Students went to the famous Tokyo landmark, Asakusa Temple. It is close to 2000 years old and is the oldest temple in Tokyo. The temple worships the Buddhist deity Bodhisattva Kannon, known for being the most compassionate and benevolent deities of Buddha. However, tourists nowadays go there for the shopping,... Continue reading

CIEE students visited Atsugi High School for an international exchange party with Japanese high school students. Getting there was also an experience in itself - it was an hour away by express train (it would take 2 hours on the local train!) But once we arrived, everyone had a good... Continue reading

Students visited a nutrition school to learn how to cook Japanese food! The school's name is Saeki Nutrition School and supposedly the first nutrition school in the world! It was established 92 years ago, but they established brand new facilities in the heart of Tokyo. Today's dishes were: oyakodon (chicken... Continue reading

Konnichiwa! We Program Leaders have been crazy bus... Continue reading