TOKAI UNIVERSITY SAPPOROJapanese Language and Culture Study Program for International Students

Program Overview
Tokai University's Sapporo Campus is proud to relaunch its Japanese
Language and Culture Program. With over 20 years of experience, our teamhas hosted over hundreds of students from 7 different countries, and wecontinue to innovate based on positive feedback from participants.
We boast one of the most affordable, modern and comfortable
dormitories in Hokkaido, repeatedly ranked as one of Japan's best
prefectures to live. The support of our friendly staff, teachers and students
will ensure your smooth transition to life and studies in Sapporo, Japan's
5th largest city.
One of our greatest rewards is welcoming return visits from former
participants, and hearing how our program has led to lifelong friendships
and inspiration to pursue further studies and careers in Japan.
We look forward to welcoming you to Sapporo Campus and hope thisbrochure provides a preview of the opportunities that await you.

Tokai University in Sapporo【Address】
1-1 1-Chome 5-Jo Minami-sawa, Minami-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaido 005-8601【Directions】
Sapporo Station

It is a 1 hr. 30 min. flight from Tokyo (Haneda Airport) to
Sapporo (New Chitose Airport). The airport and city center(Sapporo Station) are linked by the JR rail service (30 min.)and a highway bus service (1 hr.).
From JR Sapporo Station, take the Nanboku Line subway to
Makomanai Station (20 min.), then take a Jotetsu bus (No.

New Chitose Airport

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Minami 96 or No. Kan 96) to Tokai Daigaku Mae stop (20min.)

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東海大学札幌キャンパスの 3 つの魅力

3 Reasons to Study at Tokai University in Sapporo

We look forward to welcoming you to Tokai !

Mark Hamilton , Professor
Abundant Activities

Generous Support

Rich Nature and Culture

Optional daily events are organized

Three Japanese Dorm Advisors live in

Sapporo Campus is surrounded by afor international students including

the International Exchange Hall withbeautiful natural environment with

Movie Monday, Tutor Tuesday,

international students to support

various opportunities for outdoor

Winning Wednesday Games Night,

campus life. A Mentor Team will also

adventure including nearby parks,

Thirsty Thursday Café, and Fitness

help you navigate the campus, makehiking trails, ski slopes, and hot

Friday Events.

friends, and introduce you to thespring resorts. The city also boasts a

Students are also encouraged to joinmany charms of Sapporo. An

year-round lineup of exciting cultural

our many student-led clubs includingInternational Programs Advisor

festivals that will allow you to

the International Friendshipserves as a liaison to aid

immerse yourself in your studies.

Association (IFA). Language classes

communications between students

All four seasons in Hokkaido offer

are supplemented with interactive

and staff.

new scenery and experiences.

cultural experiences and field trips.

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コースの概要

Course outline

Summer program
Course nameCourse period
Dorm Chech-in/Check-out
Application period

Autumn program

Winter Program

Advanced Course for Japanese Language and Culture

Introductory Course for Japanese Language and Culture

Advanced Course for Japanese Language and Culture

June 20- July 21 (5 weeks) 2023

October 10 – December 15 (10 weeks) 2023 January 9 – February 13 (5 weeks) 2024

June 19, 2023/July 24, 2023

October 9, 2023/ December 17, 2023

January 8, 2024/February 15, 2024

March 1st – March 31st (in 2023)

June 12 – July 14 (in 2023)

September 1st – November 3rd (in 2023)

Maximum number of accepted students

13 students (without room sharing)

Minimum required number of students

5 students

Age restriction

20 years or older
Japanese Language: 60 hours

Japanese Language: 120 hours

Japanese Language: 60 hours

Practical Experiences: 5 hours

Practical Experiences: 10 hours

Field Trip (to National Ainu Museum andPark (UPOPOY) in Shiraoi, Hokkaido: 7
hours

Field Trip in Hokkaido 14 hours

Winter Sport Experience: 10 hours
Field Trip in Hokkaido: 7 hours

Total: 72 hours

Total: 144 hours

More than one semester (approximately 6months) Japanese language learning
experience prior to their participation

It is expected that applicants for this
It is expected that those students wishing tointernational program have studied
join this international program will work
Japanese language for at least one semester
hard at learning Japanese language and(approximately 6 months) prior to theirculture during their participation.
participation.

