Two weeks in Tokyo and Kyoto focusing on the hospitality and merchandising industries including special access tours to the world's best experiences in retail and hospitality. Experience retail and hospitality industries through visits to manufacturing facilities, retail establishments, hotels/restaurants, tourism venues, UNESCO sites, museums, historical structures, and industry support organizations in Japan.

The program will take place primarily in Tokyo and Kyoto. There, students will learn to communicate ideas across cultures and gain insight from diverse perspectives and analyze major global trends and their impacts on market conditions. Additionally, students will gain a historical and cultural perspective of Japan.
Application Deadline
Application Deadlines: February 2026
Class
CMHT 4000 and CMHT 5000
Semester
Summer 1
Study Tour Approximate Cost
$4000 plus airfare and tuition
Study Tour Application

Study Tour Contact

Jana Hawley, Ph.D.
Jana Hawley
Dean & Professor
Todd A. Uglow, J.D.
Todd A Uglow
Senior Lecturer

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