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KYOTO SUMMER PROGRAM

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Examples of the Previous Programs

Academic Lectures

  • 「Women’s surnames in political controversy: Is the same surname for married couples a Japanese tradition?」 (政治論争になった女性の姓― 夫婦同姓は日本の伝統か?)

    Emiko OCHIAI
    Professor, Faculty of Sociology, Kyoto Sangyo University
    Emeritus Professor, Kyoto University
    Founding Director of Kyoto University Asian Studies Unit

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  • 「Whaling in Japan: Cultural Politics of Food and Conservation」(日本の捕鯨:食と保護を巡る文化政治学)

    Fumitaka WAKAMATSU
    Program-Specific Associate Professor,
    International Academic Research and Resource Center for Language Education (i-ARRC),
    Institute for Liberal Arts and Sciences, Kyoto University

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  • 「Know problems in agriculture, livestock and aquaculture for the sustainable food production」 (持続的食料生産のために 農畜水産業の問題を知ろう)

    Naoshi KONDO
    Emeritus Professor, Kyoto University

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  • Calculation that involves neither numbers nor formulas 数も式もない計算

    Tadashi TOKIEDA
    Stanford University, Professor

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  • 「The Aesthetics and Sensitivities of the Japanese as seen through Classical Japanese Literature」 (日本古典文学に見る日本人の美意識)

    Shikiko YUKAWA
    Associate Professor,
    Institute for Liberal Arts and Sciences,
    Kyoto University

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  • 「Exploring the Fascinating World of Bonobos: Unveiling the Secrets of Their Unique Matriarchal Society (ボノボのメス優位・中心社会の秘訣を探る)」

    Nahoko TOKUYAMA
    Assistant Professor of Wildlife Research Center, KyotoU

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  • 「Political Economy of Japan’s “Lost Decades” (日本「失われた30年」の政治経済学)」

    Takashi SEKIYAMA
    Associate Professor of Graduate School of Advanced Integrated
    Studies in Human Survivability, KyotoU

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  • 「Science and Technology in the Age of Gases – Is it Possible to Live on “Haze (Water Vapor and Air)? – (気体の時代の科学技術―「かすみ(水蒸気、空気)」を食って 生きることは可能か?―)」

    Susumu KITAGAWA,
    Deputy Director-General of Kyoto University Institute for
    Advanced Study, Distinguished Professor, Kyoto University
    Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS)

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  • 「Why do we pay special attention on disasters? (なぜ、我々は災害を特別視するのか?)」

    Hirokazu TATANO,
    Professor Disaster Prevention Research Institute, KyotoU

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Fieldtrip and Cultural Experiences

  • Fieldtrip
    Ashiu Forest Research Station, KyotoU

    In collaboration with the Kyoto University Field Science Education and Research Center (FSERC), exploring Ashiu Research Forest provided engaging hands-on learning experiences regarding topics such as ecosystem conservation, Japan’s forestry industry, and issues related to animals.

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    Company visits

    Kyoto is also a city known for its innovation and is home to many world-leading companies. With great supports from these companies, company visits provide opportunities to learn about their histories and achievements.

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  • Fieldtrip
    Lake Biwa excursion, in cooperation with the University of Shiga Prefecture

    Biwa is the largest lake in Japan and is located just one hour from Kyoto. The excursion is a unique opportunity to learn about various environmental issues not only of the local area, but also around the world. A lecture about the history of the lake and environmental issues is also provided.

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  • Cultural Experiences
    Japanese calligraphy (KUASU)

    A unique opportunity to delve into Japanese calligraphy. Participants learn about the history of characters and the art form itself. They get hands-on experience in the Japanese style of calligraphy, culminating in creating their own calligraphy pieces.

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  • Cultural Experience
    Wagashi (ILAS)

    With great supports with Kyoto prefectures Kashi kogyou kumiai (Kyoto prefecture Japanese sweets industrial association) youth division, the one of the theme of 2022’s and 2023’s cultural experience were Wagashi, participants learnt the history of wagashi, Kyo-gashi (sweets in Kyoto) and Kogei Gashi (craft confectionery). They enjoyed eating the wagashi they made by themselves.

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  • Cultural Experience
    Club Activities

    To get a deeper insight into Japanese university life, we offered the opportunity to experience a variety of KyotoU students club activities.

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  • Cultural Experience
    Kimono (ILAS)

    Thanks to our university’s student organization “Kimono Kikaku”, participants experienced wearing Yukata (Kimono for summer) on their own. They also enjoyed visiting historical house with Yukata.

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Interaction with KyotoU Students

  • Japanese language classes

    Before the program starts, KyotoU students take a preparation seminar for Japanese teaching practice. They join and work as tutors in Japanese language classes, so international participants have their opportunities to have conversation with KyotoU students in Japanese.

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  • “Discussion in English” sessions

    There are several discussion sessions which participants discuss diverse topics regarding the problems our world is facing today with KyotoU students. These are hosted by KyotoU students. In 2023’s program, we discussed AI, disaster prevention and gender and so on.

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  • “Conversation with KyotoU students in Japanese” sessions

    One of the participants told us that “In my university, there are not enough opportunities to learn and practice Japanese directly from native speakers. I am very fortunate and grateful to be a part of this program.” Through these sessions, international participants can have real and forefront Japanese conversations with KyotoU students because these sessions are held by KyotoU students.

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Japanese Language Classes

  • Japanese Classes

    Japanese classes are highly evaluated. In the survey, 97.1% of participants of 2023’s program said they were satisfied.

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