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KCJS - Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies Established in 1989, KCJS is a rigorous academic program for undergraduates who wish to pursue advanced work in Japanese language and cultural studies.

Last comments on our annual trip to Okayama!Yoo Zoey (Tufts University)I had a lovely time in Okayama. Even though it wa...
02/10/2026

Last comments on our annual trip to Okayama!

Yoo Zoey (Tufts University)

I had a lovely time in Okayama. Even though it was only a weekend, I felt like I was able to experience and learn so much, and I'm so grateful to my host family and everyone else who made the trip possible. From the time the trip started with a lunch of local specialties, I felt so welcomed by the Okayama community. I had a great time at Konko Gakuen, where I got to talk and play games with local students and participate in their Tea Ceremony club. I'm really interested in learning more about tea ceremony myself, so I was very grateful for their instruction.

Truthfully, I was a little anxious about the homestay aspect of the trip. I'm living in a dorm during my time in Kyoto, so it was my first time staying with a host family. But my host family were so sweet, such great hosts, and always understood if I made a small mistake. They took me to Korakuen Garden and Tomonoura, which were both so much fun and such unique experiences. I was so glad I was able to bond with the kids over shared interests like sports and Pokemon, and that I could help them practice their English, while they helped me with my Japanese. Overall, I couldn't have asked for a better experience.

浅口市国際交流協会、笠岡国際交流協会、倉敷・里庄関係各所の皆様、金光学園高等学校の教職員・学生の皆様、笠岡高校の教職員・学生の皆様、ホストファミリーの皆様、大変お世話になりありがとうございました！

#日本語の勉強

UChicago Study Abroad
BU Study Abroad
Wesleyan University Office of Study Abroad
Wellesley College Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures
Wellesley College Office of International Study
Macalester Asian Languages and Cultures
Northwestern University Global Learning Office
Kiea.笠岡国際交流協会
金光学園中学・高等学校

More comments on the KCJS annual trip to Okayama on September 25-27!Joshua Althaus (University of Virginia)It was really...
02/10/2026

More comments on the KCJS annual trip to Okayama on September 25-27!

Joshua Althaus (University of Virginia)

It was really fun getting to meet local high school students. They were all very excited (if a little nervous) to meet me. They were very surprised at how tall I was (lol) and gave lots of valuable insight into Japanese school life.

Jifukuji temple had many different traditional Japanese experiences that you can only experience in Japan. I was able to take part in a tea ceremony, do some traditional Japanese sewing, and practice playing the koto. It was an amazingly authentic experience that I'm really glad I got to participate in.

My homestay family was so incredibly welcoming and friendly. I was nervous at first, but my host family made me feel like I was at home. They were very eager to learn about me, my home, my interests, and in turn I was eager to ask them questions about their lives and experiences. They took me to many tasty restaurants, Fukuyama castle, and even a horseshoe crab museum. I cannot recommend this experience enough!

浅口市国際交流協会、笠岡国際交流協会、倉敷・里庄関係各所の皆様、金光学園高等学校の教職員・学生の皆様、笠岡高校の教職員・学生の皆様、ホストファミリーの皆様、大変お世話になりありがとうございました！

#日本語の勉強

UChicago Study Abroad
BU Study Abroad
Wesleyan University Office of Study Abroad
Wellesley College Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures
Wellesley College Office of International Study
Macalester Asian Languages and Cultures
Northwestern University Global Learning Office
Kiea.笠岡国際交流協会
金光学園中学・高等学校

More comments on the KCJS annual trip to Okayama on September 25-27!Ishii Alyssa (Columbia University)We all had a great...
02/10/2026

More comments on the KCJS annual trip to Okayama on September 25-27!

Ishii Alyssa (Columbia University)

We all had a great time on our trip to Okayama! Our group first went to Asakuchi City, where we had the opportunity to chat and have lunch with locals. We then went to Konko Gakuen, where we spoke to students, participated in club activities (I chose calligraphy!), and heard the school’s band play. We were then introduced to our host families, with whom we spent the remainder of the weekend. My host family lived in Kurashiki, and we visited the Bikan Historical Quarter, the Ohara Museum of Art, Achi Shrine, and the Great Seto Bridge. We also did a pottery etching activity! I had so much fun during the trip, and I am so grateful for all the kind people who welcomed us to Okayama.

