【For Students】2026 Presentation on Kyoto in English Implementation Overview

“What is the charm of Kyoto?” “What kind of country is Japan?” Why don’t you actually experience traditional Japanese culture and learn the know-how of English presentations so that you can introduce them in English when asked by people from overseas?
Students who are planning to study abroad, are interested in studying abroad in the future, or want to explain about Kyoto and Japan to overseas people in Japan, and who are not good at English presentations! Why don’t you learn English while having fun with like-minded friends beyond the boundaries of your university? 
🌸🌸 Overview 🌸🌸 of “Presentation of Kyoto in English”

Through the experience of traditional culture in Kyoto and Japan, a total of seven half-day training sessions will be held to acquire presentation skills in English.

Training dates and scheduled contents (7 sessions in total):
1. Saturday , May 23, 2026 :(1) Ice Break, Introduction to Japan and Kyoto ~Learning about Japan and Kyoto in English~
(2) Learn expressions related to traditional Japanese culture in English
2. Saturday, May 30, 2026: Temple tour and classroom study *Visit a temple related to the imperial family, which is usually closed to the public.
3. Saturday , June 6, 2026: Traditional Culture Experience I. (1) Tea Ceremony Experience (2) Tea Ceremony Culture in English
4. Saturday, June 13, 2026: Guided experience at a temple, zazen meditation, and city walk (international student exchange meeting)
*We will walk around the city in a group while guiding international students in English!
5. Saturday , June 20, 2026 : Traditional Culture Experience II. (1) Flower Arrangement Experience (2) Let’s talk about Kyoto’s famous places, events, food, clothing, and housing in English
6. Saturday , June 27, 2026 : Presentation English Manuscript Correction Course (Online only)
7. Saturday , July 4, 2026: Individual English Presentation

Time: 13:00~16:30 (with breaks)

◎Location: Campus Plaza Kyoto, etc. (Transportation within Kyoto City is available depending on the content of the training)

◎Eligibility: All of the following conditions must be met.
1. Be a Japanese student at a member university, graduate school, or junior college of the University Consortium Kyoto (undergraduate, master’s, doctoral degree is not required)
2. Be able to participate in all training sessions
3. Your English score must be one of the following:
  IELTS 5.0 or above / TOEFL iBT 50 or higher / TOEIC 600 points / Eiken level 2 or higher
4. Interested in international exchange and cross-cultural understanding

◎Capacity: 20 people *First-come, first-served basis 
◎Course fee: 5,000 yen (total amount for all 7 sessions, including reference materials and actual expenses for exercises)
*Please pay in cash (as much as possible) on the first May 23 (Sat).
*Please bear the transportation costs related to transportation during the course.
◎Application period: April 9, 2026 (Thursday) noon application start ~ May 9, 2026 (Saturday) noon deadline
    We will send an email to all applicants with details after May 9th.
◎Application Instructions: Please apply from the application button below.

In charge of international collaboration projects, University Consortium Kyoto
TEL 075-353-9164 FAX 075-353-9101
〒600-8216 Campus Plaza Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku, Nishidoin-dori Shiokoji, Kyoto
*Window reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

◎Please see the Kyoto Pre from previous years from this Facebook!
We look forward to your application!

The 23rd High School Collaborative Education Forum Report Collection has been released.

The 23rd High School Collaborative Education Forum held on Saturday, December 6, 2025

“What inquiry-based learning brings to high school and university
~Approaching the “Moyamoya” of high school-university collaboration~

The collection of reports has been completed.
Click on each of the items below to view it as a PDF.

