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Appeal of going to school in Kyoto

The entire city of Kyoto is one campus

What do you imagine when you hear the word “Kyoto”? You may be able to imagine various things such as “history”, “tradition”, “culture”, “art”, “manufacturing”, “tourism”, etc. Kyoto is also a “university city and student city” with about 50 universities and junior colleges, and about 170,000 students, and the entire city of Kyoto is like a single campus. You may be anxious to think about taking the exam, but let’s take a peek at campus life after entering university and the charm of the city of Kyoto!

Learning Styles

I have compiled a book about campus life after entering university, obtaining qualifications to get a job you are interested in, and the charm of the city of Kyoto.

Kyoto’s Learning Style 2014 [Click here for details]

Weaving 1200 years of history

In December 2013, “Washoku; The traditional food culture of Japan has been registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Let’s enjoy not only tangible cultural heritage, but also the charm of Kyoto, such as “Kyoto cuisine”, which can be said to be a representative of Japanese cuisine!

Traditional Culture and Performing Arts: Mastering the “Way”!

Kyoto is also home to Japan’s representative traditional culture, such as flower arrangement, tea ceremony, and kabuki, among the traditional cultures rooted in Japan. In Kyoto, you can learn traditional culture such as the tea ceremony in earnest not only in university classes but also in club and circle activities! One of the attractions is to see the traditional “way” in Kyoto.

Food Culture: Enjoying Kyoto Vegetables

Many of the “Kyoto vegetables” used in traditional dishes in Kyoto are highly nutritious and have distinctive colors and shapes, such as Shogoin turnips, Horikawa burdock, and Kamo eggplant. Universities in Kyoto also offer classes on the theme of “food education,” and there will be opportunities to experience Kyoto vegetables. Kyoto vegetables, which have a unique and diverse variety, may become the “seed” of a conversation at a meal place between friends!

Look into your heart…

When you were a child, you must have felt the festival that thrilled your heart at least once, Mr./Ms. of you! In addition to the Gion Festival, which is one of the three major festivals in Japan, there are many large-scale festivals such as the Aoi Festival and the Jidai Festival. In addition to festivals, one of Kyoto’s most distinctive events is the Kyoto Gozan Flame. For those who were born and raised in Kyoto, this is an important event to send the souls of their ancestors, and it is a tradition during the Obon season. Why don’t you take a fresh look at the important “heart” that you almost forgot in Kyoto?

Student-friendly city

For the first time, I’m worried about living alone… But you’re not the only student living alone in Kyoto! There are reassuring friends, backups, and environments in Kyoto, so be sure to check them out!

There are many friends from outside Kyoto!

Kyoto welcomes students from prefectures outside Kyoto every year. It is characterized by a large number of students from prefectures with ordinance-designated cities such as Okayama, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka, as well as Hokuriku and Hokkaido such as Kanazawa, Toyama, and Fukui. Many students live alone, so it should be reassuring to live alone for the first time. In addition, in order to improve crime prevention and traffic safety environments around universities and on school routes, the Kyoto Prefectural Police, the university, Kyoto Prefecture, and Kyoto City will work together to strengthen efforts to promote the development of security cameras, street lights, bicycle parking lots, etc.

The number of university students ranked first in Japan!

Kyoto is a “university city and a student city” in both name and reality. There are many initiatives between universities and exchanges that transcend the boundaries of universities, and fun encounters with Taku Mr./Ms. are waiting!

One month’s living expenses are cheaper than in Kanto.

If you compare the cost of living in the Tokyo metropolitan area and Kyoto, you can see that Kyoto is cheaper. If you are a dormitory student, it is cheaper than the Tokyo metropolitan area, Tokai, and Hokuriku area! Considering the burden of remittances and the effort to compensate for living expenses such as part-time jobs, university life in Kyoto is recommended!

You can take classes at other universities.

The University Consortium Kyoto has a credit exchange system that allows students to freely choose and take attractive courses offered by about 50 universities and junior colleges. The number of participating universities and subjects under this system is one of the largest in Japan!

Credit transfer system: A great system that allows students to take classes at other universities and earn credits

Depending on your interests and interests, you can choose from a variety of academic disciplines, including culture, art, politics, economics, and natural sciences. You can enjoy the atmosphere of other university campuses and interact with Mr./Ms. students from other universities!

You can experience working together with students from other universities.

Why don’t you interact with Mr./Ms. students from other universities and acquire the necessary skills as a member of society, including business manners, and use it as an opportunity to take the first step toward becoming a member of society?

Internship Program: Become a “member of society” one step ahead

An internship is an internship in which students experience working at a company or government agency for a certain period of time. To date, more than 7,700 students and more than 4,400 companies and government agencies have participated in the University Consortium Kyoto’s program, and a support system based on more than 15 years of experience and achievements has been established. There are many students who participate from the first year.

There is a lot of student exchange that transcends the boundaries of the university

The club activities that I admire are not limited to my own university. There are many opportunities to enjoy and learn while interacting with students from other universities, Mr./Ms. in Kyoto! Here are just a few of them.

Kyoto Student Festival: More than 10,000 university and junior college students have participated in this festival

In 2013, 528 student staff from 40 universities, 4 graduate schools, and 1 vocational school participated, and the festival was the first city-wide student-produced festival in Japan, with more than 150,000 visitors every year. In addition to being able to make friends beyond the boundaries of universities and grades, it has become a “place for learning and growth” by working together with the government, companies, and universities on planning, obtaining sponsorships, and public relations.

Kyoto International Student Film Festival: A place to broaden international perspectives through film

The largest international student film festival in Japan run by students. Through film, it has become a place for exchange that transcends genres, nationalities, and ages, and last year 357 films from 21 countries (including Japan) were gathered. In addition to using foreign languages in exchanges with overseas student writers, students will also be able to broaden their values and perspectives through cross-cultural exchange. By using a foreign language in a practical way, you may be able to step up in the future!

Exchange with International Students: Active international exchange among students studying in Kyoto

There are about 7,000 international students from all over the world enrolled in the Kyoto area (as of 2013), and many international exchange events are held. Isn’t it one of the attractions that there is a place where you can improve your language skills and understand different cultures by interacting with students from all over the world?

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