Photos taken by Isabelle Shiiba (Brandeis University), Student Correspondent for CET Japan, Spring 2023 Nara, Kyoto, Osaka, Mie, oh my! It feels like there’s an infinite list of places to visit while living in Japan, and recently I’ve been caught up taking full advantage of every opportunity CET has to offer. As a CET student, we have day […]
Photo Essay: CET Japan
Photos taken by Judy Li (Soka University of America), Student Correspondent for CET Japan, Spring 2023 Housemates prepared a surprise party for the birthday girl! The surprise was really successful, and everyone had so much fun. Nomikai (drinking party) with other CET international and OGU Japanese students. We all felt the drinks contained little alcohol, so everyone drank […]
Photo Essay: CET Japan
Photos taken by Judy Li (Soka University of America), Student Correspondent for CET Japan, Spring 2023 We had an outing to Dotonbori on the first weekend! We all bought and ate lots of street food, and I loved my chocolate banana’s funny face! My first okonomiyaki in Japan. They are the mom okonomiyaki and the baby okonomiyakis. We ate them in Dotonbori. We […]
Embracing the Osaka-Local Life
Photos taken by Isabelle Shiiba (Brandeis University), Student Correspondent for CET Japan, Spring 2023 City view in Umeda with vibrant store signs Umeda My first official welcome to Osaka, Japan was in the lively city of Umeda. Umeda is not only a hub for public transportation, but it is the home to many restaurants, shops, salons, arcades and […]
It’s not all Sunshine and Rainbows
Written by Cody Simpson, (University of Kansas), Student Correspondent for CET Japan, Summer 2022 When I was selecting my summer study abroad program, I knew that I wanted to apply for an intensive language program. I wanted to challenge myself and try to improve my language speaking skills as quickly as possible. I knew that […]
Osaka: Japan’s Kitchen
Written by Ryan Sowers, (Wabash College), Student Correspondent for CET Japan, Summer 2022 One of the best parts about studying in Japan is getting to try all the delicious food. While the food that you order at restaurants or buy at a konbini on a busy night doesn’t always live up to the healthy image […]