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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
Warrior Spirit
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
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
Exploring the Wonders of Nara: A Day Trip from Kyoto
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
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
Universal Studios Japan
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
Ohashi Carving
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
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