Introduction

Tokyo Metropolitan University (TMU) offers a 3-week program twice a year for students from partner universities around the world to boost Japanese language skills through intensive courses tailored to Japanese proficiency level, and experience Japanese culture firsthand through workshops and field studies.

The theme for the 2025 Summer Program is "Tokyo Through Time"!
Participants will learn about the history and modern society of Tokyo from ancient times to the present. Our expert lecturers will provide detailed explanations of Tokyo's development, transformations, and cultural background.
Through this program, we hope you will fully enjoy the charm of Tokyo and develop a greater interest in Tokyo Metropolitan University. Why not take a peek into the past and present of Japan's multifaceted and brilliant culture?

This program offers:
・Speak with Confidence: Learn Everyday Japanese at your pace (CEFR Level A1 to A2.2)
・Experience the culture: Museum visit, watching traditional performing arts, tea ceremony& calligraphy
・Expert-Led: Immerse yourself in Japanese culture with guidance from experts

Join us and learn the essence of Japanese culture – past, present, and the path to excellence.

Application Guide（Summer 2025）

Application Guide（Winter 2025）

Application Guide（Summer 2024）

Access to TMU Minamiosawa Campus
https://www.tmu.ac.jp/english/university/access.html