High School Summer Abroad Blog

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

Our students have been diligently working in their game design class, channeling their creativity and technical skills into developing their own game prototypes. The commitment and hard work they've put... keep reading

Today CIEE students had an energetic and high paced immersion in the Japanese art of drum performance called "Taiko". Students learned segments of a performance number, each segment growing in... keep reading

What a great first day for the Game Design group in Kyoto, Japan. Those of us traveling from the airport experienced the Hello Kitty train, followed by a transfer to... keep reading