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Kansai Gaidai 2018/2019 Tuition & Fees
As per http://www.kansaigaidai.ac.jp The Asian Studies Program at Kansai Gaidai was never intended to be self-supporting, and therefore tuition payments and fees do not cover the total cost of the program. The difference is made up by a continuing subsidy from the...
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Exploring Kansai – Kobe
When most people hear the name Kobe, the thought of Kobe beef immediately comes to mind, but there's so much more to experience than just the amazing beef! If you're looking for a fun, quick trip to do on a weekend, Kobe can be reached by train in as little as an hour...
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Exploring Kansai – Nara
A short distance from Hirakata, Nara makes for an excellent day trip on a weekend offering plenty to see and do. Home to a beautiful Buddhist temple, a popular deer park where you can literally feed and pet wild deer, myriad of fantastic little Japanese shops, Nara is...
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Exploring Kansai – Kyoto
One of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Japan, Kyoto is a culturally rich city filled with countless Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, and myriad of traditional Japanese style homes, shops and parks. Many of these place below have become national and...
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Exploring Kansai – Osaka
As a student and resident of Kansai Gaidai, or for those of you wondering where to study in Japan, living in the Kansai region provides you with immediate and excellent access to many major cultural, historical, and tourist locations. Take a moment to just look at...
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Dressing for Japan – A Female Perspective
Following up with our post on the 10 Ten Must Haves for you study abroad, many of you may be wondering what sort of attire you should pack for casual outings and general days out. These recommendations are based cultural aspects of Japan you should be aware of, as...
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Low Cost Travelling In Japan & Asia
With the number of national holidays in Japan and the time available before, during, and after your semesters, many of you will be itching to see more of Japan and Asia than just the Osaka region. Luckily, there are several options available to you to cost-effectively...
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Top 10 Study Abroad Must Haves
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Cash, Classes, and Budgeting
I've been receiving a lot of emails lately regarding course schedules and handling personal finances at Kansai Gaidai, so I've devoted this post to help answer some of the questions you may have regarding these topics. Of Course, if you have something more specific in...
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Onsens, Sentōs, and Roten-buros
You might already be familiar with term Onsen but how about Sentō or Roten-buro? If not, to help you rid that winter chill, a brief visit to any of these places will surely leave you feeling refreshed and in some of the most beautiful places you've ever seen. For...
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