Closing Ceremony and Reception for Exchange Students and Japanese Language and Culture Study Abroad Students Graduating in July 2026

August 4, 2026

On Friday, July 31, 2026, a closing ceremony and reception were held at the University Hall Dining Room for exchange students and students in the Japanese Language and Culture Training Program who were set to complete their programs in July 2026.

At the closing ceremony, 39 of the 217 graduates (195 exchange students and 22 students in the Japanese Culture Training Program) attended, and Tomomi Otsu, Special Advisor to the President, delivered a congratulatory address.

The reception that followed was attended not only by the graduates but also by faculty members, Japanese buddies, and representatives from the International Student Support Association. After a toast by Vice President Yoko Kikuchi, the graduates delivered short speeches, and the event concluded in a warm and friendly atmosphere amid lively interaction.　

(This text was translated by AI.)