A year-long program of study is available at the Center for Japanese Studies at Nanzan University in Nagoya, a sister city of Los Angeles. The program for international students is well known for its strength in Japanese language training. Nagoya is two hours from Tokyo by bullet train and one hour from the ancient capital city of Kyoto. Courses are available in such disciplines as Japanese business, culture, economics, folklore, history, international relations, literature, and political science. Intensive language training is offered at all levels of proficiency.
Students live in private Japanese homes.
The university offers a semester program for international students through the Japanese Studies Program in the International Center. TIU's curriculum is known for its strong business and commercial focus. Students live in private Japanese homes.