Hawai'i Rainbow Academy
2026 Summer Program in
Sendai, Japan
Embark on an unforgettable summer! Attend a top high school in Sendai, Japan, immerse yourself in a vibrant culture and experience life in one of Japan's most exciting and welcoming cities.
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Program Coordinators
Emma Miyaki
Tricia McGaughy​
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Application Due
March 15, 2026
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Housing
Homstays
Dormitory
(option for boys only)​​
​​Program Weeks
May 30 - June 5
June 6 - June 12
June 13 - June 19
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Cost
1 Week - 1,900
2 Weeks - 3,650
3 Weeks - 5,400
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Explore the Program
Hawai'i Rainbow Academy's 2026 Summer program in Sendai, Japan offers middle and high school students, ages 13-18, the chance to explore Japanese culture and history while attending Sendai Ikuei Gakuen Middle School or High School.
This enriching program is designed to expand young minds, create lifelong memories, and open doors to new opportunities for academic and personal growth.​
There is no Japanese speaking requirement.
MORNING​
Students begin their day studying alongside Sendai Ikuei students in engaging morning classes. For lunch, they can enjoy a meal with friends in the school cafeteria or pick up something quick and unique from a nearby convenience store.
AFTERNOON
Afternoons are spent to hands-on experiences, with field excursions to significant historical and cultural sites across the Tohoku region. This balance of classroom learning and cultural immersion allows students to gain academic knowledge while actively experiencing everyday life in Japan—deepening their connection to Sendai, its people, and its traditions.
Application
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Sendai is a historically rich and culturally vibrant city that offers a wide range of opportunities to deepen one’s understanding of Japan and its place in the world.​
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There is an option to stay at a dormitory for boys only.
Currently, Sendai Ikuei Gakuen doesn't not offer a girl's dormitory for the program.​​​
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Be at least 13 - 18 years old (please contact us if you are interested in the program and will be outside of the age range in 2026).
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Fill out the school application form. To access this form, click here: School Application.
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Fill out the Homestay application form. To access this form, click here: Homestay Application.
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Include your interest in staying at the dormitory.
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Send in your application by March 15, 2026​.
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Homestay
Dormitory
To apply you must:
During your program at Sendai Ikuei Gakuen, you will experience homestay with a local host family. You will have a private room. Breakfast and dinner will be provided by host families. You will have access to internet and laundry facilities. Host families live within commuting distance of the campus.
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You will meet your host family when we arrive to Sendai. They will help you with transportation and navigating the train system in Japan.
Cost and Expenses
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Tuition
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Accommodations
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Breakfast and dinner
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Scheduled program activities
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Scheduled sightseeing activity entrance fees
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​Polo shirt (polo shirts may be worn but are not required. A full uniform may be purchased by students from the campus store).
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1 night hotel stay in Tokyo
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Shinkansen tickets
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Tokyo to Sendai​
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Sendai to Tokyo
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​Program certificate
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You may incur additional expenses that are not listed here. Your actual expenses will depend on many factors like currency exchange rates and your personal spending habits.
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International airfare
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Transportation fees (Only shinkansen tickets are included in the program fee.)
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Lunches / Meals
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Personal spending
The program fee includes:
Out of pocket expenses:
Weekends
Weekends are generally free. You will have some free time to explore Sendai on your own or with friends.
“Discover Japan through study,
community and culture.”
By spending mornings in class and afternoons immersed in cultural activities, local explorations, and visits to Tohoku’s historic sites, students grow not only in their studies but also in cultural understanding, confidence, and independence. This thoughtful balance of learning and discovery allows them to form lasting connections with Sendai, its people, and its traditions—an experience that enriches both their education and their worldview.
Discover Sendai Ikuei Gakuen
Local Life and Accomodations
About Sendai Ikuei Gakuen
INNOVATION
Sendai Ikuei Gakuen (SIG) is a renowned private school with over 120 years of history and a spirit that blends tradition with innovation. As a pioneer in international education, it became the first school in Japan to offer a dual-language (Japanese and English) International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in 2015 and the first IBDP-accredited school in the Tohoku region. These milestones highlight the school’s leadership in introducing innovative global learning opportunities to Japan.
With over 3,300 students enrolled as of 2025, Sendai Ikuei Gakuen combines the dynamic energy of a large school with the warmth of a caring community.
STUDENT
POPULATION
CAMPUS​
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MIYAGINO
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TAGAJO​
Sendai Ikuei Gakuen operates two main campuses in Miyagi Prefecture, each conveniently located and easily accessed by public transportation.
"... a vibrant, forward-thinking
school with heart and history."
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​Get in Touch
HAWAI'I RAINBOW ACADEMY
1140 Kapiolani Boulevard, 1250
Honolulu, HI 96814
Emm Miyaki
808-277-9016
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Tricia McGaughy
808-271-8101
