Application web site has been closed.
Due to a large number of applications we have received, we decided to close our online registration site as of Oct. 30, 2019.
Hello students,
Great opportunity for busy students! We are happy to offer you 2-weeks intensive Japanese language and culture experience in Kyoto.
Required Documents
Before you proceed our online registration web site, please have all required documents ready. You can find details about the document below.
Please have your university/college-issued official Transcript ready.
Please have your university/college-issued official Enrollment ready.
Please make an appointment with your physician and ask them to fill our form. You can find our forms here.
All fields must be filled out and validate by your physician including their signatures.
Please write essays in Japanese. Use our template below and follow the instructions.
Please download our Letter of Consent form and sign the last page to return.
Please make a photo copy of your passport.
To make a students' list for teachers. Nice and clear photo please!
Templates
Please download templates here.
Important dates
Schedule | Dates | Note |
---|---|---|
Application starts | Sep. 25, 2019 | online |
Application deadline | Nov. 22, 2019 | |
Payment due | Dec. 12, 2019 | Wire transfer |
Check in | Feb. 10, 2020 | Dormitory |
Check out | Feb, 22, 2020 |
Contents
Class | Total | Frequency |
---|---|---|
Japanese language class | 1,350 min | 50 min x 3 class x 9 days |
Japan Studies | 360 min | 90 min x 4 days |
Program fee
JPY 107,100
Program fee: JPY 80,000
Accommodation: JPY 22,100
Service fee: JPY 5,000
Remarks
*N1 holders are not able to participate in the program.
*No introductory class. You must master Hiragana and Katakana to participate in the program.
*Non degree seeking


Accommodation
International House TAISHOGUN
Ritsumeikan International Dormitory with quad rooms
2 x bunk-bed in your room.
Sample Schedule(Subject to change)
Week | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2020 | Feb 10 | Feb 11 | Feb 12 | Feb 13 | Feb 14 | Feb 15 | Feb 16 |
1st week | Check in | Orientation Japanese Class Welcome Party | Japanese Class Japan Study | Japanese Class Japan Study | Japanese Class | Free | Free |
Feb, 17 | Feb 18 | Feb 19 | Feb 20 | Feb 21 | Feb 22 | ||
2nd week | Japanese Class Japan Study | Japanese Class | Japanese Class Japan Study | Japanese Class | Japanese Class Farewell Party | Check out |
Including following items:
Ritsumeikan Students BUDDY
Certificate of Completion
Visa application documents(if necessary)
Notification of Acceptance
Campus Free Wi-Fi
EXPRESS ONLINE REGISTRATION
Please proceed to our 2020 RWJP EXPRESS online registration site.
Notice
As of Oct. 30, 2019, we have made a decision to close application web site for 2020 RWJP Express. Thank you for your interest.