Subjects and hours of instruction

Practical Experience:2
Eligibility

Total 79 hours

Dorm Advisor Students

Three dorm advisor students (Japanese students) are available to help the international students while they stay on Sapporo Campus.

Application：The liaison offices of the respective institutions are asked to send the following documents

for all applicants by air mail. Individually sent documents are not acceptable.
1) Completed application forms with a recently-taken photograph (4×3cm, no background) attached2) Official certificates of student enrollment and college transcripts in English
3) A photocopy of each studentʼs passport (Photo page)▼Application Form

Please access the following link to download the Application Form.
▶http://www.sap.u-tokai.ac.jp/studyabroad/Application.doc
E-Mail address▶kikaku@ml.tokai-u.jp (Tokai University Sapporo Campus Administrative Services Department,Planning and Coordination Section)

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費用

Fees
Summer Program (5weeks) Autumn Program (10weeks) Winter Program (5weeks)

Tuition

114,000yen

228,000yen

170,000yen

Accommodation Fee ※31,900yen

72,600yen

42,900 yen

145,900yen

300,600yen

212,900yen

Total※Accommodation fees vary depending on the date of leaving the dormitory, so these are approximate amounts.

Payment of Tuition：
The payment of tuition must be completed before the program starts. Partner universities sending students to this program will be asked tocollectively pay the tuition of all applicants to the following bank account:
Paying Bank: North Pacific Bank, Moiwa Branch
Payee: Tokai University Educational System(Chairperson, Board of Trustees Yoshiaki Matsumae)
Address: 2-2-1-1 Kawazoe, Minami-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
Bank Code: 0501
Branch Code: 494
SWIFT Code: NORPJPJP
Account No.: 3620109

Living Costs and Prices
1. Prices of goods
Cafeteria meal

Set meal: 500yen Ramen: 390yen Curry and rice: 320yen

Source: the Portal Site of Oﬃcial Statistics of Japan（the Retail Price Survey : as of August 2022）

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寮

Dormitory

Accommodates 20 people◀Dormitory

Single Room (17.7 m²) x 12 Rooms

Twin Room (31.1-39.5 m²) x 4 Rooms(International Exchange Hall)◀Shared kitchen▲Living room

▲Single-occupancy dorm room

▲Double-occupancy dorm room▲Individual ensuite bathroom unit

▼Facilities(Single/Double-occupancy dorm room)
STUDY DESKCHAIRSDESK LAMP

BED

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▼Common facilities

SHOWER TOILET〇〇CLOSETREFRIGERATOR〇〇REFRIGERATOR RICE COOKER

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OVEN

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KITCHENWARE TELEVISION〇〇WASHER〇

Dorm Advisor
Student Voice
Dorm Advisor 2019

Ayako Tanaka

During the 2019 fall semester, I lived together for two and a half months withinternational students as a Dorm Advisor (DA) in Tokai Universityʼs International
Exchange Hall. I lived with two other Japanese DAs, eight students from Sweden, andthree from Hawaii. The dorm living room and kitchen were a place of relaxation foreveryone to gather, but everyone also had a room of their own with a private bath andspace to study. By learning and experiencing the culture of Japan together, including
the unique charms of Hokkaido, we enjoyed many new discoveries and bridged the
distance between us. We also learned about the culture of Sweden and Hawaii. Duringthat time, I was able to once again feel that communication is not just about language.
Although we had some misunderstandings, it was more important to laugh and think
together.
Would you like to spend a few months of your life in a multicultural environment?
Do you like to create new ideas? Are you interested in making lifelong friends?
We will always warmly welcome you and greatly look forward to international students
coming to Sapporo Campus. We will prepare for you to stay in Japan with peace ofmind, so please visit our campus. I wish for your happiness from the bottom of myheart.

