Kansai University of International Studies Miki Campus courtyardAt Kansai University of International Studies Miki Campus,2025Years10Month25Sun (Sat)・26day (day)2Over the course of days,25The 10th Asian Festival was held, and we were able to spend a fulfilling time sharing learning and fun while deepening our ties with the local community.
This year's theme, "Let Out Passion!", was devised by the students on the Asian Festival Executive Committee. This theme embodies the strong desire of each student to fully express the passion hidden in their hearts and share that energy with their peers and the local community. This theme is symbolic of the independent and proactive learning attitude that our university places great importance on.
Golf tryout session
Noto Peninsula Donation
Myanmar food stallOn the first day of the university festival, the Department of Nursing conducted a "foot health check" and aroma yoga, the supporters' association conducted a "disaster prevention quiz", and there was also a rakugo performance by Katsura Sando and Katsura Aoba-san, a graduate of our university, which brought a lot of laughter.2026As a commemorative project for the new Golf Management Course to be established in the fiscal year, the Japan Golf Tour Organization (JGTO) was invited to give an iron test drive session and a golf lesson. Visitors enjoyed the rare opportunity to experience the techniques of a professional.
International Student Karaoke Contest
Erhu performance
Japanese drum performance2On the second day, a richly international program was held, centered around a special stage. A wide variety of events entertained visitors, including a karaoke competition by international students, an erhu performance, a Japanese drumming experience and performance, a café run by teachers, and a childcare experience seminar.
One of the most notable lectures was "The Current Situation in Myanmar: Trends in the International Community and Japan's Role" by Ichiro Maruyama, a visiting professor at our university and former ambassador of Japan to Myanmar. In addition to delving deeply into the current situation in Myanmar and Japan's involvement, he delivered a powerful message to our Bekka students and international students from Myanmar through a question-and-answer session with the audience.
Myanmar Lecture 1 (President Hamana Atsushi)
Myanmar Lecture 2 (Visiting Professor Ichiro Maruyama)
Myanmar Lecture 3
Myanmar Lecture 4This year's Asian Festival featured a variety of events reflecting diverse cultures, including a fundraising drive by student volunteers to support areas affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake, a local product exhibition, and food stalls run by international students.The event ended on a high note, with students and visitors deepening their connections through food and experiences, and the atmosphere was filled with enthusiasm and warmth throughout the day.
2We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the supporters' association and corporate sponsors who kept the venue lively over the days, the students and faculty who worked hard to prepare, and everyone who attended.