Part 1

Opening Remarks
Explanation of purpose “What inquiry-based learning brings to high school and university
~Approaching the “Moyamoya” of high school-university collaboration~
Keynote Speech “Segmentation” of High School and University Connections and the Meaning of Inquiry Learning
Panel Discussion

 

Part 2: Breakout Sessions

1st Session What is the “form” of effective high school-university collaboration to deepen high school inquiry activities?
~The Present and Future of High School-University Collaboration~
Session 2 “Moyamoya” of collaboration and collaboration that expands the possibilities of exploratory learning
-Exploring the issues and hints of external cooperation from the perspectives of junior high school, high school, and university-
Special Sessions (1) How to evaluate inquiry activities in comprehensive selection?
~In the wake of the creation of the rubric~

Special Breakout Session (2)

“Moyamoya” of inquiry that high schools and universities think about together
~University students talk about the confusion of inquiry, the challenges of university students who support inquiry~


*You can see the full page report collection here.
Report of the 23rd High School Collaborative Education Forum
Part 1
Part 2

Contact us

University Consortium Kyoto, Educational Development Division, High School-University Collaboration Project
TEL 075-353-9153 FAX 075-353-9101
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
* Business hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

Notice of recruitment of “Learning town collaboration project (standard frame) that connects students and the community in Reiwa 8”

1. Business Overview

Kyoto City and the University Consortium Kyoto implements the “Learning Town Collaboration Project Connecting Students and the Community” in which universities, students, and the community collaborate to provide support funds to projects and projects that work on urban development and regional revitalization in Kyoto.
We look forward to learning in the field of practice through activities that work together with local organizations to tackle local issues and participate in the efforts of local organizations to support their movements.
It has been implemented since 16, and this year will be the 23rd year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                

[Reiwa 8 “School Town Collaboration Project Connecting Students and Communities (Standard Frame)” Recruitment Guidelines]

2. Target Organizations

An organization or group (*) that is a member of the University Consortium Kyoto member universities and junior colleges, and the majority of its members are students and the representative is a student. If the group consists of students from multiple universities, it is acceptable if the majority of the students are students from Kyoto member universities and junior colleges of the University Consortium.                                                  *University departments, laboratories, seminars, clubs, student circles (circles composed of students from multiple universities are also acceptable), etc.

< precautions>
As a general rule, only one project can be applied for from the same organization or group. If there are multiple applications, it may be adopted as a single project or rejected. In addition, even if the application is from another organization or group, if it is considered to be the same business, we will make a decision on how to handle it after confirming the purpose of the project and the necessary confirmation of the affiliated organizations.
* If you are unsure of your decision, please contact us. We will consider it according to the specific details of the application.

3. Target Businesses

With the aim of solving local issues and revitalizing the city of Kyoto, projects that are implemented in Kyoto City during the fiscal year and that meet the following requirements are eligible.
However, political activities, religious activities, activities that promote specific ideas, violent or destructive activities, commercial businesses, etc. are excluded.

[Requirements]
(1) A project in which organizations and groups work in cooperation and collaboration with the local community (resident organizations, civic activity groups, business operators, etc. mainly working in the Kyoto City area),Students take the initiative to carry out activities.

*For new businesses, those that can be expected to collaborate with the local community in the future are also acceptable.
Please contact us if you have not decided on a specific partner at the time of application.                                                        *Projects that are worked on in collaboration and collaboration are activities that work together with local organizations to tackle local issues and participate in the movements of local organizations and support those movements.                                                                   *Administrative agencies may be included in the cooperative destination, but cooperation with only administrative agencies is not possible.
Examples: Health and welfare, social education, community development, promotion of academics, culture, arts or sports, environmental conservation,
Research in various fields such as community safety, citizen lectures, events, etc.

(2) Those who have not received any subsidies or subsidies from Kyoto City other than the Gakumachi Collaboration Project.

4. Amount and number of donations

Up to 300,000 yen / About 10-15 cases

*In addition, at the achievement report meeting scheduled to be held in March 9, we will award the implementing organization (1 organization) of the project that was recognized as the most outstanding (certificate, trophy, and activity incentive of 100,000 yen will be issued separately).

5. About the application

(1) Application period

April 1, Reiwa 8 (Wed) ~ May 30 (Sat) 13:00
*Submission of documents is data only, and paper submission is not required.

