Thanks to Instructionally Related Activities (IRA) grant, we were able to offer two virtual tips to Japan.
Due to the coronavirus situation, all international trips and study abroad programs have been suspended. This trip gives you a global learning experience from home. This tour is operated by IACE travel.
Fall 2021
A City of Matsuyama, Japan
Ehime University
Dogo Onsen and its area
Food festival
Iya Valley
Oboke & Koboke Gorges
Vine Bridge in the Iya Vally
The Peeing Boy Statue
Zentsuji Temple
Udon Taxi
Chichibugahama Beach
Spring 2022
TRAVEL DESTINATIONS
Stately home and gardens of the Shimazu clan (Samurai clan)
https://volcano.si.edu/volcano.cfm?vn=282060
An island of volcanic origin located at the northern edge of the Kikai Caldera, which is ranked class A for volcanic activity. Constantly erupting, Iojima emits massive amounts of sulfur dioxide.
http://chiran-bukeyashiki.com/publics/index/10/
A small town with a preserved samurai district with houses and gardens dating back about 250 years.
Story of Kagoshima's leading Japanese tea brand, Chiran-cha(tea) by a local tea producer.
http://www.chiran-tokkou.jp/english/index.html
Final departure point of the Kamikaze. During World War II, the Chiran Airbase served as the final departure point for hundreds of young men of the Tokko-tai special attack group, better known as kamikaze pilots. The Chiran Peace Museum was built in 1975 to memorialize the sacrifice of these young men and to try to understand their motivations.
