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Living Between Japan and Oman
Written by Ayah Okada, CIEE Kyoto Program Coordinator I grew up in Muscat, Oman, a community of about 59,400 people where everyone knew everyone. That closeness was suffocating in ways... keep reading
Finding Tomodachi in Kyoto
Written by Holdyn Farrell, FA26 OCBII When coming to Japan, one of the things I was most excited about was the opportunity to make new friends. To make friends with... keep reading
My Study Abroad Experiences and How It Led to an Internship Abroad
Written by Ryan Javier, Marketing Intern Hong Kong, Mexico, Singapore, South Africa, Ireland, Antigua and Barbuda. To any other person, this would just be a random list of countries and... keep reading
Letter of Gratitude to Japan
Written by Jayden Gridiron SU26 AMJ I My experience in Japan was indescribable. This was the most memorable experience I have ever had. Thanks to CIEE, I was able to... keep reading
Small Steps to Big Connections
Written by Miranda, Program Coordinator Hello! My name is Miranda, and I am a Program Coordinator here at CIEE Kyoto. My first experience in Japan was as an exchange student... keep reading
SP26 OCBI-III Griffin Sibley
Written by Griffin Sibley When deciding where to study abroad, I wanted to challenge myself by living somewhere completely new. I also wanted a location that would give me the... keep reading
How Curiosity, Study Abroad, and the Silk Road Shaped My Journey
Written by Michiyo Ikemoto, Director of Operations What’s Your Aspiration? Why? There is a famous quote that asks: “If today were the last day of my life, would I want... keep reading
My experience interning in Kyoto
Written by David VanBrackle Hello! Konnichiwa! My name is David VanBrackle, and I was an intern in Kyoto, Japan for the HSSA program in 2025! My internship journey actually started... keep reading
My Study Abroad Experience in Kyoto, Japan
Written by Seth Baker Studying abroad in Kyoto through CIEE was one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. Before arriving in Japan, I expected beautiful temples, amazing food... keep reading
My full-circle journey in Kyoto
Written by Andi Patiware Metaragakusuma, Program Assistant About me Hi everyone! I’m so excited to finally introduce myself. Hi, I’m Kusuma, your Program Assistant. I officially joined the CIEE Kyoto... keep reading
Hi I'm your Program Assistant
Written by Rei, Program Assistant Hello! Thank you for visiting the CIEE Kyoto blog. My name is Rei, and I work as a College Program Assistant. I would like to... keep reading
Finding My Community in Kyoto
Written by Reilly Baker When people talk about studying abroad, they usually focus on the places they visited, the food they tried, and the experiences they had. I expected my... keep reading
What's Your Spring Study Abroad Vibe?
Some destinations come alive in the spring, while others feel calmer and more scenic. The difference isn’t just visual – it affects how you spend your time and what your... keep reading
Discovering Japan
Written by Liza First Impressions People have always told me that Japan is the best country in the world. I knew that it could be true, but I did not... keep reading
Experiencing Japan Through Anime, Games, and Unique Attractions
Written by Akiko Otani, Administrative Manager, CIEE Kyoto Japan is famous around the world for its anime and video games, and they are deeply connected to everyday life here. In... keep reading