Apprenticeship Requirements
- Any healthy person over 18 years of age may apply.
- Advanced Japanese required. (All instruction is given in Japanese.)
- Men and women of all backgrounds, experiences and nationalities are welcome.
To Apply
Please send the following to the Centre:
- Your resume
- Statement of health from a physician (results of physical)
- Two essays: "What I hope to accomplish at the Kodo Apprenticeship centre" and "What I hope to do upon completion of the apprenticeship program" (Each essay should be 400 words or less)
- Please be sure to use the official application form when you apply for the Kodo Apprentice Programme.
To apply for the Kodo Apprenticeship Program, please contact the Kodo Apprentice Centre for details. Please include the following information with your request: name, age, address, telephone number, email address, and profession. Applications are accepted in October of every year, interviews are held the following January, and the course begins in April for successful candidates.
Email: kenshujo@kodo.or.jp
It is possible to visit the Kodo Apprenticeship Centre before applying to the program. Please contact us for details.
Note: Our #1 F.A.Q. in English is "Do I need to be able to speak Japanese to become an apprentice?" The answer is yes. All instruction is given in Japanese, and it is important to understand instructions and what is being taught thoroughly. Strong communication skills in Japanese are also essential to the communal living experience. If you do not speak Japanese but wish to apply for the Kodo Apprentice Centre program, please pursue Japanese language studies before you make your application.
Application Period
*Applications have closed for the 2012 intake.
Inquiries
Kodo Cultural Foundation Apprentice Centre
Yasuhiko
