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【Japan Students × International Students】2025 4th Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Program ~ Gagaku (Musical Instruments and Costumes) Experience

International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department)
We will deepen exchanges between international students and Japan students and learn about the charms of Kyoto through the “Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Program”.

In the fourth session, we will have a gagaku (musical instrument and costume) experience.
We are looking for Japan students and international students to participate in this event.
We look forward to your participation!

  • Date and time: Saturday, February 21, 2026, meet at 9:45, disband at 11:30
  • Contents and itinerary:

　　　 9:45 Meet in front of Rokuson-oh Shrine (20-minute walk from Hachijo Exit of Kyoto Station)

　 10:00~11:20 Formal visit, gagaku performance, costume/instrument experience

*We will give you a souvenir to commemorate your participation

　　　 11:30 Disband on site

  • Participation fee: 500 yen *If the payment is not made within the deadline, it will be treated as a cancellation
  • Capacity: 30 people *If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held
  • Target: Japanese students and international students attending member schools (universities, vocational schools, Japanese language schools, etc.) of the University Consortium Kyoto and International Student Study Kyoto Network (Japanese students, etc.)
  • How to apply: Please apply from the QR code on the banner or flyer below
  • Application deadline: February 5 (Thu) 23:59
  • Event flyer: Click here

Reiwa 7 “Learning Town Collaboration Project Connecting Students and Communities” Result Report Meeting will be held! !

Kyoto City and University Consortium Kyoto will hold a report meeting on the results of the “Learning Town Collaboration Project Connecting Students and Communities” in FY Reiwa 7 in the “Gakumachi Collaboration Project” that supports efforts for regional revitalization implemented in collaboration with universities, students, and local communities.

At the debriefing session, the 13 organizations selected this year will look back on their activities so far and announce the results of their efforts.
From the reports of certification projects by students, such as regional promotion through the inheritance of local customs and culture, would you like to find new possibilities for collaboration between the university and the region, and hints for regional revitalization?

Please see here for the business overview of the selected organizations↓↓↓
Reiwa 7th school town collaboration project Adopting organization　

 

Reiwa 7 “Gakumachi Collaboration Project” Result Report Meeting

Date and time Reiwa 8/3/20 (Fri/Holiday) 10:30~16:45 (scheduled to end)
Venue Campus Plaza Kyoto 2nd Floor Hall
Flow of the day

10:30~ Opening, announcement of results by Reiwa 7 Selected organizations
*1 presentation @ 15 minutes (including questions and replacements) 13 projects
15:15~ Opinion exchange and exchange meeting (*Participation is limited to selected organizations)
16:10~ Award Ceremony and Commentary
16:45 Closing (scheduled)


*Please see here for the detailed schedule↓↓↓
　Reiwa 7th Academic Town Collaboration Project Result Report Meeting Report Meeting Schedule　　

 
Participation

・Application required
Please apply using the “Apply here” form below.
Participation Fee free


●Click here for information leaflets
⇒ Achievement Report Meeting Flyer　　

●Click here for details on the contents of the Gakumachi Collaboration Project
⇒https://www.consortium.or.jp/project/chiiki/gakumachi

 

We are accepting applications for participation during the period of March 3 (Tue) ~ March 19 (Thursday), Reiwa 8.
If you would like to participate, please apply using the application form below.
　

 

Inquiries and applications

University Consortium Kyoto Gakumachi Collaboration Project
TEL ：075-353-9130
MAIL：gakumachi-admin-ml■consortium.or.jp
(Please change ■ to @ and send it)
〒600-8216 Campus Plaza Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku, Nishidoin-dori Shiokoji, Kyoto
*Window reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00

“The 22nd Kyoto High School and University Faculty Exchange Meeting” Recruitment of Participants

The 22nd Kyoto High School and University Faculty Exchange Meeting

What is the school system and research organization that drives the “time for comprehensive inquiry” that is no different from a school where inquiry is progressing rapidly?
~The school’s organizational structure in which students actively explore and the appearance of the school changes
How should I maintain it~

How to realize students’ independent learning while focusing on the time of comprehensive inquiry is a common issue in many fields. In this program, two high school teachers who have worked on these issues will introduce practical examples, focus on the school affairs division of responsibilities organizational system to foster inquiry-based learning throughout the school, and discuss the curriculum, including the organization and number of credits. In the process of developing an organization and research system that drives the curriculum of “Comprehensive Inquiry Time”, it will be an opportunity for high school and university faculty and staff to think together, including the perspective of faculty members’ own learning, collaboration, companionship, and curriculum management.

