This Geography & Science Disaster Relief school/university trip shows students the reality of living on an island prone to natural disasters and the community efforts to repair, rebuild and rebound. Here’s our Disaster Prevention & Relief short-term study abroad program at a glance:
- Day 1 in Tokyo: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, batting cages
- Days 2-4 in Kesennuma (hit by the 2011 tsunami): Rias Ark Museum, aquaculture farm, Koyo High School’s emergency planning, Seiryoin (Soto Buddhist Temple that served as an evacuation site in 2011) volunteering, Kesennuma Port guided tour, Oikawa Denim Factory, sushi-making class
- Day 5 in Fukushima: Fukushima Daichi Power Plant tour
- Days 6-7 in Tokyo: Sensoji Temple, Asakusa, Meiji Shrine, Harajuku District, Shibuya Crossing, school visit, Tokyo National Museum
- Day 8 in Hakone: ropeway, Lake Ashi cruise
- Days 9-10 in Hiroshima: Miyajima island, peace talk by A-bomb legacy successor at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park & Museum
- Days 11- in Kyoto: Kiyomizu Dera Temple, Higashiyama District, calligraphy lesson, Fushimi Inari Shrine, International Manga Museum, Arashiyama District, Arashiyama Monkey Park, Tenryu-Ji Temple, Daisen-In Temple meditation class, Golden Pavilion, Gion District
Like what you see? Discover Japan’s thriving culture and disaster prevention & relief efforts in our detailed itinerary below! But remember, all our school trips and university study abroad programs are completely customisable.
*Prices based on groups of 20 students and 2 free teachers.
What's included?
✓ All accommodation costs
✓ Full board meals for the entire trip
✓ All transportation costs, including airport pick-up and drop-off
✓ All activities listed in the itinerary
✓ 1 free teacher per 10 paying students
✓ 24-hour emergency contact support during the trip
✓ Detailed pre-departure summary & briefing
✓ Full financial failure protection
✓ Public liability insurance
✓ Our trips are fully risk-assessed
Day 1: Batting Cages
Morning/Afternoon
Step off the plane and meet your guide at the airport before transferring into the city. After your trip briefing, take in the cityscape as you witness the incredible view from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.
Evening
Call in at the batting cages to experience one of the most popular sports in Japan: baseball!
Day 2: Kesennuma’s History
Morning/Afternoon
Jump on a bullet train to Kesennuma. Once you’ve got there in the afternoon, take a tour of the town that was badly hit by the 2011 tsunami. Visit the Rias Ark Museum to learn about how the town rebounded. Then, stop by an aquaculture farm, which has developed sustainable methods to farm oysters and scallops. Go out on boats to harvest the catch from the offshore beds, then assist with processing the catch.
Day 3: Volunteer Day
Morning
Head for Koyo High School, which was formerly an industrial high school located near the seafront. Learn about the robust emergency planning that saved students after the tsunami.
Afternoon
Visit Seiryoin, a Soto Buddhist Temple with a 460-year history, which served as an evacuation site during the disaster. Take part in volunteer work such as setting up for the musical events which are regularly held here, cleaning the temple or basic maintenance.
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Learning Outcomes
Examine the effects of a natural disaster, the necessary relief systems and subsequent environmental sustainability efforts put in place.
Uncover Japan’s varied history, like its ancient traditions, the devastation of the Second World War, the aftermath of recent disasters and its thriving modern economic developments.
Experience Japanese culture through immersive workshops, like sushi-making classes and calligraphy lessons.
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