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The Rikuzentakata Project, Tokyo
US university students are invited to join a seven-day project-based learning program with students from Rikkyo University (Tokyo, Japan), the University of Hong Kong, and the National University of Singapore to explore the city of Rikuzentakata, which was devastated by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Through guest speakers, site visits, immersive activities, and team projects, participants w...
US university students are invited to join a seven-day project-based learning program with students from Rikkyo University (Tokyo, Japan), the University of Hong Kong, and the National University of Singapore to explore the city of Rikuzentakata, which was devastated by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Through guest speakers, site visits, immersive activities, and team projects, participants will learn about the community’s journey of recovery and vision of creating a more sustainable future. Participants will discuss the United Nations’ Global Goals for Sustainable Development (SDGs) and collaborate cross-culturally to present their reflections on sustainable community development.
Program Highlights
Start your journey with the program orientation at Rikkyo University's Ikebukuro Campus in Tokyo.
Visit social enterprises and nonprofits in Rikuzentakata, Iwate, Japan.
Work on team projects with peers from the US, Japan, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
Explore social issues and sustainable community development in rural Japan through the lens of disaster recovery.
Develop a global perspective on community implications of disaster recovery.
Quick Details
- Tokyo, Japan
- Summer
- Asian Studies
- International Relations
- Japanese
- Service Learning
- Sustainable Development
- All Nationalities
Program Details
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Locations
- Tokyo, Japan
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Asian Studies
- International Relations
- Japanese
Availability
Years Offered: 2024
- Summer
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Medical / Accident Insurance
- Travel Insurance
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
Accommodation Options
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Essay
- Phone/Video Interview
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