We look forward to your active participation.

Download the flyer here
The 22nd Kyoto High School and University Faculty Exchange Meeting Flyer

Date and time Saturday, February 21, 2026 13:00~16:00 (Reception 12:45~)
Venue (1) Campus Plaza Kyoto 2nd floor hall
(Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishidoin-dori Shiokoji Shioru)
(2) Online (Zoom meeting)
Topic Providers

Mr. Takashi Yamada (Teacher, Kyoto Prefectural Kitakami High School)
Satoshi Tatana (Teacher, Kyoto Prefectural Miyazu Amanobashi High School (Miyazu Gakusha))
Coordinator Mr. Tetsuhide Shino
(Principal of St. Joseph’s Gakuen Nissei High School / Former Professor, Faculty of Letters, Ryukoku University)
Structure

13:00~13:10 Opening and explanation (10 minutes)
13:10~14:10 Topic Provision (20 minutes per person× 2 sessions) ・Free talk (20 minutes)
14:10~14:20 Break (10 minutes)
14:20~15:50 Exchange of opinions and Q (90 minutes)
*If you are participating online, you can participate in the exchange of opinions.
Sen.
15:50~16:00 Summary and Closing (10 minutes)
*The program is subject to change depending on the progress.
Participation Fee free
Target High school and university faculty and staff University students can also participate.
*People from outside Kyoto Prefecture can also participate.
*Curriculum organization of comprehensive inquiry time and inquiry learning in subjects,
Those in charge of educational collaboration, as well as those who are interested in promoting inquiry learning.
Managers are also welcome to participate.
Capacity 30 people (face-to-face) *First-come, first-served basis, no upper limit on online participation
Organizer Kyoto High School Collaborative Research Council (Kyoto Prefectural Board of Education/Kyoto City Board of Education/Kyoto Prefectural Federation of Private Junior and Senior High Schools/Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry/University Consortium Kyoto)

■Precautions (please be sure to check)
 Online participants>
・We recommend installing the Zoom application.
・Three days before the event date, we will inform you on how to enter the Zoom room.

How to apply

Click the “Apply” button below to fill in the required information before applying.

*After applying, the secretariat will send you an email confirming the completion of your application.
If you do not receive an email after 2~3 days, please contact us at the contact information below.

Application Deadline

Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 17:00

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto, Education Development Division, High School-University Collaboration Project
Phone: 075-353-9153 FAX: 075-353-9101
〒600-8216 Campus Plaza Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku, Nishidoin-dori Shiokoji, Kyoto
*Window reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

The 28th Kyoto International Student Film Festival Pre-event “Shoji” will be held!


This year marks the 28th anniversary of the “Kyoto International Student Film Festival” pre-event event! At the Kiyomizu-dera Kyodo, a private important cultural property that cannot be entered normally, we will hold a screening of the work and a talk session on the themes of “life” and “living” with visitors.

【Event Overview】
Pre-event “Life and Death”
・Date and time: Saturday, January 17, 2026 19:30~21:30 (Doors open 19:00)
・Venue: Kiyomizu-dera Kyodo (non-public important cultural property)
(〒605-0862 1-294 Shimizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/N2yZyA1YECNXEPBo7

・Screenings:
1. “The hills of birds” (Korea / 2024 / 27 min / fiction) Director: Lee Euntaek
2. “Vortex” (Korea / 2024 / 19 min / Fiction) Director: JANG Jae-Woo
3. “Niwatori Hatsu Toya Nitsu” (Japan / 2024 / 16 min. / Anime Version) Director: Yuri Kurihara

・Guests: Kiyoaki Mori, Deacon of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Keiko Takagi, Honorary Director of the Grief Care Research Institute of Sophia University

Please check the details below and apply using the form provided on the following page.
https://www.kisfvf.com/event/event-4967/

・Inquiries
University Consortium Kyoto, Kyoto International Student Film Festival
TEL 075-353-9189
*Window reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

(*Ended) [For students, faculty and staff in Kyoto] Recruitment of participants for the “TOEIC Skill Up Seminar” to be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026

 

The University Consortium Kyoto will hold a TOEIC Skill Up Seminar.