(2) Reiwa 8 Business Recruitment Briefing Session *Held online

Date and time: (1) Friday, April 17, Reiwa 8 18:30〜
(2) Friday, May 8, Reiwa 8, 18:30〜
We also accept questions about how to write an application.

                                       

(3) How to apply

Step 1 Before You Start Writing Your Application

We recommend reading the master plan of the administrative district in which the activity will be carried out! In addition, please listen to the opinions of local people and related government agencies as much as possible regarding the background of the project implementation and the needs of the community. If you have any questions about the basic plan of the ward or points to keep in mind when working in the community, you can also consult with the Regional Power Promotion Office of each ward office or branch.
In addition to reconfirming and sharing your objectives and achievement goals, let’s discuss and think once again within the group whether the business content you are thinking about is the best way to achieve your objectives. In addition, for continuing projects, let’s thoroughly summarize the efforts made so far and organize the points for improvement and novelty so that they can be reflected in the application form.

Step 2 Let’s write an application!

Download the application form from the following>
Reiwa 8 Recruitment Guidelines
Reiwa 8 “School Town Collaboration Project Connecting Students and Communities (Standard Frame)” Application Form (Microsoft Word)
Application Example

Points to fill in

★ Let’s check the judging criteria!
Let’s find out what criteria are used to judge the case.

★ What is the purpose of implementing the business? Write down the purpose and the need for the region.
In step 1, the group that listened to the opinions of local people and ward offices should also write the contents.

★ Who are you working with (or planning to work with)? What is the role of each? Let’s be specific.
The Gakumachi Collaboration emphasizes learning that can be obtained by collaborating with the university, students, and the community toward the same goal. Let’s write carefully about what kind of role the partner will play.

If you have trouble writing application documents…
If you have any concerns or questions, such as “I want to improve my internet environment, but can I use the support funds?”, please feel free to contact the University Consortium Kyoto. We also accept consultations by phone, email, and online.

Step 3 Register your business outline

Please use the form below to register your business overview.

 

Step 4 Submit Application Documents

Please fill out the (1) application form (Microsoft WORD) downloaded in step 2 of this page and (2) reference materials (if any) and submit them using the submission form below.
(1) Application document data (Microsoft WORD)
(2) Reference material data (up to about 10 pages converted to A4 size. Please submit it as a PDF. *Only if there is
*Submission in paper format is not required for both (1) and (2).

 

6. Main Schedule for the Future

First screening: After the application deadline ~ mid-June 8th year of Reiwa
Second screening (public presentation screening): Sunday, June 28, Reiwa 8 *Held at Campus Plaza Kyoto
Notification of support project decision and selection results: Mid-July 8
Certification ceremony and exchange meeting: Mid-July ~ late July 8 *Certificates issued to certified projects
Interim report: Mid-October ~ late October 8 *Submission of documents
Final report: March 9 *Submission of documents
Announcement: Mid-March ~ late March 9

7. Recruitment of trial slots

We plan to start recruiting for trial slots for students who are about to start community activities from June this year as well.
Details will be announced separately.

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto Gakumachi Collaboration Project
TEL :075-353-9130 FAX: 075-353-9101
MAIL:gakumachi-admin-ml■consortium.or.jp
(Please change ■ to @ and send)
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00

 

 

 

【Recruitment of international students】Let’s experience working in Kyoto! (Internship Work Experience Program for International Students)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For international students who are thinking of finding a job in Japan, this is an introduction to a program that allows you to experience working at a company!
Participate in a 2~10-day practical training during the summer vacation to deepen your understanding of “working in Japan society”!

 

Eliminate anxiety with thorough support!
Participate in practical training at a company in Japan… I think there are many people who feel anxious when it comes to this.
We will carefully support international students in choosing a company to participate in the training and training before the training so that they can participate in the training with peace of mind.

The company to be trained is decided after listening to the employees!
At the “exchange meeting with companies and organizations” before the training, you can hear about the work and the contents of the training from the company.
This is your chance to meet companies from a variety of industries.

