March 2024

No.12
The Center for International Education has conducted Japanese culture classes since 2003 to offer
international students the chance to experience traditional Japanese culture and to deepen theirunderstanding of Japan. These programs are also open to Japanese students, and so it is our hope that both
Japanese and international students will benefit from this mutual exchange and acquire a global perspective
through experiencing traditional Japanese culture together.

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Ikebana Class

Kodo Class

Kimono ClassIn this globalized world, it is essential for us to live together with people allover the world beyond the differences of language and culture. We, the Center
for International Education, are here to help both international students andJapanese students communicate with each other and understand the others
culture and language.
This program is designed not only for obtaining the knowledge of Japaneseculture but also learning it through personal experience. Student clubs ofOchanomizu University also join the program so that international students andJapanese students are able to have an opportunity for cultural exchange. We
hope it helps students to understand cultural differences and provides anopportunity to work together over the differences of language and culture.
This booklet introduces activities that we have held in this program. Everyone
is welcome. We look forward to seeing you in the class.

Ikebana Class (Japanese-Style Flower Arranging)

Ikebana Class
Ikebana, also known as kado (the way of flowers), is the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging. Ikebana started to flourish in the sixteenth century, and the fundamental concept is toexpress the three elements of heaven, earth, andhumankind in a balanced composition using natural flowers. The way of arranging flowers differs
depending on the school of ikebana.
The Ikebana Class has been held at the Center
for International Education since 2004. The classis very popular among students, who can learn
basic arranging with seasonal flowers and enjoy
seeing advanced arrangements designed by the
instructor.

Ikebana Instructor
Ms . Fusako AkaikeFirst class grand master of Ikebana,
Ryuka style
Ohara School of Ikebana
Ms. Akaike started learning ikebana
forty-five years ago from her mother-inlaw, a grand master of ikebana. She hastaught ikebana for many years, including
at the Ikebana Club of Ochanomizu University. In her free time she enjoys traveling, reading, and doing chigirie (tornpaper collage art).

★Interview with the Instructor
Ｑ：What do you find fascinating about ikebana?

Ｑ：What is most appealing thing about this class?

Ａ：Ikebana can express the beauty of harmony and contrast ofＡ：Talking with people from different cultural backgrounds.

different colors. It can also create space using seasonal flowers and your imagination.
Ｑ：From your point of view, what is the importance ofintroducing Japanese culture to international students?
Ａ：Through this class, I hope the students can learn somethings about ikebana that they can talk about when they
return to their home countries.
Ｑ：What do you think of the students’flower arrangements?
Ａ：When I first saw the students’arrangements, I felt that they
had a sense for flower arranging. They arranged the flowers very nicely even though it was probably the first time
for most of them.
Ｑ：What is the impression of the students?
Ａ：They seem to enjoy arranging flowers very much. I amvery happy to see that.
Ｑ：What do you find difficult about teaching ikebana?
Ａ：It is not easy to help them understand the spirit of ikebana in
only one lesson. But I hope that students will learn not only
arranging skills but also feel something about the spirit.
Ｑ：What do you find interesting about teaching ikebana?
Ａ：I’m impressed with the uniqueness of the students’arrangements.

Ｑ：Do you have any new ideas for the Ikebana Class inthe future?
Ａ：It would be interesting to prepare various flower arrangement materials and let students arrange them anyway theylike. Also, giving comments on arrangement to each otherin class would be a good inspiration.
Ｑ：Please let us know if you have any recommendations on publications and Web sites.
Ａ：Publications◦Umeno Ikebana Ohara-ryu Ikebana Sosho 4 : Ohara-ryu
Publications◦Ohara-ryu Ikebana Kihon Manual : Ohara-ryu Publications◦Soka (monthly publication)◦Kikyo (bimonthly publication)
Web sites◦Obara School of Ikebana : http://www.ohararyu.or.jp/◦Minna no Ikebana (Ikebana for Everyone): http://www.
minnanoikebana.com

A Look at the Class
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3

The instructor gives a brief
explanation about ikebana.

Let’s start to arrange flowers
with the instructor.

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5

The teacher puts theory into
practice at the end.

Students also tried the‘inclining form’.

The instructor helps students
to arrange flowers.

4‘Rising form’arrangementscompleted.

