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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November Orientation and Tosu Training Camp were held

From November 18 to 19 in Tosu City, the annual November Orientation and Tosu Training Camp took place. On the first day, participants divided into IN and OUT groups for language education and application creation. After dinner, joint activities, led by ROTEX, promoted interaction. The second day featured sports and recreational activities at the newly established Salonpas® Arena, followed by the completion of remaining orientation programs in the afternoon.

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We went on a trip to Kagoshima

This year, the Kyushu Four-District Joint IN Kagoshima Training Trip took place on 11/25-26, gathering participants from all four districts. Held for the first time in four years due to the pandemic, the event featured visits to iconic sites like the Chiran Special Attack Peace Museum and sand steaming hot springs in Ibusuki. On the second day, activities included creating accessories with Satsuma Kiriko glass, archery experiences, and a ferry trip to Sakurajima, providing a learning and experiential journey through Kagoshima’s history and 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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We went on a peace study trip to Hiroshima.

On October 7-8, three ROTEX members and three district committee members escorted inbound students on a peace learning trip to Hiroshima, joined by counterparts from neighboring District 2720, totaling 18 participants. The first day included visits to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and Peace Park, where they prayed for peace and dedicated 1,000 origami cranes, crafted at a rate of 100 cranes per Inboun Students, near the Children’s Peace Monument. Later, they visited Miyajima and prayed at Itsukushima Shrine. On the second day, the group traveled by bus to explore the Kintai Bridge and Iwakuni Castle.

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Inbound introduction orientation 23-24 was held in Iki Island

Conducted Inbound Introduction Orientation on Iki Island on August 26-27 for 10 Inbound students from the 23-24 cohort, including one participant from District 2720 (Oita-Kumamoto). All 10 students entered the country successfully. The event involved ROTEX members, including those who returned this year, and senior ROTEX. The first day featured a group photo at Monkey Rock, educational sessions on life and rules in Japan at Iki Cultural Hall, followed by fishing, dinner, and fireworks. On the second day at Tsutsuki Beach, recreational activities included beach time, marine activities, and watermelon splitting.

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