Passport and Visa
Passport
The program is open to U.S. students and students from other countries that have a visa treaty with Japan. You may only need a valid passport to study in Japan through KCP. Under the U.S.–Japan visa exemption agreement, U.S. citizens can study in Japan for up to 90 days (one semester or less) without a student visa. Passport applications and details are available through the U.S. Department of State.
Citizens of other countries may have different requirements for entry; check with your Japanese Consulate.
For help understanding Japan’s visa policy, see Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Student Life
Past and present students share their thoughts and experiences on studying in Japan.
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I’d say that the two weeks we got as Summer Short Term students before starting the actual Summer Term with the international students helped a lot. It prepared me for the intensity and structure of the program. I’d say the structure of the program and every day classes were very helpful in advancing my Japanese skills. Switching from some review and practice with my peers, to dictation, to kanji, etc, was engaging. I just think the intensity and structure of the program was ideal, at least for me.
—Haylee
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