Travel the World: Japan

written by 20204 Kim Eunhwan, 20306 Kim Yena & 20326 Hwang Yerin

The Japanese majors went on their trip from May 6 to 11. They arrived at Narita Airport and moved to Tokyo. They not only slept in hotels, but they also had a homestay. They also went to Shichirigahama High School in Japan and had a joyful time with their buddy.

In Tokyo

Japanese majors went to Senso-ji of Asakusa, which is the oldest temple in Tokyo. After going to Nakamise Street, Japan’s oldest shopping street, they went to Skytree. Its height is higher than 600 meters. On the second day, they toured University of Tokyo. After touring the university, they enjoyed shopping. They went to Odaiba to see the rainbow bridge and marine park.

Their third day was only for Disneyland. At Disneyland, they enjoyed many things all day. They went on rides, made Japanese friends and performed some special missions. They had many interactions with Japanese people.

In Hakone

On the fourth day, the students went to Hakone by bus. In Hakone, they went to Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. Sawlians could see the beautiful scenery of nature. They also went to Owakudani Valley by cable car. While riding the cable car, students could see the great scenery of the valley easily. After that, students went to Lake Ashinoko to ride a cruise ship. They enjoyed the wind of the ship and the scenery of the lake. Lastly, they went to Hakone Shrine.

In Kamakura

On the fifth day, students went to Kamakura by bus. They went to Shichirigahama High School to have an international exchange with a Japanese high school. In the school, they had some classes with Japanese students. They had a school club activity with them. They also introduced the culture of each country. After the school activity, they played with their buddies. The day of Kamakura was special because they had a homestay. Sawlians spent time with their buddies in Kamakura and had dinner with them.

Japanese Major Oh Yunseo

My most memorable activity in the international exchange was the exchange with the Japanese high school. On the fifth day of the international exchange, we could have a class with Japanese students and experience Japanese traditional culture, Dado. After the school schedule, I spent time with my buddy and slept in my buddy’s house. Thanks to such experience, we could have a real exchange within each of our daily lives.

The School Life and Events department of the PRESS will report on the 2024 second-grade exchange program in a four-part series.