This course is organised around a study tour to Japan that typically takes place in the Summer Term. The course involves 120 hours of study, which will include preparatory activities prior to departure, a structured programme of academic work at the partner university, field trips to observe and experience relevant sites and activities in Japan, and a post-tour presentation session. Pre- and post-tour activities enable students to prepare for, and enhance their learning experience during and after, the study tour. These activities are linked to the programme’s goals. Taken together, this study tour will provide students with a unique opportunity to explore and examine specific social, economic, political, and cultural issues in Japan of interest to them.