浅口市国際交流協会、笠岡国際交流協会、倉敷・里庄関係各所の皆様、金光学園高等学校の教職員・学生の皆様、笠岡高校の教職員・学生の皆様、ホストファミリーの皆様、大変お世話になりありがとうございました！

#日本語の勉強

UChicago Study Abroad
BU Study Abroad
Wesleyan University Office of Study Abroad
Wellesley College Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures
Wellesley College Office of International Study
Macalester Asian Languages and Cultures
Northwestern University Global Learning Office
Kiea.笠岡国際交流協会
金光学園中学・高等学校

On September 25-27, KCJS students visited Okayama for the fall trip. KCJS and cities in Okayama have a strong relationsh...
02/10/2026

On September 25-27, KCJS students visited Okayama for the fall trip. KCJS and cities in Okayama have a strong relationship with a long history and the people there look forward to seeing our students every fall. Students were invited to local high schools and enjoyed participating in activities such as tea ceremony and calligraphy, and each student was paired with a local host family to spend the weekend with them.

DellaSantina Gianlucca (Cornell University) shared his comment:

Every student I asked had an amazing time during the KCJS trip to Okayama! My group arrived in Asakuchi city in the afternoon for lunch with locals and host families. The local community surprised us with a plethora of dishes including curry rice, shrimp tempura, salad, menchi katsu, sausage, chicken wings, fruit, cotton candy, ice cream, etc. Everything was delicious, and there was even a homemade pinball machine! After eating our fill, we went to Konkō Gakuen to meet with the students. Although shy at first, the students were super friendly. I enjoyed answering their questions, and when we found out it was a student’s birthday, my group and I sang her “Happy Birthday.” We then played a game similar to telestrations called the drawing telephone game and fruit basket, which is like musical chairs. Everyone spent more time laughing than talking. Afterwards, I joined the Konkō Gakuen soccer club for practice. Despite not having cleats, I had a blast during the 8v8 game. I was a bit nervous when meeting the family hosting me, but the 前山 (Maeyama) family was very welcoming! On our first full day together, they took me to Senkou-ji where we saw gorgeous views of the ocean and Mukaishima. On the way down the mountain, we stopped for honey lemon soda in a cat alley. Since Onomichi city is famous for lemons and I love lemons, the daughter, Sakurako, chose different lemon products, and they bought me a full bag of lemon goods as big as my torso! For lunch, my parents, Kazunori and Kanae, took me to a yakiniku restaurant. Before heading to the gym in the evening with their son Rikia, we played Super Smash Bros and Tetris. Afterwards, they taught me a bunch of Hiroshima dialect. On the final day, we saw scenic views of the city from Fukuyama castle. At the castle, Rikia got me a shirt that I wore to class the next day naming me “the number one spear.” Before dropping me off at the train station, we bowled and played table tennis at Round 1. I had an amazing time; I only wish the trip was longer! Thank you to everyone I met in Okayama and Hiroshima!

Thank you to everyone who hosted us and made our time special!

浅口市国際交流協会、笠岡国際交流協会、倉敷・里庄関係各所の皆様、金光学園高等学校の教職員・学生の皆様、笠岡高校の教職員・学生の皆様、ホストファミリーの皆様、大変お世話になりありがとうございました！

#日本語の勉強

UChicago Study Abroad
BU Study Abroad
Wesleyan University Office of Study Abroad
Wellesley College Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures
Wellesley College Office of International Study
Macalester Asian Languages and Cultures
Northwestern University Global Learning Office

【Field Trip Report】As part of Kyoto’s Modern History class taught by Prof. Daniel Milne, students visited Toji-in Temple...
02/10/2026

【Field Trip Report】
As part of Kyoto’s Modern History class taught by Prof. Daniel Milne, students visited Toji-in Temple.

Oscar Chen (University of Chicago, KCJS 38 Fall) shared his thoughts:

I had a wonderful experience on our field trip to Toji-in for the Kyoto Modern History elective class. The temple itself was absolutely breathtaking, but what made this experience particularly interesting was how well the field trip connected to the readings and what we learned in class. From reading about the Toji-in incident to seeing the statues of the Ashikaga Shoguns that were cut off during the incident in person, the field trip enhanced our Kyoto history learning experience. The most notable part of the field trip was interviewing visitors about the temple and its history. We interviewed a very nice elderly Japanese couple who shared details about the temple's history that not even the reading covered!

