CIEE Kyoto

The Higashiyama district in Kyoto is known for its beautifully preserved historic streets and traditional atmosphere, making it one of the most picturesque areas in the city of Kyoto. On... keep reading

Authored by Luigi Medel Greetings, my name is Luigi Medel and I have just returned from a semester abroad in Japan and have been granted the opportunity to write about... keep reading

Hello! My name is Natsuki Kwapong, and I am a Student Life and Housing Coordinator at CIEE Kyoto. You might notice that my family name is not Japanese, which often... keep reading

Authored by Thalo Campbell This is the Hiroshima Victims Memorial Cenotaph. It was designed by Kenzo Tange to resemble the style of ancient Japanese houses to shelter the souls of... keep reading

Authored by Thalo Campbell 初めまして、皆さん～。Hello everyone, I’m Thalo Campbell. I’m in the Spring Ancient and Modern Japan (AMJ) program here at CIEE Kyoto, although by the time this is posted... keep reading

Week 1 in Japan! Authored by Swapomti Surampudi Flight Crazy Moments I flew in from San Antonio to San Francisco and then San Francisco to Osaka, Japan KIX airport. The... keep reading

Hi everyone! My name is Izumi Wada and I am the Senior Program Coordinator at CIEE Kyoto. I appreciate this opportunity to write about myself so that you can get... keep reading

Authored by Zachary Gauthier My daily life in Japan consisted of a lot of traveling, as much as I could do outside of my classes and work. Going to Japan... keep reading

Authored by Hanson Dai, CIEE Kyoto Open Campus Block II Fall 2023 Short, but sweet. Although cliche, this phrase effectively summarizes my homestay experience in Japan. By living with a... keep reading

Want to know more about the folks working behind the scenes to make your study abroad experience in Kyoto as enriching and memorable as possible? This post will provide you... keep reading