This is a workshop for those who are planning to take the TOEIC exam, those who have taken the test and are aiming to further improve their scores, and those who are looking for a way to study. Train your English four skills and aim to get a TOEIC score of 800 or more!

You can take home the texts that will be distributed on the day of the seminar, so please take advantage of them.

Date & Time

Saturday, January 17, 2026 10:00~13:00

Place:

Campus Plaza Kyoto 5th Floor, Lecture Room 1

Kyoto-shi Shimogyo-ku Nishidoin-dori Shiokoji Down Higashi-Shiokoji-cho 939
Get off at Kyoto Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line, Kintetsu Kyoto Line, and JR lines. 5 minutes on foot.

Occupancy

150 people
*If the capacity is reached, the reception will be closed even before the application deadline on Tuesday, January 13th. Please note.

Expenses

University Consortium Kyoto member school faculty/students: 1,000 yen

・List of University Consortium Kyoto member schools

General (non-member schools): 1,500 yen

*Both include text fees.

Lecturer

Dr. Kenta Nishimaki

ETS Japan Recognized English Skills Educator Gold Certifier

Contents

(1) Explanation by part that advanced players tend to get caught up in

(2) Practice of training “forced speed reading” to aim for high scores

(3) Become an autonomous learner! Lectures on learning methods based on scientific theories

Organizer: Asahi Publishing Co., Ltd. / University Consortium Kyoto

[Flyer] 0117_TOEIC Seminar


Contact:

Asahi Publishing Co., Ltd.
TEL：03-3263-3326
Email:ee@asahipress.com

【Japan Students× International Students】2025 3rd Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Program ~ Fan Painting Geisha and Kyoto Matcha (*Reception has ended)

 

International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department)
We will deepen exchanges between international students and Japan students and learn about the charms of Kyoto through the “Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Program”.

The third session will be a fan painting experience and a geisha and Kyoto matcha experience.
We are looking for Japan students and international students to participate in this event.
We look forward to your participation!

  • Date and time: Saturday, December 20, 2025 13:15 Gathering, disbanding at 16:30
  • Contents and itinerary:

　　　 13:15 Meet at Maifando Gion store

　 13:30~ Fan painting experience *You can take the painted fan home on the day

　　　 15:00~ Geisha Kyoto Matcha Experience (Grand Marble Gion)

16:30 Disband on site

  • Participation fee: 500 yen *If the payment is not made within the deadline, it will be treated as a cancellation
  • Capacity: 20 people *If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held
  • Target: Japanese students and international students attending member schools (universities, vocational schools, Japanese language schools, etc.) of the University Consortium Kyoto and International Student Study Kyoto Network (Japanese students, etc.)
  • How to apply: Please apply from the QR code on the banner or flyer below
  • Event flyer: 1220_FLYER

【11/8 (Sat.)】Information on viewing the “Project Planning Practice Course” Final Presentation (Results Presentation)

The final presentation (result presentation) of the industry-academia collaboration education program “Project Planning Practice Course” will be held on the following dates and times.
The Project Planning Practice Course is a program in which you work as a team on a theme and issue presented by the host company for about 5 months. In the final presentation on the last day of the lecture, each project team will present the results of their activities so far.
The presentation will be held at Campus Plaza Kyoto on the day of the event, and each presentation can be viewed at the venue or online.
If you are a university student who is thinking of participating in an industry-academia collaborative education program next year, or if you are a company or organization interested in accepting interns, please enjoy the culmination of the activities of each project team.

Reference: Click here for the 2024 project presentation → 2024 results presentation

Date and time
Venue		 Saturday, November 8, 2025, 13:30 ~ 17:50
Campus Plaza Kyoto 2nd floor hall
Application If you would like to see the viewing, please apply using the participation application form here.
Application deadline: November 4 (Tue)

schedule

*Schedule times may vary. Thank you for your understanding.

