approval to take courses for transfer credits by submitting a Letter of Permission Request Form (found here https://www.smu.ca/academics/student-forms.html) to the SMU Records Office as soon as your acceptance is confirmed.

Funding:

Available

How to apply:

Interested students should submit the SMU Exchange Program application* by February 15 2024 to the Global Learning Office.

*To complete your application, you will:

1. fill out your Study Abroad Application (https://studio.smu.ca/s/StudyAbroadApplication2021.pdf)

2. write a one-page letter of intent (Tip: book an appointment with The Writing Centre or ask if personal statement workshops are coming up https://studio.smu.ca/wc-student-tutoring)

3. print in pdf your unofficial transcript from banner and

4. prepare your resume.

Once you have all four pieces of application documents, upload them at the application link here https://smuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_55UpfboKu5sImUe.

In addition to the above, please have two letters of reference emailed to Global@smu.ca. At least one letter needs to be written by your Saint Mary’s course instructor.

If you want to know more about what should be included in your letter of intent, or if your professor would like to know what to include in their reference letter, please refer to the Study Abroad Information Package found here https://studio.smu.ca/apply.

What happens after you apply?

If you are selected, you will be nominated to the host university by the SMU Global Learning Office, and the rest of the pre-departure steps will be explained.

Number of available places for SMU students:

3

Questions?

Email the Global Learning Office at Global@smu.ca.

Announcement from Rikkyo University

Saint Mary’s partner institution in Japan, Rikkyo University, will offer an in-person Japanese language program.

Dates: Jan 9-Jan 26, 2024 

The program consists of 46.7 hours of classroom instruction on Japanese language plus 25 hours of lectures on Japanese culture and society, including field trips. See the attached flyer.

Costs:

306,000yen (approx. CAD$2900) payable to the host institution to cover tuition and administrative fee. The program cost does not include transportation costs (to and within Japan), or any other miscellaneous living expenses for the duration of the program.

Academic credits:

Contact the academic advising office of your program to find out if you can receive transfer credit hours towards your SMU degree.

Funding: 

Available for Canadian students.

To apply:

Interested students should submit the SMU Exchange Program application by August 31.

An announcement from the Japanese Consulate in Montreal

Government of Japan MEXT Scholarship Program

Every year, the Government of Japan, via the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), offers scholarships to foreign students who are interested in studying at a Japanese university. 

The Undergraduate Students Scholarship is intended for students born on or after April 2, 1999, and who’ve already completed or will have completed at least 12 years of education or a program the equivalent of Japanese Senior High School by March 2024. Please note that the deadline for submitting applications is Friday, May 26, 2023.

The Research Students Scholarship is intended for students who were born on or after April 2, 1989, and hold a bachelor’s degree, or the equivalent, in any subject. Please note that the deadline for submitting applications is Monday, May 15, 2023. 

Necessary information and documents are available on our website. 

Important notice: Depending on the evolution of the COVID-19 situation and the measures taken in response, the 2024 application cycles may be modified (schedule, procedures, etc.) or cancelled.

We invite you to discover some first-hand accounts of the MEXT Scholarship experience, as written by alumni in our jurisdiction, by accessing the Former Scholar’s Experiences page. 

Lastly, additional information on studying abroad is available on the JASSO (Japan Student Services Organization) website.

Should you have any questions about the MEXT Scholarship Program, please do not hesitate to contact the Montreal MEXT Scholarship Desk via culture@mt.mofa.go.jp.”

[Summer Program] TMU Summer Program on Japanese & Japan Studies in 2023

Tokyo Metropolitan University is offering “TMU Summer Program on Japanese & Japan Studies in 2023” from July 4 to July 18, 2023.   

<Overview of TMU 2023 Summer Program> 

(Introduction) https://www.ic.tmu.ac.jp/english/study_abroad/short_program.html 

〇 Contents of Program   

The 2-week program consists of 42 hours of Japanese language study, and 13.5 hours of Japan Studies.  

Students will be evaluated according to class participation, oral presentation and quizzes.  

A certificate will be issued upon completion of the program. 

