Location:

Tokyo, Japan

Program Type:

Volunteer Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Work Types:

Disaster Relief

Duration:

1-3 months

Program Overview

Setting Description:

Main Activities: -Visiting people living in temporary housing districts -Student-guided tour of Fukushima University - Inspection tour of disaster-affected areas on the coast of Fukushima and Miyagi - Discussions with city officials and NGO leaders on restoration planning -Homestay at Soma City (including host families living in temporary housing) -Disaster relief volunteer work (clearing debris) at Minami Soma City -Field study of local agricultural and tourism sectors affected by nuclear disasters -One night stay at local Onsen district -Interaction with kindergarten and junior high school students living in disaster-affected regions -Japanese cultural activities (ex. Tea Ceremony, Visits to Samurai School, etc.) -Travel to Tokyo and Kyoto with free time to tour each city is included in the itinerary.

Cost:

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