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Focus Japan

Tokyo & Kyoto

Do you dream of combining metropolis, tradition and Japanese diversity? On the course Focus Japan — Tokyo & Kyoto you will experience temples, neon cities, manga and culinary highlights In one of the most fascinating countries in the world — Japan.

Throughout the year, we dive into Japan's history, language, art and everyday life. You get to try your hand at everything from manga and martial arts to cooking, meditation and Japanese forms of politeness.

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Bendik Guldbrandsen

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Japan up close

Experience Tokyo and Kyoto temples, neon lights, arcades and anime traffic, all in a country roughly the size of Norway. You'll encounter the contrasts between tradition and technology — from zen gardens to high-speed trains.

Popular culture and creative workshops

You take part in courses and workshops within manga, origami, Chinese painting and Japanese Game Show-inspired activity. Here you will learn techniques and expressions from the East.

Martial arts, meditation and yoga

On the course is included meditation, yoga, massage and martial arts that gives you training in both body and mind. You experience calmness and strength in a new way.

Theme week in monk tradition

One week we live as monks in a Monk Week, with activities inspired by the Zen tradition and silence as a method. This gives you an understanding of another rhythm of life and culture.

Sumo day

You get to join Sumo day, a solemn and lively part of the Japanese culture. This is both a physical and cultural challenge that creates memories.

Language and politeness in practice

The course subject provides an introduction to Japanese language and the forms of politeness that characterize everyday culture. This gives you tools for travel and cultural community.

Samurai era, shinto, yakuza, art and culture

We work with samurai era, shinto and yakuza as historical and cultural themes for understanding Japan's values and symbols. Through arts and culture We see how tradition and modern expression affect everyday life.

Asia perspective and new horizons

The course also includes exploration of South Korea, North Korea and China to provide a broader perspective on the region. You will gain insight into how neighboring cultures interrelate with Japan.

K-pop day and South Korea

We have K-pop day with an introduction to music, dance and the phenomenon surrounding the genre, and use it as an entrance to insight into South Korea today. This gives context to how pop culture, language and society They are connected in the region.

Day of the Blind

You participate in the Day of the Blind, an exercise inspired by Japanese monks who train presence and sensing without visual impressions. This gives a different understanding of calm, focus and presence in practice.

Asia perspective and new horizons

The course also includes exploration of South Korea, North Korea and China to provide a broader perspective on the region. You will gain insight into how neighboring cultures interrelate with Japan.

Day of the Blind

You participate in the Day of the Blind, an exercise inspired by Japanese monks who train presence and sensing without visual impressions. This gives a different understanding of calm, focus and presence in practice.

Japan up close

Experience Tokyo and Kyoto temples, neon lights, arcades and anime traffic, all in a country roughly the size of Norway. You'll encounter the contrasts between tradition and technology — from zen gardens to high-speed trains.

K-pop day and South Korea

We have K-pop day with an introduction to music, dance and the phenomenon surrounding the genre, and use it as an entrance to insight into South Korea today. This gives context to how pop culture, language and society They are connected in the region.

Language and politeness in practice

The course subject provides an introduction to Japanese language and the forms of politeness that characterize everyday culture. This gives you tools for travel and cultural community.

Martial arts, meditation and yoga

On the course is included meditation, yoga, massage and martial arts that gives you training in both body and mind. You experience calmness and strength in a new way.

Popular culture and creative workshops

You take part in courses and workshops within manga, origami, Chinese painting and Japanese Game Show-inspired activity. Here you will learn techniques and expressions from the East.

Samurai era, shinto, yakuza, art and culture

We work with samurai era, shinto and yakuza as historical and cultural themes for understanding Japan's values and symbols. Through arts and culture We see how tradition and modern expression affect everyday life.

Sumo day

You get to join Sumo day, a solemn and lively part of the Japanese culture. This is both a physical and cultural challenge that creates memories.

Theme week in monk tradition

One week we live as monks in a Monk Week, with activities inspired by the Zen tradition and silence as a method. This gives you an understanding of another rhythm of life and culture.

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When choosing the line {line name}, you also get the option to combine it with one of the lines below.

At Karmøy Folkehøgskule you get a very special school year where you choose two of our 20 lines — and follows both throughout the year. This gives you over 190 possible line combinations, so you can create a year that suits exactly your interests.

You have approximately 40 line days on every line. The rest of the time is filled with common subjects, electives and theme days that provide variety and community in everyday life.

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Experience Japan's Contrasts - zen, samurai, neon lights, fashion and metropolitan culture.

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Focus Japan

Tokyo & Kyoto

Travel pleasure and adventurous. We explore Australia.

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Backpacking

Australia

Adrenaline and exciting challenges. Great trip wilt Bali.

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Action Adventure X

Bali

Sing, closet and perform. Study trip to Sydney and Melbourne.

