In tourist-weary Kyoto, U.S. college targets deeper ties between students and residents
Pepperdine University's new year-round Japan program aims to give students an immersive experience while they continue their usual areas of study.
Summary by The Tokyo Editorial Desk · As published by The Japan Times · · 1 min read
Pepperdine University's new year-round Japan program aims to give students an immersive experience while they continue their usual areas of study.

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