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Welcome to KYOTO SANGYO

きおと  さん (Kyoto san) is the nickname of Kyoto Sangyo University. That Japanese writing is the phonetic alphabet Hiragana. They are three different one used in Japan, but I will get to that in another article. 

This University is, like the tree forth in Japan, a private university. It was founded in 1965 by the astronomer Toshiba Araki. That is the reason of the central place of the observatory in the campus.

  As you can contemplate, the University’s location is really particular. Indeed, I am studying in the hight places of Kyoto which offer a splendid view over Kita-ku, the north ward of Kyoto. 

If I’m going to talk about KSU (Kyoto Sangyo University), then I have to talk about the city of Kyoto. Indeed, it’s known as one of the best historical city in the word. To illustrate this point, it’s I think sufficient to note that 17 of the 22 UNESCO worlds sites heritage in Japan are located in Kyoto. It’s also a special historical place because they are more than two thousand temple in this city. Comparatively, they are a little bit more than 900 church in Roma.

Finally, you can understand that, if you are passionate not only by Japanese culture and religion, but also by photography or sightseeing, Kyoto Sangyo University is a great place to spend a semester. 

Of course, an exchange is not only astronomy, that’s why I have to talk about housing and integration in the Japanese system. 

Exchange student have the opportunity to live in the I House. It’s a good place to leave first because it’s really cheaper than a flat in Kyoto, but also because you will be in your classroom from your room in ten minutes and for free (the transport fee in Japan are insane!!). I could explain specifically all the accommodation but I found a vlog on youtube witch show perfectly how it looks. Thus, I give you the video concerning the room and the commun part of the I House. 

When you arrived at Kyoto Sangyo University, the welcome is great. Paul Churton, a member of the CIP office ( Center of the International Program) is a really funny and honest man who will be on your side for the full duration of the exchange. The CIP find for you a buddy who will welcome you and also answer to all your question about Japanese life and activities. 

But you also have to know that Japanese people are defined by their respect of the rule. (And they are a lot of rules in the I House! )  

I can give you some surprising exemple which are highlighting differences the French and the Japanese culture. For example, even if their is no cars, they never cross the road at the red light. They don’t smoke cigarets if they are not close to an ashtray. Also, and that’s not all, if you wan’t to use a bicycle, you have to buy it by your own and insure it at your name as a car. You will find a lot in that blog.

Finally, I hope you will enjoy reading that blog. I will try to talk about several subject which for me are illustrating Japan the most. At least, It will clearly not substitute an exchange here, but I hope it could make you curious about Japan.

ルク ラモ (Luc Rameau)

Here is another Japanese phonetic alphabet, the Katakana.

Subject  I : University Profile