Comments from participants
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A Look at the Class

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Kimono Class

Kimono ClassThe kimono’s form has not changed for several hundred years, and it has lost almost allof its use as daily wear. However, the traditional beauty of kimonos has recently been
re-evaluated in Japan, and kimonos have become popular among young people.
The Kimono Class has been held at theCenter for International Education since 2005.
By learning how to wear a Nagoya-obi (a simple type of sash) and a yukata in the springsemester, and a Nagoya-obi and a kimono in
the autumn semester, students were able toexperience Japanese traditional culture. The
Kimono Class is so popular among both Japanese and international students that it is always filled with liveliness and smiles.

Kimono Instructor
Ms. Keiko Gabe

Head Instructor of Keiko Gabe Kimono school
Kimono consultant
Instructor of the Kimono-Wearing Club at Ochanomizu University.
A graduate of Ochanomizu University
Studied at Sodo Kimono School
In junior high school, she began learning the tea
ceremony from her aunt and fell in love with kimonos. She later took a break from the tea ceremony but learned to wear kimonos at a Kimono
Institute. She has been teaching kimono dressingclasses for 40 years now. She has also been involved in wedding ceremonies, photo studios, andcommercial photography. She graduated from
Ochanomizu University with a degree in geography. She is also a lecturer at the Ochanomizu University Kimono Dressing Club. Author of thebook “The Season’s Record of Clothing” publishedby Tokyo Shiki Publishing. Her hobbies include
writing haiku and singing songs.

★Interview with the Instructor ★We interviewed the instructor!
Q：During your time at Ochanomizu University, whatkind of student were you? Did you have any interactions with exchange students?
A：As a native of a rural area, I was very interested in having alife in Tokyo, which I longed for. I was very interested in lifein Tokyo, which I had longed for. I wanted to absorb manythings and lead an active life. I don’t remember any foreign
students from overseas back then, and I only exchanged
greetings with Okinawan students who came to my dormitory before Okinawa’s reversion to Japan.
Q：When and why did you start learning to dress yourself?
A：I enjoyed the classes at the kimono institute I attended
when I was in my early thirties, and I wanted to learn more
about kimonos, not only to wear them myself, but also towear them for others.
Q：What attracted you to kimonos?
A：I have loved cloth since I was a child. It is natural to think
about the long history of kimonos, but kimonos have a long
history in Japanese culture.
The kimono has a long history, but it is also the culminationof the subtle aesthetic sensibilities of Japanese culture. The
charm of the kimonos lies in its advanced techniques ofdyeing, weaving, and embroidery, as well as in the way theseasons can be experienced through the coordination of theobi (belt) and accessories. 
Q：Can you tell us about one time that was difficult foryou when you were teaching people how to dress?
A：I can’t think of any, but I can imagine that a kimono is notjust a garment, but it should fit to the center of the body.
It is challenging to be able to visualize that the body is notjust wrapped around the body, but is aligned with the cen-ter of the body. It takes a lot of patience until the back andcollar alignments are consistent.
Q：Can you tell us about one time that made you happy when
you were teaching a student how to wear a kimono?
A：In the classes for international students, I was very happy
when they struggled with their first kimonos and finishedthem beautifully, and when their smiles broke out.
When I see the students decide they want to wear theirown hakama for their graduation ceremony, practice hard,and become able to wear it beautifully, I am impressed torealize how hard they have worked so far.
Q：What is the best thing about kimonos and yukatasthat you would like to share with international students?
A：Kimonos are the national costume of Japan, but they arealso suitable for people from any country. Even if the shapeis the same, the patterns and colors are different.
The variations of patterns and colors are almost infinite. If you
have a chance, please take a look at what you like and enjoy
wearing it.
Q：Do you have a final message for us?
A：Kimonos have been on the decline in Japan, but due to theappreciation of kimonos by people from other countries,
they have become the new trend.
I believe that new values are being created by the appreciation of kimonos by people in other countries. Cultural exchange is really important, and I hope that all international
students will return to their countries and tell others aboutkimonos. Also, please introduce to us the ethnic costumes ofyour home country.

A Look at the Class
2First, students learn about
the history of kimonos.

Under the guidance of the instructor, the obi is tied one by
one.

6

5

The dressing is complete.

At the end, the instructor will
neatly adjust everything.

