Niigata, Japan

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Montserrat’s program in Niigata, Japan is a four-week intensive comprised of two courses (one liberal arts course and one studio course (selected from two options)), demonstrations and workshops in traditional Japanese art forms, and travel to traditional and popular cultural sites. The program is based at Niigata College of Art & Design, on the coast of Japan’s Niigata prefecture. The trip includes visits to Japanese shrines, temples, and gardens, as well as to museums dedicated to Japanese art, Manga, and Anime. Students enrolled in the program take two classes for a total of 6 studio credits. Classes meet Monday – Friday, with some excursions to cities like Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara.

Dates: May 17, 2027 – June 11, 2027 *Tentative until airfare is finalized

Montserrat student cost: $7200
Non-Montserrat student cost: $7500

Cost includes:
• 6 college-level credits
• Round-trip airfare from Boston to Japan
• In-country rail and bus travel
• Housing
• Some meals
• Course supplies
• Spring preparatory meetings (required)

Application and Reference Deadline: December 18, 2026

For questions about the program, please contact Michelle Tuttle

Steps to Apply

Complete and submit application along with a non-refundable application fee of $100 (due December 18, 2026)
Request 2 academic references (due December 1, 2026). Notification of acceptance will be sent by January 13, 2026

After Acceptance

Passport form and payment of $1,400* by January 27, 2027. You MUST submit proof of a current passport with your deposit!
Payment of $2,850* due by February 24, 2027
Final Payment of $2,850* due by March 24, 2027

*Cost subject to change until December 1, 2026

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