春学期に引き続き、本学の茶道研究部、合氣道部のみなさんご協力のもと、交換留学生を対象に、2025年12月8日（月）に茶道体験会、12日（金）に合氣道体験会を実施しました！
茶道体験
今回、瑞秀庵にて交換留学生6名と茶会を催しました。お点前を見て頂いた後、実際に自身でお茶を点てる体験をして頂きました。興味津々と言った様子で、交換留学生の皆さんに点前を楽しんで頂くことができ、私共も暖かな気持ちで行うことができました。体験も真剣に取り組んで頂き、最後まで穏やかな雰囲気で終えることができました。今回の体験で交換留学生の皆さんに日本の文化を間近でお見せすることができ、私共においてもとても貴重で思い出深い経験となりました。また機会があれば行いたいと思います。（茶道研究部 稽古場主任 鈴木 美琴さん）
＜参加交換留学生の感想＞
Thanks to the Tea Ceremony Research Department and the CIP Office, several international students and I were given the opportunity to participate in a traditional tea ceremony in KSU’s very own tea pavilion. As the participants had different levels of Japanese language proficiency, Tomasz from Poland kindly assisted by translating the more challenging parts. We were first introduced to the proper preparation of a bowl of matcha by an experienced practitioner and were then invited to try it ourselves. Most participants were able to achieve the desired foamy consistency after a short period of practice and advice by the members of the department. We could enjoy the tea and try some delicious wagashi sweets to finish the experience. The department had taken great care in preparing a seasonal flower arrangement and a hanging scroll appropriate to the occasion. We were particularly impressed by the craftsmanship of the tea bowls and other utensils, which were explained to us in detail. Although green tea, or “matcha,” has gained significant popularity worldwide in recent years in forms of latte, or sweets, most participants were still beginners in the practice of the actual original tea ceremony. We were very glad to experience this part of lived Japanese culture thanks to our hosts. Overall, the event was very well received. However, many participants needed some time to recover from the unfamiliar seiza sitting position.（ZIZELMANN Dan Arvedさん／ドイツ・パッサウ大学）
合氣道体験
体験会では合氣道の中でも簡単にできるものから、少しコツがいる技など幅広く教えることが出来ました。交換留学生の皆さんが積極的に参加してくださり、互いにとても有意義な時間を過ごすことが出来ました。最初は言語の壁から、自分たちの技の教え方が伝わっているのか不安でしたが、円状になってその中心で見本を見せたことや、一人一人に指導する部員が付き、ジェスチャーなどで伝えながら教えたことで、皆さんがスムーズに技を使えるようになり、いろんな技を教えることが出来ました。なにより、部員も交換留学生の皆さんも笑いながら怪我無くやれたことがとても良かったです。皆さんが合氣道に興味を持ってくれたことに感謝します。（合氣道部 主務 古屋 明香里さん）
＜参加した交換留学生の感想＞
I was really impressed by the Aikido session kindly offered by the CIP with the support of the Aikido club students. Having been born and raised practicing martial arts and combat sports, I seized the chance to try a traditional Japanese discipline as soon as I saw the opportunity.
I loved the unique atmosphere that only a dojo, with its rules and codes, can provide—from the first bow of salutation to the last. The club members were very kind and knowledgeable; they managed to teach us a lot in a very short time, making me and others want to join the club in the future.
As a Linguistics major, I also reflected on how language learning can occur in various ways outside the classroom, and how effective and permanent the positive impact of these experiences is in the long run. I would totally do it again and invite all of my international fellows to do so, even if they have never tried this type of activity or any sports before. :)（TROILO Michelaさん／イタリア・シエナ外国人大学）
今後も、本学のクラブのみなさんにご協力いただきながら、日本文化体験会を続けていく予定です。