〇 Program Length   

July 4 (Tuesday) –July18 (Tuesday), 2023 

〇 Japanese Language Placement Test  

Students will be allocated to classes based on their Japanese language level according “SPOT90” test. 

Before applying the program, students will have to take “SPOT90” test with free of charge. 

<SPOT90 test> https://ttbj.cegloc.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/p1.html 

Score of 31-40 → Beginner-level Japanese 

Score of 41-55 → Pre-intermediate-level Japanese 

Score of 56-70 → Intermediate-level Japanese 

〇 Program Fee   

JPY 120,000 

*This program fee includes accommodation fee, education materials, and admission fees for field trips.  

  Not included in this fee are meals, airfare, traveler’s insurance, transportation between the University and accommodation, and daily expenses. 

  SMU tuition for the transfer credit hours is paid at SMU. 

Interested students should express their interest by emailing Global@smu.ca by Friday, May 12 2023.

[Summer Program] International Joint Summer Seminar, Japan 2023

University of Niigata Prefecture is hosting their annual Summer Seminar in Niigata, Japan, once again after three years of online seminars due to COVID. The dates of the Seminar are August 6-10 2023. Interested students should email Global@smu.ca by May 19 2023.

[Summer Program] Online Short-Term Intensive Japanese Program (2023)

Saint Mary’s partner institution in Japan, Rikkyo University, will offer two online Japanese language courses.

Dates: 

Summer 1: July 10-July 19, 2023 

Summer 2: July 24-August 2, 2023 

Each courses consists of 25 hours of instruction plus virtual cultural activities. See the attached flyer.

Costs:

50,000yen (approx. CAD$500) payable to the host institution to cover tuition and administrative fee.

Academic credits:

Contact the academic advising office of your program to find out if you can receive transfer credit hours towards your SMU degree.

Funding: 

Available for Canadian students.

To apply:

Interested students should submit the SMU Exchange Program application by March 15.

2023 Japanese Studies Students MEXT Scholarship

This Japanese Government scholarship is intended for students who are currently undergraduates at a foreign (non-Japanese) university majoring in a Japanese language and/or culture-related field.

The deadline for submitting applications is 5:00 p.m. EST, Tuesday, February 7, 2023.

Further information and related links are now available in the Culture and Education section of our website https://www.montreal.ca.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/scholarships.html#japanesestudies. 

Other MEXT Scholarships

There are two other scholarships, the 2024 Research Students Scholarship and the 2024 Undergraduate Students Scholarship. Further information will be made available in April 2023. 

MEXT Scholarships Information Session

The Consulate General of Japan in Montreal’s MEXT Scholarship Desk will be holding an information session about the MEXT Scholarships as follows:

Date: Wednesday, March 1, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Consulate General of Japan in Montreal
                  1 Place Ville Marie, Suite 3333, Montreal, QC
Space is limited. Advance registration is required. 
Interested parties must register by sending their full name, the name of their university/school, and their contact information (phone number and email address) to culture@mt.mofa.go.jp.

Kansai Gaidai University Asian Studies Program Japanese Language Courses

Kansai Gaidai University is offering an online program in which SMU students can take up to two courses in winter 2023 (Jan 25-May 26 2023). Tuition is paid at the host university. Students may receive academic credits towards their SMU degree, provided that those transfer credits can be approved beforehand via the Letter of Permission Request Form submitted to the SMU Records Office.

Interested students should contact the Global Learning Office global@smu.ca by December 13 2022.

THE 2023 JAPANESE GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP RECOMMENDED BY RIKKYO UNIVERSITY

Rikkyo University, SMU’s partner institution in Japan, is accepting applications from SMU graduate students for the MEXT Scholarship to study at Rikkyo University.

MEXT is funded by the Japanese government and covers economy airfare, tuition and monthly stipends of 143,000yen (approx. CAD$1400) for the 2023-24 academic year.

Applicants should be proficient in the language used in their study or research at Rikkyo University. Their graduate programs in Japanese are found at https://english.rikkyo.ac.jp/academics/#Graduate, and those in English are found at https://english.rikkyo.ac.jp/academics/english.html#Graduate.

