Shinjuku⇄Kimitsu: Japanese School Day
Overview
Would you like to be a Japanese student for a day in Kimitsu City, Chiba Prefecture? Discover the charm of traditional countryside school life in Japan !
Come and experience a unique one-day school program set in a former school building. Dress up in school uniforms like "Gakuran" and "Sailor Fuku" and immerse yourself in various cultural activities such as calligraphy, sports festivals, and school lunches. Explore the principles of Japanese education that foster autonomy and cooperation.
This program is designed for visitors from overseas and is conducted in English. Of course, Japanese participants are also more than welcome!
Highlights
- You can immerse Japanese school experience
- Experience the full spectrum of popular Japanese cultural activities
- Calligraphy and ninja adventures to complete cosplay immersion
- Become the student you've seen in Japanese anime, manga, and dramas
Key Information
Important Information
- The shuttle will depart promptly at 8:30 AM. If you are late, it will be considered a same-day cancellation
- If you meet up directly at school, please arrive 10 minutes prior to your reservation time for reception and to change into your uniform. If you arrive late, you will be asked to start in the middle of the program.
- Please note that media coverage and filming may occur during your experience. If you prefer not to be included, please let us know in advance.
- Please note that the schedule times are approximate and may change depending on the number of participants
- In the event of natural disasters such as typhoons, earthquakes, and heavy snowfalls, we will not charge a cancellation fee if we decide to close our business. In such a case, we will contact each customer who has made a reservation individually.
Description
Change into a school uniform and enroll in school for a day to experience Japanese culture. "A Day at a Japanese Countryside School" is a service that allows foreign tourists to experience one of the hidden charms of Japanese culture: the good old days of a "Showa-era school" at our abandoned school campsite, Campiece Kimitsu” (located in Kimitsu City, Chiba).
In a certain Japanese countryside town, set in the showa period... Surrounded by nature and pastoral landscapes, you'll enroll for a day at a school standing in the midst of it all. An actual "homeroom teacher" will conduct classes. Participants will wear school uniforms, including gakuran and sailor suits. The experience starts with an entrance ceremony, followed by morning homeroom, day duty, lessons in calligraphy and history, school lunch, and a sports festival... culminating in a graduation ceremony where diplomas are awarded. You will have a simulated experience of the "school life" that Japanese students have gone through.
08:30 AM - Shuttle bus scheduled to depart from Shinjuku (If you will be using our shuttle service from Shinjuku Station) *Meeting Point: Cocon Tower 1F, 1-7 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo-to 160-0023 Japan 10:30 AM - Shuttle bus scheduled to arrive at the Kameyama Junior High School (If you will be meeting directly at venue) *Meeting Point: 223-1 Kimitsu, Chiba, 292-0532 Japan 11:00 AM - Morning Homeroom 11:45 AM - Japanese Language(Calligraphy) 12:40 PM - School Lunch 13:30 PM - Social Studies(Cosplay) 14:50 PM - Physical Education(Undokai) 15:10 PM - Cleaning Time 15:40 PM - Graduation Ceremony 16:30 PM - Japanese Traditional Festival
How it works
If you will be using our shuttle service from Shinjuku Station, please gather at the following location and time. Meeting Time: 8:30AM Meeting Point: Cocon Tower 1F 1-7 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo-to 160-0023 Japan https://maps.app.goo.gl/g2qv2fNLTS9u7TGG8?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy
The shuttle bus is scheduled to arrive at the school at 10:30 AM.