3

The instructor helps to fit thedifficult parts.

4

A finished obi.

Comments from participants

It was my ﬁrst time putting on akimono by myself. Japanese women
are impressive!
It was a wonderful experience to wear such a beautiful kimono. Thank you somuch.

I was happy to learn how to wear
a kimono from the beginning.

A Look at the Class

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Shodo Class

Shodo Class
Shodo (calligraphy) is a form of artistic writing
involving the use of a brush and India ink. Originally from China, this aspect of culture developedin Japan to incorporate a combination of kanji(Chinese characters) and kana (Japanese syllabic
characters). Although writing brushes are notused in daily life, people in Japan become familiar
with calligraphy from classes in elementary school,culture clubs and the like.
Calligraphy classes have been held at the Center for International Education since the autumn
semester of 2003. In addition to the basic practice,in the first semester we wrote on shikishi (fancy
square boards used for calligraphy) and in the second semester we are also trying our hand at writing kakizome (the first calligraphy of the year) on
long paper.

Shodo Instructor
Ms. Mika Akagi
Ms. Akagi was 5 years old when she wasinspired by her aunt – a Shodo teacher – tostart calligraphy. She is a qualified Shodomaster and teaches at the Center for International Education. She enjoys both playing
and listening to classical music as a hobby,
and is a keen food enthusiast.

★Interview with the Instructor
Q：What’s the most fascinating thing about Shodo?

Q：What’s the most interesting thing about calligraphy?

A：It’s the act of focusing on and writing characters with great

A：I like the fact that the way Chinese characters are received

attention to detail.
Q：Why do you think it’s important to introduce Japa-

differs by country, and the choice of themes is very noveland fresh.

nese culture to students from other countries?

s the most appealing thing about this class?
Q：What’

A：Experiencing Japanese culture through Shodo gives stu-

A：Students can talk about characters with others on an inter-dents perspective and depth to understand both Japaneseculture and their own culture.
Q：What do you think of the students’calligraphy?
A：They all follow the basic points, and their work has a veryrelaxed air.
s your impression of the students?
Q：What’
A：They write in the same way as they do their research. They
first come to understand the meanings of the characters,
and then they start writing. I think Shodo and academic
research are similar in a way.
Q：What do you find difficult about teaching calligraphy?
A：It’
s really hard to maintain the right posture and breathe
properly when you write to create beautiful work.

national platform based on their own work.
Q：Do you have any ideas for Shodo class developmentin the future?
A：I want to try Rinsho, which involves following well-knownclassic writings. Writing characters on T-shirts might also
be an interesting direction to take.

A Look at the Class
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3

The teacher demonstrates
how to use a ca l l ig raphy
brush.

Students practice basic strokes
on Japanese writing paper.

Write characters or words you
like in line with the teacher’sadvice.

654This is our work!

We practiced a lot.

Students work so seriously!

A Look at the Class

1

Comments from participants

It was my ﬁrst calligraphy experi-

I’m happy to have been ableence since elementary school, but

to write my favorite kanji♡

the teacher was very kind. Thank

Thank you!

you so much.

I’ve never done calligraphy evenwith the alphabet, so it was a newexperience for me. Since I wasable to write the kanji “spring”,
whenever I think about “spring”
from now on, I will remember not
only the season but also the experience of calligraphy. I realizedthat writing characters makes me
feel good, so I would be happy to
do calligraphy again in the future.

Sado Class (Japaense Tea Ceremony)

Sado Class
Sado (Japanese tea ceremony) is a path to mastering etiquette through the serving of tea. Often
described as a“composite art form,”tea ceremony
is a profound world that combines architecture,
crafts, ikebana, and cooking. There are 42 tea ceremony schools including the Omotosenke school,
but the school with the most number of students
is the Urasenke school. A tea ceremony class wasstarted at the Center for International Educationin 2011, with cooperation from the Urasenke Tea
Ceremony Department of Ochanomizu University.
The classes are held in a traditional teahouse in a
Japanese garden, and have received high praisefor providing students with the opportunity to experience authentic tea ceremony.

Sado Instructor
Ms . Keiko Yoshida

Head Instructor of Urasenke style
Influenced by her grandmother and mother,Ms. Yoshida got interested in the depth of
Sado and started learning it almost sixteen
years ago. She enjoys reading and watchingmovies as her hobbies.

