For my CIP this semester, I played futsal with the group G.1 Kyoto at the Takeda Futsal Courts. We played on Monday or Thursday nights, and the group was coed with a mix of students and working adults.

I had a lot of fun in this CIP because I was able to continue playing my sport and connect with Japanese locals over that interest. I learned a lot about what recreational communities are like in Japan, and made friends who shared their experiences of being in school or working in Kyoto.

I would suggest something like this for anyone who wants to be active in their CIP and be in a casual setting where you can make friends with people of a similar age! Don’t be afraid to reach out to potential CIP groups you’re interested in just because they don’t already have a relationship with KCJS. They will most likely be excited for you to join! I found G.1 through the website https://www.net-menber.com/ which has many other kinds of groups posted as well.