Photo Gallery & Students' Voices (Winter)
'24 TMU Winter Program
In January 2024, 17 students from four countries and regions gathered to study Japanese culture and language under the theme “Japanese Foodways: Past, Present, Future.”
Field Studies
Hachioji City School Lunch Supply Center Moto-Hachioji: Students toured the kitchen, interacted with staff, and enjoyed a school lunch.
![TMU Japanese Winter Program 2024](../images/study_abroad/gallery2024_01.jpg)
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Nakazato Farm: Students experienced strawberry picking, learned about local agriculture, and discovered various strawberry varieties.
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National Museum of Nature and Science & Food Sample Workshop: Students explored the “Special Exhibition: Japanese Food,” and participated in a food sample making workshop.
![TMU Japanese Winter Program 2024](../images/study_abroad/gallery2024_05.jpg)
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Workshop
Students experienced a wide range of cultural activities.
![TMU Japanese Winter Program 2024](../images/study_abroad/gallery2024_08.jpg)
Wagasghi traditional confectionary-making (chrysanthemum & plum blossom-shaped sweet bean paste)
![TMU Japanese Winter Program 2024](../images/study_abroad/gallery2024_09.jpg)
Tea ceremony Sado
![TMU Japanese Winter Program 2024](../images/study_abroad/gallery2024_10.jpg)
Tea ceremony Sado
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Japanese chess Shogi
![TMU Japanese Winter Program 2024](../images/study_abroad/gallery2024_12.jpg)
Japanese rice cake Mochi-making
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Traditional comical storytelling Rakugo
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Traditional comical storytelling Rakugo
![TMU Japanese Winter Program 2024](../images/study_abroad/gallery2024_15.jpg)
Traditional comical storytelling Rakugo
Japan Studies
Through lectures, students gained insights into: Japanese food’s global influence, Poverty in modern Japan, Smart agriculture technology, Food culture of the Edo period
![TMU Japanese Winter Program 2024](../images/study_abroad/gallery2024_16.jpg)
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Final Presentation
On the last day of the program, students presented their findings on Japanese language and culture during their stay in Tokyo.
![TMU Japanese Winter Program 2024](../images/study_abroad/gallery2024_20.jpg)
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