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教員紹介

Faculty introduction
皆さん、こんにちは！矢内弘美と申します。私は、「文法」のクラスを担当しています。よろし
くお願いいたします。新しい言語を学ぶことは視野を広げてくれます。そしてこの経験はみなさんの人生の宝物になるでしょう。札幌キャンパスは、学生同士の距離が近く、たくさんの友達ができるでしょう。それはもう１つの素晴らしい宝物になると思います。ぜひ札幌キャンパスで一緒に学びましょう！

Hiromi Yauchi

Hello, everyone. My name is Hiromi Yauchi. I teach Japanese Grammar classes.
Learning a new language broadens your horizons, and your study experience will be atreasure of your life. On the Sapporo Campus, students interact closely and you will makemany lifelong friends. Let's study together on the Sapporo Campus!

Japanese Communications

GrammarKanji (Chinese characters)

Students will be able to communicate in

You may have a negative image of kanji as

In advanced grammar classes, students will

Japanese using intermediate-to-advanced

difficult, complicated and hard to remember,study vocabulary and grammar points onlevel grammar and vocabulary. In addition,

but in this class, use illustrations and stories

various topics related to Japanese society

they will be able to obtain information related

to illustrate the origins of kanji and make it

and culture, discuss their opinions with eachto the field of study they are interested in.

fun to learn through art.

other in class, summarize and present themStudents will study about Japanese culture,

in a report. Students will be expected to be

language and how Japanese people

We use dramas, movies and manga as

able to write coherent sentences, but arecommunicate through listening, conversation,

examples to have fun while learning

encouraged to write their reports on theirrole play, presentation, and project-based

Japanese. In order to improve your Japanese

own without worrying about Japaneselearning.

further, you need to speak and write

mistakes.

repeatedly without being shy. That seems tobe the fastest way to improve your Japanese.

In elementary and intermediate classes,
Practice grammar items so that you can use

To all the foreign students reading this once

them in conversation and in writing. You will

you've learned some of the basics, the only

have fun practicing with your classmates inthing left to do is practice.

pairs and groups. Try to speak positively in

Why don't you join us in kanji class and haveclass and don't worry about making mistakes.

fun learning?

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フィールドトリップ

Field Trips※Varies depending on the time of year of the program.

Visit to a Upopoy National Ainu Museum and Park

Moai Statues in Makomanai Takino Cemetery

Experiencing winter-sport activities

Lunch with Dorm Advisors

Cultural Experience Workshops

Tea Ceremony Workshop

Noh Theatre Workshop
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Kimono Workshop

Japanese Calligraphy (Shodo)
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留学体験談Study abroad experience
Testimonial from Martin Bergström

Testimonial from Johanna Norrman

As a student from Sweden, a country so different to Japan, I could not have

I will never forget my time as a student at Tokai University. The teachers at

expected a better welcome. At Tokai University, I experienced well-planned

this school are passionate about their subjects and supportive of theirevents, as well as spontaneous trips with Japanese students who quickly

students. Regardless of your language abilities everyone was made to feelbecame friends. The Mentor Program allowed us to connect with Japanesewelcome. My favorite memory of studying here would be all the friends I

people our age, learn about their culture, and also greatly improve ourmade, both in fellow classmates and the Japanese students at the school.

speaking skills. I met the most humble people during my stay where

Together we went on cultural trips and the school helped to arrange many

students, as well as teachers, always did their absolute best to help me infun events such as a tea ceremony and language cafes. I will treasure

many ways. I recommend everyone join Tokai Sapporoʼs Japanesethose experiences for the rest of my life.

(University of Gothenburg, Fall Semester 2019)(University of Gothenburg, Fall Semester 2018)

Language and Culture Program.

