A Japanese culture training program was held for Japanese Language Program on Saturday, December 9th, 2023.

On Saturday, December 9, 2023 Japanese Language Program Japanese Culture Training Program was held in Ikebukuro. In preparation for the day, students split into groups and worked together to plan their schedule and goals. The day began with a visit to Tokyo Anime Station, where they learned about how anime is produced and enjoyed watching classic and recent works. In the afternoon, they participated in a disaster prevention experience at the Ikebukuro Disaster Prevention Center. The program consisted of four experiences: VR, firefighting, earthquake, and smoke. Through these experiences, students learned what they need to be careful of to live safely in Japan, a country prone to disasters. Many of the students had never experienced an earthquake, or were from areas with fewer disasters, making the experience a memorable one.

Snapshot in front of Tokyo Anime Station!

　　　　　　　　　

Some students want to be involved in anime production in the future.Students look at the anime production process with great interest.
 

A photo in front of the Ikebukuro Disaster Prevention Center. I will be participating in a disaster prevention experience course!

　　　　　　　　

After this, we experienced an earthquake with a seismic intensity of 7. We learned about the characteristics of smoke and evacuation methods, and experienced it for ourselves.

　　　　　　　　
Fire extinguishing experience. Students listening carefully to the precautions. Start extinguishing the fire! Who could erase it well?

　　　

Experienced fires, floods, and earthquakes in VR