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Making Hōtō: A Delicious Activity from the Yamanashi Prefecture
The following blog was written by a student intern on a Summer 2025 CIEE high school summer abroad program. Read on for a first-hand account of what it's like on... keep reading
Reflecting on Tokyo: An Interview with Two High Schoolers
Before Session 2 of HSSA's Anime & Manga 2025 summer program came to a close, two students were interviewed to learn about their reflections from their experiences in Tokyo. Having... keep reading
Shokuhin Sampling: Japanese Food Displays
Every summer, language and culture students learn the intricate art of Shokuhin, or Japanese food sampling! Read on for a first-hand account from a student intern on program in summer... keep reading
Experiencing Life as a Japanese Student
CIEE's Language and Culture in Tokyo program participants got a peek of life as a Japanese student by participating in an afternoon of activities at a local Japanese school. The... keep reading
A Day Trip to Asakusa: The Historical Center of Tokyo
How Tokyo Interweaves History into Its Metropolis Tokyo is considered by many to be a major center of advancements and technology. However, what goes under the service is Tokyo's vast... keep reading
First Week in Tokyo: A High Schooler's Reflection
Evelyn C. ventured to Tokyo as a part of CIEE's High School Summer Abroad Anime & Manga Program. Staying in a youth hostel in Iidabashi, a bustling yet scenic area... keep reading
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