Japanese students are very friendly and eager to interact with American students. You will share the activities of many of the student clubs on campus. There is an English-speaking club and members will accompany Washburn students on all trips. Evenings are often spent with Fukuoka students sampling various college experiences including karaoke and yakatori establishments, neither of which is found in the Midwest. The camaraderie which develops between Washburn and Fukuoka students often extends past the boundaries of time and space.
Japan is a mountainous country with beautiful forests, numerous volcanoes and hot springs.
Kyushu is considered one of the most scenic of the major Japanese islands. Fukuoka has a population of over 1.5 million and is a modern city that is a major seaport and center of commerce. It has over 10 major parks, numerous museums, temples, shrines and gardens. You will be allowed to experience a Buddhist religious ceremony. The city center, Tenjin, is a major shopping area with products from all over the world.