TENURE 2018-2019

A BRAND NEW KUFSA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS BACK IN ACTION !

YIN YIFAN[ STEVEN ]PRESIDENTTENURE2018-2019
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KUFSA (Kyushu University
Foreign Students Association) is an organization that
represents
allforeignstudents enrolled at Kyushu
University, and the executive
committee works to promote
the well being of international
students at Kyushu University, supporting the interaction
and understanding between
international and Japanese
students.

For the tenure 2018-2019, celebrating the 50th year of anniversary since our association wasfirst established in 1968, we put
together a team that is diverse,open-minded, and full of dynamism. We are ready to serve
you with maximum passion andready to present to you the bestever KUFSA activities. Comeand join us in our activities, let’s
havesomememorable
moments in Japan together!!!

Satomi Hayashi, Culture Team Coordinator
Imagine listening to Thai traditional music while eating a Chinese soup dumping and sipping on some green tea. The culture team can provide you with amulticultural experience at your fingertip without the hassle of traveling aroundthe world. Come join the cheapest tour around the world!

Yujie Shan, Travel Team Coordinator
Travel session aims to provide more activities this year to enable more applicants to take part in our events. To help refresh your mind by embracing natureand to strength communication across campuses, we encourage you to apply
for our upcoming trips! Stay tuned for more information!

Natanael Suwandi, Sports Team Coordinator
There are many people who WANT to win, but only 1 champion in a tournament! Be the champion in KUFSA sports tournaments. Last but no least,
please have fun together in our sports event!

Tracy Lim, Publicity Team Leader
Publicity team is a newly established team in KUFSA to promote KUFSA and itsevents better to its existing members as well as all potential members inKyushu University. We hope to provide you with first-hand useful information as
well as event announcements fastest possible so that you wont miss any!

GLOBAL CORNER

CHINESE TRADITIONAL ART- “QIN” “QI” “SHU” “HUA”

QIN
QI

The Guqin is a plucked seven-string Chinese musical instrument of thezither family. It has been played since ancient times, and has traditionallybeen favoured by scholars and literati as an instrument of great subtlety
and refinement. It is sometimes referred to by the Chinese as "The fatherof Chinese music" or "The instrument of the sages". The Guqin is a very
quiet instrument, with a range of about four octaves, and its open strings
are tuned in the bass register. Its lowest pitch is about two octaves below
middle C, or the lowest note on the cello. Sounds are produced by plucking
open strings, stopped strings, and harmonics. The Qin is also capable of alot of harmonics, of which 91 are most commonly used and indicated by
the dotted positions.

QI also called Go, it was considered one of the four essential arts of thecultured aristocratic Chinese scholars in antiquity. It is an abstract strategy
board game for two players, in which the aim is to surround more territory
than the opponent. The game was invented in China more than 2,500years ago and is believed to be the oldest board game continuously played
to the present day. Go is very complex. Compared to chess, Go has both alarger board with more scope for play and longer games, and, on average,
many more alternatives to consider per move. The lower bound on thenumber of legal board positions in Go has been estimated to be 2 x 10170.
In a simple and anecdotal way of explaining of the rules of Go, a teacher
simply says to a student "You may place your stone (playing piece) on any
point on the board, but if I surround that stone, I may remove it."

Chinese calligraphy is a form of aesthetically pleasing writing (calligraphy),or, the artistic expression of human language in a tangible form. There aresome general standardizations of the various styles of calligraphy in this tradition. Chinese calligraphy and ink and wash painting are closely related : They
are accomplished using similar tools and techniques, and have a long historyof shared artistry. Distinguishing features of Chinese painting and calligraphy
include an emphasis on motion charged with dynamic life. According to Stanley-Baker, "Calligraphy is sheer life experienced through energy in motionthat is registered as traces on silk or paper, with time and rhythm in shifting
space its main ingredients." Calligraphy has also led to the development ofmany forms of art in China, including sealcarving, ornate paperweights, andinkstones.
Chinese painting is one of the oldest continuous artistic traditions in theworld. Traditional painting involves essentially the same techniques as calligraphy and is done with a brush dipped in black ink or coloured pigments; oils
are not used. As with calligraphy, the most popular materials on which paintings are made are paper and silk. The finished work can be mounted on
scrolls, such as hanging scrolls or handscrolls. Traditional painting can alsobe done on album sheets, walls, lacquerware, folding screens, and othermedia.The two main techniques in Chinese painting are: Gongbi (工筆),meaning "meticulous", uses highly detailed brushstrokes that delimits details
very precisely. Another one is Ink and wash painting, in Chinese shui-mo (水墨),meaning "water and ink" ,also loosely termed watercolour or brush painting, and also known as "literati painting".

