Virtual Japan Program 2021!
April 5th-9th

PROGRAM DETAILS            

• Monday, APRIL 5th 8pm
• Sensoji Temple & Asakusa Virtual Tour  Sensoji is an ancient Japanese Buddhist temple founded on a legend that goes back over 1,400 years. 
• L.I.V.E. with University of Tokyo  Live interactive virtual exchange with the University of Tokyo.  During this exchange students will learn about the Japanese views on religion and spirituality.

• TUESDAY, APRIL 6th 8pm                                 

•  Arashiyama Babmoo Forest Virtual Tour  Surrounded by countless green stalks in every direction, the path twists and turns up the mountainside through a small labyrinth of shrines, tea houses, and other landmarks.  
• Virtual Tour of Takayama Through this tour, you will virtually walk the streets with a guide, learn about interesting facts of the town and enjoy the beautiful architecture and nature.
  

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• WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7th 8pm                                                                      

• Virtual Tour of Kyoto Home to many cultural landmarks and historical sites, Kyoto is thought of as the heart of Japan.                                                            
• Kiyomizu Temple Virtual Tour During this virtual tour you will learn from our expert local guide about the three story pagoda of Kiyomizu-dera, one of the tallest of its kind in Japan.
  

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• THURSDAY, APRIL 8th 1pm 

• Japanese Cooking class with Dr. Komagata  During this virtual cooking class, you will be able to prepare a Japanese dish from your own home.

• FRIDAY, APRIL 9th 12:30pm 

•  Tour of Japanese Tea House & Garden  Join us on campus to learn more about traditional tea ceremony practices and tour our garden and tea house at Georgian Court University.

COST & ENROLLMENT

• Free to students in these spring courses: RS260, IH350, GS300-Japan
• GS300-“Japan Virtual Program” (2nd 7.5 session 1 credit course) is open for enrollment until 3/19/21 
• $60 program fee for all other students & community members
• Open to GCU Alumni, Faculty, Staff, & Administration after February 20th  
• Priority is given to students & virtual seats are limited!

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Application is now OPEN to students!  Please apply on Blackboard under the Global Education organization –See “Application Process” and apply under “Japan Virtual Program”  (*please see Getting Started for details on how to join the Blackboard organization)
• You will receive a confirmation within 3 days confirming your acceptance to the program
• Application for GCU alumni, staff, faculty, and administration will open here on February 20th
• Please contact Laura Grodewald, Dr. Komagata, or Dr. Vento for any questions