Social / regional cooperation
International and exchange students participated in the "Yabu City Winter Monitor Tour"
2Month3Day,4Of the day2Days, International students3One local student and one exchange student participated in the "Yabu City Winter Monitor Tour."
This tour is2024Years7In April, Kansai International University and Yabu City signed a "Vibrant Region andWell beingThis is based on the "Comprehensive Collaboration Agreement for the Realization of a Peaceful Society." With the aim of conveying the real voices of foreigners to Yabu City, which is working to increase the number of foreign tourists, in terms of improving the environment for accepting foreigners and developing tourism content, the international students experienced the traditional craft of "clay doll making," skiing and playing in the snow at Hachi Highlands, and exchanged opinions with local residents.
By experiencing local specialties in a region far from campus for the first time and feeling the warmth of the people of Yabu City, the international students were able to deepen their learning about a side of Japan that is different from their everyday lives.
[Comments from participating students]
I come from a country where it doesn't snow, so I've always wanted to see real snow. And this time, my dream finally came true. The moment I saw the pure white snowscape spreading out before my eyes, I was excited beyond words and wanted to touch the snow again and again. Along with the coldness on my fingertips, my heart was filled with joy. When I tried skiing for the first time, I couldn't do it well at first, I had trouble keeping my balance, and I fell many times. However, thanks to the kind guidance of the instructor, I gradually got used to it and finally was able to ski by myself. The feeling of sliding on the pure white snow while feeling the wind was more exhilarating than I had imagined, and it was a truly wonderful experience.
What impressed me the most was the warm hospitality of the people of Yabu. From the moment I arrived, I was greeted with a warm smile, given friendly guidance and warm words. I felt a closeness in their hearts that transcended differences in nationality and culture.
The activities are also introduced on the Yabu City Tourism Association Instagram (external site) ⇒
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