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Vocal & Performance

Sydney & Melbourne

Experience the diversity of Europe on Interrail — from big city life wilt cultural experiences.

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Focus Europe

Interrail & Island Hopping

A culinary journey — both in the kitchen and out in the world.

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Global Kitchen

Tokyo & Kyoto

Golf all year with memberships at 3 golf courses and a golf simulator at school.

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Golf Global

Sydney & Melbourne

Active lifestyle and trip to the exotic Bali.

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Energyboost & Workout

Bali

Dive into art, technology and Japanese aesthetics.

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Neon: Art & Design

Tokyo & Kyoto

Experience Norway and Europe — perfect to learn the langeuage and the culture.

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Nowegian Language & Living

Interrail Europe

Experience Japan's Contrasts - zen, samurai, neon lights, fashion and metropolitan culture.

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Focus Japan

Tokyo & Kyoto

Travel pleasure and adventurous. We explore Australia.

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Backpacking

Australia

Adrenaline and exciting challenges. Great trip wilt Bali.

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Action Adventure X

Bali

Sing, closet and perform. Study trip to Sydney and Melbourne.

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Vocal & Performance

Sydney & Melbourne

Experience the diversity of Europe on Interrail — from big city life wilt cultural experiences.

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Focus Europe

Interrail & Island Hopping

A culinary journey — both in the kitchen and out in the world.

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Global Kitchen

Tokyo & Kyoto

Golf all year with memberships at 3 golf courses and a golf simulator at school.

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Golf Global

Sydney & Melbourne

Active lifestyle and trip to the exotic Bali.

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Energyboost & Workout

Bali

Dive into art, technology and Japanese aesthetics.

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Neon: Art & Design

Tokyo & Kyoto

Experience Norway and Europe — perfect to learn the langeuage and the culture.

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Nowegian Language & Living

Interrail Europe

Monday

Common subjects

Tuesday

Line 1

Wednesday

Line 1 or Line 2

Thursday

Line 2

Friday

Elective

Saturday

Theme day and student evening

Sunday

Free

Combine the line {line} with one of these lines

Line 1

Experience the diversity of Europe on Interrail — from big city life wilt cultural experiences.

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Focus Europe

Interail & Island Hopping

Explore Brazil and Argentina — culture, human encounters and magnificent nature.

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Discover South America

Brazil & Argentina

Diving, sailing and island-hopping in Croatia's crystal clear waters.

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Outdoor Activities Sea

Diving, sailing & island hopping in Croatia

Safari, culture and togetherness in Tanzania.

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Discover Africa

Tanzania with safari

Create your own expression - London and Paris.

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Fashion Clothes Design/Redesign

London & Paris

Perfections of the craft - Paris and Brussels.

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Baker & Confectionist

Paris & Brussels

Variety, adventure and twinning - Interrail and island hopping in Europe.

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Multisport

Interrail & Island Hopping Europe

Training, coaching and management - Experience Brazil and Argentina.

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Football Global: Coaching & Management

Brazil & Argentina

Play, write and stand on stage — and experience Europe on Interrail.

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Theatre & Revue

Interrail Europe

Combine travel with subjects Tanzania or South America.

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Retake subjects

Tanzania or Brazil & Argentina

Experience the diversity of Europe on Interrail — from big city life wilt cultural experiences.

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Focus Europe

Interail & Island Hopping

Explore Brazil and Argentina — culture, human encounters and magnificent nature.

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Discover South America

Brazil & Argentina

Diving, sailing and island-hopping in Croatia's crystal clear waters.

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Outdoor Activities Sea

Diving, sailing & island hopping in Croatia

Safari, culture and togetherness in Tanzania.

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Discover Africa

Tanzania with safari

Create your own expression - London and Paris.

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Fashion Clothes Design/Redesign

London & Paris

Perfections of the craft - Paris and Brussels.

Read more

Baker & Confectionist

Paris & Brussels

Variety, adventure and twinning - Interrail and island hopping in Europe.

Read more

Multisport

Interrail & Island Hopping Europe

Training, coaching and management - Experience Brazil and Argentina.

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Football Global: Coaching & Management

Brazil & Argentina

Play, write and stand on stage — and experience Europe on Interrail.

Read more

Theatre & Revue

Interrail Europe

Combine travel with subjects Tanzania or South America.

Read more

Retake subjects

Tanzania or Brazil & Argentina

Monday

Common subjects

Tuesday

Line 1

Wednesday

Line 1 or Line 2

Thursday

Line 2

Friday

Elective

Saturday

Theme day and student evening

Sunday

Free

Awards

See the school price overview for up-to-date information. All students can apply for support from The Loan Box.

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Ready for an unforgettable school year?

At Karmøy Folk High School you become part of a community full of laughter, learning and experiences. You get friends for life, memories from around the world - and time to figure out who you want to do. Join us for a year you'll never forget!

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