Study in Kyoto Program
Japanese Traditional Arts

Japanese Traditional Arts Courses
These courses, taught in Japanese, are open to all SKP students and aim to increase understanding of Japanese traditional culture by providing opportunities for hands-on participation in various traditional arts and crafts, many with their historical origins in Kyoto. Studying such traditional art forms in the ancient capital of Kyoto is indeed a unique experience for international students. Many of these courses are taught off campus by master craftspeople. Past SKP students have had the opportunity to study ceramics (togei), calligraphy (shodo), tea ceremony (sado), traditional confectionary (wagashi), flower arrangement (ikebana), and shamisen, a traditional stringed musical instrument. Four separate courses will be offered each semester. Activity fees for these courses will be collected where necessary.