JCMU Japan Center

Last week, JCMU’s Samurai Elective Course went on a field trip to Kyoto! Despite the occasional rain shower, they were able to explore the Samurai Ninja Museum, eat lunch at Nishiki market, and visit the historic Nijo Castle!

Interested in what connections and experiences you might find during a stay at JCMU? JCMU alumni Alex Pervine shares his experiences exploring Shiga on bikes and making friends during his time on the Religion and Society May program. Check out the full article on our website to learn more about his experiences at JCMU and how they have shaped his future goals!

Article Title: Taking a New Path
Author: Alex Pervine

JCMU Weekly Spotlight: “The Eight Views of Ōmi”
Week 1: “Returning Sails at Yabase”

Ashe Burr, one of our Peer Advisors at MSU, has created a series of articles discussing Hiroshige’s famous ukiyo-e series “The Eight Views of Ōmi”, which depicts several scenic locations throughout modern day Shiga!
Interested in learning more? Read the full article on our website!

Recently the Nagahama Junior Chamber of Commerce hosted 11 JCMU students, showcasing various local foods and letting students try on Samurai armor!