Mobile Phone Rental

PuPuRu International offers a special discount for the HIF program participants.
As for the detailed information, please visit the PUPURU .

Japanese culture classes

HIF Japanese culture classes are for beginners. If you are very experienced and wish to take extra classes individually, please contact HIF in advance. HIF might be able to arrange teachers or teams for you, but you may have to pay the fee by yourself.

Independent Study

You are strongly encouraged to think of a topic/theme /outline for your independent study before coming to Hakodate. This will provide you with sufficient time for a full discussion of your project's objectives, methods, timelines etc with instructors.
The following are titles of previous independent study projects:
The Fishery Industry in Hakodate- Past, Present and Future
Japanese dance-Let's try it!
日露の明日を開く鍵
沖縄の音楽
北海道のデザート

Your independent study project is not limited to a research project or a PowerPoint presentation. You may, for example, make a documentary film and set up a screening; take a local culture course and present what you've learned; or maintain a blog about a topic of interest related to Hakodate, Japanese society or your major.

Ideally, you should be able to continue research on the topic after returning to your home country. Therefore, we encourage you to find a topic or activity that truly interests you. Your achievements through this project will be highly valued. You are welcome to take to Japan with you any special materials that you wish for your independent study.

Host family Information

You will receive information about your chosen host family to the e-mail address you provided in your application forms. HIF is hoping to e-mail your host family information in early June.

Return Tickets from Hakodate to Tokyo in August

You can book discounted flight tickets (domestic) in the following URL from May 1.
HIF does not offer a group travel plan from Hakodate to Narita because it will be more expensive than if you purchase by yourself. The 8 week intensive Japanese study at HIF will provide you with enough communication skill to travel by yourself.

ANA http://www.ana.co.jp/asw/index.jsp?type=de
JAL http://www.jal.co.jp/en/