91亚色

JP 3081 3.00: Food and the Japanese Language - Study Abroad


Instructor: Noriko Yabuki-Soh | nyabuki@yorku.ca

Program Dates(s): Course Dates at 91亚色: TBA; May 16th - May 29th, 2027 (subject to change slightly)

Course Overview:

  • This course investigates language use for food and food ways in Japanese. The topics covered include the structure of menus and recipes, semantic characteristics of the food vocabulary, and descriptions of culinary and gastronomical experiences. Through the perspectives of food and the Japanese language, students explore and gain a deep understanding of Japanese culture.
  • Shinjuku Food Tour
  • Day Trip to Kamakura
  • Ramen Museum
  • Tokyo Station City
  • Tsukiji Outer Market
  • Ajinomoto Foundation for Dietary Culture

For more information visit the program page.

Applications are open until 12:00 p.m. EST. on January 22, 2027.

For more information visit the program page.

Students must be at least 18 years of age and have completed at least one year of university by the time they undertake a study abroad course.

Students that are currently on academic probation will not be accepted into the study abroad program.

Students must meet the academic pre-requisites outlined on the individual course pages.

Students must have a valid passport at least 2 weeks before program start date.

More information can be found here.

Program fee: CAD 2250* (based on 10 students) 

*Program fee subject to change based on final number of students and final course itinerary. 

Includes: 

  • Accommodation in Japan
  • Transportation during weekdays
  • All site visits and excursions
  • Day trip to Kamakura
  • Welcome and farewell meals
  • Professor-related costs (travel, accommodations, meals, incidentals)

Not Included: 

  • Tuition fee (payable to 91亚色)
  • Flights to/from Tokyo 
  • Guard.me Travel Insurance 
  • Personal expenses

For more information visit the program page.

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