Please review the eligibility criteria carefully at https://webfolder.rikkyo.ac.jp/public/5v3EwANXBolAO7ABnZOENZDHg_fu5YCZMD3_PSkM5RBd. Interested students should contact the Global Learning Office global@smu.ca by December 20 2022.

Please note: Canadian citizens are not eligible; however, students of eligible countries attending Saint Mary’s are eligible to apply. Selected scholarship recipients will start their study at Rikkyo University as an exchange student from the 2023 Fall semester. They are then expected to apply for extension of the MEXT scholarship and successfully take and pass the entrance exam of one of Rikkyo University’s Graduate Schools, to proceed as a regular degree-seeking student from April 2025 at the latest.

Online Event Senpai Talk! -Stories about learning Japanese from senior Japanese language learners-

Are you a learner who wants to know how other learners of Japanese have studied and improved their Japanese?

In this event, we will be interviewing David-san, a student in Level 6 of the JAPAN FOUNDATION, TORONTO (JFT) Marugoto Course who has also passed JLPT N2, to hear about his experiences in learning Japanese. There will also be time for a Q&A session, so please feel free to ask any questions you may have.

If you are interested in studying Japanese, please join us.

Senpai Talk!
Date and time: Friday, November 18, 2022   6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Guest: David Greig, JFT Marugoto Course Level 6 student, passed the JLPT N2

Interviewer: Melanie Muir, JFT Staff, passed the JLPT N2

Expected Participants: Current and future Japanese language learners

Language: English

Agenda:

1. Introduction of the guest and interviewer

2. Interview about learning Japanese

3. Q & A

【Contact】Noriko Saito                    Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp

TMU Winter Program on Japanese & Japan Studies in 2023

Tokyo Metropolitan University is offering the Japanese and Japan Studies Program in Tokyo, Japan, from January 11-27 2023. The program is open to students with no knowledge of Japanese as well as to those with an elementary-level knowledge. This program is offered in-person.

If you are Interested in this program, please email global@smu.ca by November 7 2022.

〇 Contents of Program

The 3-week program consists of 51 hours of Japanese language study, 6 hours of Japan Studies, and 12 hours of field trips.

Students will be evaluated according to class participation, oral presentation and quizzes.

A certificate will be issued upon completion of the program.

〇 Program Length

January 10 (Tuesday) –January 27 (Friday), 2023

（Class and program will be started from January 11）

Mitacs Globalink Research Award Program: Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)

Below are the most recent updates to the Mitacs Globalink Research Award (GRA) program. These updates pertain to a call for proposals with our partner Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), a new version of the application now available and an update regarding invoicing of projects through the allocation stream.

Current opportunities — call for proposals:

1. Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) (Japan – travel from Canada)

• Dates: September 29, 2022 to November 30, 2022 at 5 p.m. PT

• Level: Full-time master's and PhD students, postdoctoral fellows

• Themes: All disciplines

• Other requirements: Interns must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada

• Eligible institutions: complete list here: Japanese national, public or private universities, Inter-University Research Institute Corporation, National Laboratories, Prefectural Research Institutes, Independent Administrative Institutions, Non-Profit Organizations, Corporations etc.

• Co-funding: No financial contribution is required from the Canadian university

• Award amount: JSPS arranges round-trip airfare and insurance. Mitacs and JSPS provide an allowance for the student or postdoctoral fellow (equivalent to 534,000 yen in total). Host supervisors are eligible for a research support allowance.

• Duration: 9 weeks

• Internship dates: Projects must take place during the period set by the JSPS. The dates for the 2023 program are early June to mid-August, 2023. More details can be found here. Note that dates are tentative and may be subject to change.

• Application process and submission: instructions here. Submission to Mitacs through the local Mitacs Business Development representative

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Do not hesitate to contact me directly if you have any questions. For general questions about the program, please contact the Programs team: international@mitacs.ca.

JFToronto Digital Library: Social Media

Borrow Japan-related ebooks, audiobooks and streaming videos from Japan Foundation Toronto’s digital library, JFT OverDrive. Visit https://jftor.overdrive.com or download the Libby app and sign in with your library card. To get a new library card or to renew your existing card, please follow the instructions at https://jftor.org/library/collection-and-services/.

