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• Journey to Kyoto [Japan TREK 2026]
  By: Akua and Zach On this day, we began our journey to Kyoto on the Shinkansen bullet train. This is Japan’s high speed bullet train that is known for its fast and efficient system. It connects many cities across Japan with its structure and well-planned rails. Operated by th
• Class Blog #9 Buddhist & Shinto Shrines [Japan TREK 2026]
  By: Nilay Ernst and Cristiana Land Shinto Shrines Today we finally got to enjoy our first full day in Kyoto. After spending time learning some Japanese, we went out to explore some parts of Buddhism and Shintoism around us. Luckily, there's a Shinto shrine two minutes away from where we’re st
• Exploring Rikkyo University [Japan TREK 2026]
  By Farida and Caitlyn Our Japan Trek group visited Rikkyo University in Ikebukuro, and it was one of the calmest places we have been to so far. Even though the university is in the middle of Tokyo, the campus felt quiet and green. There were huge trees everywhere, plants covering old brick buil
• Akihabara and The Ad Museum [Japan TREK 2026]
  By Cristiana and Jessica Akihabara Today, we ventured into the world of ultimate consumerism. Not far from where we’re staying is Akihabara, the center of Japanese pop culture and the global capital of Otaku culture (Otaku meaning geek culture). Akihabara features stores ranging from collecti