The academic program combines Japanese language courses and lecture courses on the history, culture, society, literature, arts, politics, economics and so forth of Japan and other parts of Asia. Almost all of the lecture courses are taught in English by Waseda professors. The ability of regular Waseda students to enroll in the lecture courses increases the opportunities for interaction with Japanese students. The intensive Japanese language courses, offered at 12 levels of proficiency, assist students in the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Two semesters of college-level Japanese or the equivalent.
Students live with Japanese families throughout the Tokyo area.