KCJS - Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies

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.

All the three Japanese second-year classes enjoyed a class lunch this week. It was a wonderful opportunity to relax, get...
11/06/2026

All the three Japanese second-year classes enjoyed a class lunch this week. It was a wonderful opportunity to relax, get to know one another better, and strengthen class bonds outside the classroom. They shared great food, lots of laughter, and memorable conversations.

#日本語の勉強

UChicago Study Abroad
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

09/06/2026

【Bowling Day】
KCJS students enjoyed a fun bowling day together!🎳

All students in the KCJS Summer Program in Modern Japanese participated in the event.

KCJS Summer Grant recipient Daniel Anton (KCJS37 Spring, Wesleyan University) and KCJS alumnus Zhihe Tian (Spring 2025, Boston University) also joined the event and shared their experiences with current students.

#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

Yesterday, KCJS Summer Program students enjoyed a bowling outing🎳The event provided a wonderful opportunity for students...
06/06/2026

Yesterday, KCJS Summer Program students enjoyed a bowling outing🎳

The event provided a wonderful opportunity for students to connect and get to know each other!

Here is a comment from Hanqi Zhou (KCJS Summer Program in Modern Japanese, Stanford University) about the event:

Going bowling with everyone was such a fun way to unwind and connect outside of the classroom. It was amazing to see how competitive and supportive everyone got — the energy was incredible with all the high-fives and cheering after every strike and spare. It’s moments like these that remind me how KCJS isn’t just about studying Japanese, but also about building friendships and making memories in Kyoto!

#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

01/06/2026

【Orientation & Campus Tour】
KCJS Summer 2026 has begun!

After orientation, KCJS students joined a campus tour led by Japanese student volunteers.

Let’s make these eight weeks meaningful, rewarding, and memorable!

#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

KCJS Summer 2026 has finally begun! After orientation, KCJS students joined a campus tour led by Japanese student volunt...
29/05/2026

KCJS Summer 2026 has finally begun!

After orientation, KCJS students joined a campus tour led by Japanese student volunteers.

Let’s make these eight weeks meaningful, rewarding, and memorable!

#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

24/05/2026

【Program Highlights】
This is a recap of KCJS 37 Spring. Let’s look back on the memorable moments from this semester!

Thank you all for an amazing semester!

#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

24/05/2026

【Closing Ceremony】
At the closing ceremony, the award recipients were announced, and a talent show was held with Issei Hata (University of Michigan) serving as the MC. Everyone did a great job!

[Excellence in Community Involvement Award]
Sam Lindwall (Emory University)

[Excellence in Japanese Performance Award]
Emilija Strydom (Boston University)
Oscar Fong (Boston University)
AJ Johnston (Columbia University)
Kaya Kamei (Solheid) (Boston University)

[Talent Show]
Ikebana:
David Park (Washington University in St. Louis)
Mika Fishell (Amherst College)
Kaya Kamei (Solheid) (Boston University)

Volunteer at the elderly daycare center:
Lisa Lu（Wesleyan University）

Shamisen and Koto Performance:
Oscar Fong (Boston University)
Joseph Wu (Hamilton College)

Japanese textiles:
Kayla Hall (Wellesley College)

Pottery Creations:
Ali Klein (Tufts University)

Volunteer at the Kyoto International Manga Museum:
Destiny Brewington (Barnard College)
Tamar Feinland (Brandeis University)

Japanese Taiko Performance:
Jack Garza (Wesleyan University)
Mia Kido (Piscitani) (Hamilton College)

Traditional Japanese dyeing:
Walker Turley (Boston University)

Traditional Japanese doll making:
Melissa La Rochelle (Boston University)

Favorite Places Video Project:
Destiny Brewington (Barnard College)
Jake Lefort (Vassar College)
Emilija Strydom (Boston University)
Marisa Tomaru (Tufts University)

Vocal Performance:
Melissa La Rochelle (Boston University)

Vocal and Violin Performance:
Emilija Strydom (Boston University)
Ali Klein (Tufts University)

Kyoto Experience Video Project:
Destiny Brewington (Barnard College)
Zamora Mc Bride (Brown University)

#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

【Talent Show】At the end of the spring semester, a talent show was held with Issei Hata (University of Michigan) serving ...
24/05/2026

【Talent Show】
At the end of the spring semester, a talent show was held with Issei Hata (University of Michigan) serving as the MC. The students of KCJS 37 Spring showcased the works and performances they created through their classes and Community Involvement Project (CIP) activities. Thank you all for sharing your wonderful talents!

Ikebana:
David Park (Washington University in St. Louis)
Mika Fishell (Amherst College)
Kaya Kamei (Solheid) (Boston University)

Volunteer at the elderly daycare center:
Lisa Lu（Wesleyan University）

Shamisen and Koto Performance:
Oscar Fong (Boston University)
Joseph Wu (Hamilton College)

Japanese textiles:
Kayla Hall (Wellesley College)

Pottery Creations:
Ali Klein (Tufts University)

Volunteer at the Kyoto International Manga Museum:
Destiny Brewington (Barnard College)
Tamar Feinland (Brandeis University)

Japanese Taiko Performance:
Jack Garza (Wesleyan University)
Mia Kido (Piscitani) (Hamilton College)

Traditional Japanese dyeing:
Walker Turley (Boston University)

Traditional Japanese doll making:
Melissa La Rochelle (Boston University)

Favorite Places Video Project:
Destiny Brewington (Barnard College)
Jake Lefort (Vassar College)
Emilija Strydom (Boston University)
Marisa Tomaru (Tufts University)

Vocal Performance:
Melissa La Rochelle (Boston University)

Vocal and Violin Performance:
Emilija Strydom (Boston University)
Ali Klein (Tufts University)

Kyoto Experience Video Project:
Destiny Brewington (Barnard College)
Zamora Mc Bride (Brown University)

#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

23/05/2026

【Classroom Tour】
Every KCJS student has an opportunity once a week to talk to Japanese students as a part of the Japanese language program.

Through interactions with native Japanese students, they can learn natural conversational expressions!

#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

21/05/2026

【Classroom Tour】
This video introduces an elective class. The course, titled ‘Japanese Literature as World Literature,’ is taught by Professor Shigemi Nakagawa.

In this course, students consider various methods for rethinking Japanese literature as world literature, while at the same time exploring how Japanese literature has been generated in the modern era.

They discuss literature while referencing visual materials and addressing global issues like imperialism, colonialism, Marxism, and gender.

#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

住所

Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

営業時間

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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+81752514995

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