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CIEE Business + Culture in Kyoto, Japan

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Your Business + Culture program in Kyoto immerses you in Japan’s historic and cultural heart while providing hands-on professional experience and a broad selection of business courses. You’ll enroll in a combination of CIEE courses and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Discover Kyoto through co-curricular and extracurricular activities like exploring ancient temple...

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Program Highlights

Explore Kyoto’s historic textile workshops and family-run craft studios to discover how centuries-old traditions are adapted for today’s business world

Engage with founders and innovators at Kyoto’s tech incubators to learn how tradition and innovation shape tech and sustainable business

Participate in a guided meditation session led by a Zen monk and learn how mindfulness, simplicity, and Japanese aesthetics shape daily life

Tour a major Kyoto manufacturing firm to see how Japanese production principles (including quality control, kaizen, and lean operations) are applied in real‑world settings

Explore the bamboo forest, riverside scenery, and historic temples of Arashiyama while learning about Kyoto’s cultural preservation efforts and the impact of tourism on local communities

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Kyoto, Japan
Availability
Year(s) Offered: 2026, 2027Terms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring
Age Requirement: All Ages
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
  • Business
  • Culture
Guidelines
Nationalities:
  • American
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Last Updated: May 26, 2026

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Locations

  • Kyoto, Japan

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Business
  • Culture

Availability

Years Offered: 2026, 2027

Terms Available:
  • Fall
  • Spring

Age Requirement

Open to All Ages

Guidelines

Nationalities:
  • American

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Program Activity Costs
  • Medical / Accident Insurance

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Dormitory
  • Home-stays
  • Other

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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Your Business + Culture program in Kyoto immerses you in Japan’s historic and cultural heart while providing hands-on professional experience and a broad selection of business courses. You’ll enroll in a combination of CIEE courses and courses taught online through CIEE's global academic partner, ASU. Discover Kyoto through co-curricular and extracurricular activities like exploring ancient temples and shrines, strolling through bamboo groves, participating in traditional tea ceremonies, and attending local business and cultural workshops that showcase Japan’s innovation and craftsmanship. In this city, professional growth and cultural discovery go hand in hand, creating a study abroad experience you’ll never forget.

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