Immersion Program
Japan hiWays’ immersion programs aim to provide language learners with an opportunity to be living in Japan and be immersed in the local
culture and language and to feel the pulse of their lifestyle.
Unique Japan Immersion Program
Our Japan immersion program is specially designed for Japanese language learners. Yumiko and her team will
facilitate the natural interaction and enriching experience with the local people in Japan.
The many opportunities offered in the program to use the Japanese language will enhance the participants’ language learning interest and
capacity, and even more so when friends are made. Homestaying with a family enable more lasting interaction and future correspondence. It will be
an unforgettable experience, not just in soaking the beauty of the land (available in most guided tours), but a first-hand appreciation of their
language, culture, thoughts and passion.
Tokyo-Chiba-Gunma: An Experience Of Living In Japan
In this immersion program, participants will get to experience different situations, places and people. We will be exploring:
- Tokyo - A big metropolitan city
- Chiba - A long coastline on Tokyo Bay, Chiba is one of the wealthiest in Japan due to the prefecture's strong commercial and industrial sectors. It is also the home to the Tokyo Disneyland
- Gunma – In Northwest Kanto area is richly endowed with nature, mountains and hot springs
We will be interacting with Japanese people of different age groups over various natural settings, under the theme of Friendship.
Our uniquely designed immersion program brings together homestay, exchange, community service, nature trekking and a free and easy time in Tokyo. This experience, we believe, is only the beginning of friendship and bonding among our participants and the Japanese!
Typical schedule of a immersion program would include the followings:
| Day 0 |
midnight flight to Tokyo |
| Day 1 |
Arrive in Narita International Airport and move on to meet homestay families. Have a warm introductory fellowship with host family - A unique and unforgettable experience not to be missed |
| Day 2 |
Activities with respective host families (2 or 3 participants per family). Many things to talk about in cultural exchanges, and to experience first hand the Japanese home, mannerisms, bath and food. |
| Day 3 |
Special Visit to a school or Old Folks home or orphanage for a communal experience. Opportunity for us to also share our culture in songs and dance. Then, move to Tokyo hotel; on the way, take in the sights of the Rainbow Bridge, the sky-scrapers and from atop the Tokyo Tower.
Optional tour to Tokyo Disneyland |
| Day 4 |
Move on to Manza hot spring and ski-resort for a two-night stay in the mountains. At night, be treated to a show by the resort owner himself, a renowned singer and song-writer Explore and experience life in Tokyo. |
| Day 5 |
Learn to ski or take a walk in the snow, taking in the sight of snow-covered mountains, trees and animal trails |
| Day 6 |
Last day to ski or hike and to enjoy the many hot springs before taking the bus ride back to Tokyo in late afternoon
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| Day 7 |
Free and Easy in Tokyo. Explore the major towns of Shinjuku, trendy young fashion at Shibuya, up-market trendy Roppongi , the electronic havens of Akihabara, the parks & food market at Ueno , etc |
| Day 8 |
Sight-seeing in Tokyo and then move to Narita International Airport for evening flight back to Singapore
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Join Our Next Trip To Experience Japan
Our immersion programs are held regularly. The next trip is scheduled for 11 - 19 December 2009. Please feel free to send in your requirements by completing the Information Form if you are keen. We will revert back to you for more details of your requirements.
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