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CIEE HS Summer Abroad: Manga Drawing & Culture in Kyoto
Live a manga fan's dream in Kyoto and write your own story. With their diverse genres and story lines, 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, sketching, and story boarding, discovering ...
Live a manga fan's dream in Kyoto and write your own story. With their diverse genres and story lines, 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, sketching, and story boarding, discovering your own 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. In the end, you’ll have your own portfolio of artwork—inspired by your adventures in Kyoto! It won’t be ha...
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 Shibuya/Harajuku area!
Explore one of the most famous shrines in Kyoto, Fushimi Inari Shrine, where you can walk through countless vibrant red torii gates.
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
- Summer
- 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: 2026
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
Age Requirement
14-17
Guidelines
- American
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Travel Insurance
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- High School Freshman (1st Year)
- High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
- High School Junior (3rd Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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Live a manga fan's dream in Kyoto and write your own story. With their diverse genres and story lines, 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, sketching, and story boarding, discovering your own 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. In the end, you’ll have your own portfolio of artwork—inspired by your adventures in Kyoto! It won’t be ha...
CIEE High School Abroad
CIEE High School Abroad
Ready to Learn More?
Live a manga fan's dream in Kyoto and write your own story. With their diverse genres and story lines, 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, sketching, and story boarding, discovering your own 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. In the end, you’ll have your own portfolio of artwork—inspired by your adventures in Kyoto! It won’t be ha...
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