CIEE Kyoto

Hi, I’m Daniella (or Dani), and I participated in the CIEE Kyoto Summer Ancient + Modern Japan 2023 program! Living right outside of Los Angeles, my knowledge of Japanese culture... keep reading

Here in Kyoto, we had one of Japan’s most famous and traditional annual events Gion Festival (Gion Matsuri) It takes place in Kyoto, the former imperial capital of Japan, during... keep reading

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Authored by Anum Bajwa One of the highlights of studying abroad is that you get to try a whole different set of cuisine that is authentic and unique to that... keep reading

NARA AMJ summer block 1 students visited Nara prefecture on Jun 2nd -3rd for their overnight excursion. Nara served as the capital of Japan from 710 to 784 AD during... keep reading

This month's AMJ summer students activity. This month, we had the pleasure of welcoming AMJ students to CIEE Kyoto. One highlight was our Zazen meditation session at Tofukuji Shorinji. Have... keep reading

Authored by Anum Bajwa Excuse me- can you please take a picture of me? When you look at Japan on Google Maps, you might not see Kyoto as a major... keep reading

Kyoto is one of the most historical cities in Japan, with over 2000 temples and 800 shrines there. You will have a special and valuable experience. Kyoto has so many... keep reading