TheAssociated Kyoto Program (AKP) is an independent study abroad program for undergraduate students located inKyoto, Japan on theDoshisha University campus. It is a non-profit organization that is sponsored by 13 schools:Amherst College,Bates College,Bucknell University,Carleton College,Colby College,Connecticut College,Mount Holyoke College,Oberlin College,Pomona College,Smith College,Wesleyan University,Williams College, andWhitman College.[1] Program of study includes Japanese Language courses and electives focused on Japan’s cultural history.