Martin, 3rd from the left, with his Mentor Team

Martin,
3rd3rdfromthe left,
MentorEventTeam
Johanna, frontrow
from
the with
left, his
KimonoTestimonial from Shannon Fermahin피은정 PI EUNJEONG

To anyone able to study at Tokai University in Hokkaido, you will not regret동해대학 단기 어학연수를 통해 많은 것을 느꼈습니다. 일본에 단기로 거주하면서

(University of Hawaii West Oahu, Fall Semester 2019)

it. The 10-week program will help you gain better communication/grammar
skills, & become more confident in writing and identifying kanji, and interact
with many Japanese students. At first, I was scared to practice my Japanese(Sangmyung University, Winter Semester 2019)한국인 친구들뿐만 아니라 일본인 친구와 교류할 수 있어서 좋았습니다. 학교커리큘럼과 DA 친구들, 대학교 친구들과 지내면서 일상 회화를 배울 수 있는 최적의조건이었습니다. 또한 이를통해 문화의 차이점을 느끼고 이해하는 과정에서 일본에대한 이해도가 넓어진 것 같습니다. 한일 관계가 악화된 시점에 다녀오게with local students, but as you get to know them, they are willing to help.

되어서부정적인 인식이 있지 않을까 걱정되었지만 환영해 주는 그들에 안심할 수

Tokai University is a beautiful campus, & everyone gets along well. I built있었습니다. 친절하게 대해주시던 선생님들, 일이 생겼을 때 자기 일처럼 걱정해 주던

relationships with over 50 students. My new friends showed me aroundDA 친구들, 즐겁게 공동생활을 할 수 있게 해준 한국인 친구들과 함께한 단기 어학연수Sapporo & introduced their culture. Iʼm planning to return soon to추억들은 잊지 못할 것입니다.

reminisce about our great times together.

Martin, 3rdleft
fromleft, withhis Mentor
Shannon,ofthe
centerin bluealohaTeamshirt

김수현 KIM SOOHYUN(Sangmyung University, Winter Semester 2019)

강은향 KANG EUNHYANG(Sangmyung University Winter Semester 2019)동해 대학교 단기 어학연수를 통해 언어를 배움과저는 동해대학에서의 스키캠프가 가장 기억에 남습니다. 한국의 스키장과동시에 한국과는 비슷한듯 다른 생활규칙을 알게달리 자연설에서 스키를 즐길 수 있다는 점이 너무 좋았습니다. 스키되었고, 다양한 교류활동을 통해 언어의 장벽을 넘어외에도 온천이나, 맛있는 음식, 아름다운 자연 등 즐길게 많아 좋은 추억이친구가 생겼습니다. 쉬는 날 떠난 오타루, 스스키노,되었습니다. 나중에 기회가 된다면 꼭 다시 방문하고 싶어요!

죠잔케이 여행은 저에게 홋카이도의 매력을알게했습니다. 35일간의 어학연수은 저에게 다신 잊을수 없는 추억이 되었습니다.

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札幌の魅力Charm of Sapporo

Hokkaido ʼ s largest city has a population of 1.9
million.The city has numerous must-see sightseeing
spots, including the Clock Tower, a symbol of thecity, and Mt. Moiwa, one of the “top three new nightviews of Japan.”
Odori Park serves as a venue for various events
year round, and the Tanukikoji shopping arcade is aplace where you can see new fashion trends, andfind many souvenir shops.
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札幌キャンパスの施設

Facilities on the Sapporo Campus

Cafeteria

Cross-country Skiing Course

gatherings.

practices.

Tank Lab

Design Lab

The cafeteria is popular with students and is often used for parties and

The tank lab has tanks of various sizes that are home to tropical ﬁsh as well
as species such as sea urchin and abalone.

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In the winter months, the campus slopes are used for cross-country skiing

The design lab provides the ideal environment for creating and innovating

Tokai Arena

Tokai Arena is the main gymnasium, built in 2015, which boasts the latest
training facilities and equipment.

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スケジュール

Schedule＜Summer Program＞＜Autumn Program＞⑤＜Winter Program＞⑨③

3/1-3/31

⑥

June

⑩

October①

January

⑥

June

⑩

October①

January⑥

5/1-6/20⑩

9/1-11/3

Application Period
Everyone is encouraged to arrive on
the same ﬂight whenever possible.

Enter the dormitory

Orientation⑥➆

June-July(5 weeks)⑩⑫

October-December(10 weeks)①②

January-February(5weeks)

Course Period

➆

July

➆

Last July⑫

December②

February②

Mid-February

Graduation Ceremony
Everyone please return on the sameplane if at all possible.

⑫ Mid-December

Leave the dormitory

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