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Japanese Traditional Washoku Nutritional Science & Fermentation Course

Four-week intensive summer lecture and laboratory series examining the biochemistry of koji fermentation, miso aging, and UNESCO Washoku dietary balance.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of organic chemistry or biology
English language proficiency
Japanese B1/N3 or English (bilingual interpreter provided)
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required
Thesis / Research statement
Registration form
Recommendation letters
None

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend
Kansai Agrifood Foundation study grant ¥50,000
Application fee
¥10,000
Tuition / joining costs
¥85,000 course fee inclusive of all fermentation lab ingredients

Dates and verification

Application deadline
May 30, 2027
Last source review
2026-10-15

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Kyoto Koka Women's University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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