Recommended to broaden your horizons before job hunting!
In Japan, it is very common to participate in internships before job hunting.
It is important to know the industry, company, and your interests and values from an early age, so even those in the lower grades are encouraged to apply.

 

First of all, let’s listen to the explanation of the program in the guidance!

 

eligible>

International students who fall under the following
・Those who are mainly enrolled in member schools of the International Student Study Kyoto Network.
*This includes those enrolled in vocational schools and Japanese language school students who have graduated or completed a higher education institution in their home country.
・Those who can participate in training and practical training at companies and organizations in Japanese without any problems.
*Selection will be made based on Japanese document screening and interviews.
・(In the case of paid internships) Those who have obtained permission to engage in activities other than those permitted under the status of residence.

 

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[Companies scheduled to accept at this time (about 40 companies are planned to be accepted in the end)]
*Detailed information on the host companies and organizations will be posted here at a later date.

 

Guidance (Pre-briefing)

First, feel free to participate in the guidance and listen to the explanation of the program.
You can also hear about the experiences of international students who participated last year!
Participation in plain clothes is OK ◎ Participation benefits are also available.
Please participate in one of the dates.
・5/20 (Wed.) 18:30 ~ 20:00
・5/22 (Fri.) 18:30 ~ 20:00
・5/23 (Sat.) 14:00 ~ 15:30
Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto

 

exchange meetings with companies and organizations>

In order to use it as a reference when choosing a company to train, you can hear from employees of the host company about the company and the content of the internship.
You may also be able to hear from senior employees from overseas.
・6/13 (Sat.) 12:00 ~ 17:00
Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto

 

flow of the entire program

 

application

Please apply from the application form below by 6/8 (Mon.).

 

References>

OB / OG Interview ~I Faced Job Hunting with All My Might~
STUDY KYOTO MSGAZINE Practicing as a member of society ~ Paid internship program experience! ~
STUDY KYOTO MSGAZINE Employment Environment for International Students and the Attractiveness of Companies in the Kyoto Area – From the Paid Internship Information Session –
STUDY KYOTO MSGAZINE International Student Internship Useful for Finding a Job in Japan -Experience-

 

Inquiries>

Operated by: Student Information Center, Inc.
TEL:0120-749-155
Email: ac-west■tokyu-nasic.jp *Please replace ■ with @.

 

Applications for the 2026 credit equivalent will start on Tuesday, March 17

Applications for the 2026 credit transfer course will begin on Tuesday, March 17.

〇 Credit transfer courses are available on the credit transfer and Kyoto College portal site.
Please check the following URL for details and details.

https://tg-kyoto.consortium.or.jp/

*The course registration (application) period varies depending on the university you belong to. Please be sure to apply within the period specified by your university.

Inquiries

In charge of the University Consortium Kyoto, Credit Transfer Project
TEL 075-353-9120 FAX 075-353-9121
〒600-8216 Campus Plaza Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku, Nishidoin-dori Shiokoji, Kyoto
tg@consortium.or.jp
*Window reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00

【Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program】Practical training destinations are now available!

Practice site search site OPEN!

Practical training information for companies and organizations registered for the 2026 Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program has been released!

This year, we are preparing to accept attractive companies and organizations in various industries, including the Kyoto area, manufacturing, finance, tourism, universities, government offices, and other industries, with the expectation of the growth of our students.

From the top page of the portal site, “Internship Search Site”, search for a lot of information on companies and organizations, and find the training site you are interested in!
In addition to the contents of the training and the expected period of acceptance, the appeal points of the training and messages from the person in charge are also posted.

Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program Portal Site

★ “How to use the training site search site”

Contact us

University Consortium Kyoto, Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Project Promotion Office
Mail intern@consortium.or.jp
TEL 075-353-9106 FAX 075-353-9101
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

Campus Plaza Kyoto Announcement of Facility Reservation Schedule for the 2026 academic year


・Facility reservations for April, May, and June 2026 will be available from Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

 
We will accept it.
 
