{"id":732,"date":"2016-12-20T12:06:30","date_gmt":"2016-12-20T19:06:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/intl\/?page_id=732"},"modified":"2020-03-19T15:07:16","modified_gmt":"2020-03-19T22:07:16","slug":"kyoto","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/intl\/kyoto\/","title":{"rendered":"Kyoto, Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img {padding:0px;border:4.5px solid #000000;badckground-color: #e6e6e6;}<span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/style>\n<h3 class=\"entry-title\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ritsumei.ac.jp\/fkc\/eng\/\">Ritsumeikan\u00a0High School<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>This partner will host:<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 secondary teacher candidates (May 17 &#8211; June 4, 2021)<\/li>\n<li>1 elementary teacher candidates (June 7 \u2013 25, 2021)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1749 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/intl\/files\/2020\/03\/Ritsumeikan-HS-300x204.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"623\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/intl\/files\/2020\/03\/Ritsumeikan-HS-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/intl\/files\/2020\/03\/Ritsumeikan-HS-768x522.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/intl\/files\/2020\/03\/Ritsumeikan-HS.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 623px) 100vw, 623px\" \/><\/h5>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ritsumei.ac.jp\/fkc\/eng\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ritsumeikan Junior and Senior High school<\/a><\/h5>\n<p>UBC TCs will conduct their 3 week CFE at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ritsumei.ac.jp\/fkc\/eng\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ritsumeikan\u00a0High Sch<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ritsumei.ac.jp\/fkc\/eng\/\">ool<\/a>, an affiliate public school system to the Ritsumekan University.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><strong>A) Websites: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/en.ritsumei.ac.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ritsumeikan University<\/a><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ritsumei.ac.jp\/fkc\/eng\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ritsumeikan High School<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/en.ritsumei.ac.jp\/primary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ritsumeikan Primary School<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>B) Description of Community Partner:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ritsumeikan University has been an exchange partner with UBC for 26 years.\u00a0 For more information about this exchange partnership, visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/rits.ubc.ca\/about\/history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">History of the UBC Ritsumeikan Academic Exchange Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Ritsumeikan Junior and High\u00a0School has a rich <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ritsumei.ac.jp\/fkc\/eng\/introduce\/history.html\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">history<\/a> dating back to 1900. With its High School being established in 1905, and\u00a0its Primary school being added in 2006, UBC teacher candidates will obtain insight into a rich history of education with curriculum that draws from past traditions and current\u00a0innovations, while inculcating habits of mind and action that\u00a0encourage\u00a0many cultures to coexist in the spirit of international mutual understanding (see schools <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ritsumei.ac.jp\/fkc\/eng\/introduce\/philosophy.html\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mission<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1755 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/intl\/files\/2020\/03\/Ritsumeikan-P1-300x179.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/intl\/files\/2020\/03\/Ritsumeikan-P1-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/intl\/files\/2020\/03\/Ritsumeikan-P1.jpg 372w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1756 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/intl\/files\/2020\/03\/Ritsumeikan-P2-300x179.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/intl\/files\/2020\/03\/Ritsumeikan-P2-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/intl\/files\/2020\/03\/Ritsumeikan-P2.jpg 372w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>C) Some potential CFE activities that teacher candidates may teach observe\/experience are:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Observe and teach in a variety of grade levels and \u00a0subject areas both similar and different to that the teacher candidate taught in Canada.<\/li>\n<li>Plan for, prepare and deliver lessons during our two-week intensive summer school program.<\/li>\n<li>Work collaboratively with other teachers to plan for, deliver and further strengthen the RITS School Program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assist the school with other matters when needed.<\/li>\n<li>Observe and assist with teacher specialists.<\/li>\n<li>Observe and assist with field trips, special school events and after school activities.<\/li>\n<li>Share with children about their culture and yours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h5>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-736 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/intl\/files\/2016\/12\/Tenryu-Ji_Garden.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/intl\/files\/2016\/12\/Tenryu-Ji_Garden.jpg 900w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/intl\/files\/2016\/12\/Tenryu-Ji_Garden-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/intl\/files\/2016\/12\/Tenryu-Ji_Garden-768x509.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Tenry\u016b-ji\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tenry%C5%AB-ji\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tenry\u016b-ji Gardens, Kyoto<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>D) The partner\u2019s larger community:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Now home to 1.8 million people, Kyoto once was the Imperial capital of Japan.\u00a0 Left largely untouched by second world war bombings, Kyoto is famed for its abundance of prewar historical buildings and parks.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about Kyoto, please visit:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kyoto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kyoto Wikipedia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/kyoto.travel\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kyoto Official Travel Guide\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.insidekyoto.com\/first-time-in-kyoto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Inside Kyoto<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>F) Required documents\/vaccinations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Please visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/travel.gc.ca\/destinations\/japan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/travel.gc.ca\/destinations\/japan<\/a> to review travel advice from the Government of Canada. Please read the information under all tabs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Pay particular attention to\u00a0the information under the tabs \u201cSecurity\u201d, \u201cHealth\u201d (e.g., vaccinations) and \u201cExit and entrance requirements\u201d (e.g., visas and other essential travel documents). \u00a0\u00a0It is also highly recommended that you contact the Japanese\u00a0embassy in Vancouver (or closest Japanese\u00a0Embassy to Vancouver) to verify which documents are required to travel to Japan\u00a0for a 3-week field school-based field experience.