Kogakkan University (located in Ise City, Mie Prefecture) will be hosting an eighth year of the “Ise and Japan Study Program.” The program is open to graduate (Master or PhD) or post-graduate researchers (including faculty) who are interested in learning more about Japanese language, history, and culture with a focus on the Ise-Shima region and the Shinto religious tradition.

The application period begins November 8, 2021 and ends December 20, 2021. The program will be held from February 21, 2022 to March 11, 2022. Because of the pandemic and associated travel uncertainties, applicants must be based in Japan (see the application materials for details).

The program covers the cost of food, lodging, and domestic transportation for participants, who will attend lectures and go on field trips to significant archaeological, cultural, and historical sites. The Ise and Japan Study Program is sponsored by Kogakkan University and Ise City, which is home to the Jingu shrine complex. Please see the links below for the application form, details about eligibility, requirements, last year’s schedule, past participants, and so forth.

Website
http://ise-japan.kogakkan-u.ac.jp

Call for Participants
http://ise-japan.kogakkan-u.ac.jp/html/document.php