In Tama city, our participants will get to have the opportunity of unique Tokyo tour with college students in Tokyo, and Tama LOC working on Mt.Fuji special activity for a break between session 4 & 5 together with Whole Earth Nature School. http://wens.gr.jp/english/index.html
And, Toride LOC members are planning original program of a kite making workshop or old shop promotion etc.
*LOC : Local Organizing Committee or Local Campus
Our participants will have a chance to try Innebandy (Swedish sport ; floor ball) and a new local specialty steamed bread etc. as community energetic activities in Suita (suburb of Osaka). http://cookpad.com/recipe/1195151 And, in Uda city, experience of real nature of Japan and Buddhism etc. would be waiting for our participants in Kyoto/Nara area.
Konnichiwa!
My name is Yui and I will be one of the Japanese staff members for the World Campus – Japan program. I’m from Suita, Osaka, where we value food, sense of humor and some of you may recognize the distinguished accent we have when you visit this summer.
I’ve been involved in different organizations for more than a decade where people from around the world come together, work together and learn together. I truly enjoy working internationally where the different values and cultures meet and enjoy working with youth to guide their growth. It would be something I would love to continue pursuing in my life.
Currently I live in Sweden and I’m really getting into their life style, ideas and reasons behind why people celebrate certain things and act in certain way. Your Japanese host families would for sure be a big part of your experience in the program to give you the deep aspects of our culture.
Traveling, spending time in the nature, dance and art are crucial for me and what I value in my life. I enjoy meeting new people and love the moments when we find some connection or some inspiration through conversation we carry or experience we share.
Welcome to Japan!
I can’t wait to meet you and can’t be more excited to think how this experience will spark your eyes!
See you very soon!
Yui Mihara
In Arao, our participants will be greeted by the city mayor and visit some of the unique cultural sites, such as a Japanese sword smith and “Iai” demonstration. They will also have an interaction in a local elementary school.
In Kumamoto, our participants will visit the Japan’s only hospital which accepts “abandoned babies” with various reasons and listened to the doctor who started this baby drop off concept. They will also have an opportunity to explore the Kumamoto city with a group of local university students.
Masuda information coming soon!