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">It is the TCs responsibility to ensure they have the necessary visas, medical\/dental coverage, vaccinations, and travel documents in place before leaving for a CFE in\u00a0Japan.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-737 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/intl\/files\/2016\/12\/Minami_Kannonyama_Gion_Matsuri_Yoiyama.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"519\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/intl\/files\/2016\/12\/Minami_Kannonyama_Gion_Matsuri_Yoiyama.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/intl\/files\/2016\/12\/Minami_Kannonyama_Gion_Matsuri_Yoiyama-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 519px) 100vw, 519px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a title=\"Gion Matsuri\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gion_Matsuri\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gion Matsuri<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gion_Matsuri\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">festival lights<\/a><\/h5>\n<p><strong>G) Costs:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Accommodation:<\/strong> a) Home stay (includes 2 meals): ~$22 CAD per day, \u00a0b) Dorm (does not include meals): $15 &#8211; 40 CAD per day. (Approximately 40,000 Yen, or $500.00 CDN for 20 days).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Food:<\/strong> a) Budget Meals: $3.50 &#8211; $10.50 CAD, b) Mid-range Meals: $10.50 &#8211; 30. CAD, c) Expensive Meals: $30. and up CAD.\u00a0 Teacher candidates may also choose to eat school lunches which cost approximately 720 Yen (8.92 CDN).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flights:<\/strong> $1300.\u2013 1500. CADS return.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>H) How to get to Kyoto, Japan<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Teacher candidates can reach Kyoto, and the Ritsumeikan University campuses, from a variety of different airports and travel combinations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tokyo &#8211; 2.5 hours by <a href=\"http:\/\/handsonkyoto.com\/tokyo-to-kyoto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JR Shinkansen<\/a> (Bullet Train): ~$165.00 CAD one way. Do note that Narita airport to Tokyo station is about another hour to add in. There is more information on railways between Tokyo and Narita airport <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jreast.co.jp\/e\/nex\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Kansai International Airport &#8211; 1 hr. 15 min. by JR Limited Express \u201cHaruka\u201d train (see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kyotostation.com\/traveling-between-kyoto-and-kansai-international-airport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kansai to Kyoto<\/a>): ~$40. CAD one way<\/li>\n<li>Nagoya &#8211; 40 min. by JR Shinkansen (Bullet Train): ~70. CAD one way<\/li>\n<li>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.haneda-airport.jp\/inter\/en\/access\/accessfinding.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Haneda airport website<\/a> contains information on how to travel from the airport to multiple terminals including Narita airport and domestic terminals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>There are also flights between:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Haneda and Osaka Itami Airport<\/li>\n<li>Haneda and Kansai Airport<\/li>\n<li>Narita and Itami Airport<\/li>\n<li>Narita and Kansai Airport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Alternatively, one can go from <strong>Osaka Itami Airport<\/strong> to <strong>Kyoto Station<\/strong> by airport limousine bus with more information <a href=\"https:\/\/www.okkbus.co.jp\/en\/timetable\/K\/#from\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Another option from <strong>Osaka Itami Airport<\/strong> to <strong>Kyoto<\/strong> is to take the <strong>Osaka Monorail<\/strong> to <strong>Minami-Ibaraki Station<\/strong> and then change to the <strong>Hankyu train line<\/strong> (this goes into central Kyoto, but does not go to Kyoto Station).<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>A subway map for the greater Kyoto area (as well as various access maps and contact numbers for the different campuses) can be accessed here: <a href=\"http:\/\/en.ritsumei.ac.jp\/access\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/en.ritsumei.ac.jp\/access<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-738\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/intl\/files\/2016\/12\/Shinkansen700_in_Kyoto_juli_2004.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/intl\/files\/2016\/12\/Shinkansen700_in_Kyoto_juli_2004.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/intl\/files\/2016\/12\/Shinkansen700_in_Kyoto_juli_2004-300x203.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/2\/25\/Shinkansen700_in_Kyoto_juli_2004.JPG\/640px-Shinkansen700_in_Kyoto_juli_2004.JPG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shinkansen 700 &#8216;bullet train&#8217; in Kyoto<\/a><\/h5>\n<p><strong>I) Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>UBC teacher candidates <strong>must not<\/strong> contact this partner until after you have been offered, and have accepted, this placement, and have been instructed by their Faculty Advisor:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Karin Suehiro<br \/>\n<\/strong>9karinzo@ktc.ritsumei.ac.jp<\/p>\n<h5>__<\/h5>\n<p><strong>Please refer <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/selfplaceqa\/disclaimers\/\">here<\/a> for disclaimers<\/strong>\u00a0which must be fully understood by each TC applying to this or any International CFE program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ritsumeikan\u00a0High School This partner will host: 2 secondary teacher candidates (May 17 &#8211; June 4, 2021) 1 elementary teacher candidates (June 7 \u2013 25, 2021) Ritsumeikan Junior and Senior High school UBC TCs will conduct their 3 week CFE at &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/intl\/kyoto\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16894,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-732","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/intl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/732","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/intl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/intl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/intl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16894"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/intl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=732"}],"version-history":[{"count":37,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/intl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/732\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1963,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/intl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/732\/revisions\/1963"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/intl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=732"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}