High School Summer Abroad Blog

“koketsu ni irazunba koji wo ezu” is a Japanese proverb that loosely translates as “nothing ventured, nothing gained” and it adequately reflects the experiences of our scholars in week two... keep reading

Greetings from Robot Cafe in Tokyo! Students got to experience eating at a very unique one-of-a-kind cafe today. People with physical disabilities work remotely and speak through futuristic remote controlled... keep reading

Last Saturday, we went to Nara. After most students left their homestays, they took local trains and met at Kyoto station for our 9 am group departure. From Kyoto station... keep reading

All students took a trip to Hakone for an overnight trip on Week 2 of our four week program! This trip was memorable because of the food, experiences, and memories... keep reading

After a week in Japan, our group of students are already brimming with stories and experiences that will last a lifetime. From mastering the basics of the Japanese language to... keep reading

Students had a busy second week! This weeks activities held a "blast from the past" theme as students got the chance to experience many traditional Japanese arts first hand. We... keep reading

This week, students got the opportunity to attend a traditional Japanese tea ceremony! Since I am a PL for group 4, this post (and the photos) will mainly showcase students... keep reading

東京へようこそ! Welcome to Tokyo! Our 38 Global Navigators have all made it safely to the vibrant capital of Japan to learn the ins and outs of the anime and manga... keep reading

Konnichiwa from Japan! Our CIEE study abroad journey to Tokyo has been nothing short of exhilarating. From ancient temples to modern museums, we've immersed ourselves in the rich tapestry of... keep reading

Week 1 for Tokyo Language and Culture

It feels like we just got to Tokyo and now week one is officially over; time really does fly by when you're having fun! For groups 3 and 4, we traveled to Yokohama this weekend for a one day adventure in Japan's second biggest city.

「日本へよこそう」meaning "welcome to Japan" is typically one of the first things students heard as they arrived in Japan! As students made their way from all over the country, we all finally made it to Japan!

My final goodbyes to the 2023 Summer Tokyo Language and Culture Program. Thank you for all the good memories kids and I hope you all continue to learn Japanese; if not, I hope you enjoyed your summer in Japan!

Hello from Tokyo!! Japanese Language and Culture Program, session 2 is sadly almost over. However, during this program, we gained new experiences and learned much about Japanese and Japanese culture... keep reading

Things have been going by so quickly on this program and we can’t believe it’s almost over. Before things come to an end though, here is a quick recap of... keep reading