Yes, there are several summer programs available for American high school students to study Japanese in Japan. Here are a few suggestions:
1. KCP International Japanese Language School: This program offers intensive Japanese language courses for high school students in Tokyo. The program includes 15 hours of language instruction per week, as well as cultural activities and excursions.
2. Middlebury Interactive Languages: This program offers a summer immersion experience in Miharu, Japan for high school students. Students stay with a host family and participate in language classes, cultural activities, and excursions.
3. Greenheart Travel: This program offers a three-week homestay and language immersion program in Osaka, Japan for high school students. Students receive 15 hours of language instruction per week, as well as participate in cultural activities and excursions.
4. CIEE High School Summer Abroad: This program offers a four-week language and culture immersion program in Tokyo or Osaka for high school students. The program includes language instruction, cultural activities, and homestays with local families.
Keep in mind that these programs may have specific eligibility requirements and application deadlines, so be sure to research each program thoroughly before applying. Good luck in finding the right program for you!