Academic Schedule – Summer 2026 | HIF Japanese Language and Japanese Culture Program

Academic Schedule – Summer 2026

June 11 (Thu), 12 (Fri): Placement tests & orientations
For the nights of June 11, 12 and 13, HIF reserves rooms in the Hakodate Kokusai Hotel for all the participants.
June 14 (Sun): Opening ceremony. Homestay starts.

First Semester
June 15 (Mon): First semester starts.
June 27 (Sat), 28 (Sun): Overnight group trip to Onuma Quasi-National Park
July 9 (Thu): Final examination

Semester Break
July 10 (Fri) - 13 (Mon): Semester break

Second Semester
July 14 (Tue): Second semester starts.
July 24 (Fri): HIF biblio cup (book review presentation)
July 28 (Tue): Independent study fair
August 7 (Fri): Final examination
August 8 (Sat): Closing ceremony & farewell party
August 9 (Sun): Move-out day

Participants must arrive in Hakodate by noon of June 11, 2026 (JST). If your university operates on a quarter system and have a schedule conflict with the HIF program, you must let the HIF Office know before you apply.

During the homestay period (June 14 - August 9), staying out overnight is prohibited even at another student’s host family’s house or at a hotel, except for the four-day semester break.

Name:

John Geitner

University:

University of
Notre Dame

The HIF program was super fun and a great learning opportunity! Getting to meet so many new people who all share the same goal of ...
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Marcella Houston

University:

University of
Michigan

There are lots of different ways to enjoy your study abroad and they're all valid! Lots of students choose to travel lots or visit lots of attractions ...
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Helen Liu

University:

University of
Pennsylvania

HIF is extremely rewarding and truly a once-in-a-lifetime chance. I think it's easier to be integrated into a host family as a younger college student ...
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Nicole Lu

University:

Emory University

I loved the HIF program! I was able to learn so much - not only the Japanese language but also the culture and background of people ...
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Kaitlyn Milleret

University:

University of
Notre Dame

I'm very grateful I got the opportunity to stay in Hakodate since it's such an underrated part of Japan. My favorite part was visiting landmarks like ...
Name:

Sofia Pan Xian

University:

University of
Michigan

If you feel you are struggling to speak, this program will make sure you go back feeling confident. You'll be only speaking Japanese - during class ...
Name:

Julian Schempf

University:

University of
Kansas

It might be difficult, but you will have the experience of a lifetime, something you will cherish for years to come.

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Academic Schedule – Summer 2026