★Interview with the Instructor
Q：What do you find fascinating about sado?
A：Sado is a Japanese composite art. Through learning sado,
we also lean the better way of living.
Q：What is most appealing thing about this class?
A：It is valuable to learn sado, but it is not easy in a short time

★Interview with assistant, Japanese student who is a vice president of Sado
club
Q：What do you find difficult about teaching sado?
A：How to tell the meanings of words and movement which are
unfamiliar even to Japanese.

to understand meanings of every movement in sado. I hope

Q：What do you find interesting about teaching Sado?

we will have another opportunity to lean depths of sado.

A：I was glad to see everyone enjoying making tea.

Q：What is your memorable story from teaching sado?

Q：What did you think of the class?

A：The main act of sado is boiling water and making tea,

A：We believe participants could learn the beauty of sado inthough it’s all based on rationality and insight in a scientificway. There is a story Einstein was impressed by the wisdom of sado. I felt proud of it.
Q：Please let us know if you have any recommendations of publications, Web sites and classes.
A：Web sites

Urasenke Konichian

jp/index2.html

http://www.urasenke.or.

this class.

A Look at the Class2

The instructor gives an explanation
about the history of the tea ceremony.

The teacher explainｓ about proceduresof the tea ceremony.

4

3

Making tea by themselves.

A Look at the Class

1

Enjoying tea with manners.

Comments from participants●I was very happy tohave the opportunity
to participate in a tea
ceremony class.
●It was fun. Thank you.
●I had a great time with
my ﬁrst tea ceremony
experience!

It was fun talking with everyone
and learning about the tea ceremony! Thank you so much.

It was a lot of fun. Thank you. The tea
and sweets were delicious. I also had
fun chatting with members of the tea
ceremony club.

Today’s experience was reallyenjoyable. I’m grateful for being
able to enjoy matcha and sweets,and for the kind guidance fromeveryone. I’m looking forward toparticipating in the tea ceremonyclass again next time.

Everyone was very kind in teaching me about Japanese tea ceremony,and the tea and sweets were delicious. It was also fun to have theexperience of making tea myself! Thank you very much.

・・ Japanese Calligraphy Class
Kabuki Appreciation Class

Kabuki Appreciation Class (Traditional Japanese Dance-Drama)
Kabuki is one of the main traditional Japanese theater forms.
It is said to have begun around 1603 when Okuni, a shrine maiden of the Grand Shrine of Izumo, performed Nenbutsu odori(Buddhist folk dances) in Kyoto.
Ochanomizu University offers international students an opportunity to go on a field trip to see a Kabuki performance at the
National Theater of Japan every year in June. In order to better
prepare students for the Kabuki performance, the Center forInternational Education offers a special class. The Kabuki Class
is an introductory seminar on the history of Kabuki and ways toenjoy the performances. In the class students gain a deeper understanding of the program, characters, and story.
The Kabuki Class is always popular since it is open to all students. Even if students miss the field trip to the National Theater, the seminar is still a great chance to learn about Kabuki.

Comments from participants
I knew nothing about
Kabuki before, so it was
educational for me. I foundit surprisingly interesting,and now I’m looking forward
to watching Kabuki evenmore. Thank you.

Having learned
Kabuki, I became
even more excitedabout watching it.

Japanese Calligraphy ClassIn the Japanese calligraphy class, participants experience Japanese culture by writing Japanese characters anddrawing pictures with a brush pen. Since there are Japanese students among the participants, you can interact
with them and have the opportunity to make friends allowing you to feel closer to Japan and Japanese culture.

Comments from participants
It was a great opportunity to makefriends with Japanese students. I had
a lot of fun. -International student
It was fun to talk with everyone
while drawing pictures. I would
be happy if there were more
explanations. -International student
It was an opportunity to think about
Japanese culture. -Japanese student
It was fun to talk to exchange
students whom I don’t usuallyinteract with. -Japanese student

With images andvideos included in
the explanations,
it was easier forme to imagine
what Kabuki islike.

Japan is a country with a very developed and advanced
manga and animation industry. Many international students begin to develop an interest in Japan through Japanese manga and animation.
At the Center for International Education, we started a
new manga class in the first semester of the 2018 academic
year. We had a great time with members of the manga research club, drawing our favorite characters.

