国際交流
【国際交流】2026年前期 留学生文化体験Week ～茶道～
2026.07.21
7/2（木）
国際交流課では、留学生に日本の伝統的な文化を体験してもらうため、学期ごとに「文化体験Week」を設けています。今回は本学茶道部の協力のもと、グローバルコモンズ 4Fの群青の間で、茶道体験を実施しました。体験では、お辞儀の仕方やお茶碗の持ち方、お菓子やお茶のいただき方など、一つひとつの所作について丁寧な説明を受けながら、実際の茶会の流れを体験しました。参加した留学生のほとんどは、抹茶は何度も飲んだことはあるそうですが、このような本物の茶道体験は初めてで、日本の伝統的な所作に深く興味を示し、真剣に取り組んでいました。
今回の茶道体験は、日本文化への理解を深めるだけでなく、留学生と茶道部の学生との交流を深める機会にもなりました。参加した6名のうち1名は茶道部に所属しており、他の留学生に作法を教えていました。今後もこのような体験を通して交流の輪が広がることを期待しています。
学生のコメント
Sさん（ハンガリーからの留学生）
It’s a phrase I’ve heard countless times since arriving in Japan, and after taking part in the traditional tea ceremony, I feel like I understand its spirit even better. One of my favorite memories from my exchange so far has been participating in the Japanese tea ceremony with my fellow international students. I was genuinely surprised and happy to discover that our university has its own tea ceremony room, which made the whole experience feel even more authentic. What made the afternoon so special was the warm atmosphere. Everyone welcomed us with such kindness and made us feel comfortable, even though everything was completely new to us. I especially enjoyed learning the Japanese phrases used during the ceremony and discovering how every movement and every word has a purpose. Listening to our instructor's stories about the history and philosophy of the tea ceremony helped me appreciate not only the tradition itself but also the values behind it. And of course, I can't forget the matcha—it was absolutely delicious! Even though it wasn’t my first traditional tea ceremony, I really enjoyed every moment of it. Looking back, I think what made the experience truly unforgettable was sharing it with the other international students. We weren't just learning about Japanese culture—we were creating memories together. Experiences like this remind me that studying abroad is about much more than classes. It's about discovering new traditions, meeting wonderful people, and collecting memories that will stay with you long after your exchange ends.
It’s a phrase I’ve heard countless times since arriving in Japan, and after taking part in the traditional tea ceremony, I feel like I understand its spirit even better. One of my favorite memories from my exchange so far has been participating in the Japanese tea ceremony with my fellow international students. I was genuinely surprised and happy to discover that our university has its own tea ceremony room, which made the whole experience feel even more authentic. What made the afternoon so special was the warm atmosphere. Everyone welcomed us with such kindness and made us feel comfortable, even though everything was completely new to us. I especially enjoyed learning the Japanese phrases used during the ceremony and discovering how every movement and every word has a purpose. Listening to our instructor's stories about the history and philosophy of the tea ceremony helped me appreciate not only the tradition itself but also the values behind it. And of course, I can't forget the matcha—it was absolutely delicious! Even though it wasn’t my first traditional tea ceremony, I really enjoyed every moment of it. Looking back, I think what made the experience truly unforgettable was sharing it with the other international students. We weren't just learning about Japanese culture—we were creating memories together. Experiences like this remind me that studying abroad is about much more than classes. It's about discovering new traditions, meeting wonderful people, and collecting memories that will stay with you long after your exchange ends.
