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Host Family Weekend
On the final weekend in Japan, students spent time with their host family. This weekend, host families prepared activities for students. Some students learned how to make Japanese food from... keep reading
Discovering Aizome- Japanese Indigo Dyeing
Tokyo Language and Culture students experienced a lesson in traditional Japanese indigo dyeing at Some no Sato, a dyeing shop that was established over 100 years ago in Ochiai, Shinjuku... keep reading
Japanese Calligraphy
After school, we went to Nishi Asakusa for a calligraphy workshop. On the way, we received beautiful flowers from a newly opened flower shop, experiencing unexpected Japanese hospitality. Upon arrival... keep reading
A Glimpse of Tokyo Tower
Our day began with a short walk to Tokyo Tower, the city's iconic red and white structure that has stood tall since 1958. Tokyo Tower stands at 333 meters, making... keep reading
All Groups Together - A Refreshing Break from Intense Language Studies
One of the things students most look forward to is the chance to meet and mingle with their peers from other groups. Due to the sheer size of the participant... keep reading
Making summer sounds
Walking around the street, people can hear the beautiful sounds, which are coming from “Furin.” It is traditional Japanese sound maker, which people put on the balcony and porches of... keep reading
Japanese paper making
Hello from Tokyo! On the last week of Tokyo exploring, Students tried Washi making. Washi is traditional Japanese paper, produced by hand using wood fibers. On the first floor, there... keep reading
Traditional Japanese art: Aizome Indigo Dyeing
Week 3 of our summer program brought an exciting and immersive cultural experience for our students: creating their own Aizome dyeing. The Aizome is Japanese traditional indigo dyeing. The Aizome... keep reading
A Day in Asakusa - Experiencing Tradition in Modern Japan
When you think of Tokyo, you might imagine the bustling streets of Shibuya, the cutting-edge technology of Akihabara, or the towering skyscrapers of Shinjuku. However, nestled within this modern metropolis... keep reading
Overnight Trip to Hakone!
Bright and early on Saturday morning, CIEE Language and Culture students embarked on an overnight trip to the city of Hakone in Kanagawa prefecture. After the bus ride from Tokyo... keep reading
Tokyo Adventures and Beyond
Our students are already settling into Tokyo life! These past two weeks have been a whirlwind of exploration and learning. From navigating the train system like pros to savoring delicious... keep reading
Tokyo Time Travelers!
Our Tokyo Global Navigators have gotten this week off to a strong start exploring Tokyo's culture and history! On Saturday they journeyed into the future of science and technology with... keep reading
Kawagoe Day Trip: A Snapshot into Old Edo
The students immersed themselves in Kawagoe festival celebrations and learn more about Japanese festival culture!
Learning Safety Skills Outside the Classroom
At the Life Safety Learning Centers in Tokyo, HSSA Langauge and Culture students learned safety skills for what to do during an earthquake or fire or typhoon, which are common natural events that can happen in Tokyo and other places around the world.
The Train Stamp Rally
Japan has an impressive train system that our students learned how to use via the train stamp rally!