Comments from participants
I was happy
to meet somany manga
enthusiasts!

It was more challenging than I imagine, but
it was fun! Everyone seemed like professional
manga artists, which surprised me.
It weas very rare and varible experience tohave been able to work with sereen tones.

Koto ClassThe koto is a traditional Japanese musical instrumentthat came to Japan more than 1,000 years ago from China.
It was adapted and developed into something uniquely
Japanese. It is mentioned in The Tale of Genji and otherancient literary works. The styles of koto playing are divided into the Ikuta-ryu school and the Yamada-ryu school, and the shape of the pick and wayof playing are different.
The koto class began at the Center for International Education in the second semester of the2015 school year. The members of the koto music club performed“Hiyaku,”“Sandan no shirabe,”and other tunes and everyone played“Sakura”together.

A Look at
the ClassMembers of the koto club areteaching the participants how toplay the koto.

Comments from participants
I’ve always been interested in thekoto, so I was thrilled to have thisopportunity. Thanks to everyone,
it was a very enjoyable time.
Thank you so much!

The participants are playing the
koto together with members of
the koto club.
I don’t usually play musicalinstruments, but today I wasable to challenge myself and try
playing the koto, which wasreally great. There were somedifficult parts, but members of
the koto club kindly taught me.
Thank you very much!

・・ Koto Class
Manga Class

Manga ClassKodo Class

Kodo Class
Kodo is one of the three major art forms in Japan, along with tea ceremony and flower arrangement. In the Kodo class held by the Center for International Education, you can learn
about the history of Kodo in Japanese culture, experience the actual aroma, create an aromabag, and learn about its appealing points.

Instructor
Hanako Shimada-Sensei
Hanako Shimada-Sensei graduated from
Ochanomizu University and received hermaster’s degree from the University ofTokyo.She has worked to popularize theOie school of Kodo through culture classes and hands-on lessons in the traditional
culture at schools. As an art historian, she
has planned and organized exhibitions at
art museums in Japan and abroad, appeared on TV, and written numerous articles for magazines and newspapers.
HP: www.haginosono.com★Interview with the Instructor

first time tell me how interesting it is. I also enjoy that

Q：How did you get started in Kodo?

members of different ages and backgrounds can share a

A：My great-grandfather was Sanjonishi Gyozan, the head ofrich time around the same incense burner.

the Oie School of Kodo, and I used to help my grandmotherprepare for her kodo classes during my teenage years.

Q：Do you have a message for Ochanomizu University
students?

When I became a university student, I began attending the

A：I hope you enjoy spending time on our green campus! At

current Soke practice. For my graduation thesis, I chose theother universities, many buildings are like office buildings,

theme of the relationship between the Upper and Middle

and you have fewer opportunities to experience the chang-

Ages Incense and Clothing Culture.

ing seasons when swamped, so the abundant nature at Och-

Q：In one word, what is the appeal of kodo?
A：The attraction is that listening to a wonderful fragrance
restores the body and mind, and at the same time sharpens
our senses because it focuses the mind on the sense of
smell. Not only does it improve my mental health, but I also
enjoy being able to touch the old-fashioned incense tools
and increase my vocabulary of beautiful Japanese words,
such as waka poems and inscriptions, which are the themeof the day’s Kumiko.
Q：What do you enjoy about teaching?
A：I am elated when people who experience incense for theanomizu University is very precious. I still fondly remember the large ginkgo trees and tansy in the kindergarten,
the golden Osmanthus in front of Hui Ondo, the Itadorisquare in front of the Student Affairs Division, which has
been overhauled, and the vivid mulberry seeds that fell on
my way home.

A Look at the Class
3

Learn about the history andtradition of Kodo.

Making an aroma bag.

2

A Look at the Class

1

Actually listen to thefragrance.

Comments from participants
It was very intriguing! The
teacher was kind, and theirteaching method was excellent.
It was wonderful and enjoyable
to experience various scents.

Experiencing Japanese Kodo wasvery meaningful. It was lovely tobe able to blend various scentsand make scented sachets. Thankyou for this opportunity!

I knew nothing about Kodo, so I was happy to learn the typesof fragrances, their impressions, and the historical ﬂow of
Kodo through the class. Having the teacher explain slowly
and allowing us to express our thoughts about diﬀerent scentsin our own words was a good experience.

