2026 Japanese Cultural Trip for High School Students

April 2–8, 2026 (7 days)
Optional Kyoto–Nara–Osaka Tour: April 9–11 (3 days)

 Application Deadline: Monday, December 1,2025 

Program Overview

The 2026 Japanese Cultural Trip offers high school students a one-week cultural and linguistic immersion in Japan. Students will stay with host families or in hotels/hostels, visit schools, engage in local events, and explore major cultural landmarks. The optional three-day extension provides additional experiences in Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka.

Purpose of the Trip

The trip is designed to:

  • give students the opportunity to experience Japan firsthand

  • build independence and confidence

  • improve Japanese language skills

  • create lifelong friendships

  • offer a high-quality cultural experience at an affordable cost

Activities

Homestay & School Experiences

Students will experience daily life in Japan through:

  • homestays or hotel/hostel stays

  • visits to middle and high school classrooms
    -交流 with local students and teachers

  • participation in school-based cultural activities

  • visits to local city halls and community organizations

These experiences deepen cultural understanding and build meaningful personal connections.

Cultural Experiences

Students will take part in hands-on cultural activities that highlight traditions rooted in local communities—connecting modern Japan with long-standing cultural practices.

Sightseeing Highlights

Tokyo:
Tokyo Skytree, Asakusa (Sensōji & Nakamise), Akihabara, Harajuku

Optional Kyoto–Nara–Osaka Tour:
Kyoto (Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari)
Nara (Tōdai-ji, Great Buddha, Nara Park)
Osaka (Osaka Castle, Umeda Sky Building, Kaiyukan Aquarium)

Tentative Schedule (Subject to change)

A detailed travel itinerary in a table format outlining daily plans for a trip from New York to Japan, including activities, airport transfers, and optional tours, with dates from April 2nd to April 11th.
A payment schedule table with three rows for payments due on December 1, December 8, and January 30, with amounts of $500, $1500, and remaining balance, respectively.

⚠️ The first two payments will be applied toward the final total cost.  Once airline tickets are purchased, payments are non-refundable. All payments must be made via bank transfer.

🛡️ Important Notes: Participants must obtain overseas travel insurance

Program Independence & Liability

Students participate in this trip independently during their school spring break. The program is not sponsored by any school or school district, and neither the schools nor MLC bear legal responsibility for student supervision or safety.

Program Cost

Estimated cost per student: $3,500–$3,700　　　　Optional tour: ~$1,000
What is Included:

  • round-trip airfare

  • major public transportation in Japan

  • hotel, meals, homestay fees

  • activity fees

    • Does not include passport, visa (if needed), travel insurance, U.S. transportation, or personal expenses.

Payment Schedule

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