Time . .
Summary
13：30～13：40 Progress Description
Final Presentation Part I (3 projects)
13：40～14：00 Wine Glossary Co., Ltd
14：00～14：20 Impact Hub Kyoto
14：20～14：40 MOTHERS Inc.
14：40～14：50 break
Final Presentation Part II (2 projects)
14：50～15：10 FP Consulting Co., Ltd
15：10～15：30 Insight House Inc.
15：30～15：40 break
15：40～16：00 Reflection on each project
16：00～16：40

Presentation of comments by students for each project
16：40～17：15 get-together
17：15～17：50 Messages from each coordinator, closing remarks, and photo shoots

 

Project Introduction

 

Acceptance Project Overview
corporation
Insight House		 [Today’s Yamashina-san Project]
The more you actively participate in it, the greater the gain will be the “Today’s Yamashina-san Project”. We will support you so that you can challenge yourself as much as possible depending on your motivation.
General Incorporated Association
Impact Hub Kyoto		 [~Hanabei Field Lab Project~]
Hanaji ships Chimaki bamboo from the Gion Festival, which has a history of more than 1,000 years, and is called the “source of the capital” due to its historical background. Why don’t you use the Hanaji area as a field, learn about life and how to live, and work with people from various backgrounds to create a community that develops while maintaining the environment?
corporation
Wine Glossary		 [Planning and operation of wine seminars by wine specialty stores]
Learn about wine through the work of the luxury wine specialty store Y Rossary, and try your hand at planning a wine seminar for students. Planning, planning, execution, and flexibility are developed. By becoming familiar with wine, which is also the lingua franca of the world, you will broaden your range as a member of society in the future.
corporation
MOTHERS		 [Make the food court of Sanga Stadium go viral! ] vol.２】
Centered on the Sanga Stadium food court store, you will plan and operate marketing strategies for product development and restaurant operation in collaboration with Kyoto Sanga F.C. Work is meaningless if it is not fun! Here are some tips to live your life with excitement!
corporation
FP Consulting		 [Project to spread knowledge about well-being]
In order to increase the number of participants in the “Well-being Course and Certification”, you will be asked to perform “hypothesis formulation”→ “fact confirmation through investigation”→ “challenge to practice”→ and “verification of results”. This is a project where you can experience the fun and difficulty of starting a new business.

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Project Promotion Office
TEL 075-353-9106 ／ FAX 075-353-9101
〒600-8216 Campus Plaza Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku, Nishidoin-dori Shiokoji, Kyoto
*Window reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

【Japan Students × International Students】FY2025 2nd Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Program Toei Taizuma Movie Village Tenryuji Special Visit

International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department)
Deepen exchanges between international students and Japan students and learn about the charms of Kyoto
We will carry out the “Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Program”.

The second is a mystery-solving team building at Toei Taizuma Movie Village and a special visit to Tenryuji Temple.
We are looking for Japan and international students to participate, so please apply.

1 Date and time: Saturday, November 8, 2025 8:15 Gathering, disbanding around 13:15
2 Contents and itinerary:

8:15 Meet at Kyoto Station (in front of Avanti)
 9:00 Toei Taizuma Movie Village “Mystery Solving Team Building”
　　11:15 Tenryuji Temple 《Special Visitation + Lunch》 → Around 13:15 Disband

3 Participation fee: 500 yen *If the payment is not made within the deadline, it will be treated as a cancellation.
4 Capacity: 40 people *If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held.
5 Target: Member schools of the University Consortium Kyoto or International Student Study Kyoto Network
Japan students or international students attending (universities, vocational schools, Japanese schools, etc.)
・List of University Consortium Kyoto member schools
・List of International Student Study Kyoto Network member schools
6 How to apply: Click here for the application pageor apply from the QR code in the flyer
7 Application deadline: Thursday, October 23, 2025 23:59

flyer

【Now Accepting】Tips for promoting support for international students seen in the case of Osaka University!　”Seminar on Sharing Case Studies”

“I want to know about the internationalization efforts of other universities.”
“We need to promote support for international students, but there is no hint of what to do.”
“I would like to know practical examples of international student support, such as life counseling and employment support for science and graduate students.”
“I want to connect with international student support staff at other universities.”

This is a seminar that is especially recommended for such people.

~From Yorozu Consultation to Career Support~ Examples of Multifaceted Initiatives to Support International Students at Osaka University (Sharing Seminar on Examples of Initiatives for Internationalization of Member Universities in FY2025)


Osaka University is home to more than 2,700 international students.
Consultation on daily life and psychology, career support, exchange events, and community cooperation……… Support for international students is also provided in various forms.
This is a project to learn about examples of initiatives by other universities and make use of them in your own university and your own efforts.
Please feel free to join us!

