Games and Animation in Japan: Tradition and Technology

Key information

Locations: Tokyo, Japan

Dates: 22 November – 6 December 2025

Cost: TBC + airfares

Funding available:

• $4,947 OS-HELP Loans available for eligible students
• $9,893 OS-HELP Loans available for eligible students

Eligible students: Undergraduate Animation, Games and Media students

Applications close: 15 August 2024

Study tour overview

In this program, you will travel to Japan to engage in academic, industry and cultural experiences to learn about the country’s famous contribution to animation, games and pop culture. This Study Tour includes lectures and workshops by industry professionals, and day trips to cultural and academic places of interest. During your visit, you will work with the tour leader and local staff to develop a creative response to your travels (a visual diary, plus a proof-of-concept: game, anime or manga according to your respective study area).

The goal of this study tour is to expose students to the society, culture and industry practices of Japan in a games and animation context. With a focus on building education and industry connections, the tour is also extremely valuable in terms of graduate employability. 

Highlights

Highlights of past tours have included:

• Lectures by famous animators (including Akira) and game developers (Puyo Puyo)
• Industry visits and presentations
• Visits to the Ghibli Museum and Teamlab Borderless
• Excursions to museums, temples, and other cultural sites
   

Eligibility and selection criteria

Completion of 50 CP of Game and/or Animation related units by the end of Semester 2, 2025. Eligibility / successful inclusion in the program will be based on GPA and a statement of intention.

Program cost

TBC + airfares

Inclusions

• Accommodation
• Breakfasts
• Welcome and Farewell dinner
• Ground transport
• Travel and medical insurance

Exclusions

• International airfares
  
• Academic unit fees
• Visa (if required)
• Most meals
• Personal expenses
   

Funding

Funding your overseas journey may be easier than you think.

OS-HELP Loans

Invest in your future- eligible Australian students can also apply for an Australian Government OS-HELP Loan of A$4,947 or A$9,893 to help cover costs associated with your overseas program.

For more information on funding and eligibility, see Fee Help and Scholarships.

Information sessions

Information sessions will run in August 2025. To attend an information session, register your interest and we'll send you further details.