“Japan Culture Week 2025 – Cherry Blossoms in the Heart of Hanoi ” was recently held at Dai Nam University.
Right from the entrance, the Japanese atmosphere was vividly present through hundreds of elaborately arranged cherry blossom branches, the light pink color shining brightly against the deep blue summer sky. The space "Cherry blossoms in the heart of Hanoi" has become a check-in point attracting thousands of students and guests every day. Photos with Japanese colors flooded social networks, opening a series of exciting activities lasting a week.
With the theme “Interaction - Connection - Spread”, the Week is not only an opportunity to introduce the beauty of Japanese culture but also a space for cultural exchange and experience right in Hanoi - where young people can enjoy tea ceremony, try their hand at calligraphy, origami or put on cosplay costumes to transform into their favorite anime characters.
This year's event was attended by Mr. Ito Naoki, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Vietnam, cultural exchange organizations, businesses andeducational partners of Vietnam - Japan; Mr. Nguyen Duy Anh - Member of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee, Principal of GAG Japanese Language Academy, Chairman of the Federation of Vietnamese Associations in Fukuoka.
The highlight of the week was the Japanese Cultural Festival, which turned Dai Nam University into a “miniature Japanese village” with traditional food stalls, tea ceremony - calligraphy - origami - folk games experience areas, etc. meticulously and vividly arranged.
In particular, the Yosakoi dance competition - a highly communal Japanese folk art - gathered 12 Yosakoi clubs from all over Hanoi. Amidst the vibrant drum beats and vibrant colors of traditional costumes, the teams delivered passionate performances, making the audience cheer and applaud.
The cosplay performance brought a modern, youthful atmosphere, where students transformed into famous comic and animation characters such as Naruto, One Piece, Kimetsu no Yaiba... creating a cultural symphony between tradition and modernity, between Japanese identity and the creativity of the young generation of Vietnam.
The “Sakura with me” photo contest also received enthusiastic responses on social media platforms. Hundreds of photos were sent in with emotional messages about love for Japanese culture, inspiring creativity and solidarity in the student community.
A place to spread passion and learning opportunities
Not only a cultural playground, Japanese Culture Week is also an opportunity for the Faculty of Japanese Language and Culture to affirm the quality of training, spreading the image to potential candidates for the 2025-2026 school year admission season. Many high school students, parents and lovers of Japanese culture came to visit and learn about admission information at the event.
Dr. Vu Thuy Nga, Head of Japanese Language and Culture Department, Dai Nam University shared: “We hope that the Japanese Cultural Week will become a gateway for learners to not only learn Japanese, but also touch the depth of Japanese culture, spirit and philosophy of life. This is also a way for Dai Nam students to connect with the world, with Japanese organizations and businesses operating in Vietnam.”
Within the framework of the program, representatives of businesses such as Sunrise Vietnam, GAG Japanese or Japan Cultural Exchange Center had a meeting and career orientation for students. Many opportunities for scholarships, studying abroad and jobs in Japan were introduced directly, opening new doors for learners.
In many booths and experiential activities, direct admissions consultation is organized flexibly, in the form of "experience first - ask and answer later". At the area displaying information about the field of study, candidates are: consulted on Japanese language training programs from basic to advanced; Introduced to study abroad, internship and career opportunities in Japan; Meet directly with lecturers and alumni who have worked in Japanese enterprises. Learn about the learning model combining culture - language - soft skills according to international standards.
“Not only does the event spread the beauty of Japanese culture, it also inspires learning and connects the young generation of Vietnam with opportunities to study and work in Japan. I believe that from today’s small experiences, many young people will be able to nurture big dreams in the future.” Mr. Nguyen Duy Anh, Chairman of the Vietnamese Association in Fukuoka, Japan shared.
Mr. Ito Naoki, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Vietnam said, "When culture becomes a bridge, activities like Japan Cultural Week do not stop at entertainment or festival value, but also play an important role in promoting people-to-people exchange and enhancing mutual understanding between the two countries."
The event is also a testament to the enduring appeal of Japanese culture in Vietnam, where the younger generation is finding inspiration, identity and future opportunities. With the slogan “Cherry Blossoms in the Heart of Hanoi”, the week has lit up a season of friendship, creativity and integration.
Source: https://baolangson.vn/tuan-van-hoa-nhat-ban-2025-hoa-anh-dao-giua-long-ha-noi-5049729.html
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