The program is open to U.S. citizens who are full-time students or graduating seniors, provided they begin the program within 6 months after graduation. Subjects vary by program, and recent programs have included anthropology, architecture, art, English, history, political science, and theater. Enrollment is on a space-available basis. Subjects include art history behavioral sciences, English, geology, history, and Italian culture. Each course is taught by Cambridge tutors.
Students live in private rooms in beautiful dorms.
The programmes also include plenary lectures by senior members of the University and distinguished visiting speakers. Students are encouraged to consider combining two Summer Schools to make a six-week programme of study. Instructors are experienced teachers of Japanese, from local schools and colleges, and the Japanese families are middle to upper income level. Group excursions will include guided tours to Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara. Disciplines include business, engineering, the humanities, languages, and social sciences.