Students gather in front of the Great Buddha at Kotokuin Temple in Kamakura.
One-day trip to Kamakura
Students read ema, wooden tablets on which people write their wishes.
Field Trip to Akihabara
A field trip to Akihabara known as “Akiba,” a center of Japanese pop culture.
Welcome Party
Welcome party at Shikon Kan Alumni Memorial Building for students to get to know each other.
Classroom Scene
Classroom Scene
Earthquake and tsunami hit Japan on March 11, 2011. Students brought the picture book from their country and translated it to Japanese. The books have sent to the Kindergarten located in the affected areas.
Graduation Ceremony
Students show their certificates.
Graduation Ceremony
Cultural Exchange Party with Meiji Students: Japanese Calligraphy
A student writes a Kanji character on special paper with an ink brush.
Cultural Exchange Party with Meiji Students: Japanese Calligraphy
Students show their works of Japanese calligraphy.
Final Presentation
Students make a presentation on fast food restaurants' special menus that are unique to Japan.
Experiencing Japanese Culture: Tea Ceremony
Students prepare tea for guests in front of the tokonoma, a small built-in alcove in the chashitsu, a special room only for tea gathering.
Experiencing Japanese Culture: Kimono Dressing
Students all dressed in colorful kimono.
Experiencing Japanese Culture: Kimono Dressing
Male students attired in men’s formal kimono.
Experiencing Japanese Culture: Kimono Dressing
Female students dressed up in kimono. Kimonos with long sleeves are formal attire for girls.
Experiencing Japanese Culture: Painting on Furin, a Japanese Traditional Glass Wind-bell
Students paint on curved glass surface with brushes.
Experiencing Japanese Culture: Painting on Furin, a Japanese Traditional Glass Wind-bell
Experiencing Japanese Culture: Painting on Furin, a Japanese Traditional Glass Wind-bell
Students show the wind-bells they painted themselves.
Experiencing Japanese Culture: Furoshiki Wrapping
Students follow instructions on how to fold their furoshiki, a Japanese traditional wrapping cloth.
Cultural Exchange Party with Meiji Students
Playing karuta, Japanese playing cards with beautiful pictures on one side.
Cultural Exchange Party with Meiji Students
Playing with kendama, a Japanese wooden toy from olden days.
