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A Program of the U.S. Department of State

Program Overview

Program Impact
See All CLS Languages...
- Arabic
- Chinese
- Hindi
- Japanese
- Korean
- Persian
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Swahili
Eligibility

Language Levels and Prerequisites

Selection Process

Participation Requirements

Health and Safety

Advisor Directory

Applicant FAQ
Alumni Directory

Alumni Ambassadors

Professional Development
Advisor Accounts

Evaluator Sign-Up

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Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto, Japan

Institute: Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies

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Beyond the Lab: The Value of Studying Abroad for STEM Students

CLS Perspectives

Jan 12, 2026

Alex Graber (2025 CLS Japanese) discusses the impact of CLS on his Biology major.

A Mom Away from Home

CLS Perspectives

May 10, 2024

CLS Japanese scholar Kirk Preston (Japanese 2023) shares how he found home in Okayama, Japan through the kindness of a new friend.

Finding Home in Okayama, Japan

CLS Perspectives

Nov 17, 2023

A perspective on the 2023 CLS Japanese Program told by CLS Digital Ambassador, Kirk Preston.

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