Japanese Language and Culture Visits are designed to help motivate American high school students to continue their recently acquired Japanese language skills by increasing their exposure to Japanese speakers with a total-immersion Japanese language experience.
There are 3 different topics in the presentation, Customs, Shopping, and
Restaurant. Divided into small groups, students practice speaking Japanese with presenters after reviewing the skills needed for the activity.
Program for Beginners: Customs
Students learn Japanese customs and basic phrases on a visit to a Japanese home.
Program for Intermediates: Shopping
Students have an opportunity to use their skills in a simulated situation using typical phrases for shopping.
Program for Advanced: Restaurant
Students are taught everything they need to know for dining out in Japan. They
will learn specifics on how to make a reservation by phone and how to order.
High school visits are usually scheduled between 7:30 am and 3:00 pm on
weekdays from September to June. To arrange a visit, please contact the Japan-America Society at 206-374-0180.
At the end of the school year 2007-08, we have brought our program to 762 students in
37 classrooms at the 16 area high schools listed below:
Bothell High School
Kamiak High School
Ingraham High School
Renton High School
The Overlake High School
Seattle Waldorf High School
Chief Sealth High School
Meadowdale High School
Skyline High School
Bellarmine Preparatory School
Auburn Riverside High School
Annie Wright School
Liberty High School
Issaquah High School
Pacific Cascade Freshman School
Inglemoor High School
