On this Manga & Anime school trip in Japan, head to this culture’s birthplace in Tokyo. Here’s our Popular Culture, Manga & Anime short-term study abroad program at a glance:
- Day 1: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
- Day 2: sushi-making lesson, Harajuku, Meiji Shrine, Shibuya Crossing
- Day 3: Suginami Animation Museum workshop, Nakano Broadway, Akihabara, Sega Tower
- Day 4: Asakusa, Sensoji Temple, Sumida River cruise, DiverCity Tokyo Plaza, Gundam Statue art competition
- Day 5: Sunshine City shopping mall, Otome Road, Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo, Namjatown
Like what you see? Discover the vibrant world of Japanese popular culture and manga in our detailed itinerary below! But remember, all our school trips 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: Aerial Views
Morning/Afternoon
Step off the plane and transfer to your accommodation. Head up the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building for a trip briefing and an incredible view of the city you’re about to explore. Try to pick out a few of the spots you’ll be visiting over the next few days.
Day 2: Sushi & Shrines
Morning
Enjoy a sushi-making class led by a master sushi chef, then sample your creations for lunch. Learn how sushi evolved from a South-East Asian technique of preserving fish in fermented rice.
Afternoon
Enjoy an afternoon of traditional-modern contrast in the Harajuku area of Tokyo. Wander through the forest until you reach the Meiji Shrine dedicated to the Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shokun, who, in the early 20th century, began Japan’s transformation from a feudal to a modern society. Then move on to the Harajuku shopping district to see maids, punks, goths, and fashionistas – anything goes in Harajuku!
Evening
See the famous Shibuya Crossing. When the lights turn red at this busy intersection, pedestrians surge into the junction from all sides, like a floodgate opening. You can observe the organized chaos from the second-storey window of the Tsutaya building on the crossing’s north side.
Learning Outcomes
Gain valuable inspiration from industry experts during visits to an animation college and museum.
Discover Japanese popular culture in context at Akihabara and Nakano Broadway.
Understand more of Japan’s rich cultural heritage through visits to historical and religious sites.
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