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Tokyo

2016

TOKYO

• Tokyo is the largest city in Japan with
• ver 13 million inhabitants and over 30

million in the greater Tokyo area.

• A mix of areas with skyscrapers and tall

buildings then more typical residential areas with two story houses and large green parks with temples in unexpected locations.

• The Tokyo public transportation is very

developed, secure and punctual.

• Very safe and clean city
• You can enjoy the changing seasons

SHIBUYA

• A major commercial and entertainment

center for young and trendy people with many shops, restaurants, bars and fashionable shopping.

• One of the fashion centers in Japan and

a major nightlife area

• Convenient connections to all of Tokyo

via the loop line (JR Yamanote) and connections with several subway and train lines.

The School

• Relatively new school: opened in 2013,

and refurbished in 2015

• Located on the 27th floor of the Shibuya

Cross Tower skyscraper

• Students from almost 50 countries
• Suitable for all students 16+
• Underage students in a closed group

setting with the tour leader

• Small size school with homelike

atmosphere

27th Floor View from the School

Facilities

• Bright and airy classrooms with

magnificent views of all of Tokyo.

• A shared lounge with the EF Tokyo sales
• ffice which allows extensive interaction

with Japanese students

• Accommodation/Admin Office
• Academic Office
• Reception/Activity
• Wi-Fi access throughout the school
• An internet corner for student

convenience

Location

• The school is located in the middle of

Shibuya which is one of the biggest and busiest city in Japan.

• Just 8 minuets walk from the famous

Shibuya Crossing.

• All the popular shops and restaurants

in Shibuya are walking distance.

• 6 minuets from the Shibuya Station.
• HIKARIE, a big department store, is on

the way to the station.

• 6min train ride to Shinjuku, 11min to

Ikebukuro and 30min to Akihabara.

Shibuya Crossing EF Shibuya Station

Team

Yasuko Furukawa School Director Tomu Takahashi Director of Studies Ryoko Kojima Administrative & Hosing Manager Hiroshi Hatakeyama Activity Coordinator

Academic Info

• Beginner level intakes every Monday
• Japanese culture SPIN

Manga, Japanese calligraphy, Cooking

• Exam (JLPT) SPIN
• Academic SPIN

Vocabulary, Kanji, Writing……

• Career SPIN

Business Japanese

• Internship is offered to the students

with B2 Japanese level.

Accommodation/ Host Families

• A Host Family Single room is the

standard accommodation included in course fees

• Breakfast and dinner on weekdays and

all meals on weekends are included

• Average commute time is 50 minutes
• Japanese host families generally have

traditional Japanese rooms with a futon as a bed.

• Most HFs do not speak English, but are

very kind, caring and patient

Accommodation/ Residence

• Twin or single rooms available
• Bunk bed(twin), Closet, Fridge in each room
• Bathrooms and showers are shared
• Communal kitchen, dining area, lounge with

TV, movie theater, exercise room

• Self Catering
• Free Internet
• 16 + students
• Average commute time: 40minutes (20-30

minutes train ride) & 250 yen / one way

Social Residence Tama Plaza

Activities

• Cross cultural events where Japanese

students interact with EF students

• Karaoke and restaurant nights out
• Tours to other cities within Japan
• Traditional Japanese cultural activities,

for example: Japanese calligraphy, karate, sumo matches or Japanese tea ceremony

• Typical Japanese cherry blossom picnics,

fireworks evenings and Japanese festivals

Excursions

• Tokyo Disney Resort
• Mount Fuji Trip
• Nikko & Kamakura: Japanese traditional

cities near-by

• Hot springs
• Kyoto & Osaka Trip
• Comic Market Tour (twice a year)
• Japanese Castle Tours
• Ski Tour
• Discovery tours to Korea

General Information

• Typical commuter costs: one way

train/subway ticket 350 yen or a commuter’s pass is 10,000-20,000 yen/month

• 9 train lines are running at Shibuya
• Typical food costs: A cooked lunch costs

about 1000 yen. A Big Mac is 370 yen and a bowl of noodles around 700 yen.

• Lunch box from convenience store is
• approx. 500yen

Look forward to welcoming your students in Tokyo