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CIEE High School Summer Abroad: Creative Writing in Kyoto
With their diverse genres and storylines, manga have become the bestselling comic books in the world. Through expert-led classes, enter the Japanese comic book universe in Kyoto, Japan’s cultural and artistic capital. Experiment with Japanese visual storytelling techniques in character design, plotting, and sketching, discovering your creative process, from concept to creation. Meet manga arti...
With their diverse genres and storylines, manga have become the bestselling comic books in the world. Through expert-led classes, enter the Japanese comic book universe in Kyoto, Japan’s cultural and artistic capital. Experiment with Japanese visual storytelling techniques in character design, plotting, and sketching, discovering your creative process, from concept to creation. Meet manga artists and industry professionals. Trace the history of manga at Kyoto International Manga Museum and Kozanji Temple, which houses the Choju Giga, a thirteenth-century scroll thought to be the origin of Japan’s manga heritage. Team up with other Global Navigators to create your short manga project—inspired by your adventures in Kyoto! It won’t be hard to find story ideas exploring iconic sites li...
Program Highlights
Throw shuriken stars and inspect warrior swords as you get transported back in time at the Samurai Ninja Museum!
Leaf through the pages of all the manga you want at the world’s first International Manga Museum, located in the middle of Kyoto.
Visit the home of Japanese pop culture, Akihabara, Tokyo, and the Tokyo Anime Center!
Explore the lush, green path of the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, as the sun shines through its towering bamboo.
Channel your energy during a Taiko drumming session as you discover this Japanese artform that’s over 10,000 years old.
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Quick Details
- Kyoto, Japan
- 2-4 Weeks
- Experiential Learning
- American
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Program Details
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Locations
- Kyoto, Japan
Types and Subjects
- Focus Areas
- Experiential Learning
Availability
Years Offered: 2025
- 2-4 Weeks
Age Requirement
14-17
Guidelines
- American
This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Wifi Costs
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Guest House
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- High School Freshman (1st Year)
- High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Other
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With their diverse genres and storylines, manga have become the bestselling comic books in the world. Through expert-led classes, enter the Japanese comic book universe in Kyoto, Japan’s cultural and artistic capital. Experiment with Japanese visual storytelling techniques in character design, plotting, and sketching, discovering your creative process, from concept to creation. Meet manga artists and industry professionals. Trace the history of manga at Kyoto International Manga Museum and Kozanji Temple, which houses the Choju Giga, a thirteenth-century scroll thought to be the origin of Japan’s manga heritage. Team up with other Global Navigators to create your short manga project—inspired by your adventures in Kyoto! It won’t be hard to find story ideas exploring iconic sites li...
CIEE High School Abroad
CIEE High School Abroad
Ready to Learn More?
With their diverse genres and storylines, manga have become the bestselling comic books in the world. Through expert-led classes, enter the Japanese comic book universe in Kyoto, Japan’s cultural and artistic capital. Experiment with Japanese visual storytelling techniques in character design, plotting, and sketching, discovering your creative process, from concept to creation. Meet manga artists and industry professionals. Trace the history of manga at Kyoto International Manga Museum and Kozanji Temple, which houses the Choju Giga, a thirteenth-century scroll thought to be the origin of Japan’s manga heritage. Team up with other Global Navigators to create your short manga project—inspired by your adventures in Kyoto! It won’t be hard to find story ideas exploring iconic sites li...
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