* In the case of application at the university fee, it will be accepted for April ~ September.
At the time of application and use, faculty card or enrollment certificate, etc. (valid until the day of use),

Please present materials such as flyers that indicate that they are sponsored by the university or faculty and staff.
If you have not issued a faculty or staff certificate before the new academic year, at the university where you are enrolled,
Please present documents proving employment.
If you cannot confirm your faculty ID, the university fee will not apply.
It will be a general fee. (For April ~ June reception)

For more information on the application of university fees,
Please refer to “Application of University Fees for the Use of Campus Plaza Kyoto“.

    Reception will be given priority to those who visit the museum on March 10 (Tuesday).
   
Facility reservations by phone will be accepted after the reception of visitors is completed.
   
Please be careful.

* Last year’s facility reservations by phone will be accepted from around 3 p.m.

2026The availability after April is as follows:
It will be released on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 9 a.m.

    In addition, since the use of credit-compatible classes and university public lectures is prioritized,
   
Availability is subject to change daily, so please check the availability from time to time.

【Japanese Students × International Students】2025 4th Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Program ~ Gagaku (Musical Instruments and Costumes) Experience (*Reception has ended)

International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department)
We will deepen exchanges between international students and Japan students and learn about the charms of Kyoto through the “Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Program”.

In the fourth session, we will have a gagaku (musical instrument and costume) experience.
We are looking for Japan students and international students to participate in this event.
We look forward to your participation!

  • Date and time: Saturday, February 21, 2026, meet at 9:45, disband at 11:30
  • Contents and itinerary:

    9:45 Meet in front of Rokuson-oh Shrine (20-minute walk from Hachijo Exit of Kyoto Station)

  10:00~11:20 Formal visit, gagaku performance, costume/instrument experience

*We will give you a souvenir to commemorate your participation

    11:30 Disband on site

  • Participation fee: 500 yen *If the payment is not made within the deadline, it will be treated as a cancellation
  • Capacity: 30 people *If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held
  • Target: Japanese students and international students attending member schools (universities, vocational schools, Japanese language schools, etc.) of the University Consortium Kyoto and International Student Study Kyoto Network (Japanese students, etc.)
  • How to apply: Please apply from the QR code on the banner or flyer below
  • Application deadline: February 5 (Thu) 23:59
  • Event flyer: Click here

The 28th Kyoto International Student Film Festival Pre-event “Life and Death” was held!

As a pre-event for the 28th Kyoto International Student Film Festival, we held “Life and Death: Film and Religion: A Moment to Reflect Life and Question Life” on Saturday, January 17, 2026. It was a valuable time to watch a movie at Kiyomizu-dera Kyodo (a non-public important cultural property) and think about life and death in a special space where monks from all over the country have gathered since the Heian period.


First of all, the executive committee chairman gave a greeting and introduced the screened films. Saturday, January 17, is also the 31st anniversary of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, and before the screening of the movie, Master Kiyoaki Mori (Deacon of Kiyomizu-dera Temple) gave a sutra and offered prayers with all the visitors, and provided a place to face “life”.

Next, the following three films were screened that were selected for last year’s “27th Kyoto International Student Film Festival”.

1. “The hills of the birds” (Korea / 2024 / 27 min / fiction) Director: Lee Euntaek
(Synopsis)
No one could surpass the “Bird Mountain”, a mountain that was said to be crossed only by birds. My father, who was the only one who was able to surpass it decades ago, is now a cancer patient who can’t even climb a few meters of hills. On the way home from the hospital with his father in a wheelchair, his son Zion tries to climb over a steep hill to get home.

2. “Vortex” (Korea / 2024 / 19 min / Fiction) Director: JANG Jae-Woo
(Synopsis)
The boy takes care of his sick mother while his father works at sea. He is haunted by his worst imaginations about his mother and father and suffers from terrible nightmares. One day he sees a girl dragging a large rock on the beach, follows her and discovers how she managed to escape her worst imagination.