Assistance for the Japanese Culture Classes
Japanese Culture classes are held with the support not only of the teachers who are leading the classes,
but many others as well. The ikebana class is supported by members of the flower arrangement club, thekimono class by members of the kimono-wearing club, the tea ceremony class by members of the Urasenke tea ceremony club, and the koto class by the members of the koto music club. These individuals help
prepare the necessary materials for the class and support the teachers.

Foreign language classes taught by native speakers

Foreign language classes taught by native speakers
There are about 200 international students enrolled at Ochanomizu University. Foreign language
classes taught by native speakers have been held at
the Center for International Education in the firstand second halves of the academic year since 2002
with the aims of (1) fostering international humanresources, (2) promoting exchange between international students and Japanese people, and (3) providing opportunities for international students to contribute to Japanese society. At these classes held
during the lunch break, students learn pronunciation, greetings, and simple everyday conversation.
For the participants, they provide opportunities not
only to study foreign languages, but also to deepen
their understanding of different languages, cultures,ways of thinking and values. For the international
students serving as teachers, these classes provide
them with a valuable experience in Japan.
“Italian”was offered in the second semester of2023.

Comments from participantsThis was my first experience with the Italian language, and I learned so many things
such as the difficult pronunciation, reading methods different from English, and new
vocabulary. I already had an interest in Italy as a country, but now I feel even stronger about wanting to visit. Learning about Italian culture, including Christmas traditions, has been very fun.

I’ve become interested in Italian culture, thanks to the insights provided during thecourse. I now want to visit Italy. The explanations were always clear, and the conversational practice was very enjoyable. Thank you for this valuable opportunity.

Comments from the instructor

I am very pleased to have had the opportunity to teach Italian. I am deeply gratefulfor this opportunity. The students from Ochanomizu University are all very kind, so
I always enjoy Thursdays. They approach the lessons with great enthusiasm, andtheir attitude towards learning is excellent. I’m impressed every time. Thanks tothem, I feel even more motivated to teach! I want to express my gratitude to all thestudents who participated this semester and to Ochanomizu University and theteachers who provided this opportunity. Thank you very much!

May●Manga class●Kimono class●Shodo class

June●Ikebana class●Kabuki appreciationclass●Yukata class

July●Sado class

Foreign language class

Public lectures●Foreign language
class

OctoberNovember●Kodo class●Kimono class●Calligraphy Class

December●Ikebana class●Koto class●Kimono class●Sado class●Foreign language
class

January

February＊The schedule of events varies from year to year.

●Public lecture●International
Student Forum

Annual schedule

Culture program

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Room for International Students

South Gate

り【保健管理センター】
Health Care Center

To Gokokuji st.

To Myogadani st.

The Center for International Education home page:https://www.cf.ocha.ac.jp/gec-in/
Japanese Culture Program home page:https://www.cf.ocha.ac.jp/gec-in/j/menu/events/cul_school.html
Foreign language classes taught by native speakers:

https://www.cf.ocha.ac.jp/gec-in/j/menu/cul_exchange/native.html

lished in April 2001 as an education and research facility.
The International Student Division offers the following programs and services:● C ourses in Japanese language and culture for undergraduate and graduate
international students● Guidance and counseling on
academic research, continuing education, and campus
and social life in Japan● Creating a system and environment to promote cultural interaction between
Japanese and international
students

Public lectures:https://www.cf.ocha.ac.jp/gec-in/j/menu/cul_exchange/l_meeting.html

Editor’s Note
After compiling this booklet, we realized once again that the Cultural Affairs Department has
been sustained by the cooperation of many people. We would like to thank the teachers at the center who have always supported us from the time we started the cultural classes, the teachers of
the cultural classes who always teach us with their heart and soul, and the assistants who have always been there to help us. We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the teachers andassistants in the culture class who taught us, and to Ishida Rina for the English translations.
The Center for International Education Lee Hyeasook, Liu Yelin,
Kanai Yoko, Niwata Yumie
Publication
The Center for International Education, Ochanomizu University
Building for Student Affairs, 3rd floor 304
2-1-1 Otsuka, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-8610 Japan
TEL/FAX: ＋81-3-5978-5965

Printing
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