23-24IBS Certificate Conferral Ceremony & 24-25OBS Farewell Party

On Saturday, June 15, at Fukuoka Sun Palace, we held the 23-24 IBS Certificate Award Ceremony and the 24-25 OBS Send-Off Event.

The growth of our students is remarkable. Inbound students, who could barely speak Japanese a year ago, gave impressive reports in Japanese. Outbound students, who hesitated to speak in public, now speak confidently. They will depart for their assigned countries in one to two months.

We successfully conducted the ceremonies thanks to the participation of many stakeholders and the support of Rotarians. We also delivered funds raised for Ukraine

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JAPAN tour and the 27th Rotary International Japan Youth Exchange Institute Yamagata Conference.

From May 8th to 12th, we conducted our annual JAPAN Tour, visiting Himeji Castle, Tokyo Tower, Shibuya, DisneySea, Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Kegon Falls, and attended the RI Japan Youth Exchange Conference in Tendo City, where Serina from District 2700 won third place in the Japanese speech contest, followed by a shogi piece-making workshop before flying back to Fukuoka.

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Donation to the Consulate-General of Taiwan in Fukuoka for the relief of damage caused by the earthquake off the coast of eastern Taiwan

On April 14, youth exchange students and ROTEX conducted a fundraising activity at the Rotary International District 2700 Conference. The collected donations were presented to the Taiwanese Consul General in Fukuoka, Mr. Chen Mingjun, on April 30 by four student representatives. We are deeply grateful to everyone who contributed and hope for Taiwan’s swift recovery.

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Participated in the District Conference

The second day of the District Conference for Rotary International District 2700 was held at Fukuoka Sun Palace Hall on Sunday, April 14. A booth was set up to introduce the International Youth Exchange program, showcasing panels with stories from past exchange students. At the entrance of the convention hall, a fundraising event was held, gathering funds for humanitarian aid in Ukraine, Noto Peninsula Earthquake Relief, and the recent earthquake off the east coast of Taiwan.

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Participated in the Omuta International Exchange Tea Party

We participated in the 12th International Exchange Experience Tea Ceremony held in Omuta, Japan.
After watching a video in English on the history, culture, and manners of the tea ceremony, the students were divided into two groups and learned how to make and drink tea, and also enjoyed a cup of thin tea in a separate room.
Thank you to the people of Omuta for allowing our exchange students to experience traditional Japanese culture.

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Kyushu 4district Joint Public Image Improvement Project in Gokoku Shrine Fukuoka 2023

Participated in the International Rotary Kyushu Four-District Joint Public Image Enhancement Project on October 28 at Fukuoka Gokoku Shrine. The event featured a booth by the District 2700 International Youth Exchange Committee. With good weather, attendees had the opportunity to learn about various Rotary projects, including “End Polio Now,” through PR booths, markets, and food trucks. The event also included a lecture by Mr. Seishi Sakamoto, Chairman of the Board of Directors at Hoshizaki Corporation.

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