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これはさよならじゃないけど、また後でね〜今年の夏はいろいろありがとう
My final goodbyes to the 2023 Summer Tokyo Language and Culture Program. Thank you for all the good memories kids and I hope you all continue to learn Japanese; if not, I hope you enjoyed your summer in Japan!
Japanese Language and Culture Program comes to an end...
Hello from Tokyo!! Japanese Language and Culture Program, session 2 is sadly almost over. However, during this program, we gained new experiences and learned much about Japanese and Japanese culture... keep reading
Fushimi Inari Taisha 8/1/23
One of our last excursions took place at Fushimi Inari Taisha on August 1st, 2023
Eigamura 7/31/23
Students visited Toei Eigamura on Sunday July 31st, and got to try on Yukata.
Picnic 7/28/23
On July 28th, CIEE students had a picnic with friends from the local high school, Otani.
Making Sushi!!
The first excursion of week 4 for the level 2 language groups was SUSHI MAKING. The sushi master spoke only in Japanese as he instructed the students, so they had... keep reading
An Exciting Weekend: Tsumami-Zaiku, Asakusa, and More!
Things have been going by so quickly on this program and we can’t believe it’s almost over. Before things come to an end though, here is a quick recap of... keep reading
Otaku Shopping in Nakano and Akiba
After returning from their ryokan stay in the rural countryside of Yamanashi, students were presented with numerous opportunies to explore the geekier side of Japan- otaku culture. The word "otaku"... keep reading
Anime Artist Academy, Shibuya, and Shinjuku
On Monday and Tuesday, our students split into small groups and were given the opportunity to put their drawing skills to the test. Students visited the Anime Artist Institute in... keep reading
Taiko on Thursday, weekend in Nara
We had a busy lead up to the weekend and then non-stop fun in Nara
Retreat in the Mountains: A Journey to Nikko
As the first half of our immersive language program in Japan drew to a close, our students bid farewell to their host families and hotel friends, brimming with excitement for the next chapter of their journey. Whether it was mastering the art of independence in a hotel setting or adapting to life in a traditional Japanese household, the second half promised new challenges, opportunities, and connections. But before embarking on this next phase, our students were treated to a memorable weekend in the historical mountainous countryside of Nikko.