2026/7/24

KUFS Holds Kyoto Intensive Japanese Program (Summer 2026) Cultural Experience and Exchange Events！

● Wednesday, July 15
Kyoto University of Foreign Studies (KUFS) held a "Human Bingo Event," which provided an opportunity for international students in the intensive language program to interact with enrolled KUFS students. Participants formed mixed groups for games of bingo.

Students talked with one another and discovered various shared interests, while also playing rounds of bingo and learning about different countries and cultures of the world. Everyone was very excited by the games, which had prizes for winners, making it a day filled with fun and laughter.


● Thursday, July 16
KUFS invited maiko (geisha's apprentices) from Miyagawa-cho, one of Kyoto's five main geisha districts, for a special showing of maiko dress and skills.

In addition to the opportunity to see maiko up close, the event also included a Q&A booth for the maiko, a maiko-themed quiz and more. Participating international students had a good time learning more about the singular culture and history of Kyoto.


● Saturday, July 18
On July 18, under the supervision of Division of International Affairs student ambassadors, international students joined the Mitarashi Festival at Shimogamo Shrine.

They took part in the traditional Kyoto ritual of immersing their feet in the Mitarashi Pond as a means of praying for good health, and also learned more about the history and meaning behind the festival. It was a good chance to experience the culture of Kyoto firsthand in true summertime fashion.

Through these various events, international students got to know regular KUFS students better while further deepening their understanding of Japanese culture and Kyoto traditions.

To follow their activities, visit the official Instagram account of the KUFS Japanese Studies Center for International Students!

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