SHU
HUA

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JOB HUNTING IN JAPANIn Japan, as one might aware, schools and new employments start in April and job hunting isoften done during school days. It is always better to start information gathering and preparationin early stage as, in Japan, recruitments are only open in specific season of the year.

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LIST OF MAJOR EMPLOYMENTINFORMATION WEBSITESACCESS Humanext (http://www.ac-lab.jp/)
Asagaku Navi (http://www.gakujo.ne.jp/)
Shushoku Walker Net (http://www.s-walker.net/)
Diamond Shushoku Navi (http://www.shukatsu.jp/)
Career+ (https://job.career-tasu.jp/)
HOW TO WRITE A RESUME:
The resume should be handwritten unless otherwise directed and should be filled carefully and legibly.

Sources :https://www.jasso.go.jp/sp/en/study_j/job/__icsFiles/afieldfile/2018/02/13/guid_2019_e_all.pdf

JAPAN TRAVELYAMAGUCHI TRIP
On 13th May 2018, KUFSA led 100 Kyudai students to Yamaguchi, enjoying the great natureof the far end of Honshu, Japan’s main island. Although it was a rainy day, the day was full oflaughter and wonderful memories!
Akiyoshido Cavern & Akiyoshidai Plateau
Akiyoshido, a mysterious underworld spreads out 10.7 km while
only 1km is open for tourists. The cave is known as one of the longest
limestone caverns in Asia. 100 meters above the cavern, there is aplateau called Akiyoshidai with the highest concentration of Karst
formations in Japan. It is said that Akiyoshidai was home of an undersea coral reef 300 millions years ago.
Access JR buses between Yamaguchi Station and Akiyoshido or
Bocho Bus between Shin-Yamaguchi Station and Akiyoshido
Fee1200 yen (700 yen for tourists with foreign passports)
Beppu Benten Pond
Water in this 4-meter-deep pond near Akiyoshido cavern isin cobalt blue color. The temperature of water remains 14
degrees all year around. There are some assumptions that
explain why the water has crystal blue color. It is said that thecool temperature, depth of the pond and reflection contributed
to it. Popular legend has it that drinking a glass of this naturalmineral water will extend your life for a year.
AccessFrom Akiyoshi-do, take the local bus and get off at the Katata bus stop or from
JR Mine Station, take the bus to the Katata bus stop and walk 10mins.
FeeFree (150yen for empty bootle to refill pond water for drinking)Motonosumi Inari ShrineThis shrine is dedicated to prospering business, maritime
safety and so on. It is said your wish will come true if you cantoss a coin into a box attached high up to a big tori shrine gate.
Going through 123 red tori shrine gates that make the shrine
famous, a spectacular view of cliffs and sea is awaited.
Access10 min by taxi from Nagato Furuichi StationFeeFree4

FIREWORK FESTIVALSIN FUKUOKA
Summer has quietly arrived in Fukuoka and some interesting activities to do in summer include
going to a beach, joining local festivals as well as also viewing fireworks. While the peak seasonof fireworks is usually in August, some start as early as July or as late as October. There aremany famous firework festivals in Fukuoka and the following are some easily accessible one via
public transportations.

The 359th Chikugogawa Firework Festival 筑後川花火大会
One of the biggest firework festivals in West-Japan
Date: 5 August 2018 (Sun) 19:40~
Total Firework: 18,000 shots
Access: 10 mins walk from JR Kurume Station
5Ticket: Free

Seaside Momochi Firework Fantasia シーサイドももち花火ファンタジア
Prefect synchronization of music and fireworks
Date: 18 July 2018 (Wed) 19:30~
Total Firework: 12,000 shots
Access: 20 mins walk from Nishijin Station
Tickets range: 2,000yen to 5,000yen

