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This 2–4 week Winter School is designed as an intensive, interdisciplinary short-term program introducing students to contemporary and traditional dimensions of Japan through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and field-based learning. The curriculum centers on five thematic modules: Japanese popular culture, anime in Japan and abroad, Japanese music and idol culture, food and washoku, and Japanese industries.
A distinctive feature of the program is its use of Osaka and Kyoto as key field sites for experiential learning and excursions. Osaka offers an ideal setting for exploring urban popular culture, food culture, business, and contemporary industries, while Kyoto provides a contrasting lens through which students can engage with traditional arts, heritage, and long-standing cultural production. Excursions may include visits to museums, cultural districts, food-related sites, creative industry spaces, and companies or workshops representing both new and traditional sectors. Through these field experiences, students are encouraged to connect classroom learning with direct observation and reflection, developing a deeper understanding of how Japanese culture is produced, consumed, and transformed across local and global contexts. The program is suitable for students seeking a compact but academically grounded introduction to Japan that integrates cultural studies, industry awareness, and place-based learning.
This program focuses on hands-on experience beyond lectures in classroom. Therefore, you can be filled with new discoveries through visits to cultural and historical facilities.
You can also make lifelong connections with participants and Japanese students by learning and growing together throughout the programs.
| Details | Time Period | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | Winter | |
| Program period |
Two-week course Unit1Beginning to middle of July Unit2Middle of July to beginning of August Four-week course Unit3Beginning of July to beginning of August |
Two-week course ONLY Middle to the end of January |
| Application opens | Early March | Early September |
| Application deadline | Middle of April | Middle of October |
| Result notification | Within 20 days after being submitted the application | |
| Payment | Within one week after being notified the result | |
| Issue of acceptance letter | Middle of May | End of November |
*The program will be exhibited in English except for Survival Japanese Language.
*The timeline is subject to change.
The OSIP Short-term Career Development Program at Kansai University offers a dynamic 7-day experience that brings together international and Japanese students to explore career possibilities in a global context.
The program combines pre-program online sessions, in-person workshops, and company visits, providing participants with a deeper understanding of Japanese corporate culture.
*The OSIP Short-term Career Development Program is offered on an irregular basis. Please check the "Upcoming Program" section for the latest program schedule.