Date, Time and Location

Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 15:30~17:00 (90 minutes including Q, etc.))
Campus Plaza Kyoto 4th Floor Lecture Room 4

Speakers (Informants)

Associate Professor, Center for International Educational Exchange (CIEE), Osaka University

substance

“~From Yorozu Consultation to Career Support~ Examples of Multifaceted Initiatives to Support International Students at Osaka University”

  • Various consultation systems for international students
  • Promotion of International Understanding (Support for Student-to-Student Exchanges Cooperation with Local Communities)
  • Career Education and Support for International Students

*After the lecture, we set a time for participants to exchange opinions, share information, and exchange business cards within the event time.

Who should attend?

Mainly university faculty and staff
(Faculty, staff, companies, and students from non-member universities are also welcome to participate!) )

Registration

↓Please apply from the application form.

 

 

*Capacity: 50 people (first-come, first-served basis))
*Deadline on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 17:00 (Applications will close as soon as the capacity is reached)

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto, International Business Department
TEL：075-353-9164
E-mail:kokusai@consortium.or.jp

 

*Closed [For Kyoto students, faculty and staff] 9/20 (Sat) 10/25 (Sat) “IELTS Skill Up Seminar (Online)” Recruitment of participants

The University Consortium Kyoto will hold an online IELTS skill improvement seminar for students and faculty members of member schools.

In this seminar, you will be taught by an IELTS expert who will aim for a score of 6.0 or higher in each of the writing and speaking sections, and learn about question tendencies, scoring criteria and specific learning methods. We will also provide basic information such as the overall structure of the test and how to study effectively.

Writing and speaking will be held on separate dates, so please join us according to your convenience. You can also participate on both days.

IELTS is an English language test that is accredited by more than 11,000 institutions in 140 countries around the world. More than 3 million people around the world take the exam every year to study, immigrate, and work in English-speaking countries.

Those who are considering taking IELTS for future study abroad,
Those who have experience taking the IELTS test and are aiming to further improve their scores,
Faculty and staff involved in international exchange,
Teachers from member schools who want to use it as a hint for English classes,
Please actively participate.

Date Time

The schedule will be divided according to the theme. You can also participate on both days.

・1st [Speaking] Saturday, September 20, 2025 10:00 a.m. ~ 11:30 a.m. *Finished

・2nd [Lighting Edition] October 25, 2025 (Sat) 10:00 a.m. ~ 11:30 a.m. *Finished

Embodiment

Online (Zoom)
*Please prepare an internet environment and a computer and participate from a convenient location.
You can participate with your microphone and camera turned off.

Target

Students or faculty members enrolled in member schools of the University Consortium Kyoto

・List of University Consortium Kyoto member schools

Occupancy

50 people each time
*Please note that it will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached.

Expenses

free

Lecturer

Dr. Rita Furuya IDP IELTS Certified IELTS Expert
Ms. Tomoko Ichikawa, Head of IDP Education Japan Japan

Contents

*All lectures will be conducted in Japanese.

Common Programs
How to study IELTS (30 minutes) *The content is different each time.
The structure of the entire test, how to make an effective study plan for each skill, recommended teaching materials, etc.

Program by date
・1st [Speaking] Saturday, September 20, 2025
Speaking style based on evaluation criteria, responding to frequently occurring topics, and practicing mock responses

・2nd [Writing] Saturday, October 25, 2025
Structure and logical development of Tasks 1 and 2, how to come up with ideas, and how to improve according to the scoring criteria

How to apply

Click on each banner at the top of this table, enter your information at the link, and press “Register”.
You will receive the URL of the seminar to the email address you entered.

Application Deadline

・1st [Speaking] Saturday, September 20, 2025 9:00 a.m. *Ended

・2nd [Writing Edition] Saturday, October 25, 2025 9:00 a.m. *Ended

【Organizer】University Consortium Kyoto
[Cooperation] IDP Education Japan LLC

Contact:
University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department
IELTS
TEL：075-353-9164
Email: kokusai■consortium.or.jp (Please change ■ to @ and send it.) ）