#JFTDigitalLibrary #JFTOverDrive #StayHomeWithJF #JFTLibrary

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University of Niigata Prefecture (UNP) International Online Seminar 2022

We are pleased to announce that the UNP International Online Seminar will be held as an alternative event for the summer seminar in response to the spread of COVID-19.

The theme of this year’s seminar is Japan in the 21st Century: History, Economy, Culture, Society, Education, IT, and Well-being. The transition from the 20th Century brought with it many societal changes. In addition, two pandemic years exposed large gaps in societal systems and pushed us to find new ways to bridge some of those gaps. Against the current social backdrop of global political and economic crises the need to create venues for mutual understanding and cooperation is clear.

In this international online seminar, we will present a variety of issues that Japan is facing as we advance through the second decade of the 21st century. The seminar includes snapshots from UNP faculty members representing three different academic fields (three short live lectures and opportunities for Q & A-). Then, using online tools, groups made up of students from a variety of universities and countries will sharetheir ideas about the topics presented and the questions raised in the lectures. Next, groups will use video meeting software to collaborate in group work to prepare for and deliver a presentation.

Costs

There is no cost for participating in the seminar. Necessary equipment and Internet access to participate the seminar need to be prepared by respective participants.

Application and Contact

Applicants should submit their application forms to their home university. For details of the program, please contact the following email: gyoumu@unii.ac.jp (Language support available in English and Japanese)

Application Deadline

Students from partner universities of UNP : October 8th , 2022

Short-Term Intensive Japanese Program 2022 (Winter)

Rikkyo Unviersity, Japan is offering an in-person short-term Japanese program from January 9th to January 28th, 2023. The program comprises 46.7 hours of classroom instruction on Japanese language plus 25 hours of lectures on Japanese culture and society including field trips.

Upon completing the full program, participants will be given a certificate of completion and an official transcript.

Check out the brochure here: [link the PDF]

Learn more on their website: https://cjle.rikkyo.ac.jp/english/sijp/application.aspx

The deadline of application is September 30, 2022.

Intermediate & Advance Japanese with Iwate University

Iwate University is hosting students for 1 week of Intermediate or Advance Japanese Language training. Learn more below:

Program Guideline:  https://www.iwate-u.ac.jp/iuic/info/event/2022/07/004760.html 
Application Form:  https://forms.office.com/r/pXwHYvQ97D

Program dates: August 22 - August 30, 2022 (7 days except Saturday and Sunday)

Application Deadline: July 18, 2022 (Japan Time).

Invitation for UNP International Online Seminar 2021

See the brochure for more information. If interested, please email global@smu.ca

Virtual Exchange in Japan, Fall 2020

Participate in the International Joint Online Seminar, “2020 Post-Corona Global Society: Our New Path to the Sustainable Development Goals” with University of Niigata Prefecture this fall!

Based on the ongoing central theme “Globalization and Local Development”, the Seminar aims to provide participating students with a forum to work together to consider how the pandemic will affect international society and what we as individuals can and should do.

Dates:

(1) Prior learning: From mid-October to early November *Video lectures (4 x 20 min) *Sharing ideas about the topics presented in the videos by using SNS

(2) Group work & Group presentation: November 14 (3-4 hours between 10:00 and 16:00 Japan time (Tentative)

Seminar offerings: “2020 Post-Corona Global Society: Our New Path to the Sustainable Development Goals” -- Video lectures, orientation, daily instructions on activities, online group work and presentations will be in English.

Delivery: Videos are delivered asynchronously. Group work and presentation are conducted synchronously.

Tuition: No charge. Necessary equipment and Internet access to participate in the seminar need to be prepared by respective participants.

Credits: Credits will not be issued by the host institution.

Application: Email Global@smu.ca  to express interests in the program.

MEXT Scholarships, Government of Japan

1. 2021 Undergraduate Students Scholarship

Application due: July 10 2020

2. 2021 Research Students Scholarship

Application due: July 17 2020

The Government of Japan offers scholarships to foreign students who are interested in studying at a Japanese university. For more information, documents and eligibility criteria, please visit the website of the Consulate General of Japan in Montreal http://www.montreal.ca.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/scholarships.html.