Hokkaido International Foundation (HIF) is a non-profit organization that promotes international understanding and contributes to the advancement of world peace through Japanese language study programs and cross-cultural activities in Hokkaido.
Summer Programs for Japanese Language Learners
Japanese Language and Japanese Culture Program
HIF has offered this eight-week summer program since 1986. It is an intensive, university level Japanese language study course that focuses on proficiency-oriented instruction. Homestay is a compulsory component of this program.