Japan Tent

Japan Tent is an international exchange event held in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, every August. 300 foreign students studying in Japan are invited to Ishikawa for a homestay program there.

History

The first Japan Tent event was held in 1988. By 2012, over 8,400 foreign students from 160 countries and regions have participated. In 2012, 300 people from 70 countries and regions participated, selected from approximately 1,000 applicants.

Typical schedule

Day 1 (Thursday): Arrive in Kanazawa, the capital of Ishikawa Prefecture for orientation and welcome ceremony before moving to countryside of Ishikawa. Homestay for three nights.
Day 2-3 (Fri & Sat): International exchange programs in individual towns.
Day 4 (Sunday): Back to Kanazawa. Meet another host family. Homestay for three more nights around Kanazawa.
Day 5-6 (Mon & Tue): International exchange program in Kanazawa.
Day 7 (Wednesday): Farewell ceremony.

Typical activities

Japanese tea ceremony
Cooking Japanese cuisine
Wagashi (Japanese confectionery) making
Zazen experience
Visiting miso and soy sauce factory
Tasting and comparing sake

References

350 foreign students join 'Japan Tent' program | The Japan Times

External links

Official website

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