SAKURA & MOMIJI STUDY TOURS

An Experience-based History/Culture ANJIN Study Tour

William Adams known as the “Blue Eyed Samurai” is considered to be the first ever Englishman to set foot in Japan after a long and hard sea voyage in the late 16th century. Working as a diplomatic advisor for Tokugawa Ieyasu, Adams made an enormous contribution to Japanese history including building western style sailing ships, teaching, amongst other things, geography, mathematics and gunnery.

Here at ANJIN Co., Ltd (Anglo-Japan International Network) we carry out experience-based Anjin (William Adams) Study Tours both in the cherry blossom season as the SAKURA TOUR, and again in the autumn leaves season as the MOMIJI TOUR. Starting with places that have a deep connections to William Adams, our tours entail visiting towns that will allow you to truly feel Japanese history and culture whilst also implementing the mutual learning of both culture and language through interactions with Japanese locals.

Who can join the tour?

Anyone with an interest in Japanese history and culture can join the tours.

What places will you visit?

Places such as:

• Tokyo, a city combining old and new
• The historical towns of Kamakura and Kyoto
• Miyajima Island and its bountiful nature
• The famous atomic bomb site in Hiroshima City
• Yokosuka City (Kanagawa Prefecture) or Ito City (Shizuoka Prefecture), the sister cities of Medway

What kind of experiences can you expect?

• Sushi making or Japanese home cooking
• Japanese calligraphy or Japanese flower arrangement
• Basic Japanese language lessons
• Homestay with a Japanese family

etc.

How to apply

Please apply with your deposit for either the SAKURA Tour (spring) or MOMIJI Tour (autumn) when advertised.

※Please don’t hesitate to contact us with regard to any queries you may have about the Study Tours.