Japan and Its Buddhist Traditions is a  FALL  semester program, running from approximately early September to early December.

The program begins with a two-day orientation on program content and Japanese culture following arrival in Japan. Classes begin shortly thereafter and continue for nine weeks, followed by three weeks of independent research and travel. The program ends with research presentations in Kyoto.

See the 2012 Itinerary of the Japan program here. The 2013 program itinerary is not yet available.

Sample Daily Schedule

5:30 AM: Meditation
6:45 AM: Breakfast**
8:00 AM: Class Period
12:00 PM: Lunch**
1:00 PM: Language Class
5:00 PM: Meditation
6:00 PM: Dinner**
7:00 PM: Individual Study

**With the exception of a few temples we visit, meals are typically not vegetarian. However, the program does its best to provide vegetarian meals for those students who wish them. Further, students are provided with stipends to select food of their choice in local restaurants on weekends and lunch in the Ryukoku University cafeteria on weekdays.