"The EAS program was a great experience despite my limited Japanese ability.The support provided by the faculty and staff helped me not only academically but in everyday life as well.” - student from U.K., EAS class
of 2004-05
"Every day has been a mini-adventure. I feel fortunate to have experienced Japan inside and outside the classroom. This was definitely the best year of my university career.” -student from U.K., EAS class 2004-05
The EAS Program at Musashi University features content courses in English as well as Japanese language study. In addition, the EAS program incorporates out-of-classroom opportunities such as the monthly field trips and study tours to provide students with a variety of perspectives through which to learn about and engage Japanese society, its culture, and traditions.
Features of the EAS Program
● Convenient Tokyo location (close to Shinjuku & Ikebukuro)
● Intimate campus environment. ● Small class size
● Strong student support services ● Social and cultural activities
For more information, look at our NEW EAS brochure.
: 知と実践の融合
Simply put, chi to jissen no yuugou is the fusion of knowledge and practice. The EAS program at Musashi is dedicated to providing students with a comprehensive educational experience, both inside and outside the classroom. We want Japan itself to be your study ground!
All EAS content courses are conducted in English and consist of twice weekly, 90 minute class periods. The EAS Program offers content courses from among the following fields: Anthropology, Business, Economics, International Relations, History, Language, Literature, Management, Finance, Political, Economy, Politics, Religion, and Sociology. Typically, four or five courses are offered per semester. All participants in the EAS program are required to enroll in a minimum of two EAS courses per semester
| Spring course offerings (April-July) |
Autumn course offerings (September-January) |
| Japanese Foreign Policy I | East Asian Business I |
| Aspects of East Asian Society I | International Political Economy I |
| East Asian Finance I | Aspects of East Asian Law and Politics I |
| Aspects of East Asian Culture and History I | Aspects of East Asian Culture and History I |
| Japanese I (Beginner Level) | Japanese I (Beginner Level) |
| Japanese I (Intermediate Level) | Japanese I (Intermediate Level) |
| Japanese I (Advanced Level) | Japanese I (Advanced Level) |
The EAS program has the flexibility to address the needs of beginning, intermediate, and advanced learners of Japanese. Beginning and Intermediate Japanese courses meet three times a week for 90 minutes per session. Students who possess a more advanced level of Japanese can mainstream into regular Musashi University classes with the approval of the course professor.