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Cultural Program FAQs
(for our Hotel/Resort Internship Program FAQs, please click here)


How much will the Cultural Program cost me?

Do you offer scholarships / loans?

Can I get a placement together with my friend?

I want to go but I don't have any friends in Japan. Wont I be lonely?

What if I get sick while I'm there?

Is Japan a safe country?

Will my supervisors in Japan be able to speak English?

 

1. You have to pay for your own Airfare and Travel Insurance. The cost varies - expect to pay between USD$1,500 - $2,000 for everything.

2. You have to pay the Cultural Program Fee: please Click Here for detailed pricing of our Cultural Programs.

3. You have to pay for your own breakfast + dinner on weekdays, and all 3 meals on weekends - expect to spend approx. USD$300-400 on meals per month.
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No. We do not offer scholarships or loans for our programs. You will need to pay the Cultural Program fees in full if you wish to participate. Click Here for detailed pricing of our Cultural Programs.
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Yes. You can mention the name of any friends who will also be applying, when you fill out our Application Form. While we can't guarantee anything, we always do our best to place friends together.
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You will make plenty of friends in Japan. Japanese people are very interested in foreigners, so they should be keen to get to know you. Still, feelings of isolation have been a problem for some participants in the past. We have found that people who are pro-active in making friends settle in much better, and enjoy their experience much more.
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All participants are required to be covered by travel health and accident insurance for the entire period of their Program.

Depending on the severity of your illness, you will have to pay the initial bill at the doctor's surgery (usually around AUD$80-100 per visit), and then make a claim to the insurance company to refund your money. In the event of costly major surgery, the insurance company will pay the hospital directly.
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Japan is one of the safest countries in the world. The streets are safe at night and there is practically no crime whatsoever.
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It 's possible that some of your bosses/Japanese teachers may speak basic English, but don’t count on it. Don't worry, nobody is going to expect Japanese fluency from you. English-speaking staff will also be contactable 24/7 if you need anything at all, and will regularly contact/visit you to ensure you are benefiting from the experience..
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Cultural Program Costs

All Interns are responsible for their own travel expense to Japan, and for purchasing Travel Insurance for the entire period of their Internship. The cost varies - expect to pay between USD$1,500 - $2,000 for everything.

PRICES FOR OUR CULTURAL PROGRAMS

Our programs include:

Orientation pack and information session

Japanese language placement exam

60 hours of classroom language instruction

Textbooks

Basic shared housing with a fully functional kitchen - a private room in a Japanese style apartment or youth hostel (depending on program chosen)
NOTE: For an additional 80-100,000yen, you can get medium to high-end private housing

Meals: lunch is provided Monday to Friday

4 cultural activities

2 sightseeing tours (Southern, Central, or Northern Okinawa)

Ground transportation (airport pick-up/drop-off, cultural activities, and field trips)

Free mobile phone to use for the entire duration of the program!!!

Personal assistance will be available 24 hours a day during the entire duration of the program

A certificate of completion

There is a separate 10,000yen refundable deposit for a cleaning fee and your mobile phone. The deposit will be returned at the end of the program if your room is clean and the phone is returned in proper working order.