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Welcome to the Study Abroad Campus of Showa Women’s University

Showa Boston was founded by Tokyo, Japan’s Showa Women’s University as a satellite campus for Japanese college students studying abroad in Boston. Since 1988, Showa Boston has served as New England’s premier community portal to Japan, helping thousands of people in and around Boston grow more connected with the Japanese language, people, and culture.

For our full-time Japanese college students, Showa Boston offers a diverse English-language curriculum and serves as a gateway to learning about American culture.

Whether your goal is to build Japanese language proficiency or grow more culturally connected with Japan, Showa Boston offers unique opportunities for the local community to establish deep person-to-person relationships with Japanese university students.

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Showa Boston’s campus is located in the Moss Hill neighborhood of Jamaica Plain, steps from Boston’s border with Brookline.

Forging intercultural exchange is our passion, and our Japanese student population - the largest in New England - learn from the time they arrive in Boston about the ways they can impact the community around them.

In addition to our individual-based offerings, we collaborate with US and Japan-based organizations and businesses. Discover how you can get involved, or learn more about Showa Boston’s story.

Finally, we recommend signing up for our newsletter to ensure that you don’t miss out on upcoming offerings.

Upcoming Event

President’s Lecture Series 2024 

Hosted by Dr. Bruce Stronach 

President, Showa Boston Institute 

介護保険が支える日本の高齢社会

講師:上野千鶴子 

社会学者・東京大学名誉教授・認定NPO法人ウィメンズアクションネットワーク(WAN)理事長
 富山県生まれ。京都大学大学院社会学博士課程修了。平安女学院短期大学助教授、シカゴ大学人類学部客員研究員、
京都精華大学助教授、国際日本文化研究センター客員助教授、ボン大学客員教授、コロンビア大学客員教授、メキ
シコ大学院大学客員教授等を経る。1993年東京大学文学部助教授(社会学)、1995年から2011年3月まで、東京
大学大学院人文社会系研究科教授。2012年度から2016年度まで、立命館大学特別招聘教授。2011年4月から認定
NPO法人ウィメンズアクションネットワーク(WAN)理事長。専門は女性学、ジェンダー研究。この分野のパイオ
ニアであり、指導的な理論家のひとり。高齢者の介護とケアも研究テーマとしている。著書多数。

March 19

6 - 7:30 pm
420 Pond Street, Boston, MA

Please note: this lecture will be in Japanese.

How To Get Involved

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    Learn Japanese

    Whether you’re planning for your next trip or looking to obtain professional proficiency, we’re here to help you achieve your Japanese learning goals.

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    Apply for Community Programs

    Join the Showa Boston community by applying for one of our programs.

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    Join Our Next Event

    Throughout the year, we offer community events, festivals, and discussions to our local audience. Check out our Facebook events page to learn more!

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    Partner with Us

    Showa Boston has a rich history of collaborations with local businesses, universities, and non-profits. Find out the ways in which Showa can help enrich your institution!

Recent Updates

What People Are Saying

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“Great school, I've been studying Japanese for 1 year with them (2 semesters) and just signed up for the next one. Teachers are very professional. This school is the best in Boston for Japanese language learners.”

— Maria

“The Showa Collge Connection Program is the most fun I’ve had at college, and working with the girls has been an absolute pleasure…This program has truly sparked my already deep interest in Japanese culture and the nation itself.”

— Donnovan

“The campus itself is lovely and there is lots of free parking, which is helpful if you are visiting for class, [Showa Friendship Circle], or any of the many festivals the university hosts throughout the year. If you like Japan and Japanese culture, want to learn Japanese, or meet Japanese friends, this is a great place to get involved.”

— Christina

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