The 56th West-Japan Ohori Firework Festival 西日本大濠花火大会
Fireworks upon the lake in the famous Ohori Park
Date: 1 August 2018 (Wed) 20:00~
Total Firework: 6,000 shots
Access: Right away from Ohori Park Station
Fee: FreeThe 66th Kyushu Firework Festival 九州花火大会
Enjoy nightview of Karatsu castle and fireworks at the same time
Date: 15 July 2018 (Sun) 20:00~
Total Firework: 6,000 shots
Access: 15 mins walk from JR Karatsu station
Fee: Free(*Photos were obtained from official websites or JR website)KUFSA BADMINTON
TOURNAMENT 2018
On the first Saturday of the month of June 2018, KUFSA, together with 24 maleplayers, 9 female players, and 12 pairs of mixed double players from Ito, Hakazaki，Ohashi as well as Chikushi Campus have gathered at Ito Campus Gym to join thelong-anticipated annual Badminton Tournament. With all sweats, laughers, cheering,
passions as well as warm friendships, we established KUFSA spirit of “born apart, beunited” through sportsmanship.

Male Single Winners

Female Single Winners

Mixed Double Winners

TOP PRIZE- Trophy & Yonex Racket

TOP PRIZE- Trophy & Yonex Racket

TOP PRIZE- Trophy & Yonex Racket

Ryuho Fukumoto(Japan)Delmee Lucie(France)

Thieu T. (Vietnam) &Duong V. (Vietnam)

1ST RUNNER UP- Medal & KUFSA T-shirt

1ST RUNNER UP- Medal & KUFSA T-shirt

1ST RUNNER UP- Medal & KUFSA T-shirt

Shunnosuke Okada(Japan)Le Van(Vietnam)

Daoluang (Laos) &Zhangchi (China)

2ND RUNNER UP- Medal & Waistband

2nd runner up- Medal & Waistband

2ND RUNNER UP- Medal & Waistband

Ngugen Cong Thanh(Vietnam)

Liu Tian Tian(China)

Foo Yang (Malaysia) &Le Van (Vietnam)

KUFSA MONTHLY PHOTO CONTEST – MAY 2018

“It's my first time to go to Yamaguchi. The weather wasn't good but
because of that I could take thispicture. It was really beautiful
shrine with sea and mountains.
The travel that day was perfect!”@isabellawuu1997,Twitter“I’m grateful for being taken to suchinspiring places. Going and living inJapan is an irreplaceable experience. And everyone needs trips likethis to complete it. Everyone not justinspired but got lots of friends andfuns. So thanks KUFSA"@fedefault, Instagram

Join our monthly photo contest bysimply uploading your photo(s) toany of the above social media
platform! Don't forget to hashtag#kufsa on Instagram/ Twitter or tag@kufsa on Facebook. T&C applies.

“Enjoy nature’s beauty breathing infresh air at the seaside against theglorious background of Motonosumi Inari shrine, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Honshu Island"@Thant Swe Win, Facebook

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KUFSATENURE
2018-2019
MEMBERS
From top-left
Clockwise
Ghazian, Yoshi, Jihed,Hazim(Previous President),Steven(President),Shota, Thierry (VicePresident), Son, Inggird,Rory, Tomoyo, Yuki,
Tracy, Simon, Satomi,Raad, Oybek, Duc,Jihyun, Natanael,Houda, Fang

KUFSA 50TH

ANNIVERSARY COLUMN
Thanks to the supportof our members, sponsors, and partners, thisyear, 2018, marks the50th anniversary of thefoundation of Kyushu
University
ForeignStudents
Association(KUFSA). Looking backover the 50 years since
KUFSA was first established in 1968, foreign
students
population
grown from just 85 to2418, brought fusing
culture and customsfrom all around the world
to Kyushu University.
This helps the development of our associationconsequently.

With respect to the 50years that KUFSA has
been through, we arewelcoming a new era of
KUFSA in a more globalized and borderlessworld. In this memorable
year of KUFSA, we envision the role of KUFSA
as the center of connection and collaboration
betweeninternational
students and the entire
Kyushu University Society, to enrich the experience of international
students and contributeto the globalization of ourbeloved Kyushu University.

As what we have donefor 50 years, KUFSA willkeep on trying to present
to you the most enjoyable
events. On top of that, weare launching several
new projects to promote
the accommodation ofinternational
students
into the life in Fukuoka.
Stay tuned on ourupdates by subscribing
our mailing list and social
media accounts, and join
the grand celebration of
the 50th anniversary ofKUFSA!!!

—— President Steven

EDITORIAL COMMITTEEDESIGN AND LAYOUT

Tracy Lim
Liu Yuqi
Nakajima Yoshihiko

Liu Yuqi