#日本語の勉強

UChicago Study Abroad
BU Study Abroad
Wesleyan University Office of Study Abroad
Wellesley College Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures
Wellesley College Office of International Study
Macalester Asian Languages and Cultures
Northwestern University Global Learning Office

【Meet-up with Local Students】KCJS students met and talked with local Japanese students!Raj Brodie (Cornell University, K...
20/09/2026

【Meet-up with Local Students】
KCJS students met and talked with local Japanese students!

Raj Brodie (Cornell University, KCJS38 Fall) shared his comments:

Our KCJS meet-up with local students was a great opportunity to connect with Japanese students from universities around Kyoto! We spent the event talking in small groups and one-on-one, getting to know students we may not otherwise have had the chance to meet. Since everyone has been busy with classes and adapting to a new environment, having this chance to simply talk and exchange cultures was a valuable experience. I especially enjoyed hearing about the students’ daily lives in college and comparing them with our own experiences studying in the U.S. We also exchanged contact information with many of the students, and I’m looking forward to hopefully meeting up with them again during our time in Kyoto!

当日は、同志社大学・同志社女子大学・京都大学・京都府立大学の日本人学生の皆さまにご参加いただきました。

お手伝いいただいた皆さま、ありがとうございました！

#日本語の勉強

UChicago Study Abroad
BU Study Abroad
Wesleyan University Office of Study Abroad
Wellesley College Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures
Wellesley College Office of International Study
Macalester Asian Languages and Cultures
Northwestern University Global Learning Office

The cohort of KCJS38 Fall/AY semester received safety orientation from the Kamigyo police officers. Students learned bic...
10/09/2026

The cohort of KCJS38 Fall/AY semester received safety orientation from the Kamigyo police officers.

Students learned bicycle rules, things to keep in mind to how to stay safe, and practiced self defence.

上京警察署の皆さま、今学期もオリエンテーションを実施下さりありがとうございました。

Stay safe, everyone!

#日本語の勉強

UChicago Study Abroad
BU Study Abroad
Wesleyan University Office of Study Abroad
Wellesley College Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures
Wellesley College Office of International Study
Macalester Asian Languages and Cultures
Northwestern University Global Learning Office

Ilya Solovjov (KCJS37 2025-26 Spring, Northwestern University)came to visit the office today!He is staying with his host...
08/09/2026

Ilya Solovjov (KCJS37 2025-26 Spring, Northwestern University)came to visit the office today!

He is staying with his host family again this time, the one who took care of him when he was studying at KCJS.

It is great to hear that some students form a lifelong relationship with their host families.
Thank you for stopping by, Ilya!

Northwestern University Global Learning Office

KCJS 38 Fall / Academic Year has officially started!Throughout the orientation period, students learned about their clas...
04/09/2026

KCJS 38 Fall / Academic Year has officially started!

Throughout the orientation period, students learned about their classes and received helpful information about life in Japan. They also had the chance to take part in fun activities and get to know one another!

With support from local Japanese students, they were also able to complete the necessary procedures for starting their new life in Japan.

オリエンテーション期間中は、たくさんの皆様にご協力いただき、本当にありがとうございました！

今学期もどうぞよろしくお願いいたします！

#日本語の勉強

UChicago Study Abroad
BU Study Abroad
Wesleyan University Office of Study Abroad
Wellesley College Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures
Wellesley College Office of International Study
Macalester Asian Languages and Cultures
Northwestern University Global Learning Office

【Alumni Visit】Connie Situ (KCJS34, 2022-23 Spring, Boston University) came to visit the office the other day.Thank you f...
03/09/2026

【Alumni Visit】Connie Situ (KCJS34, 2022-23 Spring, Boston University) came to visit the office the other day.
Thank you for stopping by, it was great to see you!

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Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

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月曜日 09:00 - 17:00
火曜日 09:00 - 17:00
水曜日 09:00 - 17:00
木曜日 09:00 - 17:00
金曜日 09:00 - 17:00

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