June 1 - 15, 2025
Game 2001: Game and Arts
3 credits
Course Counts for: Global Diversity Non-Western (GDAN), IHIP and AIA
This course explores contemporary arts and culture in Japan with an emphasis on the three pillars of Japan’s modern culture: video games, Anime, and Manga.
PROGRAM IS NOW FULL
These contemporary art forms will be examined in the context of the country’s tradition of design, visual arts, and culture, in order to gain a better understanding of Japanese Game Art Aesthetics. For example, during the course, students explore Edo period Ukiyo-e wood block prints and shoin architecture as well as the evolution of modern manga from its roots in the Edo period with the publishing of Hokusai's Manga.
The course culminates in a study abroad program to Japan in May 2025.
Total Estimated Price: $5,000 (subject to change)
First payment due November 8, 2024
Second payment due December 10, 2024
Third payment due January 10, 2025
PAYMENTS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.
Students should apply for the Global Ambassador Scholarship in October 2024 on Academic Works and will find out what/if they received the scholarship before the first payment due date.
Pending financial aid does not cover study abroad payments. Please call Student Accounts for more details at 978.665.4126.
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Working Itinerary (Subject to change)
| Day |
Event |
| Sun., June 1 |
Arrive at Boston Logan International Airport at 5 a.m. Depart Boston (UA515 BOS-EWR) at 8 a.m. and arrive in Newark at 9:21 a.m. Depart Newark (UA79 EWR-NRT) at 11:45 a.m. and arrive in Tokyo at 2:30 p.m. on June 2. |
| Mon., June 2 |
Arrive in Tokyo at 2:30 p.m. and take a private transportation to your accommodations. After check-in, enjoy a neighborhood walking tour. The remainder of the day is free with dinner on your own. |
| Tues., June 3 |
After breakfast, meet for orientation. After lunch on your own, visit the International Professional University of Technology. Enjoy a campus tour and lecture from Kenji Ono. In the evening, experience traditional cuisine at the Group Welcome Dinner. |
| Wed. June 4 |
After breakfast, visit the Kanda Shrine. Before lunch on your own, listen to a lecture from Matt Alt and enjoy an Akihabara Walking Tour. In the afternoon, visit the Tokyo National Museum. Enjoy the remainder of the day free with dinner on own. |
| Thurs., June 5 |
After breakfast, visit the Tokyo Sky Tree. After lunch on your own, explore the historic Asakusa district (Senso-ji Temple, Nakamise-dori) before venturing to Asakusa Chazen for a Tea Ceremony. Enjoy the remainder of the day free with dinner on own. |
| Fri., June 6 |
Free Day in Tokyo! |
| Sat., June 7 |
After breakfast, check out of hotel and load luggage onto the luggage truck. Take the Express Train to Shizuoka (1.5 hrs.). Depart for second company visit. Depart for a company visit. After lunch, take the Train to Kyoto (2hrs). Check in at your accommodations. Enjoy the rest of the day free with dinner on own. |
| Sun., June 8 |
Free Day in Kyoto! |
| Mon., June 9 |
After breakfast, check out of accommodations. Take the train to Nagoya (30 mins). Tour Nagoya Castle with expert Chris Glenn. After lunch on your own, check into accommodations. Check into accommodations. After lunch, tour Nagoya Castle with expert Chris Glenn. Enjoy the remainder of the day free with dinner on own. |
| Tues., June 10 |
After breakfast, tour Inuyama Castle. In the afternoon, visit Karakuriu Museum. Enjoy a walking tour of Inuyama Town and enjoy the remainder of the day free with dinner on own. |
| Wed., June 11 |
Free Day in Nagoya! |
| Thurs., June 12 |
Visit the Tokugawa Art Museum. Enjoy the rest of the day free with lunch and dinner on own. |
| Fri., June 13 |
After breakfast, load the luggage truck. Depart for the Ise Jingu Shrine. Enjoy the remainder of the day free with lunch and dinner on own. |
| Sat., June 14 |
Free Day in Nagoya! Meet for a Group Farewell Dinner. |
| Sun., June 15 |
Check out of hotel and depart for the train station. Take the train to Tokyo (2 hrs.). Take a private coach to the airport. Meet the luggage truck at the airport. Depart Tokyo (UA78 NRT-EWR) at 5:15 p.m. and arrive in Newark at 5 p.m. Depart Newark (UA1657 EWR-BOS) at 9 p.m. and arrive in Boston 10:24 p.m. |
May 2026 Trip
This program will run again in May 2026 with Professor Amakawa. Price is TBD with payment deadlines Nov. 15, Dec. 15, 2025 and Jan. 15, 2026
Students should apply for the Global Ambassador Scholarship in October 2025 on Academic Works and will find out what/if they received the scholarship before the first payment due date. Students' applications to this program will be reviewed by the professor by September 20, 2025.
This program is open to all majors but preference will be given to Game Design majors. The Office of International Education is offering another program to Japan called the Health and Aging with Professor Min Li in May 2027, open to all majors.
