CIEE Kyoto

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 expect that it... keep reading

Japan is famous around the world for its anime and video games, and they are deeply connected to everyday life here. In Japan, many people grow up watching anime and... keep reading

As you might've heard (we've been pretty excited about it), the CIEE Kyoto team moved into a shiny new space last June with lovely big windows overlooking one of central... keep reading

When I was on a plane to Japan, I couldn’t believe I was actually going there. It didn’t feel real until I landed. Full of worry and stress, I spent... keep reading

There’s something about Kyoto that keeps pulling me back. Maybe it’s the matcha, the winding narrow streets, or the simple fact that every time I leave, I immediately start thinking... keep reading

My name is Chika, and since January I have been working as a University Program Coordinator at CIEE Kyoto. Since joining in January, I have welcomed many students and have... keep reading

By William Karantonis Introduction When I first arrived in Kyoto, Japan, I didn’t know what to expect, however I quickly realized I made one of the best decisions of my... keep reading

Hello everyone! I’m Yukari Hori and I’m an Administrative Assistant at CIEE Kyoto. I joined CIEE Kyoto from March to August 2025 as a seasonal staff member, and now I’ve... keep reading

Written by Alex Bruemmer The weekdays may have been for studying, but weekends were for wandering. I am not an early bird by any means so most of my weekends... keep reading

Written by Michele Fujii, Academic Director CIEE Kyoto It’s been over a thousand years since the world’s first psychological novel, The Tale of Genji, was written by a noblewoman of... keep reading