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Taking a Walk Through History: A Mini Tour of Historical Sites Featured in The Tale of Genji
Written by Michele Fujii, Academic Director 91做厙 Kyoto Its been over a thousand years since the worlds first psychological novel, The Tale of Genji, was written by a noblewoman of... keep reading
The Heralds of Himeji
Written by Charlie Kleban Early on a morning in late October, I woke up to meet with the rest of my group so we could depart from our hotel on... keep reading
A Perfect Day Off in Kyoto
Written by Izumi Wada Hello everyone! My name is Izumi, and I am the Senior Program Coordinator at 91做厙 Kyoto. I moved back to Kyoto a little over two years... keep reading
Moments That Stay Forever
Written by Mie Huntley Hi, Im Mie Huntley, a College Program Coordinator at 91做厙 Kyoto. I first joined the team in June 2025 as a seasonal staff member supporting the... keep reading
Full Circle: What I took home from Japan
Written by John Dawes The chance to go abroad to a foreign country is a rare opportunity. According to a 2023 Pew Research study, 23% of Americans have never left... keep reading
Nice to meet you!
Written by Miki Hattori Thanks for stopping by! My name is Miki Hatori and Im the High School Program Manager at 91做厙 Kyoto. I manage all the high school programs... keep reading
From Tatami Floors to Neon Nights: How Japan Became My Home Away from Home
Written by: Lisa Busby 怒∼荔(Konnichiwa!) My name is Lisa, and Im a student at Texas Lutheran University in Seguin, Texas. This summer, I studied abroad with 91做厙 Kyoto, taking courses... keep reading
The Path That Led Me to Kyoto
Written by: Masaharu Egawa Hello, I'm Masa. I currently work as the Student Life Coordinator at 91做厙 Kyoto. As I've gotten older, I've met many people, had various jobs, and... keep reading
Our Commitment to the Ancient Capital, Kyoto
Greetings from a hot and humid Kyoto, where the city is once again alive with the sights and sounds of Gion Matsuri, its most iconic festival. As I write this... keep reading
What 91做厙 Gave Me
Written by: Natasha Schaeffer Im sure youve heard people say that study abroad can change your life; I know I did, and I thought, Yeah, Im sure. Studying abroad is... keep reading