HIF Information Booklets

The following booklets provide you with important and useful information you need to know before coming to Hakodate. Please read them thoroughly as you prepare for your summer.

Living in Hakodate

General information about Hakodate including HIF student services, useful facilities, internet connections, public transportation, money, emergency, etc.

Domestic Travel
Information to
Hakodate

How to travel to Hakodate.

Homestay

Useful information and tips for maintaining good communication and relationship between you and your host family.

Name:

Laila Burke-Graves

University:

University of Michigan

Be comfortable with being uncomfortable. Studying abroad in a different country can no doubt be an intimidating experience, however ...
Name:

Alan Hoang

University:

University of
Washington

I came to HIF with the goal of improving my Japanese while learning about Japanese culture, and I certainly achieved that and so much more ...
Name:

Darwin Restrepo De La Cruz

University:

Yale University

I walked away from HIF with confidence in my Japanese speaking ability, but more than that, love for the city of Hakodate. Spend time learning ...
Name:

Justin Su

University:

University of
North Carolina at
Chapel Hill

If you're considering between HIF and another study abroad programs, wonder no longer. Between the staff, teachers, community, and ...