3. “Niwatori Hatsu Toya Nitsu” (Japan / 2024 / 16 min. / Anime) Director: Yuri Kurihara
(Synopsis)
In the year 200X, the world was hit by an unknown disaster that “all living things will not be born or die.” A man and a girl meet in a world where life is sentenced to life imprisonment. Why do people live, and does this life have meaning? A short anime film work that approaches the meaning of human life.

After the screening of the film, guests were Kiyoaki Mori (Deacon of Kiyomizu-dera) and Keiko Takagi (Honorary Director, Grief Care Research Institute, Sophia University / Chairman, Institute for Improving Human Resources), and a talk session on “living” and “dying” was moderated by Hiroshi Yamaguchi (Professor, Ritsumeikan University, Promotion of Common Education), Director of the Student Support Division of the University Consortium Kyoto.
With questions from the participants and a conversation with Yuri Kurihara, the director of “Niwatori First Toya Nitsuki”, I thought about “what is it to survive?”



From the participants, “I had a special experience by showing the movie in a place I wouldn’t normally enter.” “Each movie made me think about life and death, and the thought-provoking guest talks all left a deep impression on me. The way to Kiyomizu-dera Temple at night and the wonderful night view were also impressive, and combined with the atmosphere of the place where the event was held, it was an unforgettable night.” “It was an opportunity to reconsider what death is like in living life.”

This event is also posted on the KYOTO CMEX portal site, so please take a look.

The festival will be held at the Kyoto Museum of Culture Film Theater from February 20 (Fri) ~ February 23 (Mon, holiday), 2026.
In addition to the selected works, the final jury project and special project will also be screened. Come and visit us!
Please check here for details.

Reiwa 7 “Learning Town Collaboration Project Connecting Students and Communities” Result Report Meeting will be held! !

Kyoto City and University Consortium Kyoto will hold a report meeting on the results of the “Learning Town Collaboration Project Connecting Students and Communities” in FY Reiwa 7 in the “Gakumachi Collaboration Project” that supports efforts for regional revitalization implemented in collaboration with universities, students, and local communities.

At the debriefing session, the 13 organizations selected this year will look back on their activities so far and announce the results of their efforts.
From the reports of certification projects by students, such as regional promotion through the inheritance of local customs and culture, would you like to find new possibilities for collaboration between the university and the region, and hints for regional revitalization?

Please see here for the business overview of the selected organizations↓↓↓
Reiwa 7th school town collaboration project Adopting organization 

 

Reiwa 7 “Gakumachi Collaboration Project” Result Report Meeting

Date and time Reiwa 8/3/20 (Fri/Holiday) 10:30~16:45 (scheduled to end)
Venue Campus Plaza Kyoto 2nd Floor Hall
Flow of the day

10:30~ Opening, announcement of results by Reiwa 7 Selected organizations
*1 presentation @ 15 minutes (including questions and replacements) 13 projects
15:15~ Opinion exchange and exchange meeting (*Participation is limited to selected organizations)
16:10~ Award Ceremony and Commentary
16:45 Closing (scheduled)


*Please see here for the detailed schedule↓↓↓
 Reiwa 7th Academic Town Collaboration Project Result Report Meeting Report Meeting Schedule  

 

Participation

・Application required
Please apply using the “Apply here” form below.

Participation Fee free


●Click here for information leaflets
Achievement Report Meeting Flyer  

●Click here for details on the contents of the Gakumachi Collaboration Project
https://www.consortium.or.jp/project/chiiki/gakumachi

 

We are accepting applications for participation during the period of March 3 (Tue) ~ March 19 (Thursday), Reiwa 8.
If you would like to participate, please apply using the application form below.
 

 

Inquiries and applications

University Consortium Kyoto Gakumachi Collaboration Project
TEL :075-353-9130
MAIL:gakumachi-admin-ml■consortium.or.jp
(Please change ■ to @ and send it)
〒600-8216 Campus Plaza Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku, Nishidoin-dori Shiokoji, Kyoto
*Window reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00