High School Summer Abroad Blog

Yukata is the Japanese summer kimono.

CIEE students traveled to the Kyoto's Samurai and Ninja Museum to learn about the fascinating history of Japan's two famous warrior groups: samurai and ninjas. From the samurai's sense of... keep reading

On Saturday, July 27, students in the Language & Culture Program Session II embarked on an exciting trip to Japan’s ancient capital, Nara. Just a quick train ride from Kyoto... keep reading

Thrills were had by all when we visited Universal Studios Japan. Students were so excited to experience the thrills at the amusement park. From Super Nintendo World to Jurassic Park... keep reading

So you can eat with chopsticks, but can you carve your own pair? The session 2 Kyoto Language and Culture participants discovered that they could! While many of our global... keep reading

Sushi time means getting eat your work!

The joys of the Japanese landscape are often derived from a balanced fusion of nature and traditional architecture. One of the most famous examples of this is the exquisite Kiyomizu... keep reading

Last week, we visited Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto, renowned for its contributions to game studies and its impressive archives. The students were thrilled to explore the extensive collection of games... keep reading

It’s hard to decide which was better: fighting with swords or making candy. Students were able to experience both of these during their second week here in Kyoto. Students traveled... keep reading

There's something about bright colors and patterns that helps make the hot days of summer a little more bearable. These students created magnificently colored "te-nugui", (literally "hand towels"), by using... keep reading

We embarked on an exciting field trip to Tokyo, a city renowned for its blend of traditional culture and cutting-edge technology. The trip aimed to inspire our budding game developers... keep reading

The students visited Kyoto Hokuryo Koukou/high school. They took 2 classes with the Japanese students, ate lunch in the classrooms, and participated in various club activities. They became fast friends... keep reading

One of our first lessons in Japan, was the drums. Students gathered around large drums in pairs and were taught several drumming pieces. Students had to listen to one another... keep reading

Sometimes people think the main goal of travel is to enjoy another culture or new scenery. While there's nothing wrong with that, I think the best travelers are those who... keep reading

Rain was falling this morning as students woke up to classic Japanese scenes in their homestays. Despite the rain, students were in high spirits as they had their first opportunity... keep reading