Waseda University
Shinjuku, Tokyo
A Tokyo campus with a summer session that offers a way to explore Japan through academic subjects and city life.
A summer in
Tokyo.
Japan
Big-city energy. Everyday discoveries.
Follow your interests from a university classroom into one of the world’s most layered cities, with language, design, history, and daily life all within reach.
Explore universities in Tokyo
A place to learn.
Explore the University of Tokyo and Waseda University as academic starting points. Waseda’s Summer Session connects university study with Japan-focused subjects; CIEE’s Tokyo language and culture experience serves high school students.
A place to live.
A summer in Tokyo can move between the contemporary city and older neighborhoods such as Asakusa. Pick a manageable home base and explore gradually: a familiar station, local food, and everyday conversations can become part of the learning.
Start with these universities.
Explore the official academic and international study information for each institution.
The University of Tokyo
Hongo & Komaba, Tokyo
Explore a wide-ranging research institution, with distinct academic settings across its Tokyo campuses.
Make language part of your summer.
Japanese language & culture in Tokyo
CIEE · High school students
Build everyday Japanese through language study, a homestay, and cultural exploration. CIEE’s Tokyo experience connects classroom learning with conversations and life beyond it.
- Japanese language practice
- Homestay experience
- Cultural activities and excursions
Before you choose Tokyo.
- Match the program to your study stage: university courses and high school language experiences have different entry requirements.
- Check the teaching campus and housing location together, rather than relying on “Tokyo” alone.
- If academic credit matters, share the course details with your home institution before applying.
Keep exploring
Japan National Tourism Organization: Asakusa (opens in a new tab)
Your summer learning checklist
By Asia Summer Edu · Reviewed . University information links directly to the institutions above.
