Photo courtesy of Ritsumeikan Elementary School
Ritsumeikan Elementary School in Kyoto has invited our students to an online exchange event. Fifth graders from Ritsumeikan will introduce the tea ceremony, the koto (Japanese harp), and traditional Kyoto industries. Afterwards, everyone will split into small groups to talk and get to know each other in Japanese and English.
This is a chance to connect with children studying in Kyoto and experience Japanese culture. We hope you will join us.
Event Details
Monday, October 26, 2026, 7:50–9:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Japan time: Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 8:50–10:00 a.m.
Fee: Free
Format: Online
Program
• Fifth graders from Ritsumeikan Elementary School introduce the tea ceremony, the koto, and traditional Kyoto industries
• Small-group conversations in breakout rooms (Japanese and English)
• An exchange among teachers is also being planned
Who and Host
• Open to: elementary school students and older, including former Ikuei students
• Host: Ritsumeikan Elementary School
What past participants said
• “I made friends in Japan, and now I am even more interested in Japanese culture and Kyoto!”
• “It was great to tell each other about where we live!”
• “Talking in Japanese and English was fun, and I want to practice my Japanese even more!”
Register here (Registration Form)