High School Summer Abroad Blog

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

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

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

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

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!

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

Bright and early on Saturday morning, CIEE Language and Culture students embarked on an overnight trip to the city of Hakone in Kanagawa prefecture. After the bus ride from Tokyo... keep reading

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

Our students are already settling into Tokyo life! These past two weeks have been a whirlwind of exploration and learning. From navigating the train system like pros to savoring delicious... 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